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Application for Seasonal Commercial Enterprise in Parks is Now Open
November 1, 2023 - 4:00pm
Are you interested in operating a seasonal commercial enterprise (SCE) in a Saskatoon Park from May 1, 2024, to October 31, 2024. The City is now accepting applications for the Spring/Summer 2024 season from those wishing to operate a Seasonal Commercial Enterprise that supports sport, recreation and/or cultural events or opportunities.
The deadline for applications is February 15, 2024. Application packages are available at saskatoon.ca/sce or email sce@saskatoon.ca.
The City will convene a meeting with the Adjudication Committee to review applications and recommend the City’s approval to issue a permit to operate a Seasonal Commercial Enterprise in a Park. Evaluation is based on criteria as per the Seasonal Commercial Enterprise in Parks Policy No. C10-026.
Once the application has been approved and all required documentation received by the City, a permit and business license will be issued by the City’s Planning and Development Division. Permit costs range from $600 (not-for-profit) to $1,800 (for profit) annually; the fee for a new business license is $125.
Daily Road Report - November 2, 2023
November 1, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD ST E TO 4TH ST E
(Service connection repair)
Start: November 2, 7:00 a.m. End: November 2, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 27TH ST W TO 25TH ST W
(Pole setting)
Start: November 2, 9:00 a.m. End: November 2, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT SASKATCHEWAN CRES E
(Streetlight cable repair)
Start: November 2, 10:00 a.m. End: November 2, 12:00 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 2, 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.
Year-round adventure at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo
November 1, 2023 - 2:00pm
The fun doesn’t stop just because the temperature drops! Admission to the Zoo is by donation from November 1 to March 31 each year. Saskatchewan winters typically bring snow and cold temperatures prompting many animals at the Zoo to demonstrate their natural adaptations to handle the coldest months of the year.
“Many of the species we have at the Zoo are well adapted to cold temperatures,” says Jeff Mitchell, Zoo Manager. “The Arctic wolves will grow a second layer of fur to protect themselves against the cold and their thick white fur not only provides insulation but is the perfect camouflage to blend into their surroundings in the wild.”
The snow leopard, Canada lynx and caribou are among some of the many animals that will be embracing the colder temperatures while other zoo animals like the black-tailed prairie dogs and grizzly bears are ready to sleep the chilly winter days away.
“Our zookeepers have been working with our animals to provide an environment where they can practice the same behaviours as their wild counterparts. The black-tailed prairie dogs have been busy digging tunnels all summer long and recently finished hauling mountains of straw and other bedding materials down into their elaborate tunnel systems,” says Mitchell. “We have also seen grizzly bears Mistaya and Koda settling into their den as they prepare to enter torpor.”
In the wild, torpor is a survival tactic used by grizzly bears activated by colder temperatures and decreased food availability. The Zoo will be monitoring the bears closely as their body temperature will decrease about five degrees and their heart rate will slow to about 8-12 beats per minute during torpor.
The dingoes are also prepared for colder temperatures, having moved into a new indoor habitat called the Dingo Den located inside the barn. The dingoes will still have opportunities to explore and enjoy the snow but will remain in their new indoor habitat in favour of warmer temperatures.
The Zoo Gift Shop will be open for the holiday season starting Friday, November 24. Get your 2024 Zoo Season Pass and discover a variety of plush animals, puzzles, games, clothing and more. The Zoo Gift Shop will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. until Sunday, December 31.
The Zoo is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., visit saskatoon.ca/zoo for more information or to plan your next visit.
Broadway Avenue closed from Maple to Isabella streets on Thursday
November 1, 2023 - 7:00am
Broadway Avenue will be closed from Maple to Isabella streets for a water main valve replacement on Thursday, November 2, starting at 8:00 a.m. 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.
Broadway Avenue closed from 3rd to 4th streets on Thursday
November 1, 2023 - 6:00am
Broadway Avenue will be closed from 3rd to 4th streets for service connections on Thursday, November 2, starting at 7:00 a.m. 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.