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Daily Road Report - October 13, 2022
October 12, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
MELVILLE ST EB LANES CLOSED FROM JASPER AVE TO PORTAGE AVE
(Road construction)
Start: October 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 13, 5:30 p.m.
ONGOING
SPADINA CRES E SB LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 3RD AVE S
(Road construction)
Start: October 11, 6:00 a.m. End: October 13, 4:30 p.m.
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED AT 31ST ST W
(Water main work)
Start: August 30, 8:00 a.m. End: October 14, 4:30 p.m.
FAITHFULL AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 47TH ST E TO 46TH ST E
(Curb work)
Start: September 27, 8:00 a.m. End: October 17, 4:30 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED AT ROSEWOOD GATE N
(Road construction)
Start: October 12, 7:00 a.m. End: October 19, 5:00 p.m.
NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: September 1, 7:00 a.m. End: October 21, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MANEK RD TO MCORMOND DR
(Parking lot work)
Start: September 26, 7:00 a.m. End: October 22, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Road construction)
Start: October 3, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S NB CURB & PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Vault work)
Start: October 7, 7:00 p.m. End: December 31, 4:30 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.
Zoo animals prepare for cooler temperatures
October 11, 2022 - 1:00pm
Over the next several weeks, visitors to the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo (Zoo) will start to see the Zoo animals preparing for the cooler winter temperatures ahead. Many species including the snow leopard, lynx, bobcats, bison and caribou thrive in cooler temperatures thanks to some very cool natural adaptations.
“Caribou are well adapted to life in cold climates,” says Jeff Mitchell, Zoo Manager. “The herd at the Zoo is already working on developing their dense undercoat made up of ultra-fine fur and a longer overcoat of hollow guard hairs that will keep them warm throughout the winter. Caribou also have large, sharp hooves that act like snowshoes allowing them to walk on top of the snow.”
Other animals like the grizzly bears and prairie dogs, are getting ready to sleep away the cold winter days.
“Mistaya and Koda have started making their beds so to speak,” says Mitchell. “You might see the bears combing through the extra straw and leaves the zookeepers have placed throughout their habitat. Mistaya and Koda like to carefully select each leaf and piece of straw, only taking the best of the best back to their den to make their bed.”
Dingoes Maple and Euci will soon be off-exhibit as the cool weather settles in. While the dingoes love to play in the snow for brief periods of time, they will be spending most of their time in their indoor habitat in favour of warmer temperatures.
A reminder to purchase your 2023 Zoo Season Passes before December 31, 2022 to receive 2022 rates. Zoo Season Passes are available for purchase at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo or any Leisure Centre.
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.
Daily Road Report - October 12, 2022
October 11, 2022 - 2:18am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE N TO 3RD AVE S
(Crane lift)
Start: October 12, 5:00 a.m. End: October 12, 11:00 a.m.
DUNDONALD AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM CAEN ST TO DIEPPE ST
(Drainage improvements)
Start: October 12, 7:00 a.m. End: October 12, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED AT ROSEWOOD GATE N
(Road construction)
Start: October 12, 7:00 a.m. End: October 19, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST WB LANES CLOSED FROM JASPER AVE S TO LORNE AVE
(Drainage)
Start: October 12, 8:00 a.m. End: October 12, 4:30 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Manhole inspections)
Start: October 12, 8:00 a.m. End: October 12, 4:30 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Pole replacement)
Start: October 12, 9:00 a.m. End: October 12, 10:00 a.m.
25TH ST E WB MEDIAN LANE & LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(Fibre optic install)
Start: October 12, 9:00 a.m. End: October 12, 3:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E NB LANE CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO 33RD ST E
(Electrical work)
Start: October 12, 9:00 a.m. End: October 12, 3:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE D N TO AVE E N
(Curb repairs)
Start: October 12, 9:00 a.m. End: October 12, 4:00 p.m.
ONGOING
SPADINA CRES E SB LANE CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 3RD AVE S
(Construction)
Start: October 11, 6:00 a.m. End: October 13, 4:30 p.m.
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED AT 31ST ST W
(Water main work)
Start: August 30, 8:00 a.m. End: October 14, 4:30 p.m.
FAITHFULL AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 47TH ST E TO 46TH ST E
(Curb work)
Start: September 27, 8:00 a.m. End: October 17, 4:30 p.m.
21ST ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO 2ND AVE S
(Road resurfacing)
Start: October 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 4:30 p.m.
NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: September 1, 7:00 a.m. End: October 21, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MANEK RD TO MCORMOND DR
(Parking lot work)
Start: September 26, 7:00 a.m. End: October 22, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S NB CURB & PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Vault work)
Start: October 7, 7:00 p.m. End: December 31, 4:30 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.
Daily Road Report - October 11, 2022
October 7, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
SPADINA CRES E SB LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 3RD AVE S
(Construction)
Start: October 11, 6:00 a.m. End: October 13, 4:30 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED AT MCORMOND DR
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 11, 3:00 p.m.
8TH ST E VARIOUS EB & WB SINGLE LANE CLOSURES AT ACADIA DR
(Environmental monitoring)
Start: October 11, 9:00 a.m. End: October 11, 2:00 p.m.
