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City encourages caution around wild birds to contain spread of Avian Influenza

April 29, 2022 - 8:30am

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The City of Saskatoon is encouraging residents to use caution as The Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed that samples collected from a snow goose found near Elrose have been positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. This confirmation follows the detection of HPAI in poultry and wild birds in the United States and in several Canadian provinces. 
 
Avian influenza is a viral infection that can spread easily and quickly among birds. Some wild bird species, such as ducks, can carry the virus and infect other birds without getting sick themselves. Other bird species are more likely to become severely ill and die when infected with some types of avian influenza. It is important to note that the public health risk is extremely low and there is no risk to food safety. 
 
The City asks everyone to help respond to the ongoing outbreak by following these guidelines: 
• Do not feed birds by hand.
• Temporarily take down bird feeders which encourage birds to congregate.
• Do not touch sick or dead birds.
• Report any sick or dead birds you find to the Ministry of Environment Inquiry Centre at 1-800-567-4224 or centre.inquiry@gov.sk.ca.
 
The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo has temporarily relocated all bird species at the Zoo to a secure facility in order to protect them against the Avian Influenza. 
 
In addition, the City would like to remind the public that nesting season for Canada geese has begun. Geese are known to be very protective of their nests and will become aggressive if you get too close for their comfort. People should exercise extra caution and awareness if they are in areas near potential nesting sites.   

4th Avenue closed between 23rd and 24th streets on Sunday

April 29, 2022 - 8:00am

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4th Avenue will be closed between 23rd and 24th streets on Sunday, May 1, at 8:00 a.m. for the Battle of the Atlantic Parade. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the event zone. This event is expected to take five hours 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 is 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. 

1st Avenue closed between 25th and 26th streets on Sunday

April 29, 2022 - 7:00am

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1st Avenue will be closed between 25th and 26th streets on Sunday, May 1, at 7:00 a.m. for roadway patching work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take eight hours 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 is 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. 

20th Street closed from Avenue B to Idylwyld Drive on Saturday

April 29, 2022 - 6:00am

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20th Street will be closed between Avenue B and Idylwyld Drive starting Saturday, April 30 at 7:00 a.m. for paving. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one day to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.    
 
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by this detour. 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.  

#ActOnReconciliation by registering for “Creating Safe Spaces for IWG2S” panel discussion

April 28, 2022 - 10:10am

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Following the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) on September 30, 2021, the Saskatoon Tribal Council has initiated a campaign called #ActOnReconciliation. It’s intended to harness the momentum of NDTR and Orange Shirt Day (also September 30) and keep Reconciliation top of mind all year long. The campaign calls for action and awareness on the last Friday of each month in 2022.

The City is supporting the #ActOnReconciliation campaign by highlighting Reconciliation actions and activities. As well, to further heighten awareness, the City will apply an orange filter to their social media accounts and light the following civic facilities in orange: City Hall, the Prairie Wind art installation outside the Remai Modern, and SaskTel Centre.

#ActOnReconciliation – April Action

On Friday, April 29th, demonstrate your commitment to Reconciliation by:

  1. Wearing your EveryChildMatters shirt or any other orange shirt.
  2. Registering for “Creating Safe Spaces for Indigenous Women and Girls and 2 Spirit People” – a free, virtual panel discussion on May 18th, 12 to 2 p.m. This event is being put on in partnership with Sexual Assault Services of Saskatchewan. Free registration is available through Eventbrite.
  3. Help build awareness for Reconciliation by joining the online conversation using hashtag #ActOnReconciliation.

In order to establish and maintain a mutually respectful relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) found that “there has to be awareness of the past, an acknowledgement of the harm that has been inflicted, atonement for the causes, and action to change behaviour.”

The City has been actively engaged – as a municipality, co-chair of Reconciliation Saskatoon, and through other community partnerships – in efforts to help raise awareness about Reconciliation and in providing opportunities to participate. Learn more at saskatoon.ca/Indigenous.