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Possible odours from construction activities at the landfill
October 17, 2023 - 3:30pm
New landfill gas wells and piping are being installed at the Saskatoon Regional Waste Management Centre (Landfill) to expand the landfill gas well field and to collect more methane from decomposing waste.
This work may temporarily result in some noticeable odours in surrounding areas, depending on wind direction and speed.
Additionally, the work will have no impact on air quality and will not pose health risks to residents. Construction has begun this week and is expected to last until late November.
The Landfill Gas Collection & Power Generation System is currently responsible for reducing over 50,000 tonnes of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) per year; the equivalent of removing over 10,000 vehicles from the roads. When the expansion of the system is complete, the total annual destruction is expected to reach 80,000 tonnes of GHG per year. The system currently produces enough energy to power 1,200 homes each year and creates revenues of approximately $1.3 million for the City from the sale of power to SaskPower.
More information on our clean power generation initiatives can be found here.
Daily Road Report - October 18, 2023
October 17, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CENTRAL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM GRAY AVE TO 112TH ST W
(CPKC Rail repairs)
Start: October 18, 6:00 a.m. End: October 18, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 7TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: October 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 4:30 p.m.
33RD ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT JUNOR AVE
(Pothole patching)
Start: October 18, 8:00 a.m. End: October 18, 11:00 a.m.
2ND AVE N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Directional boring)
Start: October 18, 8:00 a.m. End: October 19, 4:30 p.m.
3RD AVE N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Directional boring)
Start: October 18, 8:00 a.m. End: October 19, 4:30 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 45TH ST W TO 44TH ST E
(Cable fault repair)
Start: October 18, 9:00 a.m. End: October 18, 2:00 p.m.
ONGOING
NELSON RD EB & WB TRAFFIC SQUEEZED OVER AT HEAL AVE
(Channelization)
Start: October 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 18, 6:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST WB LANES CLOSED FROM BRAND RD TO PORTAGE AVE
(SaskEnergy work)
Start: October 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 19, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 19TH ST E
(SL&P manhole repair)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 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.
City installs pedestrian crossing lights at 22nd Street and Avenue V
October 17, 2023 - 2:00pm
The City of Saskatoon has installed a more visible pedestrian crossing at 22nd Street and Avenue V, including a pedestrian actuated signal as well as pavement markings and signage. The traffic safety measure was made possible through a grant from SGI’s Provincial Traffic Safety Fund.
With the pedestrian crossing improvements at 22nd Street and Avenue V, drivers will be required to stop on a red signal.
Provincial Traffic Safety Fund Grants are awarded to communities twice a year. The City will continue submitting funding applications to improve safety at other intersections and school zones throughout Saskatoon.
Broadway Avenue closed from 5th to 7th streets starting Wednesday
October 17, 2023 - 7:00am
Broadway Avenue will be closed from 5th to 7th streets for water main work starting on Wednesday, October 18, at 7:00 a.m. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take ten days 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 are 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.
Central Avenue closed from Gray Avenue to 112th Street starting Wednesday
October 17, 2023 - 6:00am
Central Avenue will be closed from Gray Avenue to 112th Street for CPKC rail repairs starting on Wednesday, October 18, at 6:00 a.m. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two days 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 are 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 - October 17, 2023
October 16, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CIRCLE DR E NB TRAFFIC SQUEEZED OVER FROM 108TH ST W TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Pole repairs)
Start: October 17, 9:00 a.m. End: October 17, 1:00 p.m
ONGOING
MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON CIRCLE TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Jersey barrier relocation)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 7:00 a.m.
BRIGHTON COMMON EB LANES CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON CIRCLE TO MCORMOND DR
(Jersey barrier removal)
Start: October 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 7:00 a.m.
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 7:00 p.m.
NELSON RD EB & WB TRAFFIC SQUEEZED OVER AT HEAL AVE
(Channelization)
Start: October 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 18, 6:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST WB LANES CLOSED FROM BRAND RD TO PORTAGE AVE
(SaskEnergy work)
Start: October 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 19, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 19TH ST E
(SL&P manhole repair)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 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.
City launches organics education campaign for businesses and organizations in Saskatoon
October 16, 2023 - 10:00am
- Have separate labelled containers for garbage, recycling, and organics.
- Educate employees and tenants annually about which materials are organic and how to sort them.
- Ensure organic waste is removed and taken to an appropriate facility.
New online education tools and in-person support are now available for Saskatoon businesses and organizations working to implement new organics diversion requirements within the Waste Bylaw that came into effect earlier this year. The education phase begins this October and enforcement will not occur until October 2024 to give businesses and organizations time to meet the new bylaw regulation.
All businesses and organizations that generate food or yard waste as part of their operations in Saskatoon are required to have separate bins to divert organics from the garbage. The organics regulation means all businesses and organizations are required to:
Establishments belonging under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes of industries that are known to generate organic waste are required to follow the bylaw regardless of establishment size or number of employees or tenants. An exemption process is available to address circumstances where materials may not be generated or there are other factors preventing compliance beyond an establishment’s control. Businesses who do not produce food or yard waste as part of their operations do not need an exemption.
