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#ActOnReconciliation on Friday, February 25th
February 24, 2022 - 2:20am
- Wearing your EveryChildMatters shirt or any other orange shirt.
- Taking a step towards becoming an Indigenous A-L-L-Y by posting this Indigenous Ally Poster in spaces where discussions take place about work and community. Alternately, choose another Reconciliation action.
- Using the hashtag #ActOnReconciliation, share the action you’re taking on social media.
Following the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) on September 30, 2021, the Saskatoon Tribal Council has initiated a campaign called #ActOnReconciliation. It’s intended to harness the momentum of NDTR and Orange Shirt Day (also September 30) and keep Reconciliation top of mind all year long. The campaign calls for action and awareness on the last Friday of each month in 2022.
The campaign coincides with a time when the devastating discoveries of unmarked graves at former residential schools keep coming. Last week, another 54 potential unmarked residential school gravesites were located 350 kilometres southeast of Saskatoon on Keeseekoose First Nation outside Kamsack, Saskatchewan. The gravesites were at the former location of the Fort Pelly and St. Philip’s residential schools.
The City is supporting the #ActOnReconciliation campaign by suggesting a specific Reconciliation action for each month. As well, to further heighten awareness, the City will apply an orange filter to their social media accounts and light the following civic facilities in orange: City Hall, SaskTel Centre, and the Prairie Wind art installation outside the Remai Modern.
#ActOnReconciliation – February Action
On Friday, February 25th, demonstrate your commitment to Reconciliation by:
In order to establish and maintain a mutually respectful relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) found that “there has to be awareness of the past, an acknowledgement of the harm that has been inflicted, atonement for the causes, and action to change behaviour.”
The City has been actively engaged – as a municipality, co-chair of Reconciliation Saskatoon, and through other community partnerships – in efforts to help raise awareness about Reconciliation and in providing opportunities to participate. Learn more at saskatoon.ca/Indigenous.
Daily Road Report - February 24, 2022
February 23, 2022 - 4:14am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CENTRAL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 106TH ST W TO 107TH ST W
(Connection replacement)
Start: February 24, 8:00 a.m. End: February 24, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Streetlight repairs)
Start: February 24, 9:30 a.m. End: February 24, 12:30 p.m.
ONGOING
No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
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.
Have your say! Tree protection survey open for public input
February 23, 2022 - 1:00pm
Saskatoon’s urban forest significantly contributes to the community’s quality of life by adding character and beauty to the city, purifying the air and enriching the environment. The City currently owns and maintains over 107,000 trees within boulevards, centre medians and parks.
The City’s new Urban Forestry Management Plan, approved by City Council in 2021, recommends the development of a Tree Protection Bylaw to improve the City’s ability to protect trees on public property and educate the community about their protection.
From Wednesday, February 23 to Sunday, March 13, residents are invited to provide feedback on the development of a Tree Protection Bylaw for Saskatoon.
Tree Protection Online Survey
Open February 23 to March 13, 2022
Visit the Tree Protection Bylaw Engage Page at saskatoon.ca/engage/tree-protection-bylaw to complete the survey.
Feedback from the public survey and stakeholders will be used alongside research from other communities to seek City Council’s approval to draft a Tree Protection Bylaw for Saskatoon. Engagement results and project updates will be shared on the Tree Protection Bylaw Engage Page.
Central Avenue closed between 106th and 107th streets on Thursday
February 23, 2022 - 8:00am
Central Avenue will be closed between 106th and 107th streets on Thursday, February 24, at 8:00 a.m. for connection replacement work. 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.
City of Saskatoon takes part in Pink Shirt Day
February 23, 2022 - 6:00am
This Pink Shirt Day, the City of Saskatoon renews its commitment to working together and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and respected.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us all and highlighted the importance of being kind and respectful of one another. By wearing a pink shirt on this day, we stand together against bullying and advocate for kindness, respect, and inclusivity,” says Terry Schmidt, General Manager of Transportation & Construction.
