sustainability

There is a lot to celebrate this month! June is both Pride Month and National Indigenous History Month. Find ways to recognize and learn more by checking out OUTSaskatoon and the Office of the Treaty Commissioner for events taking place this month. While there are many ways to participate, these are just two places to start. 

I also want to congratulate all the grads who are celebrating graduations this month. Mazel tov to you and your families!

Items of interest this month include:

• Rezoning and discretionary use applications in Brighton
• Farmers' Market Update
• Small Dog Off-Leash Dog Park
• Green Infrastructure 10 Year Implementation Plan 

In brief, this post highlights four items of public interest that were discussed during the March 2022 City Council meeting.

Highlights include:

• Policies for school and playground zones
• COVID-19: masking in civic spaces
• Recycling depot improvements and review
• Support to Saskatoon's Sister City, Chernivtsi, Ukraine

In brief, this post highlights three items of public interest that were discussed during the February 2022 City Council meeting.

Highlights include:

• Vehicle Noise Mitigation Study Final Report
• Assisted Waste Collections Program
• Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) Expansion

In this month's newsletter, you will find an update on Monday's City Council meeting, engagement activities underway and general civic updates.

Here are a few items of interest on the upcoming City Council agenda:

• Vehicle Noise Mitigation Study;
• Comprehensive COVID-19 Update;
• Update on Home Energy Loan Program (HELP);
• Expansion of the Assisted Collections Program; and
• Approval of Recreation and Sport Tax Abatement Policy.

In brief, this post highlights five items of public interest that were discussed during the December 2021 City Council meetings.

Highlights include:

• Temporary Wellness Shelter
• Downtown Event and Entertainment District Advisory Group
• Elm Disposal Changes at Landfill
• Groundwater Protection Policy
• COVID-19 Update

In brief, this post highlights five items of public interest that were discussed during the November 2021 City Council meeting.

Highlights include:

• COVID-19 update
• Dundonald Ave Solar Farm
• Speed Limit Review: school and playground zones
• Recreation and Sport Facilities Grant
• High Performance Civic Building Policy

This month's newsletter is now live. 

Here are a few items of interest on the upcoming City Council agenda:

• School and playground zones proposed changes
• Dundonald Ave solar farm project
• Update for the framework measures to mitigate the transmission of COVID-19 in Saskatoon
• New community recreation and sport grant program
• Survey results for City of Saskatoon 2022 - 2025 Strategic Plan
• Saskatoon Transit Service Standards
• Concept plan amendment for the Willows neighbourhood

In brief, this post highlights five items of public interest that were discussed during the October 2021 City Council meetings.

Highlights include:

• COVID-19: Access to Leisure Centres and Gathering Size Restrictions Bylaw
• Allowing pets on-leash in Kiwanis Memorial Park
• Prioritization options for 2022/2023 Business Plan and Budget  
• Waste and organics utility timing
• Health Care Worker Appreciation Week

As our beautiful fall turns into some colder weather, I have prepared some updates for our Ward 8 neighbourhoods. 

Here are a few items of interest on the upcoming City Council agenda:

• Timing for waste and organics utilities
• Exploration of a bylaw regarding gathering limits
• Code of Conduct Complaint
• SaskWater Master Service and Transition Agreement
• Allowing pets on leash in Kiwansis Memorial Park
• Information for 2022/2023 budget

In brief, this post highlights six items of public interest that were discussed during the August 2021 City Council meeting.

Highlights include:

• COVID-19: Mask mandate and next steps
• Updates on the curbside organics program and waste utility
• Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 
• Farmers' Market Update, including timelines
• Leave of Absence Policy
• Report back on the 2021 Municipal Election