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Bus service to Rush vs Warriors
April 8, 2022 - 6:00am
- 6:15 p.m.
- 6:35 p.m.
- 6:55 p.m.
- 7:15 p.m.
- 7:35 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (outside the 2nd Avenue Lofts at 23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatchewan Rush take on the Vancouver Warriors at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, April 9, is available at the following times:
Post event drop-off is the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted.
Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance! Check out the Transit+ feature that helps make connections that combine Transit with riide and Uber. Transit does the work so you can travel with ease! Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.
To protect the health and safety of residents, customers and employees, masks are required when traveling on Saskatoon Transit and when accessing indoor City-operated facilities and services.
Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.
Lakewood Civic Centre Facility Upgrade
April 7, 2022 - 4:00pm
A facility upgrade has begun at Lakewood Civic Centre that includes replacement of windows and heaters in the pool area. This project will make the building more energy efficient and is expected to be completed by the end of June.
Lakewood Civic Centre will remain open throughout the upgrade; however, there will be short term closures to the waterslide and portions of the pool.
At this time the following closures have been scheduled:
April 11 to 14: The waterslide will be closed while construction hoarding is being built near the waterslide.
For up to date facility information, follow @YXEServiceAlert on Twitter or visit saskatoon.ca/service-alerts and saskatoon.ca/lakewood.
City of Saskatoon awarded 14th consecutive financial reporting award
April 7, 2022 - 8:42am
For the 14th consecutive year, the City of Saskatoon has won the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting (CAnFR) from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada.
The CAnFR award, presented for the City’s 2020 Annual Report, represents a significant accomplishment for municipal government and its financial management. The award recognizes the City’s commitment to high standards and excellence in financial transparency and accountability.
“We are committed to financial transparency and openly communicating to the citizens of Saskatoon with full disclosure in our annual reporting,” says Kari Smith, Director of Finance. “We are proud to receive this award and proud of our employees who are dedicated to making the City of Saskatoon a leader in producing high-quality financial reports year after year.”
The City’s 2020 Annual Report has been judged by impartial Canadian Review Committee members to meet the high standards of the program, including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” designed to clearly communicate the municipality’s financial story and to motivate potential users and user groups to read the report.
The Canadian Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program (CAnFR) was established to encourage municipal governments across Canada to publish high-quality financial reports and to provide peer recognition and technical guidance for officials preparing these reports.
Visit saskatoon.ca to view additional financial reports from the City of Saskatoon.
Daily Road Report - April 8, 2022
April 7, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
No projects are scheduled to start on Priority 1 streets on this date.
ONGOING
1ST AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Crane lift)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: April 6, 8:00 a.m. End: April 8, 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.
Flags lowered for National Day of Remembrance of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
April 7, 2022 - 3:00pm
The National Day of Remembrance of the Battle of Vimy Ridge is held on April 9. In recognition, flags at all City of Saskatoon facilities will be flown at half-mast to honour and remember those who fought.
The Battle of Vimy Ridge on April 9, 1917 was the first time that Canadians from coast to coast fought in a battle together against a common enemy and is considered by many to be a turning point for our country and the beginning of Canada’s march towards nationhood.