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Saskatoon Transit today unveiled two unique pieces of student artwork for its 5th annual Student Art Contest. These pieces celebrate the vibrance of youth using active transportation and will be displayed on transit buses around Saskatoon. This contest is aimed at students in grades 3 and 7, as public and active transportation is part of the learning plan for those grades.  

"We are thrilled to partner with elementary schools on this project and extend a big thank you to all students who participated in this year's contest," says Cory Shrigley, Customer Support and Engagement Manager of Saskatoon Transit. "This artwork captures the spirit of active transportation and its role in our community. Students this summer should take great pride in seeing art created by their peers displayed on the side of Saskatoon Transit bus."  

The winning pieces were based on their reflection of the "Active Transportation" theme. They highlighted the importance of integrated transportation modes such as public transit, cycling, walking, e-scooters, car sharing, taxis, carpooling, and ride-sharing. 

• Grade 3 Winner: 
  • Ada, Vera, Skylar, Samar and Juliette  
  • École Alvin Buckwold School  
• Grade 7 Winner: 
  • Raowha 
  • Lakeridge School  

“Our school division promotes active transportation and encourages mindful choices that support student well-being and our community,” says Jennifer Haywood, Superintendent of Education at Saskatoon Public Schools. “This contest aligns with our curriculum and Move to Grow campaign, advocating for active ways to commute to school. 

“Congratulations to both schools for their creative artwork that brings these ideas to life in a beautiful visual, hopefully inspiring others to adopt healthier and more sustainable transportation habits.” 

Each winning artwork will be prominently displayed on five Saskatoon Transit buses, totalling ten buses, throughout the city.  

The City of Saskatoon reminds property owners that their 2024 property tax payment is due this Sunday, June 30, and that City Hall is not open on the weekend. 

There are several property tax payment options available for you:

• Internet Banking: Pay your property tax online through your bank’s internet bill payment option. Please allow up to two business days for payment processing; some banks may take longer.

• Pay your property taxes in person at City Hall by cheque, cash or debit up until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 28, 2024. 

• Your 2024 property tax payment may be paid at most financial institutions. Please allow up to two business days for payment processing; some banks may take longer.
   
• City Hall Drop Boxes: Place your property tax payment in one of the two drop boxes located at City Hall outside the main entrance or in the lobby. Cheques only, please; do not deposit cash. City Hall is located at 222-3rd Avenue North in Saskatoon.

• Please note: The Payment Drop Box located outside of the main doors of City Hall will be open on Sunday, June 30, to deposit cheques.
   
• Are you interested in paying your property tax bill in 12 monthly instalments rather than a single annual payment? Consider signing up for the Tax Instalment Payment Plan Service (TIPPS). You can join the TIPPS Program any time.

If you have already mailed in your 2024 property tax payment, you can check your account balance by calling our automated voice response toll free at 1-800-667-9944 or customer service at 306-975-2400.

A late payment penalty of 1.75% compounded per month will be applied to any 2024 property taxes unpaid after June 30, 2024.

For additional information on your property’s current and previous assessed value, market area information, historical tax information, or a detailed breakdown of how the municipal portion of your 2024 property tax is distributed to various civic services, visit saskatoon.ca/taxtool.

 Visit saskatoon.ca/propertytax

Looking for a way to help your dog cool off in the heat? Bring your pooch for a swim at the FREE Dog Day of Summer event at Mayfair Outdoor Pool on Tuesday, August 20!

Service & Therapy dogs are welcome during a dedicated swim time from 11:00 to 11:55 a.m. and all dogs are welcome during the designated time slots starting at 12:00 p.m.

Returning this year is dedicated sessions for small dogs. Dogs must be under 40 cm (16”) at the shoulder and less than 9 kg (20 lbs) to participate in these sessions.

Small Dogs (60 dog limit):                                
10:00 a.m. to 10:55 a.m.
7:00 p.m. to 7:55 p.m.

Service & Therapy Dogs (60 dog limit):            
11:00 a.m. to 11:55 a.m.

