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Daily Road Report - September 13, 2023
September 12, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
SPADINA CRES E NB LANES CLOSED FROM PRINCE OF WALES AVE TO PEMBINA AVE
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: September 13, 6:30 a.m. End: September 13, 6:30 p.m.
22ND ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO AVE B N
(Streetlight pole replacement)
Start: September 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 13, 2:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
IDYLWYLD DR S NB CURB & NEXT LANE CLOSED AT SASKATCHEWAN CRES W
(Minor bridge maintenance)
Start: September 13, 7:00 p.m. End: September 14, 6:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN AND CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM SASKATCHEWAN CRES E TO 11TH ST E
(Minor bridge maintenance)
Start: September 12, 7:00 p.m. End: September 13, 6:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 71ST ST W TO MARQUIS DR W
(Road resurfacing)
Start: September 12, 7:00 p.m. End: September 13, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
22ND ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(Anode Work)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM MOUNTBATTEN ST TO DIEPPE ST
(Catch basin & manhole installations)
Start: September 5, 8:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM HORNER CRES TO ORBAN WAY
(Service connections)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: September 22, 4:30 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Call for Applications: City seeks new board/committee members from across Saskatoon’s diverse community
September 12, 2023 - 12:00pm
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee
- Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee
- Public Art Advisory Committee
- Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee
- Albert Community Centre Management Committee
- Downtown Event and Entertainment Advisory Group
- Marr Residence Management Board
- Municipal Planning Commission
- Municipal Review Commission
- P4G Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth – District Planning Commission
- Social Services Subcommittee
- Board of Revision (& Licence Appeal Board)
- Development Appeals Board
- City Mortgage Appeal Board
- Property Maintenance Appeal Board
- Saskatoon Airport Authority
- Board of Police Commissioners
- Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Board of Directors (Remai Modern)
- Saskatoon Public Library Board
- SaskTel Centre Board of Directors
- TCU Place Board of Directors
Make this your year to volunteer and make a difference in your community by helping shape programs and services that matter to you.
The City of Saskatoon values volunteers who contribute their diverse backgrounds and expertise to our boards, committees, and commissions. We are committed to having the composition of our boards, committees and commissions reflect the community we serve and welcome and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Diverse membership strengthens our boards and committees and enhances our collective effort to improve Saskatoon. As an appointed member, you will have opportunities to provide input, advice, and expertise to guide recommendations.
Apply to join us before the deadline: 5:00 p.m., Friday, September 29, 2023.
There are a wide variety of positions available. Learn more about the duties, term length and details on the vacancies we have within each as listed below:
Check the full list of vacant positions and descriptions of the ways you can help contribute to the success of your community. Gain valuable experience, expand your resume - and your network of contacts. Visit saskatoon.ca/boards.
If you have questions about the application process, or require assistance with the form, contact the City Clerk’s Office at 306-975-3240 or city.clerks@saskatoon.ca and a representative will gladly assist.
Proposed Ward Boundary changes for 2024: Public invited to review, give feedback
September 11, 2023 - 11:45am
- Confederation Urban Centre currently Ward 3 - moves to Ward 2
- Nutana Park currently Ward 7 - moves to Ward 9
- Hudson Bay Park currently Ward 1 - moves to Ward 2
- Downtown currently Ward 6 - moves to Ward 1
- Nutana Park currently Ward 7 - moves to Ward 6
- Provide your feedback online @ https://www.saskatoon.ca/engage/ward-boundaries
- Email the City Clerk’s Office at city.clerks@saskatoon.ca
- Write a letter to the City Clerk’s Office, 222-3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0J5
- Drop off your comments at the Service Saskatoon Customer Kiosk located in the Lobby of City Hall
Early planning for the City of Saskatoon’s municipal and school boards’ elections to be held in fall 2024 is underway.
One of the first steps is to have the Municipal Wards Commission review the boundaries of the city’s ten current wards to ensure they all have similar population numbers, according to The Cities Act. Ward boundary reviews must be completed no less than 180 days before a general municipal election. The Municipal Wards Commission was created following The Municipal Wards Commission Bylaw and currently consists of: King’s Bench Justice Richard Danyliuk, U of S Political Studies Professor Dr. Kathy Walker, and City Clerk Adam Tittemore.
In the fall of 2022, City Administration reported to Council that under the existing provisions of The Cities Act, Ward 2 and Ward 7 were currently outside of the allowable 10% population variance threshold that triggers a ward boundary review. Changing ward boundaries to ensure all ten wards comply with the legislated population range could change the City Councillor you currently have.
The Municipal Wards Commission is now presenting Option A and Option B ward boundary changes for public input having considered the feedback received from residents via the first public engagement in June 2023. The Commission has also considered current density, future population growth, geographic barriers, limiting change, communities of interest, and maintaining neighbourhood boundaries in putting forward these two options. Review the ward boundary review Background and Previous Engagement results
Option A: Proposed Ward Changes
Option B: Proposed Ward Changes
There are several ways to share your input on the proposed new ward boundary changes:
Plan to attend Public Engagement Session #2 on Monday, September 18, 2023, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Committee Room E, City Hall
Use entrance #1 at the corner of 4th Ave and 23rd St East. Public parking is available in the City Hall staff lot after 6:00 p.m.