“Businesses and organizations generate 68% of the garbage in our community. Approximately 25% is organic waste that could be rescued or composted,” says Jeanna South, Director of Sustainability. “With the new residential green cart program, the City has already diverted over 11,000 tonnes of food and yard waste from the landfill. Through this program, businesses and organizations will be diverting the same waste as residents and bring us one step closer to achieving the City’s goal of 70% waste diversion.”
To help businesses and organizations meet these new requirements, the City of Saskatoon has launched a dedicated webpage that includes a variety of new tools and resources to access. Resources include a new Organics Guide for Businesses and Organizations and other print materials that can be printed and used on site for education. Businesses may also request in-person support to assist with setting up organics diversion and troubleshooting issues. The Business Waste Wizard remains a resource for businesses in helping sort their waste.
The Solid Waste Reduction and Diversion Plan, finalized in early 2021, includes organic waste diversion for all sectors to be phased in over the next few years. The new residential green cart program rolled out earlier this year and has already has participation rates similar to black cart garbage and blue cart recycling. A multi-unit organics program pilot is set to start later this year for residents that have their waste collected in large communal bins.
Businesses and organizations are encouraged to visit saskatoon.ca/businessorganics for more information and access to resources to get started with their organics programs.
Daily Road Report - October 16, 2023
October 13, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
BRIGHTON COMMON EB LANES CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON CIRCLE TO MCORMOND DR
(Jersey barrier removal)
Start: October 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 7:00 a.m.
MELVILLE ST WB LANES CLOSED FROM BRAND RD TO PORTAGE AVE
(SaskEnergy work)
Start: October 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 19, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM JASPER AVE S TO PORTAGE AVE
(Manhole repair)
Start: October 16, 9:00 a.m. End: October 16, 12:00 p.m.
ONGOING
MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON CIRCLE TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Jersey barrier relocation)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 7:00 a.m.
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 7:00 p.m.
NELSON RD EB & WB TRAFFIC SQUEEZED OVER AT HEAL AVE
(Channelization)
Start: October 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 18, 6:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 19TH ST E
(SL&P manhole repair)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 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.
Weekend Road Report - October 14-15, 2023
October 13, 2023 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
BOYCHUK DR ROAD CLOSED FROM ARNASON CRES TO LAURENTIAN DR
(Crack sealing)
Start: October 14, 7:00 a.m. End: October 14, 10:00 a.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM ARMISTICE WAY TO TAYLOR ST E
(Connection replacement)
Start: October 14, 7:00 a.m. End: October 14, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM MATHESON DR TO JUNOR AVE
(Connection work)
Start: October 14, 7:00 a.m. End: October 14, 6:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM PRINCESS ST TO DUKE ST
(Roadwork)
Start: October 14, 7:00 a.m. End: October 14, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO PRESTON AVE N
(Paving)
Start: October 14, 8:00 a.m. End: October 14, 4:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO TEMPERANCE ST
(Connection replacement)
Start: October 14, 8:00 a.m. End: October 14, 4:30 p.m.
4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 26TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: October 14, 9:00 a.m. End: October 14, 5:00 p.m.
BOYCHUK DR ROAD CLOSED FROM LAURENTIAN DR TO HUNTINGTON PL
(Crack sealing)
Start: October 14, 10:00 a.m. End: October 14, 1:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB RIGHT TURN BAY CLOSED AT CLARENCE AVE N
(Sanitary sewer inspection)
Start: October 14, 10:00 p.m. End: October 15, 5:00 a.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO COLLEGE DR
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: October 14, 10:00 p.m. End: October 15, 5:00 a.m.
COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO MCKINNON AVE N
(Sanitary sewer inspection)
Start: October 14, 10:00 p.m. End: October 15, 5:00 a.m.
COLLEGE DR WB MEDIAN LANE & LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED FROM MCKINNON AVE N TO CLARENCE AVE N
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: October 14, 10:00 p.m. End: October 15, 5:00 a.m.
COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCKINNON AVE N TO CLARENCE AVE N
(Sanitary sewer inspection)
Start: October 14, 11:00 p.m. End: October 15, 5:00 a.m.
1ST AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Work)
Start: October 15, 6:00 a.m. End: October 15, 2:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM PINEHOUSE DR TO PEMBINA AVE
(Bridge City Duathlon)
Start: October 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 2:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED THROUGH INTERSECTION AT ACADIA DR
(Manhole repair)
Start: October 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 1:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT HOSPITAL DR
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 3:00 p.m.
WILLOWGROVE BLVD EB LANES CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO STENSRUD RD
(Crack sealing)
Start: October 15, 1:00 p.m. End: October 15, 4:00 p.m.
ONGOING
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 6:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB ROAD CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON CIRCLE TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Jersey barrier relocation)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 7:00 a.m.
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 7:00 p.m.
NELSON RD EB & WB TRAFFIC SQUEEZED OVER AT HEAL AVE
(Channelization)
Start: October 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 18, 6:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 19TH ST E
(SL&P manhole repair)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 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.
Special event bus service to SaskTel Centre this weekend
October 13, 2023 - 9:30am
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Calgary Hitmen at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:
Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see Godsmack on Sunday, October 15 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:
Sunday's regular bus service from the Downtown Terminal ends at 9:15 p.m. Plan for a safe return trip out of the downtown terminal accordingly.
Post-event drop-off is 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.
Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature that helps make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.
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.