April 29, 2021 - 8:37am
April 29, 2021 - 8:30am
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day
The City and GFL Environmental Inc. will host the second event of the season this Sunday, May 2 (9:00 am–3:30 pm) at the Civic Operations Centre (57 Valley Road).
Saskatoon residents are invited to drop off their HHW materials for recycling and safe disposal, including aerosols, automotive fluids, batteries, cleaners, cylinders, light bulbs, medications, yard chemicals, vaping products, and more. Event details, COVID-19 guidelines, and complete lists of accepted and unaccepted materials are available at saskatoon.ca/hazardouswaste.
Green Cart Program
Yard & Food Waste (Green Cart) collection will begin Monday, May 3 for residents who have subscribed to the program. Collection schedules are available at saskatoon.ca/collectioncalendar.
This is an optional subscription program that offers bi-weekly front-street collection from May 3 to November 5, available to single-family curbside households with blue and black carts.
Residents can still take advantage of the $65 Early Bird rate if they register by Friday, April 30. The City is currently processing a high volume of orders, so online registration at saskatoon.ca/greencart is encouraged. Residents should note that the timeframe for cart delivery is approximately 4 to 6 weeks from registration date.
Excess and oversized yard waste (no elm) can also be dropped off at a City Compost Depot.
Weekly Garbage Collection
The City will make its seasonal switch to weekly Garbage (Black Cart) collection on Monday, May 3 and will continue until Friday, September 30.
All garbage must be bagged before going in the cart to avoid potentially contaminated items from being wind-blown. Residents are also reminded to follow all cart placement guidelines to ensure a safe and efficient collection process.
Saskatoon Waste Wizard app
By downloading the Saskatoon Waste Wizard app, residents will have access to collections and event reminders, important service alerts, and the ability to search nearly any waste item for recycling and disposal information. The app is available on the App Store, Google Play, or at saskatoon.ca/wastewizard.
April 28, 2021 - 4:23pm
April 28, 2021 - 4:15pm
Amidst a 2020 full of exceptional challenges, Saskatoon Transit provided the public with reliable and convenient service, while planning for how to emerge from the global pandemic. Saskatoon Transit’s Annual Report will be presented to the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation on Monday, May 3, 2021.
Saskatoon Transit’s Annual Report aims to provide riders, the public, and employees with a comprehensive overview of the year. It describes both the activities and financial performance of Saskatoon Transit. The report also highlights the major projects and initiatives from the past year, with a focus on providing the public with reliable, comfortable, and convenient service.
In 2020, Saskatoon Transit provided more than seven million rides and operated over 359,000 hours of service.
“Providing over half a million trips every month during a pandemic is no small feat and it is with a great sense of pride in our staff and thankfulness for our riders that we celebrate that achievement,” says Jim McDonald, Director Saskatoon Transit.
Saskatoon Transit continues to make service adjustments and improvements that have real benefits to riders, such as:
Even with the enormous, and still present challenges that defined 2020, there is cause to recognize and celebrate what Saskatoon Transit employees, and the City accomplished. Work from this past year demonstrated public transit is a necessary function in our community — to support public health, address inequalities, and help boost economic recovery.
“As we reflect on 2020, when changes needed to be made to support community health, Transit quickly reacted and acted to keep our employees and riders safe,” McDonald says.
April 28, 2021 - 12:30pm
The City of Saskatoon has restored access to most of its online services and phone lines. The remaining services will be brought back online in the coming days. These services as well as in-person transactions, such as electronic payments and account balance inquiries, may see intermittent disruptions over the coming days.
The civic facilities experiencing disruptions to booking services, electronic payments, and/or billing include – but are not limited to – City Hall, Transit Customer Service, Wildwood and Silverwood Golf Courses, and Gordon Howe Campground.
Yesterday, an error associated with network communications between the City of Saskatoon’s data centres impacted electronic payment options as well as some phone lines and online functions.
The City thanks residents for their patience while we work to bring affected services back as soon as possible.
April 27, 2021 - 8:30pm
An error associated with network communications between the City of Saskatoon’s data centres has temporarily impacted several services including electronic payment options and online booking systems.
This is not a result of a cyber-attack.
We are working to restore these services as quickly as possible but anticipate this issue will persist until tomorrow, potentially being resolved by the end of the day. Until full service is restored, residents are encouraged to follow @YXEServiceAlert on Twitter for service disruptions (Saskatoon Light & Power, Water, Transit, Roads).
Please visit Saskatoon.ca for a full up-to-date listing of City services currently disrupted.
April 27, 2021 - 2:09pm
April 27, 2021 - 2:15pm
The National Day of Mourning is on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. In recognition, flags at all City of Saskatoon facilities will fly at half-mast for the day.
The National Day of Mourning, held annually on April 28, was officially recognized by the federal government in 1991 and commemorates workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness due to workplace related hazards and incidents.
April 15, 2021 - 1:33pm
April 15, 2021 - 1:30pm
As the City continues to finalize its vision of a vibrant Downtown into the future, some key components are clear and will require:
Other Downtown priorities include upgrades to roadway, walking and cycling infrastructure, Fire Hall #1 replacement, advancement of the outdoor festival sites along the riverbank, and reducing homelessness.
Achieving this vision of enhanced vibrancy Downtown is fundamental to the City’s future success. We have been and continue to be a destination city because of the vision and amenities put in place by our predecessors. Approximately 50 years ago, the train station became Midtown Plaza, Sid Buckwold Bridge opened, and the Meewasin vision became a reality. This is a similar moment in the City’s life, planning for a Downtown that will meet the needs of the future. To maintain our competitive advantage and position, we must continue to provide world class amenities that support our quality of life and our economic foundation.