3RD AVE S NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Street light replacement)
Start: October 11, 9:00 a.m. End: October 11, 3:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST EB LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO JASPER AVE
(Drainage improvements)
Start: October 11, 9:00 a.m. End: October 11, 5:30 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB SHOULDER CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO MILLAR AVE
(Signal repairs)
Start: October 11, 9:30 a.m. End: October 11, 12:30 p.m.
ONGOING
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED AT 31ST ST W
(Water main work)
Start: August 30, 8:00 a.m. End: October 14, 4:30 p.m.
FAITHFULL AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 47TH ST E TO 46TH ST E
(Curb work)
Start: September 27, 8:00 a.m. End: October 17, 4:30 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MANEK RD TO MCORMOND DR
(Parking lot)
Start: September 26, 7:00 a.m. End: October 22, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Construction)
Start: October 3, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S NB CURB & PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Vault work)
Start: October 7, 7:00 p.m. End: December 31, 4:30 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.
New home energy retrofit financing for Saskatoon
October 7, 2022 - 8:15am
Helping Canadians upgrade their homes to be more energy-efficient fights climate change, creates good jobs and helps save on monthly bills.
The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister for PrairiesCan, and Minister for CanNor, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, and Mairin Loewen, member of the Board of Directors of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and councillor at the City of Saskatoon, today announced a $11.1-million investment through the Community Efficiency Financing (CEF) initiative to help implement a home energy retrofit financing program in the City of Saskatoon.
The Saskatoon Home Energy Loan Program is the first Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program in the province, designed to support retrofits for single-family homes by allowing repayment of loans through the property tax system. The program will provide financing for homeowners to undertake a range of measures, including energy efficiency upgrades, renewable energy installations, water conservation measures, electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, and battery storage technology.
The program includes further support for low-income households: waiving its fixed administrative fee, providing certain services and equipment upgrades free of charge, and offering additional rebates. Through its partnership with SaskPower, the city will further support low-income participation in the existing Energy Assistance Program, which offers energy coaching and low-cost upgrades specifically to low-income households. Additionally, the program will encourage Indigenous businesses to participate in the pre-vetted qualified contractor list for the program.
The implementation of the Saskatoon Home Energy Loan Program follows a successful feasibility study, which received a $102,750 grant through the Green Municipal Fund’s (GMF) Community Efficiency Financing initiative to explore various program options and design a PACE residential financing program. The first intake of the loan program was extremely popular and now has a waitlist. The city will consider additional enhancements to the program to better serve homeowners.
The Community Efficiency Financing initiative is offered through the Green Municipal Fund (GMF) delivered by FCM and funded by the Government of Canada. CEF helps communities of all sizes implement innovative local financing programs that directly help homeowners cut their greenhouse gas emissions, make their homes more energy-efficient, comfortable and affordable, while creating local jobs and keeping the local economy moving.
This initiative is one of the ways GMF continues to build on its 20-year record of supporting transformative environmental initiatives at the community level. The Government of Canada has invested $1.65 billion in the GMF since its inception, enabling municipalities to support projects like this that will leverage local resources to drive innovative solutions.
Quotes
“We are working with partners across Saskatchewan to deliver greener buildings and support sustainable economic growth. Today’s announcement with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities will help deliver more efficient and comfortable homes that will lower bills for Canadian families, take action against climate change and create good jobs for workers. The Government of Canada is pleased to support these initiatives.”
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources
“It’s critically important to have everyone in the climate fight. Municipalities across Canada are doing their part with innovative solutions that create jobs and climate resilience. Green infrastructure investments in Canadian communities will make our air cleaner, our economy stronger, and set us on the path to a net-zero future.”
The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change
“Families and local governments are taking innovative climate actions in their communities. By investing in programs to help make homes more energy-efficient, we’re creating jobs, fighting climate change and lowering energy bills for families. I want to thank the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the City of Saskatoon for their innovative approach to fighting climate change and helping families. These are the sort of innovative, locally led climate solutions our government will continue to support.”
The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister for PrairiesCan, and Minister for CanNor
“Municipalities are on the front lines of climate change and climate action, and communities of all sizes are showing climate leadership at a time when we need it most. The Green Municipal Fund empowers them to get results on the ground. We deliver results with our federal partners – supporting cities like Saskatoon build a greener, more sustainable community, create jobs and helping Canadians make their homes more comfortable and affordable. Together, we are on the path to net-zero.”
Mairin Loewen, member of FCM Board of Directors and councillor, City of Saskatoon
“Saskatoon is the first municipality in Saskatchewan to implement a program like the Home Energy Loan Program. It allows residents to borrow money from the City to make energy efficient retrofits for single-family homes. Whether it goes towards a new furnace, windows, replacing a leaky door, or multiple projects, this program helps citizens save money month-to-month on utility costs, as well as reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This funding will enable us to expand this program, as it was immediately oversubscribed as a pilot project, resulting in a waitlist for residents wanting to make energy efficient improvements to their homes. To address equity, this program allows for the waiving of administrative fees and provides rebates for income-qualified households.”
Charlie Clark, Mayor, City of Saskatoon
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