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Butterflies have arrived at the Prairie Butterfly House
August 31, 2022 - 8:15am
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The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo (Zoo) is pleased to announce the arrival of the butterflies at the Prairie Butterfly House. Visitors to the Zoo can now see several butterflies fluttering around the new exhibit and will also have an opportunity to check out the emerging area where caterpillars form a chrysalis or pupa to rest and transform into an adult butterfly.
“We are thrilled to officially open the new Prairie Butterfly House,” says Jeff Mitchell, Zoo Manager. “The butterflies truly bring the exhibit to life, and we can’t wait for people to come and fully experience the beauty and tranquility of this new exhibit.”
In addition to the butterflies, interpretive signage has also been installed providing an opportunity for visitors to learn more about the many species of butterflies that will inhabit the space.
The Zoo would once again like to thank the Saskatoon Zoo Foundation and all of the partners, contributors and organizations that helped bring this exhibit to life.
The Zoo is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Visit saskatoon.ca/zoo to learn more and to plan your next visit.
Road restrictions for downtown firework's festival start Thursday
August 31, 2022 - 8:00am
- Spadina Crescent will be closed between 3rd Avenue and 20th Street
- Public access to the Saskatoon Boat Launch will be closed until Sunday, September 4 at 8:00 a.m.
- Rotary Park parking lot will be closed
- Spadina Crescent will be closed between 2nd and 3rd avenues
- The Traffic Bridge will be closed between 11th and 19th streets
- Spadina Crescent will be closed between 2nd Avenue and 20th Street
- Eastlake Avenue will be closed between 12ths Street and Saskatchewan Crescent
- Saskatchewan Crescent closed between 14th Street and McPherson Avenue
- Spadina Crescent will be closed between 2nd Avenue and 20th Street
- Eastlake Avenue will be closed between 12ths Street and Saskatchewan Crescent
- Saskatchewan Crescent closed between 14th Street and McPherson Avenue
- Broadway Bridge closed between 12th and 20th streets
- 19th Street closed between 3rd and 4th avenues
- Saskatchewan Crescent closed between 14th Street and Broadway Avenue
To accommodate the Nutrien Firework's Festival in the downtown area on Friday, September 2 and Saturday, September 3, detours, lane restrictions, and “no parking” signs will be in place guiding motorists around the event area. This event is expected to take four days to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
If there are weather impacts, the firework festival will take place on Sunday, September 4, with detours being removed on Monday, September 5.
Event road restrictions set in place from Thursday, September 1 at 5:00 p.m. to Sunday September 4 at 12:00 p.m.:
Event road restrictions set in place from Friday, September 2 at 9:00 a.m. to Sunday, September 4 at 12:00 p.m.:
Friday, September 2 event road restrictions to be set in place from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.:
Saturday, September 3 event road restrictions to be set in place from 3:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.:
Friday, September 2 and Saturday, September 3 event road restrictions to be set daily from 6:45 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.:
Friday, September 2 and Saturday, September 3 event road restrictions to be set daily from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.:
For service alerts about bus stop closures, real-time bus locations, and next bus arrivals use the mobile app Transit or Google Transit on desktop. Customer Service is also available at 306-975-3100 to help answer any questions.
Drivers are reminded to watch out for pedestrians. The City thanks everyone for their patience.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
1st Avenue closed between Princess Street and 3rd Avenue on Thursday
August 31, 2022 - 7:00am
1st Avenue will be closed between Princess Street and 3rd Avenue starting Thursday, September 1, at 7:00 a.m. for water main replacement work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take 20 days 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.
Daily Road Report - August 31, 2022
August 30, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 33RD ST E TO EMPRESS ST
(Valve repairs)
Start: August 31, 8:00 a.m. End: September 1, 5:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
CIRCLE DR W ROAD CLOSED AT 33RD ST W
(Bridge washing)
Start: August 31, 7:00 p.m. End: September 1, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
DIEFENBAKER DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM DOUGLAS CRES TO FISHER CRES
(Sidewalk work)
Start: August 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE & LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT QUEBEC AVE
(Hydro Vac)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: September 1, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E EB LEFT TURN & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Construction)
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 2, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Concrete work)
Start: August 29, 7:30 a.m. End: September 4, 5:00 p.m.
AVE H N ALL FROM 31ST ST W TO 31ST ST W
(Water main work)
Start: August 30, 8:00 a.m. End: September 5, 4:30 p.m.
MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New road construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 5:00 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.
7th Avenue closed between 33rd and Empress streets starting Wednesday
August 30, 2022 - 9:00am
7th Avenue will be closed between 33rd and Empress streets starting Wednesday, August 31, at 8:00 a.m. for valve repair work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this detour. This project is expected to take two days to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
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.