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Prescribed fires are underway in Heritage, Lakewood, Hyde, Donna Birkmaier and Gabriel Dumont Parks
October 4, 2021 - 9:00am
- Small areas of land are burned during a fire, so only portions of a park are blackened at any given time
- Shrubs and trees are not burned and therefore are not negatively impacted
- Vigorous new growth occurs following a fire (in a matter of weeks in the spring), which is appreciated by wildlife
- The reduction in accumulated dead plant material provides protection against accidental wildfires
- Smoke is present for the duration of the fire but dissipates rather quickly once the fire is over
During the months of October and November, Parks staff in consultation with the Meewasin Valley Authority and the Saskatoon Fire Department, will be performing brief, small-scale prescribed fires in the naturalized areas within Heritage, Lakewood, Hyde, Donna Birkmaier and Gabriel Dumont Parks. This initiative is part of the City’s overall strategy to enhance and conserve the biodiversity of naturalized areas in Saskatoon parks.
A prescribed fire is the planned and controlled application of fire to a defined area of land. Prescribed fires replicate the natural renewal process of grasslands, reduce the risk of wildfire and enhance habitat for wildlife.
Prescribed fires are performed by trained Parks staff, and the Saskatoon Fire Department is either on-site or on call to help manage the fire if needed. Prescribed fires are a common, cost-effective park management practice in many cities across Canada and the United States and have been conducted safely for many years.
Timing of the prescribed fires will be determined by weather and wind conditions and residents will be notified via the City’s service alerts and social media channels. Signage will also be placed at the location of the fire to alert park visitors.
The City asks residents for their cooperation when visiting Heritage, Lakewood, Hyde, Donna Birkmaier and Gabriel Dumont Parks at the time of a prescribed fire by respecting work zones and ensuring dogs are leashed when walking through the parks.
The following can be expected during and after a prescribed fire:
For more information on the City’s prescribed fire program, visit saskatoon.ca/prescribedfires.
City celebrates Active Aging Week
October 4, 2021 - 8:00am
- Shaw Centre: Monday, October 4 (11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
- Lawson Civic Centre: Tuesday, October 5 (9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.)
- Lakewood Civic Centre: Wednesday, October 6 (8:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.)
- Saskatoon Field House: Thursday, October 7 (9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.)
- Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre: Friday, October 8 (10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)
The International Council of Aging designated October 4 to 10, 2021, as Active Aging Week – a time to celebrate aging and the benefits of active living at any age.
Active Aging Week challenges society’s expectations of aging by showing that regardless of age or health conditions, adults over 50 can live life to the fullest.
“Active Aging is a priority for Recreation & Community Development,” says Andrew Roberts, Director of Recreation & Community Development. “We offer a variety of drop-in and registered programs at our Leisure Centres that have been categorized as Fit Over 50 programs and provide a guide to physical activity for people 50+.”
To celebrate Active Aging week, the City’s Recreation & Community Development department invites residents to stop by a Leisure Centre during Active Aging Week. An ambassador will be on location to talk about fall programs. It’s also a chance to win prizes, visit with friends and relax after exercising.
To learn more about Active Aging Week and programs available, visit saskatoon.ca/fitover50.
Residents are reminded that masks are required when accessing a Leisure Centre.
Daily Road Report, October 4, 2021
October 1, 2021 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
RUTH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM EWART AVE TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PRINCESS ST
(Construction)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 7:00 a.m.
33RD ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CONFEDERATION DR TO WEDGE RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 7, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST W WB LANES CLOSED FROM ST ANDREWS AVE TO HERMAN AVE
(Roadway patching)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes
Start: October 4, 8:00 a.m. End: October 4, 6:00 p.m.
BOYCHUK DR ROAD CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO MCMASTER CRES
(Channelization)
Start: October 4, 9:00 a.m. End: October 13, 5:00 p.m.
OVERNIGHT
CIRCLE DR E WB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO NORTHRIDGE DR
(Sewer cleaning)
Start: October 4, 8:00 p.m. End: October 5, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR E EB LEFT TURN LANE; & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT MILLAR AVE
(Sewer cleaning)
Start: October 3, 8:00 p.m. End: October 4, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Sanitary maintenance)
Start: October 3, 8:00 p.m. End: October 4, 7:00 a.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 109TH ST W TO 107TH ST W
(Streetscaping)
Two-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: October 5, 4:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES W
(Median Barrier Replacements)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 3:00 p.m.