All other dogs (60 dog limit per time slot):         
12:00 p.m. to 12:55 p.m.                                                                                                
1:00 p.m. to 1:55 p.m.                                                                                                   
2:00 p.m. to 2:55 p.m.                                                                                                      
3:00 p.m. to 3:55 p.m.                                                                                                   
4:00 p.m. to 4:55 p.m.                                                              
5:00 p.m. to 5:55 p.m.                                                                     
6:00 p.m. to 6:55 p.m.

Attendance is by online pre-registration only at saskatoon.ca/dogdayofsummer and a limit of 60 dogs per session. Registration will open Tuesday, July 9 and will close Sunday, August 18. All dogs must be accompanied by an adult owner, well-socialized, vaccinated and licensed in Saskatoon. If you don’t have a current license, one can be purchased online prior to registering for the event at saskatoon.ca/petlicense.

The Saskatoon SPCA will be hosting a fundraiser BBQ at the event, with all proceeds going towards SPCA initiatives.

The Dog Day of Summer event is held annually after the seasonal closure of Mayfair Outdoor Pool. No human swimming will be permitted.

For information visit saskatoon.ca/dogdayofsummer.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see Clint Black at SaskTel Centre on Tuesday, June 25 at 7:30 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 6:15 p.m.
• 6:55 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.

Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.

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

NEW

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 20TH ST E
(Canada Day)
Start: June 30, 5:00 p.m. End: July 2, 6:00 a.m.

TRAFFIC BRIDGE ROAD CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO 11TH ST E
(Canada Day)
Start: July 1, 7:00 a.m. End: July 2, 1:00 a.m.

BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Canada Day)
Start: July 1, 7:00 p.m. End: July 2, 1:00 a.m.

ONGOING

PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Storm system construction)
Start: May 21, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO 1ST AVE S
(Streetscaping)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: July 3, 4:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB CURB & ACCELERATION LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E CLOVERLEAF
(Minor deck maintenance)
Detour will be set daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Start: June 24, 9:00 a.m. End: July 5, 3:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST EB ROAD CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: June 7, 7:00 a.m. End: July 7, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST EB LANES CLOSED FROM PORTAGE AVE TO BRAND RD
(Construction)
Start: June 25, 7:00 a.m. End: July 8, 5:00 p.m.

NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Road construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: July 12, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANES AND WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD TO DATTANI WAY
(Streetscaping )
Start: July 4, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 5:00 p.m.

FAIRLIGHT DR INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 11TH ST W
(Infrastructure improvements)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: August 2, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 5:00 p.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.

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

NEW

4TH AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: June 25, 7:00 a.m. End: June 26, 5:00 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO 13TH ST E
(Gas line upgrades)
Start: June 25, 7:00 a.m. End: June 26, 6:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST EB LANES CLOSED FROM PORTAGE AVE TO BRAND RD
(Construction)
Start: June 25, 7:00 a.m. End: July 8, 5:00 p.m.

DIEFENBAKER DR WB LANES CLOSED AT DOUGLAS CRES
(Service connection repair)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: June 25, 8:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.

LORNE AVE NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 3RD ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in parking lanes
Start: June 25, 9:00 a.m. End: June 25, 3:00 p.m.

AVE H S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT WALMER RD
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in parking lanes
Start: June 25, 9:00 a.m. End: June 25, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 6TH ST W TO CIRCLE DR S
(Mowing)
Start: June 25, 9:00 a.m. End: June 25, 3:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT ACADIA DR
(Construction)
Start: June 25, 10:00 a.m. End: June 25, 3:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

CIRCLE DR W NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO 33RD ST W
(Road resurfacing)
Start: June 25, 7:00 p.m. End: June 26, 6:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Bridge washing)
Start: June 25, 10:00 p.m. End: June 26, 6:30 a.m.

ONGOING

CIRCLE DR W NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO 33RD ST W
(Road resurfacing)
Start: June 24, 7:00 p.m. End: June 26, 6:00 a.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WILLIS CRES
(Construction)
Start: June 24, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 6:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR NORTH BRIDGE EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO PRESTON AVE N
(Deck washing)
Start: June 24, 8:00 p.m. End: June 25, 6:00 a.m.

