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Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) concludes with a signed partnership agreement between City of Saskatoon, SaskAbilities
October 30, 2023 - 4:18pm
On Oct. 30, 2023, SaskAbilities Partners in Employment and the City of Saskatoon entered into a partnership agreement to increase employment opportunities for individuals experiencing disability in the community. This significant agreement comes at the end of Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM), a month dedicated to spotlighting the many benefits of inclusive hiring in the workplace across all industries and sectors.
“Supported employment is a key part of the way SaskAbilities works to build inclusive communities for people of all abilities. The City of Saskatoon has been such a wonderful partner for many years, and I am thrilled to have this opportunity to further solidify our working relationship and signify their commitment and dedication to being an inclusive employer in our community.” – Emily Hurd, Regional Director, SaskAbilities Saskatoon Branch
Since 2019, Partners in Employment and the City of Saskatoon have collaborated to secure meaningful employment for 13+ program participants. The partnership agreement aims to “identify and explore opportunities to increase the employment of individuals experiencing disability in Saskatoon and area through cooperative initiatives”, as well, “continue to explore opportunities to strengthen and develop business opportunities” between the City of Saskatoon and the Training Centre at the SaskAbilities Saskatoon Branch.
“Through this partnership, the City commits to working closely with SaskAbilities to promote job shadowing, employment opportunities, and the broader mission of supported employment. This agreement is an accumulation of a lot of great work done by the City to build awareness both internally and within the greater community. We believe in promoting a culture of inclusion and doing so in partnership with a great organization like SaskAbilities.” – Jeff Jorgenson, City Manager, City of Saskatoon.
For more information on SaskAbilities, please visit www.saskabilities.ca.
Daily Road Report - October 31, 2023
October 30, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Street light pole replacements)
Start: October 31, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 2:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO 33RD ST E
(Street light pole replacements)
Start: October 31, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
4TH AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 19TH ST E
(SL&P manhole repair)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PORTAGE AVE
(SaskEnergy construction)
Start: October 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON CIRCLE TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Jersey barrier relocation)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: November 8, 7:00 a.m.
BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM HORNER CRES TO ORBAN WAY
(Service connections)
Start: October 25, 7:00 a.m. End: November 8, 6:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: December 15, 4:00 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.
Spadina Crescent from Queen to 33rd streets closed on Tuesday
October 30, 2023 - 6:00am
Spadina Crescent will be closed from 33rd to Queen streets for street light pole replacements on Tuesday, October 31, starting at 9:00 a.m. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take six hours 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.
14 sanders at work on the roads with significant drop in temperatures and snow
October 28, 2023 - 7:08am
Saskatoon’s temperature dropped to minus 16 overnight with a windchill of minus 25 combined with about 2 centimetres of snow beginning in the afternoon on Friday, October 27 into the overnight hours. This is not a snow event, which takes 5 centimetres of snow or more.
The weather conditions are a recipe for icy bridge decks, ramps and intersections. City crews are de-icing these along with high-speed roads such as Circle Drive and freeways. Sanders were on the go all night and 14 sanders continue this work today. Road conditions are continuously monitored 24/7.
The City reminds drivers and pedestrians that even with the use of de-icing material, extra moisture may cause slippery conditions during peak driving times, especially on bridges where ice particles may be in the air above the river. Please slow down and adjust driving to the conditions.
Changing weather conditions can also affect sidewalks and caution is advised.
Please watch for blue and amber flashing lights on road maintenance equipment and leave room for the operators to do their work safely.
Learn about winter road maintenance at saskatoon.ca/snow. Stay in the snow with the Snow & Ice Report at saskatoon.ca/snowreport.
Daily Road Report - October 30, 2023
October 27, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
1ST AVE N NB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Sewer lining)
Start: October 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 30, 3:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT AVE I N
(Sewer lining)
Start: October 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 30, 3:00 p.m.
FAIRLIGHT DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM DIEFENBAKER DR TO GROPPER CRES
(Street light replacement)
Start: October 30, 10:00 a.m. End: October 30, 1:00 p.m.
ONGOING
4TH AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 19TH ST E
(SL&P manhole repair)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PORTAGE AVE
(SaskEnergy construction)
Start: October 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON CIRCLE TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Jersey barrier relocation)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: November 8, 7:00 a.m.
BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM HORNER CRES TO ORBAN WAY
(Service connections)
Start: October 25, 7:00 a.m. End: November 8, 6:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: December 15, 4:00 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.
Weekend Road Report - October 28-29, 2023
October 27, 2023 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CIRCLE DR S SB RAMP CLOSED AT VALLEY RD
(Washout maintenance)
Start: October 28, 7:00 a.m. End: October 28, 11:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AS WELL AS WB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Deficiency repairs)
Start: October 28, 7:00 a.m. End: October 28, 7:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 5TH AVE N
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: October 28, 9:00 a.m. End: October 28, 3:00 p.m.
2ND AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Traffic squeeze into parking lane.
Start: October 28, 9:00 a.m. End: October 28, 3:00 p.m.
VALLEY RD EB EXIT CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Road work)
Start: October 28, 10:00 a.m. End: October 28, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT EMERSON AVE
(Groundwater monitoring)
Start: October 29, 7:00 a.m. End: October 29, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
4TH AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 19TH ST E
(SL&P manhole repair)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PORTAGE AVE
(SaskEnergy construction)
Start: October 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON CIRCLE TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Jersey barrier relocation)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: November 8, 7:00 a.m.
BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM HORNER CRES TO ORBAN WAY
(Service connections)
Start: October 25, 7:00 a.m. End: November 8, 6:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: December 15, 4:00 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.
Valley Road at Circle Drive closed on Saturday
October 27, 2023 - 7:00am
Valley Road eastbound exit to Circle Drive will be closed for road work on Saturday, October 28, starting at 10:00 a.m. Access will be maintained from the Circle Drive northbound ramp. 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.
Circle Drive ramp to Valley Road closed on Saturday
October 27, 2023 - 6:00am
The Circle Drive southbound ramp to Valley Road will be closed for washout maintenance on Saturday, October 28, starting at 7:00 a.m. This project is expected to take four hours 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.
Saskatoon Transit bus involved in collision
October 26, 2023 - 5:09pm
A Saskatoon Transit bus was involved in a collision with a school bus this afternoon at the intersection of Hazen Street and Alexandra Avenue.
Saskatoon Transit is cooperating fully with the police investigation. There’s no word of charges against the Transit operator who has been transported to hospital with a shoulder injury. There are no further reports to Saskatoon Transit of any other injuries.
The Transit bus was transporting passengers and a relief bus was dispatched to pick up these riders.
As is the practice anytime a Transit bus is involved in a traffic incident, there will be an internal investigation conducted by Saskatoon Transit.
Daily Road Report - October 27, 2023
October 26, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
VICTORIA AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 6TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: October 27, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 12:00 p.m.
LORNE AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO MAPLE ST E
(Connection repairs)
Start: October 27, 12:00 p.m. End: October 27, 4:00 p.m.
ONGOING
4TH AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 19TH ST E
(SL&P manhole repair)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PORTAGE AVE
(SaskEnergy construction)
Start: October 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 5:00 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM HORNER CRES TO ORBAN WAY
(Service connections)
Start: October 25, 7:00 a.m. End: November 8, 6:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: December 15, 4:00 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.