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Newly Renovated Affinity Learning Centre at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo Opening Friday, November 26
November 23, 2021 - 10:00am
- Poison Dart Frogs
- Hermann’s Tortoise
- Ball Python
- Western Tiger Salamander
- Axolotl
- Garter Snake
- Blue-tongued Skink
- Cichlids from Lake Malawi, Africa
Renovations to the Affinity Learning Centre at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo (Zoo) are nearly complete and the building is set to open to the public on Friday, November 26.
“We have completely redesigned the layout of the Affinity Learning Centre and added some really amazing exhibits that will be home to several new species like the colourful poison dart frogs, axolotl and a variety of cichlids from Lake Malawi, Africa,” says Jeff Mitchell, Zoo Manager.
The newly renovated facility will be home to a variety of reptiles, amphibians and fish including:
The Zoo would like to thank the Saskatoon Zoo Foundation, Affinity Credit Union and Krawchuck Construction for their continued partnership and support of the Affinity Learning Centre.
The Zoo would also like to remind residents that a non-medical mask is required when accessing indoor City-operated facilities and services including the Affinity Learning Centre, Meerkat House and washroom facilities at the Zoo. Although masks are not required in outdoor spaces, the City recommends wearing a mask throughout your visit, even while enjoying the outdoor exhibits. The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo is not included in the list of City of Saskatoon programs and facilities where public access requires proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test.
The Zoo is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admission is by donation until March 31, 2022. Visit saskatoon.ca/zoo for more information or to plan your next visit.
Intersections closed for survey work on Wednesday
November 23, 2021 - 8:00am
- Ruth Street at Royal Avenue will be closed at 9:30 a.m.
- Broadway Avenue at Bute Street will be closed at 10:30 a.m.
- Broadway Avenue at Adelaide Street will be closed at 11:30 a.m.
Some intersections on Broadway Avenue and Ruth Street will be briefly closed for survey work on Wednesday, November 24. Each project is expected to take one hour to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
The following intersections will be closed during this work:
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.
Daily Road Report - November 23, 2021
November 22, 2021 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW.
CIRCLE DR S WB CURB LANE CLOSED & SPEED REDUCTION FROM LORNE AVE TO DIEFENBAKER PARK RD
(Construction)
Start: November 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 27, 5:00 p.m.
CONFEDERATION DR NB & SB LANES VARIOUS CLOSURES AT 33RD ST W
(Groundwater monitoring)
Start: November 23, 9:00 a.m. End: November 23, 1:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO VENTURE CRES
(Road resurfacing)
Start: November 23, 9:30 a.m. End: November 23, 12:30 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM HANOVER AVE TO WILLIAM AVE
(Surveying)
Start: November 23, 10:30 a.m. End: November 23, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
HIGHWAY 16 EB LANES CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 11 TO CIRCLE DR E
(Bridge repairs)
Two-way traffic maintained in WB lanes
Start: November 22, 6:00 a.m. End: November 29, 7:00 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.
Rescheduled: Lorne Avenue closed between Elm and Willow streets starting Tuesday
November 22, 2021 - 9:00am
Lorne Avenue will be closed between Elm and Willow streets starting Tuesday, November 23, at 8:00 a.m. for catch basin work. Hilliard Street will be closed between Coy and McPherson avenues during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two 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 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.
Ruth Street closed between Hanover and William avenues on Tuesday
November 22, 2021 - 8:00am
Ruth Street will be closed between Hanover and William avenues on Tuesday, November 23, at 8:00 a.m. for surveying work. The intersection at Ruth Street and Dufferin Avenue will be closed during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one day 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.