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The official 2024 Civic Election candidate nomination period starts today for individuals considering running for mayor, city councillor, or as a trustee for the Saskatoon Public School Board or the Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Board.

For anyone interested in becoming a candidate and seeking election or re-election for mayor, city councillor, or school board trustee on November 13, 2024,  Elections Saskatoon has prepared the 2024 Candidate Information Guide to help you understand the election process. The Guide provides all important dates and the steps all candidates must follow in 2024. 

Candidate nomination forms will be received by the Returning Officer at the Elections Saskatoon Office at 200-145 1^st Avenue North, as follows:

• From September 23, 2024, until October 8, 2024, Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.; and
• October 9, 2024, (Nomination Day) from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
• The Elections Saskatoon Office will be closed on Monday, September 30, 2024.

Candidates can withdraw their nomination up until Thursday, October 10, 2024, 4 p.m.

The nomination process and forms for all offices are available at the Elections Saskatoon Office at 200-145 1^st Avenue North, Saskatoon or downloaded from the Elections Saskatoon website at saskatoon.ca/candidateinfo. 

Here’s how Saskatoon voters can find out who is running for mayor, city councillor or school board trustee:

• Starting Monday, September 23, at the end of each day, the Elections Saskatoon website will be updated with the names of candidates. Visit saskatoon.ca/voterinfo.
   
• Tuesday, October 15, all candidate profiles received by Elections Saskatoon will be made available on the Elections Saskatoon website. Further information on the new webpage will be communicated once all candidate profiles are received.

Elections Saskatoon is the City of Saskatoon’s non-partisan and independent election management body and office. Elections Saskatoon directs and supervises the administration of Saskatoon’s 2024 Civic Election scheduled by legislation on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

For more 2024 Civic Election information visit saskatoon.ca/vote2024 or contact the Elections Saskatoon Office at 306-657-VOTE (8683).

Richard St Barbe Baker Afforestation Area (RSBBAA) will be getting enhancements in the 2024 construction season as part of the Natural Areas Program. Enhancements include: 

• Tree planting: approximately 1,800 new trees and shrubs in 5 planting areas
• Trail construction: upgrades of an existing dirt path to a 3-meter-wide crusher dust trail
• 1 new waste bin
• New swing gate

Construction of site enhancements are expected to begin the week of September 23 and last until November 2024. During this period, please note that:

• The trail being improved will be closed during this time. Alternative routes will be available for residents to use during construction; see construction signage on site.  
• Parking will remain available at the southwest off-leash recreation area parking lot and southeast parking lots. 
• We kindly ask residents to refrain from using the parking lot at the northeast entrance of RSBBAA, since this lot is owned by TransGas and must remain available for their infrastructure service vehicles. 
• For the safety of you and your pets, please keep your dogs on-leash when outside the designated Southwest Off-Leash Recreation Area. 

For more information, please visit saskatoon.ca/RSBBAA.

This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Natural Infrastructure Fund.

Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see Sam Hunt: Locked Up Tour 2024 at SaskTel Centre on Monday, September 23, at 7:30 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 6:15 p.m. 
• 6:55 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at 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. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.

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.

After hearing feedback from the nearby residents and businesses, the City is proposing changes to the site plan that would be put in place at the provincial government-funded shelter at 210 Pacific Avenue. 

Details of the plan were finalized earlier Friday. Among the proposed measures: 

• Chain-link fence around the former Saskatchewan Transportation Company parcel service building, ensuring no access off Pacific Avenue. 
• Facility access only from Ontario Avenue 
• 7-day per week, extended hour security/support dedicated to the downtown with a proactive priority focus on the vicinity around the proposed shelter. 

Link to site plan. 

Additionally, an integrated operating plan between the Saskatoon Police Service and the Saskatoon Fire Department outlines the essential safety and security support for The Mustard Seed while they would operate the temporary enhanced emergency shelter along with assistance for downtown residents, businesses and community at large.  

There will be coordinated communications and information sharing among The Mustard Seed, Saskatoon Police and the Saskatoon Fire Department to better address emerging concerns and to be pro-active before issues arise.  

The City agreed to find and propose locations that will meet certain criteria and best suit the needs of the community. The Government of Saskatchewan continues to work with the City of Saskatoon as they work to identify a permanent location to accommodate 60 spaces. 

If the proposed temporary site receives the necessary approvals by City Council on Wednesday, September 25, it is anticipated to open as a temporary 30 to 40 bed enhanced emergency shelter in winter 2024. 

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

NEW

20TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO 2ND AVE S
(Streetscaping)
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED AT MCORMOND DR
(Intersection construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: October 13, 4:30 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED AT 8TH ST E
(Intersection construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: October 13, 4:30 p.m.

AVE W S ROAD CLOSED FROM 19TH ST W TO 21ST ST W
(Crack sealing)
20th Street intersection not included
Start: September 23, 9:00 a.m. End: September 23, 3:00 p.m.

MCKERCHER DR NB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT MOUNT ALLISON CRES
(Sewer lining)
Closure will be set daily
Start: September 23, 9:00 a.m. End: September 25, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

20TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO 2ND AVE S
(Streetscaping)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: September 22, 10:00 p.m.

STONEBRIDGE BLVD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO WELLMAN CRES
(Construction)
Start: September 16, 8:00 a.m. End: September 23, 5:00 p.m.

CLAYPOOL DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT MARKHAM AVE
(Valve installation)
Start: September 17, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 4:30 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO BOYCHUK DR
(Sidewalk work)
Start: September 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 4:30 p.m.

MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM JASPER AVE TO PORTAGE AVE
(Infrastructure improvements)
Start: September 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 25, 5:00 p.m.

AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 29TH ST W TO 30TH ST W
(Connection replacement)
Start: September 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD WEST SIDE OF ROUND-A-BOUT CLOSED AT TASKAMANWA ST
(Service install)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT ARLINGTON AVE
(BRT platform installation)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM HOSPITAL DR TO BOTTOMLEY AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: September 16, 7:00 p.m. End: September 30, 7:00 a.m.

KENSINGTON GATE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT NEAULT RD
(Construction)
Start: September 9, 9:00 a.m. End: September 30, 4:00 p.m.

22ND ST W WB CURB AND CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM AVE P N TO AVE Q N
(BRT construction)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM KENASCHUK CRES TO FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD
(Streetscaping)
Start: September 10, 7:00 a.m. End: October 1, 5:00 p.m.

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM EMPRESS ST TO WARMAN RD
(Water main maintenance)
Start: September 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 4:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(SL&P construction)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: November 7, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 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.