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Rescheduled: Cumberland Avenue closed between 1st and 5th streets starting Thursday

October 13, 2021 - 7:00am

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Cumberland Avenue will be closed between 1st and 5th streets starting Thursday, October 14, at 7:00 a.m. for catch basin replacement work. 3rd Street will be closed between Ewart and Jackson avenues during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take two days to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.         

Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information is available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.                                     

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.    

Daily Road Report - October 13, 2021

October 12, 2021 - 3:00pm

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*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LOWE RD TO HEAL AVE
(Concrete pumping)
Start: October 13, 6:00 a.m. End: October 13, 6:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO CIRCLE DR W
(Guardrail install)
Start: October 13, 9:00 a.m. End: October 13, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR SB RAMP MEDIAN LANE TO 8TH ST CLOSED
(Bridge repairs)
Closure will be set daily between 9:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.
Start: October 13, 9:00 a.m. End: October 15, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Connection replacement)
Start: October 12, 8:00 a.m. End: October 13, 5:00 p.m.

BOYCHUK DR ROAD CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO MCMASTER CRES
(Channelization)
Start: October 4, 9:00 a.m. End: October 13, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE Q S TO AVE T S
(Water main repairs)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 14, 4:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PRINCESS ST
(Construction)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 6:00 p.m.

NELSON RD SOUTH SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Sidewalk closed)
Start: September 16, 6:00 a.m. End: October 16, 6:00 p.m.

BOYCHUK DR INTERSECTION CLOSED AT LAVAL CRES
(Channelization)
Start: October 12, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 5:00 p.m.

NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main install)
Start: October 12, 7:00 a.m. End: October 21, 6:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE & SHOULDER CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO PETERS COVE
(Roadwork)
Start: October 12, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 4:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST TO BRIGHTON COMMON              
(Storm sewer work)          
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 7:00 a.m. 

8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED NEW MCORMOND DR
(Construction)
Start: April 26, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 7:00 a.m.
 

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

Landfill winter hours now in effect

October 11, 2021 - 7:00am

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The landfill has switched back to winter hours as of Monday, October 11. The facility, located off Valley Road, south of 11th Street, will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., seven days a week.

Residents and commercial customers are reminded to follow all signs and/or instructions from landfill staff.

COVID-19 updates: 

Visit saskatoon.ca/landfill for information on rates and acceptable material.

Council approves mandatory proof of full vaccination or negative test within all City Leisure Centre areas & indoor rinks

October 8, 2021 - 5:08am

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To protect the health and safety of residents, customers and employees, beginning October 15 proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or negative test within 72 hours will be mandatory for ages 12 and over within all Leisure Centre areas and at the City’s indoor rinks. City Council approved the action at its meeting Friday, October 8 as an added safety measure to complement the Provincial Public Health Order, reduce confusion for customers and address the increasing spread of COVID-19 in our community. 
 
Effective October 1, the Province required individuals over the age of 12 to show proof of full vaccination or negative COVID-19 test and ID for public access to a list of establishments, businesses and event venues, including indoor fitness centres and gyms.
 
An initial review of the Public Health Order determined that proof of vaccination or negative test was required to access dryland areas within the City’s Leisure Centres such as fitness and weight rooms, gymnasiums, sports courts and tracks, land fitness classes, and meeting and multi-purpose rooms. 
 
The Public Health Order did not apply to aquatic areas and programs, private gatherings held at public venues (e.g. private rentals of meeting and multi-purpose rooms) and indoor arenas.  
 
The complexity and size of the City’s multi-use Leisure Centres created a challenge to apply the Public Health Order, as there are many shared areas and access to multiple spaces beyond the point of entry where vaccination or test status is being confirmed by Commissionaires.
 
The Public Health Order applies to some programs and services within the facilities and not others, creating challenges for staff and confusion for residents and customers accessing programs and services. The overall impact to COVID-19 safety of the whole facility is not being fully realized as a result.
 
The Provincial Business Response Team suggested that multi-use facilities containing an aquatic facility should require all patrons to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to gain entry.
 
Additionally, indoor rinks are not specifically identified in the Public Health Order which has resulted in a range of treatments across the city. Council’s decision aligns the City’s indoor rinks with the best practices being conducted on a local level.
 
Council’s decision will ensure that all visitors to Leisure Centres and indoor arenas will need to comply with the requirement to create a safer atmosphere for all. The City will include the new requirements into future rental contracts for all user groups accessing Leisure Centers and indoor arenas.
 
It is important to note that this requirement does not apply to any public members directly accessing the Saskatoon Public Library locations located within Leisure Centres. Libraries do not require the public to show proof of vaccination or negative test to enter their facilities under the current Public Health Order. Separate directional barriers will be in place for libraries that are located inside Leisure Centres.
 
12-year-olds
All children turning 12 after July 15th, 2021 will have 3 months from their birth date in order to be fully vaccinated. They will be allowed access to City Leisure Centres and indoor rinks during the 3 month period. 
 
Proof of Full Vaccination
 
As a reminder, acceptable forms of proof of full vaccination, to be provided along with photo ID, are:
  • Wallet cards received at time of immunization
  • A printed copy of your MySaskHealthRecord vaccine certificate (with or without a QR code) or a ‘screenshot’ of your vaccine certificate (with or without a QR code) saved to your device
  • A COVID-19 vaccine printout from Saskatchewan Health Authority Public Health
  • A QR code/MySaskHealthRecord vaccine certificate uploaded to SK Vax Wallet app which will is available free from Google Play or Apple App stores
  • Official proof of vaccine documents from other governments
Proof of Negative Test
 
Individuals who do not have proof of vaccination have the option of providing proof of a negative COVID-19 rapid antigen or polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test result from within the previous 72 hours. This test is to be done at the expense of the individual; a list of locations and labs offering testing services is available here. Self-administered take-home rapid antigen tests (e.g. pictures of negative tests) will not be accepted as valid proof of negative COVID-19 test results.
 
 
For the latest updates, visit saskatoon.ca/covid-19. 
 

Boulevard Garden end of season clean up

October 8, 2021 - 9:34am

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It’s the time of year to remove temporary materials such as garden pots and containers, bird baths, and ornaments from Boulevard Gardens to reduce the risk of damage to both the garden and snow removal equipment. Any materials left on site over winter may be damaged or destroyed by snow removal, snow storage, or other road operations. Residents must remove temporary materials from the garden site by October 15, 2021.  

Boulevard Gardens are public, City-owned spaces beside local streets that are planted and maintained by residents. Boulevard Gardens can grow food and community, add beauty to neighbourhoods, provide habitat, and help manage storm water.  

Find more information about Boulevard Gardens including where gardens are permitted, what approvals are required, what types of gardens are allowed, and the expectations for maintenance visit: saskatoon.ca/boulevards.