Or:
Following a review of the feedback collected through this second public engagement offering, the Municipal Wards Commission will establish the new ward boundaries and file its report with City Council in fall 2023.
The new ward boundaries will take effect for the City of Saskatoon municipal elections and the School Board trustee elections to be held in November of 2024.
Review the rationale used to develop Option A and Option B, ward maps, previous engagement results and background information at saskatoon.ca/wardboundaries or call 306-975-3240.
Daily Road Report - September 12, 2023
September 11, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
SPADINA CRES E SB LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes
Start: September 12, 6:30 a.m. End: September 12, 4:30 p.m.
8TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT BOYCHUK DR
(Manhole repairs)
Start: September 12, 10:00 a.m. End: September 12, 1:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN AND CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM SASKATCHEWAN CRES E TO 11TH ST E
(Minor bridge maintenance)
Start: September 12, 7:00 p.m. End: September 13, 6:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 71ST ST W TO MARQUIS DR W
(Road resurfacing)
Start: September 12, 7:00 p.m. End: September 13, 6:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB & NEXT LANES CLOSED FROM SASKATCHEWAN CRES W TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES W
(Minor bridge maintenance)
Start: September 11, 7:00 p.m. End: September 12, 6:00 a.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM SASKATCHEWAN CRES E TO SPADINA CRES E
(Minor bridge maintenance)
Start: September 11, 7:00 p.m. End: September 13, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
22ND ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(Anode Work)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM MOUNTBATTEN ST TO DIEPPE ST
(Catch basin & manhole installations)
Start: September 5, 8:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM HORNER CRES TO ORBAN WAY
(Service connections)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: September 22, 4:30 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 and Lac La Ronge Indian Band sign new Urban Reserve Agreements
September 11, 2023 - 1:00pm
- municipal and police services the City will provide;
- service fees Lac La Ronge Indian Band will pay the City in lieu of property taxes; and
- compatible land-use and development standards.
The City and Lac La Ronge Indian Band have cleared a path to designate the First Nation’s land at 211 Wheeler Street, the site of Canada North Environmental Services (CanNorth), as an urban reserve.
CanNorth is a private environmental consulting company that is 100% owned by Kitsaki Management Limited Partnership, the business arm of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. Since 1997, CanNorth has provided high quality environmental and heritage services to a diversity of clients for a wide range of project types.
Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark and Lac La Ronge Indian Band Chief Tammy Cook-Searson, along with the Council of Lac La Ronge Indian Band and Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners Chair, Jyotsna (Jo) Custead, today signed urban reserve agreements during a special signing ceremony.
“It is an exciting progression in the longstanding relationship between Lac La Ronge Indian Band and the City of Saskatoon to have their CanNorth property transition to an urban reserve. I’m pleased that Lac La Ronge Indian Band has chosen to continue investing in Saskatoon. We have seen urban reserve agreements provide great value to both the First Nation and the City of Saskatoon – offering employment opportunities, strengthening partnerships, and fulfilling Treaty Land Entitlements. These investments in our city help create prosperity for everyone and are a model of good partnership and cooperation” says Mayor Charlie Clark.
At its regularly scheduled meeting on August 30, 2023, City Council approved the Municipal Services and Compatibility Agreement negotiated with Lac La Ronge Indian Band. The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners also approved the Police Services Agreement at their regularly scheduled meeting on August 24, 2023. These agreements fulfill the municipal requirements for urban reserve designation.
The agreements address:
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band is in the process of creating six new urban reserves including one in Saskatoon. “The goal is to have these urban reserves provide our community the opportunity for economic development including commercial, residential and industrial activities. The intention is to establish the urban reserve in Saskatoon to ensure the Lac La Ronge Indian Band members who are studying science, technology, engineering and math at the post-secondary level have a landing place upon completion of their degree,” says Chief Tammy Cook-Searson.
Decisions on reserve designation are made by the federal government. Once the property is designated as a reserve, it will become the tenth urban reserve in Saskatoon. When a property transfers to reserve status, it is no longer under City jurisdiction.
For more information on urban reserves, please visit saskatoon.ca/urbanreserves.
About Lac La Ronge Indian Band
Lac La Ronge Indian Band is a member of the Prince Albert Grand Council, whose home reserves are located near the Churchill River and around Lac La Ronge, Saskatchewan, approximately 240 km north of Prince Albert. A signatory of an adhesion to Treaty No. 6, approximately 7,300 members reside on home reserves, and approximately 4,650 members live in other communities off reserve, throughout the province, including approximately 500 members living in Saskatoon.
Lac La Ronge Indian Band has taken control of its approximately 44,000 hectares of its reserve lands and resources pursuant to the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management and has enacted Lac La Ronge Indian Band Land Code which came into force and effect on November 15, 2019.