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Daily Road Report - October 20, 2021
October 19, 2021 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CONFEDERATION DR NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CHANDLER PL TO MILTON ST
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 20, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 5:00 a.m.
VICTORIA AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 10TH ST E
(Gas main work)
Start: October 20, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CONFEDERATION DR TO CIRCLE DR W
(Guardrail repairs)
Start: October 20, 9:00 a.m. End: October 20, 12:00 p.m.
DIEFENBAKER DR NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO CENTENNIAL DR
(Stump grinding)
Start: October 20, 9:00 a.m. End: October 20, 12:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 33RD ST W TO LAURIER DR
(Streetlight pole replacement)
Start: October 20, 9:00 a.m. End: October 20, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
AVE H N INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 32ND ST W
(Water main replacement)
Start: October 19, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 5:00 p.m.
NELSON RD ROAD CLOSED FROM HEAL AVE TO HEATH AVE
(Connection work)
Start: October 18, 8:00 a.m. End: October 21, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 28TH ST W TO 29TH ST E
(Sewer connection. repair)
Start: October 19, 9:00 a.m. End: October 22, 3:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE & SHOULDER CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO PETERS COVE
(Roadwork)
Start: October 12, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 4:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main construction)
Temporary traffic lights allowing alternating traffic flow
Start: September 20, 10:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
BOYCHUK DR INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BRANDON PL
(Channelization)
Start: October 19, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 5:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Storm sewer work)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 7:00 a.m.
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED NEW MCORMOND DR
(Construction)
Start: April 26, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 7:00 a.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.
City to present utility funding options for curbside residential garbage and upcoming organics program
October 13, 2021 - 10:52am
- Option 1: January 2023 implementation of fixed monthly rates for both black cart garbage and curbside organics utilities.
- Option 2 (Recommendation): January 2023 implementation of fixed monthly rate for curbside organics utility and January 2024 implementation of variable rates for the black cart garbage.
On Monday, October 18, the Administration will present a decision report to the Governance and Priorities Committee (GPC) detailing two options for the implementation of a utility for curbside residential garbage and the upcoming curbside residential organics program. The decision to rescind the November 19, 2018 resolution to fund both with property taxes came during the August 30, 2021 GPC meeting, where the Administration was asked to re-evaluate the funding model and present options on timing, phase-in options, and affordability options.
The two options are as follows:
This illustration provides a detailed comparison of both options, including the estimated financial impact on single-family households, condominiums, and non-residential properties.
“Funding these services through a utility is a step in the right direction, as it provides additional transparency of program costs and accountability to customers through a fair and justifiable rate.” says Angela Gardiner, General Manager, Utilities and Environment. “We have done a thorough comparison of both options and we feel that the variable aspect of Option 2 is most favourable as it increases the customer’s control over their costs and encourages lower usage of residential garbage services by providing financial incentives for waste diversion.”
The full report and attachments can be found here.
Progress updates and a decision history can be found at saskatoon.ca/curbsideorganics.
Revised closing dates for Holiday Park and Wildwood golf courses
October 18, 2021 - 4:00pm
Closing dates for the City’s Holiday Park and Wildwood golf courses have been revised and will close on the following dates:
Holiday Park (back 9) – Wednesday, October 20
Wildwood (back 9) – Thursday, October 21
The courses were originally scheduled to close Sunday, October 24 but the forecasted weather requires an earlier closure to complete the operational requirements before winter. Silverwood front and back nine, Wildwood front 9, and Holiday Park front 9 and executive 9 already closed for the season.
Give the gift of fun! The Pro shops at Silverwood and Wildwood will be open for Club 6 Pack and gift card purchases until October 29, 2021. Pro Shop hours are Silverwood, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Wildwood 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Holiday Park Pro Shop will be closed for in-person purchases until February, 2022. Purchases can be made by phone at 306-975-3325 year-round.
For more information about any of the City’s golf courses please visit saskatoon.ca/golf.
Daily Road Report - October 19, 2021
October 18, 2021 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CLARENCE AVE S SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST ST E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 19, 7:00 a.m. End: October 19, 5:00 p.m.
AVE H N INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 32ND ST W
(Water main replacement)
Start: October 19, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 5:00 p.m.
BOYCHUK DR INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BRANDON PL
(Channelization)
Start: October 19, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB MEDIAN LANE & SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Cable pull)
Start: October 19, 9:00 a.m. End: October 19, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 28TH ST W TO 29TH ST E
(Sewer connection repair)
Start: October 19, 9:00 a.m. End: October 22, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
33RD ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM QUEBEC AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Construction)
Start: October 18, 8:00 a.m. End: October 19, 6:00 p.m.
NELSON RD ROAD CLOSED FROM HEAL AVE TO HEATH AVE
(Connections work)
Start: October 18, 8:00 a.m. End: October 21, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE & SHOULDER CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO PETERS COVE
(Roadwork)
Start: October 12, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 4:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main construction)
Temporary traffic lights allowing alternating traffic flow
Start: September 20, 10:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Storm sewer work)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 7:00 a.m.
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED NEW MCORMOND DR
(Construction)
Start: April 26, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 7:00 a.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.
COVID-19 self-testing kits are not available for pickup at Saskatoon Fire Halls
October 18, 2021 - 3:48am
The Government of Saskatchewan recently announced that COVID-19 ‘at home’ self-testing kits would be distributed to the general public this week and available for pickup at participating fire halls, local chambers of commerce, and SHA testing and assessment centres.
The Saskatoon Fire Department Fire Halls are not a participating pickup location. For safety reasons, Saskatoon’s Fire Halls have not been open to the public since the onset of the pandemic in March 2020. The public is asked to not go to or call a Fire Hall seeking testing kits.
A list of participating pickup locations will soon be available at Saskatchewan.ca/covid-19. The Government of Saskatchewan has indicated this list will be updated as kits are delivered and available, and as new sites participate.
For the latest updates, visit saskatoon.ca/covid-19.