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 30TH ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main work)
Start: September 27, 7:00 a.m. End: October 8, 4:30 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Storm sewer work)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 7:00 a.m.
NELSON RD SOUTH SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Sidewalk closed)
Start: September 16, 6:00 a.m. End: October 16, 6:00 p.m.
14TH ST E WB PARKING LANE & CURB LANE; & CIRCLE DR NB RAMP CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CARLETON DR
(PWM repair)
Start: September 27, 9:30 a.m. End: October 17, 4:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main construction)
Start: September 20, 10:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
KENSINGTON GATE W ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO KENSINGTON LANE N
(Water main work)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 6:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB & SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 22ND ST W TO KENSINGTON GATE W
(Water main work)
Start: September 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 4:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Weekend Road Report, October 2-3, 2021
October 1, 2021 - 2:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
HIGHWAY 16 NB & SB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN BAYS CLOSED AT MARQUIS DR W
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 2, 5:30 a.m. End: October 2, 9:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO PRESTON AVE N
(Barrier installation)
Start: October 2, 7:00 a.m. End: October 2, 7:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 16 NB & SB CURB & LEFT TURN BAYS CLOSED AT MARQUIS DR W
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 3, 6:00 a.m. End: October 3, 9:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 3, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 12:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO TEMPERANCE ST
(Construction)
Start: October 3, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 3:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM KING ST TO QUEEN ST
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 3, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
2ND AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 26TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 3, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Patching)
Start: October 3, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO PRESTON AVE N
(Barrier construction pour)
Start: October 3, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 7:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CENTRE LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 3, 12:00 p.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
OVERNIGHT
CIRCLE DR E EB LEFT TURN LANE; WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT MILLAR AVE
(Sewer cleaning)
Start: October 3, 8:00 p.m. End: October 4, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Sanitary maintenance)
Start: October 3, 8:00 p.m. End: October 4, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
33RD ST W WB RIGHT TURN BAY; & EB LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED AT CONFEDERATION DR
(Intersection improvements)
Start: September 30, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 7:00 a.m.
RUTH ST E FULL CLOSURE FROM MCPHERSON AVE TO ROYAL AVE
(Water main work)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 4:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 109TH ST W TO 107TH ST W
(Streetscaping)
Two-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: October 5, 4:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES W
(Median Barrier Replacements)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 3:00 p.m.
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 30TH ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main work)
Start: September 27, 7:00 a.m. End: October 8, 4:30 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Storm sewer work)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 7:00 a.m.
NELSON RD SOUTH SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Sidewalk closed)
Start: September 16, 6:00 a.m. End: October 16, 6:00 p.m.
14TH ST E WB PARKING LANE & CURB LANE; & CIRCLE DR NB RAMP CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CARLETON DR
(PWM repair)
Start: September 27, 9:30 a.m. End: October 17, 4:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main construction)
Start: September 20, 10:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
KENSINGTON GATE W ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO KENSINGTON LANE N
(Water main work)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 6:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB & SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 22ND ST W TO KENSINGTON GATE W
(Water main work)
Start: September 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 4:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off: Sunday, October 3
October 1, 2021 - 12:00pm
- Residents do not attend the event if they are sick.
- Residents remain in their vehicles at all times.
- HHW material be safely sealed in clearly marked containers and placed in the back of vehicles. Containers will not be returned once handled by event staff.
The City of Saskatoon and GFL Environmental will host the next Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Drop-off Day this Sunday, October 3 (9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) at the Civic Operations Centre (57 Valley Road).
Saskatoon residents are invited to drop off their HHW materials for recycling and safe disposal; diverting them from the landfill and helping the City work towards its 70% waste diversion target.
HHW materials include aerosols, automotive fluids, batteries, cleaners, cylinders, light bulbs, medications, yard chemicals, vaping products, and more.
In an effort to reduce wait times, residents are encouraged to use the Saskatoon Waste Wizard app or visit saskatoon.ca/wastewizard to search their items first. In some cases, a more convenient, year-round disposal option may be available.
To ensure the health and safety of residents and staff, we ask that:
More details, future event dates, and a complete list of acceptable items are available at saskatoon.ca/hazardouswaste.