MCORMOND DR NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM KENASCHUK CRES TO BOLSTAD WAY
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 24, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.

BOYCHUK DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM BRIARWOOD RD TO HERITAGE CRES
(Roadway paving)
Start: June 24, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST EB LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: June 7, 7:00 a.m. End: June 27, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO 1ST AVE S
(Streetscaping)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 4:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FEDORUK DR TO KALRA ST
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 11, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE F S TO AVE D S
(Water main work)
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:30 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Storm system construction)
Start: May 21, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB CURB & ACCELERATION LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E CLOVERLEAF
(Minor deck maintenance)
Detour will be set daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Start: June 24, 9:00 a.m. End: July 5, 3:00 p.m.

NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Road construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: July 12, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANES AND WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 5:00 p.m.

FAIRLIGHT DR INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 11TH ST W
(Infrastructure improvements)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: August 2, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 5:00 p.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.

The intersection at Ruth Street and Cumberland Avenue will be closed starting this morning for unplanned water main repairs. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. The timeline to complete this work will be updated later today.                         

Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are 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.

The City of Saskatoon is looking for a community member to join the Active Transportation Advisory Group (ATAG). This group provides valuable input on policies, programs and initiatives to enhance cycling, walking and other active transportation options in our community. 

ATAG is looking for someone who uses Saskatoon Transit regularly and is passionate about cycling and pedestrian initiatives and infrastructure. 

By creating safe active-transportation networks, we can encourage more residents to choose walking or cycling as their preferred way to get around. ATAG plays a key role in connecting community groups, organizations, residents and the City to support the Active Transportation Plan. 

If you're interested in contributing to these efforts, visit saskatoon.ca/atag or contact atag@saskatoon.ca for more information. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, July 10, 2024. 

June is Electricity Month, and Saskatoon Light & Power is celebrating electrical workers the week of June 24-28. 

Electrical Workers and support staff work tirelessly, day or night to ensure optimal performance of our electrical infrastructure. Rain or shine, they brave the elements to keep Saskatoon homes and businesses powered up and running smoothly.

This is our chance to show appreciation for their hard work and dedication. Here's how you can get involved:

1. Say Thank You: Whether you see them working in your neighborhood or encounter them elsewhere, take a moment to express your gratitude. A simple "thank you" can go a long way in brightening their day.
2. Spread Positivity: Use your social media platforms to share stories of appreciation for electrical workers. Let's flood the internet with messages of thanks and recognition for their vital contributions.
3. Support Safety Measures: Remember, safety is paramount for electrical workers. Help keep them safe by reporting any hazards or concerns you notice in your area.
4. Educate Others: Take this opportunity to educate your friends, family, and neighbors about the importance of electrical safety and the hard work of electrical workers in our community.

Let's make some noise and show Saskatoon’s electrical workers the appreciation they truly deserve! Together, let's light up their day and illuminate the importance of their role in our lives.

Thank you, electrical workers, for keeping the power on.

More information is available at saskatoon.ca/ElectricalWW

The City of Saskatoon (City) is prepared for the potential impact of a severe summer storm this afternoon and has activated the Emergency Operations Centre. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a Tornado Watch for Saskatoon. A watch means atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce tornadoes.

ECCC has stated damage to infrastructure and personal property is possible in severe storms. The potential for heavy rain can lead to localized flooding on roads and in intersections. Saskatoon Police Service (SPS), Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) and all City departments are monitoring conditions and are ready to respond if necessary. Saskatoon Light and Power (SL&P) crews are on standby as well. Saskatoon Transit may be impacted during summer storms - service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.

The Saskatoon Landfill, Saskatoon Forestry Farm & Zoo and other City facilities may close if severe weather does occur. Visit saskatoon.ca/servicealerts for the most up-to-date impacts to City facilities and services. 

The City is advising residents to take immediate steps to ensure their safety and to stay informed. Monitor the forecast, local news stations, saskatoon.ca and social media for updates. Learn about emergency preparedness and sign up to receive emergency alerts at saskatoon.ca/notifynow. notifynow will send out a message to subscribers in the event of impending or escalating safety concerns.

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