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Work the election. Get paid! Elections Saskatoon is now hiring workers age 16+

August 20, 2024 - 10:19am

CK24-10280

August 20, 2024 - 10:19 am

The 2024 Civic Election is a great opportunity for you to participate in the democratic process and support Elections Saskatoon in our commitment to administer a successful civic election in 2024.

It will take hiring a large team of election workers and officials to ensure all voting locations function properly at all early voting opportunities and on Election Day, November 13, 2024. We will hire approximately 500-600 election workers.

We want to include youth workers at the booth! Are you aged sixteen plus? Apply today!
Do you speak another language? Elections Saskatoon is committed to hiring workers who speak languages representative of Saskatoon's diverse community.

Interested? To be considered as an applicant for election worker duties, you must meet the following requirements:

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.         
Must not be related to a candidate running in either the municipal or school board election.            
Must be available to attend mandatory paid training sessions in the month of October (hands-on training is required for some positions).
You’ll need to have access to an email address, Elections Saskatoon will use it to contact you.

There are five types of election worker positions we will be hiring for to support the 2024 Civic Election; the pay rates are included for each:

 Poll Supervisor (PS) – approximately 80 positions are available.
 Issuing Deputy Returning Officer (iDRO) – approximately 300 positions are available.
 Receiving Deputy Returning Officer (rDRO) – approximately 80 positions are available.
 Poll Clerk – approximately 80 positions are available.
 Standby Workers

There are great reasons to get involved and work the 2024 Civic Election, join us!

Earn extra cash; paid training will take place in October 2024
Gain experience, build your resume
Experience hands-on learning
Serve your community
Expand your network of contacts

It’s easy to apply. Fill out our online application before September 23. 2024; it’s found at saskatoon.ca/electionjobs. If you applied earlier, you do not need to resend. We will contact successful applicants.

Do you have questions about working the election? Email election.workers@saskatoon.ca or call 306-657-VOTE (8683).

Visit saskatoon.ca/vote2024 it’s your trusted source for all election-related information. The Elections Saskatoon Office is located at
200-145 1st Avenue N in Saskatoon.

The 2024 Civic Election is November 13, 2024. Eligible voters in Saskatoon will cast their ballot for local government leadership: Mayor, City Councillors and School Board Trustees for the next four-year term.

Vic Boulevard ramp to Highway 11 closed starting on Wednesday night

August 20, 2024 - 6:00am

TC24-10276

August 20, 2024 - 6:00 am

The Vic Boulevard eastbound ramp to Highway 11 northbound will be closed starting on Wednesday, August 21, at 7:00 p.m. for pavement markings. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one night to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

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.

Downtown Transit Terminal closures for roadway rehabilitation starting Wednesday

August 19, 2024 - 5:29pm

TC24-10275

August 19, 2024 - 5:29 pm

The Downtown Transit Terminal on 23rd Street will undergo a short-term construction project from August 21 to 27, 2024, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances. This rehabilitation work involves roadway resurfacing and curb drainage in the terminal's westbound lane.

Several bus routes will be temporarily relocated during this project to the east side of 3rd Avenue between 22nd and 23rd streets:

Routes 2, 5, and 15 will be temporarily relocated from August 21 to 23.
Routes 8 and 80s will be temporarily relocated from August 21 to 27.

Temporary bus stop signage and transit staff will help locate transfers and buses, and “no parking” signs will be set up at the temporary terminal route locations. Detours will guide motorists around the work zone.

Please note the sidewalks of the existing terminal will remain open, and the Transit Customer Service Centre will maintain regular hours of operation.

Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit.  

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at transit.services@saskatoon.ca or 306.975.3100. Thank you for your cooperation and support.

Daily Road Report - August 20, 2024

August 19, 2024 - 3:00pm

TC24-10274

August 19, 2024 - 3:00 pm

*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 3RD AVE S
(Construction)
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 12:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AVE G S TO AVE D S
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: August 20, 8:00 a.m. End: August 20, 3:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S WB LANES CLOSED AT TAYLOR ST E
(Sewer inspections)
Start: August 20, 9:00 a.m. End: August 20, 1:00 p.m.

20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE B S TO AVE C S
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 20, 9:00 a.m. End: August 20, 3:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR S TO TAYLOR ST E
(Light cable repairs)
Start: August 20, 9:00 a.m. End: August 20, 3:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

HIGHWAY 11 SB CURB & RAMP CLOSED AT VIC BLVD
(Pavement markings)
Start: August 20, 7:00 p.m. End: August 21, 5:00 a.m.

