News Releases

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO AVE G S
(Riversdale Street Fair)
Start: July 23, 5:30 a.m. End: July 23, 11:00 p.m.

25TH ST E EB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(Sewer inspections)
Start: July 23, 8:00 a.m. End: July 23, 12:00 p.m.

8TH ST E NB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED; EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT MCKERCHER DR
(Valve repair)
Start: July 23, 8:00 a.m. End: July 24, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E ROAD FROM PINEHOUSE DR TO RAVINE DR
(Festival of India)
Start: July 23, 4:00 p.m. End: July 23, 8:00 p.m.

25TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 1ST AVE N
(Streetlight repairs)
Start: July 24, 6:00 a.m. End: July 24, 2:00 p.m.

NIGHTWORK

CIRCLE DR E NB RAMP TO WB LANES CLOSED AT ATTRIDGE DR
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 12:00 a.m. End: July 25, 3:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO COLLEGE DR
(Permanent line painting)
Start: July 24, 7:00 p.m. End: July 25, 5:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT ATTRIDGE DR
(Bridge deck rehabilitation)
Start: July 24, 7:00 p.m. End: July 28, 7:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO HIGHWAY 41
(Permanent line painting)
Start: July 22, 7:00 p.m. End: July 23, 5:00 a.m.

ONGOING

CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 1ST ST E
(Manhole repair)
Start: July 22, 8:00 a.m. End: July 23, 5:00 p.m.

RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO NORMAN CRES
(Roadway paving)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: July 23, 6:00 p.m.

DUNDONALD AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO CAEN ST
(Drainage improvements)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: July 25, 4:30 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 29, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 29, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Water main construction)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: August 4, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD   
(New road construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.

RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 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.

Fire Chief Morgan Hackl and other fire officials will welcome the newest group of firefighter-paramedics to the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) at a private graduation ceremony this afternoon. The ceremony will recognize the successful completion of comprehensive training programs where 15 recruits will be presented with their badges and battalion assignments.

All 15 firefighter-paramedics have completed basic training in firefighting, technical rescue, hazardous material mitigation and fire inspections. They are also certified to the level of Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) and are licensed through the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics. Their training and experience have prepared them for operating effectively on high-hazard emergency scenes.    

"We hold a high standard of training at SFD. Our team of Fire Service Instructors has worked with these recruits over the past four weeks to review their firefighter and paramedic skills, and educate them on how they will apply these in their new role at the SFD,” says Anthony Tataryn, Assistant Chief of Staff Development and Safety. “Our fire department strives to be a leader in training as we recognize the vital importance that it plays in the safety of both our staff and residents.”

EMS incidents make up over 40 percent of SFD's response, making the recruits’ PCP certification a valuable asset to the fire service.

"When we seek new recruits, we look for individuals who will contribute to the overall success of our team," says Chief Hackl. "With the growing number of EMS calls in our city, it's important for our crews to be equipped with paramedic training. Having the added PCP certification means our firefighters can effectively respond to EMS incidents that occur in high-hazard situations.”

These firefighter-paramedics demonstrate the Saskatoon Fire Department’s commitment towards enhanced front-line emergency care and the investment that City Council continues to make in emergency services.

Chief Hackl adds, “We commend the hard work each recruit has put forward to reach this milestone and we’re thrilled to welcome these 15 individuals to the Saskatoon Fire Department.”

The new firefighter-paramedics will start their first shifts beginning Monday, July 25.