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Time to Rock Your Roots YXE!
September 28, 2023 - 8:00am
- Walk begins at CUMFI (315 Ave M S)
- Walk ends at Reconciliation Circle in Victoria Park, near the "Where Our Paths Cross" art installation (across the road from 422 Spadina Cres W)
- Following the walk, there will be short program followed by games in the park
It's almost here! Don't miss out on the chance to take part in the 2023 Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation on the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, Saturday, Sept. 30. Everyone is welcome; it's a family-friendly, no cost event. Wear an orange shirt or “rock your roots” by wearing traditional clothing representing your cultural heritage.
Along the walk route, participants will see cultural performances by: Ashong Family Drummers, Confucius Institute, Magic City Chorus, and Martial Arts Academy. In Victoria Park (where the walk ends), there will be traditional Indigenous dancers and drummers and the Northern Prairie Dancers doing Métis jigging.
Event Details:
Saturday, Sept 30, 2023
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Organizers suggest people plan to arrive early as the event site is expected to be busy. There is an optional pre-walk pancake breakfast outside CUMFI beginning at 8 a.m.
Rock Your Roots is put on by City co-chaired Reconciliation Saskatoon. The intent of this event is to answer the TRC Calls to Action by demonstrating a commitment to Reconciliation, honouring Residential School Survivors, and continuing work towards an inclusive community. The walk has been an annual one in Saskatoon since 2016.
Cynthia Block, Ward 6 Councillor says: “The chapter we’re writing now will be our legacy. I feel like we’re at the precipice of change in our community—I hope so. Rock Your Roots is about healing, building trust, and recommitting to reconciliation.”
Carrie Catherine, Coordinator of Reconciliation Saskatoon says: “The walk is an opportunity to honour Survivors and experience a future where Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples hold a shared understanding of our history, celebrate vibrant cultures and worldviews, have equitable systems that benefit us all, and build authentic relationships. We must listen to the truth of the past to build a better way forward.”
Melissa Cote, City of Saskatoon Director of Indigenous Initiatives says: “It’s not about surviving anymore, it’s about thriving—for our remaining Survivors and everyone affected by the residential school system. On September 30, we’ll walk together to honour all Survivors.”
Shirley Isbister, CUMFI President says: “There’s nothing better than seeing the orange shirts: it shows we’re taking a stand to make sure a new generation has a different life. We must continue to teach young people about our history, so it doesn’t repeat itself.”
Kathie Pruden Nansel, Regional Director, MN-S Western Region 2A says: “I honour all the Survivors and the way they’ve shared their truths. We need to make a commitment to them that we’ll continue making things better for all the future generations.”
22nd Street closed between 3rd and 4th avenues on Friday
September 28, 2023 - 7:00am
22nd Street will be closed between 3rd and 4th avenues on Friday, September 29, starting at 9:00 a.m. for infrastructure upgrades. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two 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.
City of Saskatoon will have adjusted hours & civic services on Monday, October 2
September 28, 2023 - 12:15am
The City of Saskatoon will observe the stat for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, on Monday, October 2, 2023.
Several civic services and hours of operation will be adjusted. To note, parking payment will be required on Saturday, September 30 and on Monday, October 2. Check the complete list of what's open and closed at the City, holiday hours for Saskatoon Transit, Leisure Centre hours and more here.
Daily Road Report - September 28, 2023
September 27, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB AND SHOULDER LANES CLOSED FROM 71ST ST W TO WAKOOMA ST
(Pole replacements)
Start: September 28, 9:00 a.m. End: September 28, 2:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
2ND AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO KING ST
(Concrete replacement)
Start: September 25, 7:00 a.m. End: October 1, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 7, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 4:30 p.m.
ZIMMERMAN RD NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM MARKET DR TO MEADOWS PKY
(Sidewalk installation)
Start: September 25, 8:00 a.m. End: October 15, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 19TH ST E
(SL&P manhole repair)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault Repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 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.
Archibald, Cosmo and Lions arenas scheduled to open beginning October 1, 2023
September 27, 2023 - 8:00am
- ACT Arena: 107 105th Street East
Public Skating – open
Tuesday: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday: 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Parent and Tot Skating – open
Monday and Thursday: 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
- Archibald Arena: 1410 Windsor Street
Public Skating – begins October 1, 2023
Sunday: 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.Parent and Tot Skating – begins November 1, 2023
Wednesday: 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
- Cosmo Arena: 3130 Laurier Drive
Public Skating – begins October 1, 2023
Wednesday and Thursday: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Friday: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday: 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.Parent and Tot Skating – begins October 2, 2023
Monday and Friday: 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
- Lions Arena: 2205 McEown Avenue
Public Skating – begins October 1, 2023
Sunday: 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.Parent and Tot Skating – begins October 3, 2023
Tuesday and Friday: 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. - Adult (19 and over) - $6.35
- Youth (6 to 18) - $4.25
- Preschool (5 and under) - Free
- Family - $12.70
- Parent & Tot – Free
Archibald, Cosmo and Lions arenas are scheduled to open beginning Sunday, October 1, 2023. ACT arena began public and parent & tot skating at the beginning of September. The weekly public and parent & tot schedules for each rink are as follows:
2023-2024 admission rates are as follows:
LeisureCards, which provide unlimited access to the six Leisure Centres, Terry Fox Track and four outdoor pools are also accepted as a payment option at the indoor rinks. Cash and Leisure gift cards are also accepted at the rinks. Debit and credit cards are only accepted at Cosmo Arena.
Children, 6 years of age and younger, must be accompanied by a responsible person 16 years of age or older. A maximum of two preschoolers per adult is allowed.
Visit saskatoon.ca/indoorrinks for more information, including ice rental opportunities.