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It appears the scammers are at it again, hoping to take advantage of unsuspecting Green Cart program subscribers.

The City wants to warn residents again about an identified scam involving phone calls to residents appearing to come from the City.

The caller indicates that they are from the City of Saskatoon and asks the resident if they received a rebate cheque from the City’s Green Cart program.

Helpful reminders for residents:

• The City never requests or collects credit card, bank account or any sort of personal information from customers via phone, text or email.
• The City typically uses application forms to collect for the green cart program.
• Never give out your personal or banking information, or credit card number over the phone, by text or email. It is a best practice to block suspicious phone numbers and delete after reporting.
• Do not to click on suspicious web links.

Scammers typically use the information they gather this way to get money or commit identity theft. Previous public service announcements from the City have warned residents about scams involving suspicious phone calls, fake text messages and emails, some even demanding payment from customers they said ‘owed money’.

Residents should contact their bank if they have become a victim of fraud, and also report these types of phone or online scams to Saskatoon Police Service at saskatoonpolice.ca/onlinereporting/fraud/ or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Center, 1-888-495-8501.

Concerned residents may also call the City of Saskatoon to speak with a Customer Service Representative at 306-975-2400.  

The City of Saskatoon Leisure Guide is the community’s go-to source for sport, culture and recreation information in Saskatoon.  

The Winter Leisure Guide will be available online at saskatoon.ca/leisureguide and on display at pick-up locations beginning Friday, November 19.

Highlights of the Winter Leisure Guide (January 1 to March 31, 2021) include information on:

• Registered and Drop-in programs available at the Leisure Centres this season;
• Youth activities such as the Winter Play Program, School Break Camp, Learn to Skate and a variety of Learn & Play sport programs;
• Parent & Tot and public skating at the indoor rinks;
• Free outdoor skating at the Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval and over 50 outdoor community rinks in neighbourhoods across the city; and
• Cross-country skiing at groomed trails around Saskatoon.

At the time the Winter guide was sent to print, some programs were still in the process of being reviewed and finalized due to current COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Please visit the websites noted throughout the Guide for the most up-to-date details on programs and services. Information on registered programs including Red Cross Swim lessons, have been posted in advance of registration on leisureonline.saskatoon.ca.

Mark your calendars! Registration for Winter programs begins Sunday, December 5, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. by logging into to your account on leisureonline.saskatoon.ca, or by calling 306-975-2800.

Registered programs are very popular and fill up fast. Here are some tips to help you prepare:

• Ensure you have an active Leisure Online registration account and know your username and password.
• Have a list of second and third program choices in case you do not get into your first choice.
• Join the wait list! Every full program has an online wait list and new classes may be created if there is enough demand.
• Consider other nearby Leisure Centres if your preferred location isn't available.
• Ensure your major web browser (Microsoft Edge, Safari, Firefox, Google Chrome) is up-to-date.

Know before you go! The following COVID-19 protocols will be in place to ensure the safety of staff and participants:  

• Modifications to Red Cross swim lessons will remain in place for the winter season. This means water safety instructors will deliver swim lessons from the pool deck and Red Cross Swim Preschool and Swim Kids 1-4 programs will require a parent/guardian in the water to assist with swimmers.
   
• Current Provincial Health Orders and City Council direction require the following at Leisure Centres and indoor rinks:
  
  • Masks are required inside leisure facilities with the following exceptions:
    • Patrons that are 18 and older utilizing weight rooms, fitness classes, courts and the walking tracks are permitted to remove their masks.
    • Youth athletes under the age of 18 are exempt from wearing a mask while they are participating in sports for the duration of the sport only.  
    • All patrons must remove their mask while in the water.   
       
  • Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test within 72 hours along with proof of identification is mandatory for ages 12 and over to access Leisure Centres and indoor rinks. 
     
  • All children turning 12 after July 15, 2021 will have three months from their birthday to get fully vaccinated. They will be allowed access to Leisure Centres and indoor rinks during the three-month period.

For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/leisureguide.

The downtown area will have various parking and lane restrictions in effect on Sunday, November 21 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the Santa Claus Parade. There will be no access to the parade route between: Spadina Crescent, Avenue A, 19th Street, 3rd Avenue, 20th Street, 4th Avenue, 22nd Street, and 1st Avenue.   
 
Road users are encouraged to allow extra time to reach their downtown destination as there will be parking restrictions, and the area will be busy.  
 
People attending the parade can avoid the traffic and parking by choosing to use Transit. Buses traveling through the city centre will navigate the detours for you. Purchase your pass and plan your bus route anytime, anywhere using the mobile app Transit. 

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

NEW

No new projects are scheduled to start on this date.

ONGOING

ATTRIDGE DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Sign structure install)
Two-way traffic maintained in EB lanes
Start: November 18, 7:00 p.m. End: November 19, 7:00 a.m.

RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO YORK AVE
(Water main repair)
Start: November 18, 8:00 a.m. End: November 19, 4:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED BETWEEN KENASCHUK LINK & KENASCHUK WAY
(Hydrant replacement)
Start: November 18, 7:00 a.m. End: November 19, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR S WB LANES SPEED REDUCTION FROM LORNE AVE TO DIEFENBAKER PARK RD
(Construction)
Start: November 15, 7:00 a.m. End: November 19, 5:00 p.m.

RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM VICTORIA AVE TO ROYAL AVE
(Connection replacements)
Start: November 15, 9:00 a.m. End: November 19, 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.