HIGHWAY 11 NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM VIC BLVD TO HIGHWAY 16
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 20, 7:00 p.m. End: August 21, 6:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR E TO 71ST ST E
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 20, 7:00 p.m. End: August 21, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO PRESTON AVE N
(Deck washing)
Start: August 19, 8:00 p.m. End: August 20, 6:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR E TO 71ST ST E
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 19, 7:00 p.m. End: August 20, 6:00 a.m.

11TH ST W INTERSECTION CLOSED AT FAIRLIGHT DR
(Construction)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 23, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 26, 5:00 p.m.

11TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM CRESCENT BLVD TO FAIRLIGHT DR
(Infrastructure improvements)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 4:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE/RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM MCCRORY LINK TO FEDORUK DR
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 4:30 p.m.

20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE E S
(Water main work)
Start: August 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 3, 4:30 p.m.

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.

KENSINGTON GATE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT NEAULT RD
(Construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 16, 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.

City warns public: beware of utility services phone scam

August 19, 2024 - 11:30am

CR24-10273

August 19, 2024 - 11:30 am

It appears the scammers are at it again - hoping to take advantage of unsuspecting utility customers.

The City wants to warn residents again about an identified scam involving phone calls appearing to come from the resident’s utility company.

The caller indicates that the resident or business has a delinquent account and owes money, otherwise their power will be shut off. A number of concerned business owners have contacted the City on this matter.

Helpful reminders for residents:

These types of demanding ‘pay - or have your power cut-off’ phone messages, Robocalls, texts or emails are never sent from the City of Saskatoon or Saskatoon Light & Power.
The City never requests or collects credit card or bank account information from customers via phone, text or email.
The City typically uses application forms to collect banking information for setting up new utility accounts, direct debit bill payments or for the TIPPS program.
Never give out your personal or banking information, or credit card number over the phone, by text or email. It is a best practice to block suspicious phone numbers and delete after reporting.
Do not to click on suspicious web links.

Scammers typically use the information they gather this way to get money or commit identity theft. Previous public service announcements from the City have warned residents about scams involving fake text messages and emails, both demanding payment from customers they said ‘owed money’.

Residents should contact their bank if they have become a victim of fraud, and also report these types of phone or online scams to Saskatoon Police Service at saskatoonpolice.ca/onlinereporting/fraud or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Center, 1-888-495-8501.

Concerned residents may also call the City of Saskatoon to speak with a Customer Service Representative at 306-975-2400.

Spadina Crescent closed from 2nd to 3rd avenues on Tuesday

August 19, 2024 - 8:00am

TC24-10272

August 19, 2024 - 8:00 am

Spadina Crescent will be closed between 2nd and 3rd avenues on Tuesday, August 20, starting at 7:00 a.m. for construction. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take half a day to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

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.

Highway 11 ramp to Vic Boulevard closed starting Tuesday night

August 19, 2024 - 7:00am

TC24-10271

August 19, 2024 - 7:00 am

The Highway 11 southbound ramp to Vic Boulevard westbound will be closed starting on Tuesday, August 20, at 7:00 p.m. for pavement markings. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one night to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

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.

20th Street closed from Avenues B to C on Tuesday

August 19, 2024 - 6:00am

TC24-10270

August 19, 2024 - 6:00 am

20th Street will be closed between Avenues B and C on Tuesday, August 20, starting at 9:00 a.m. for roadway patching. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one day to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

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.

Daily Road Report - August 19, 2024

August 16, 2024 - 3:00pm

TC24-10269

August 16, 2024 - 3:00 pm

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

NEW

11TH ST W INTERSECTION CLOSED AT FAIRLIGHT DR
(Construction)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 23, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 16, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR E TO 71ST ST E
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 19, 7:00 p.m. End: August 20, 6:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO PRESTON AVE N
(Deck washing)
Start: August 19, 8:00 p.m. End: August 20, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

HIGHWAY 7 NB LANES CLOSED FROM CEDAR VILLA RD TO RAIL CROSSING
(Pavement markings)
Start: August 18, 7:00 p.m. End: August 19, 5:00 a.m.

MILLAR AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO 45TH ST E
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 17, 7:00 p.m. End: August 19, 6:00 a.m.

ATTRIDGE DR EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CENTRAL AVE
(Paving)
Start: August 17, 7:00 a.m. End: August 19, 7:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: July 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 19, 7:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE N TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: July 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 19, 7:00 a.m.

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM STENSRUD RD TO BALTZAN BLVD
(Construction)
Start: August 8, 8:00 a.m. End: August 19, 5:00 p.m.