In a report for the Governance and Priorities Committee, three main projects -- an arena, a convention centre, and the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system -- are outlined as key priorities with the potential to transform Downtown, boost our economy, and further increase our attractiveness and improve our quality of life.
“Sasktel Centre and TCU Place are both nearing the end of their useful service lives and, without substantial renovations, cannot maintain market competitiveness in their current state,” says Lesley Anderson, Director of Planning and Development.
“Locating a new arena Downtown would have many mutual benefits for other major facilities such as the convention centre, and existing Downtown attractions including dining, hotels, and retail – creating the conditions for a fully-animated event and entertainment district.”
“A Bus Rapid Transit system, which has already received City Council approval to proceed, is an integral piece of building a successful and thriving entertainment district in Downtown Saskatoon,” notes Dan Willems, Director of Technical Services.
“Advancing a plan to provide core entertainment amenities located in Downtown which are supported by a rapid, reliable transit system will strengthen our position as a destination city.”
Construction of these types of amenities has been accomplished in many other jurisdictions through use of multiple funding streams, many of which have not been used before in Saskatoon. Examples of funding tools used elsewhere for similar projects include taxes on hotel room and other short-term accommodation rentals, motor vehicle rental charges, and tax increment financing, to name a few. Exploration and implementation of non-traditional funding sources will be key to achieving the vision of Saskatoon’s future in a way that minimizes reliance on property tax.
The Administration estimates that over a 25 year-period, there will be the potential for significant revenue generated to offset the need to rely on property taxes for these projects. These sources include a combination of new possible revenue streams and existing funding, such as the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program contributions expected from all three levels of government. This combination of funding would be more than enough to cover the estimated costs of a new downtown arena, upgraded convention centre, and BRT.
“The aim of this funding/financing strategy is to minimize contributions from property taxes to pay for the bundle of sub-projects within this transformational project. It also attempts to improve fairness by generating revenues from those who benefit from the amenities, particularly, non-residents who tend to benefit from tourism-based infrastructure,” says Mike Jordan, Chief Public Policy and Government Relations Officer.
“However, achieving this outcome requires a substantial long-term investment and a partnership between the City, other orders of government, and industry.”
The report will be presented to GPC at its April 19 meeting.
April 7, 2021 - 8:54am
April 7, 2021 - 9:00am
The City of Saskatoon and GFL Environmental Inc. will host the first Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Drop-off Day of the year this Sunday.
Saskatoon residents are invited to drop off their HHW materials for recycling and safe disposal, including aerosols, automotive fluids, batteries, cleaners, cylinders, light bulbs, medications, yard chemicals, vaping products, and more. Complete lists of acceptable and unacceptable items are available at saskatoon.ca/hazardouswaste.
Reminders:
Thank you for helping us put waste in the right place!
March 30, 2021 - 12:00pm
Due to COVID-19 physical distancing requirements and the current phase of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan, the City of Saskatoon already has a number of adjusted services in place.
The City of Saskatoon will have a number of adjusted civic services and altered holiday hours over the holiday season. Wondering what’s open or closed. See full details on the City’s website.
Please visit saskatoon.ca/covid-19 for timely updates from the City of Saskatoon on everything you need to know to stay safe.
March 29, 2021 - 3:25pm
March 29, 2021 - 3:30pm
High winds and combination of rain and then blowing snow are causing slight snow accumulation, icy conditions on roadways, bridges, intersections and sidewalks, and reduced visibility around the city. Crews are clearing snow off Circle Drive and other expressways, at locations where snow has drifted onto the roadway, monitoring high traffic roads, and applying de-icing material as required. For the most up-to-date weather forecast for Saskatoon, please visit Environment Canada.
Saskatoon residents should note the following during this weather event:
Saskatoon Light & Power staff are dealing with service interruptions and issues as they occur. Service Alerts with regular updates will also be issued when outages occur.
Saskatoon Transit continues regular service, however, may be affected by any changes in weather. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information is available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
The City Landfill is temporarily closed to the public due to reduced visibility and blowing debris. Curbside waste collections will continue as scheduled or until further notice. Residents are reminded to store their waste carts as soon as possible after collection to avoid tipped carts and wind-blown litter. Further updates will be made available at saskatoon.ca/waste.
The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo is closed due to inclement weather. The Zoo is expected to re-open at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 30.
A combination of freezing rain, snow, and strong winds can result in tree branch failure. To report storm damaged trees please call Urban Forestry at 306-975-2890 (Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.) or the 24-hour Customer Service Centre at 306-975-2476 (after hours and weekends). For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/treeinspections.
March 12, 2021 - 11:15am
The flags at Saskatoon civic buildings have been lowered today to mark one year since the first case of COVID-19 was identified in Saskatchewan. Flags will remain at half-mast through the weekend.
“The impact of COVID-19 on our community has been profound. Our lives have all changed dramatically in this past year, since the first case was found in our province on March 12,” says Mayor Charlie Clark.
“Since then, 401 Saskatchewan lives have been lost and this has had a tremendous toll on families. Essential services workers have stepped up heroically to keep our city running and worked tirelessly to keep us safe.
“Today, and over the weekend, is a chance for us all to remember those whose lives have been lost and to show gratitude for all of the sacrifice and service through this very challenging year.”