The City of Saskatoon will be showing their support on the day by encouraging staff to wear pink to raise awareness and providing staff with education and tools on workplace bullying and how to report it.
Watch for Saskatoon Transit vehicles who can be spotted around the city sporting pink t-shirt decals. Roadways, Fleet & Support have also added pink shirt decals to their trucks and graders to raise awareness of the day.
About Pink Shirt Day
Inspired by an act of kindness in small-town Nova Scotia, Pink Shirt Day acts to raise awareness of bullying in schools, workplaces, homes and online, as well as raise funds to support programs that foster children’s healthy self-esteem. To learn more, visit www.pinkshirtday.ca.
Get Social
If you see our fleet vehicles out with pink shirts, snap a picture and tag @cityofsaskatoon @stoontransit with #PinkShirtDay on Twitter.
On February 23, 2022, we encourage everyone to be kind and wear pink to take a stand against bullying.
Daily Road Report - February 23, 2022
February 22, 2022 - 7:10am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
AIRPORT DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CYNTHIA ST TO CARDINAL CRES
(Gas main installation)
Start: February 23, 7:00 a.m. End: February 23, 5:00 p.m.
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 30TH ST W TO 31ST ST W
(Sanitary manhole repair)
Start: February 23, 8:00 a.m. End: February 23, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E SB LANES CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO 25TH ST E
(Corridor light replacement)
Start: February 23, 9:00 a.m. End: February 23, 12:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB LANES & WB LEFT TURN BAY STOP SIGNS AT CIRCLE DR E
(Traffic cabinet replacement)
Start: February 23, 9:30 a.m. End: February 23, 2:30 p.m.
ONGOING
No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
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.
Governance and Priorities Committee recommends continuing mask education on Saskatoon Transit
February 22, 2022 - 5:29am
- When the Provincial Public Health Order on masks is lifted as of February 28 at 12:01 a.m., masks will continue to be required to access indoor City-operated facilities and services and when travelling on Saskatoon Transit. Facilities include City Hall, Leisure Centres, indoor arenas, golf course buildings, indoor spaces at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo and the downtown Saskatoon Transit Customer Service Centre. City Council approved the action at its special meeting on February 8, 2022 to ensure the safety of staff and the public who are accessing City services. This will be continually reassessed.
- Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or Negative Test is no longer required when attending City-operated facilities.
For the latest updates, visit saskatoon.ca/covid-19.
Rescheduled: Avenue H closed between 30th and 31st streets on Wednesday
February 22, 2022 - 8:00am
Avenue H will be closed between 30th and 31st streets on Wednesday, February 23, at 8:00 a.m. for sanitary sewer manhole repair work. 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.
Daily Road Report - February 22, 2022
February 21, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
2ND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(CRANE LIFT)
Start: February 22, 8:00 a.m. End: February 22, 1:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E VARIOUS NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 108TH ST W TO PRESTON AVE N
(Transmission line upgrades)
Start: February 22, 9:00 a.m. End: February 22, 3:00 p.m.
Closure Details
CENTRAL AVE NB LANES CLOSED AT 108TH ST W
(GRADER HIT REPAIRS)
Start: February 22, 9:30 a.m. End: February 22, 12:30 p.m.
ONGOING
No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
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.
Circle Drive lane closures between Preston Avenue and 108th Street on Tuesday
February 21, 2022 - 9:00am
- Phase 1: Circle Drive northbound curb lanes will be closed early morning
- Phase 2: Circle Drive northbound and southbound median lanes will be closed mid-morning to mid-afternoon
- Phase 3: Circle Drive southbound curb lanes will be closed in the afternoon
SaskPower will continue upgrading transmission lines on Circle Drive between Preston Avenue and 108th Street on Tuesday, February 22 at 9:00 a.m. Access to and from Circle Drive to Attridge Drive will be maintained for the duration of the project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone and will be required to slow down to 60km/h. This project is expected to take six hours to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Moving project restrictions on Circle Drive at the Train Bridge include:
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 on the Preston Crossing Power Line Project, visit: saskpower.com/prestoncrossing.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.