Greystone Heights

With April well underway, it is time for our monthly Ward 8 update.

This month's updates includes, but is not limited to:

• update on provincial advocacy,
• neighbourhood events,
• proposed changes along McKercher Dr,
• update greenhouse gas targets, and
• expanded affordable housing units.

This month's newsletter includes updates relating to:

• Ward 8 rezoning and discretionary use applications
• Community events taking place in Ward 8
• Updates from City Council
  • Downtown Event and Entertainment District and associated District Plan,
  • Delineating boundaries for the Northeast and Small Swale,
  • An update on the Home Energy Loan Program (HELP), and
  • The City’s Greenhouse facility.

Don't forget to keep an eye out for the printed newsletter delivered to every Ward 8 household this past week.

Happy Lunar New Year to those celebrating! 

With the change in Council and Committee schedules, this email is coming out a bit sooner than in the past. City Council meetings are now taking place on Wednesday's which should offer more time to review the agenda. This newsletter touches on some items on the agenda including:

• a report on the downtown arena private partner,
• the emergency response plan for snow, and
• a climate budget. 

There are also some fun community events coming up, including the Greystone annual Winter Fun Day and the Winter Play Program. Don't forget to check out more information under the Ward 8 section. 

For those celebrating holidays during this time, I wish you a wonderful holiday season.

I wanted to sneak in one more newsletter before the end of the year. In this newsletter there are updates from City Council and specific to Ward 8. These include:

• changes to black bin schedules,
• tree protection bylaw,
• a new Urban Reserve Agreement, and
• an update on the Downtown Event and Entertainment District. 

I hope you and your family have an opportunity to check out your local rink and cross-country ski trails. If you see volunteers from your Community Association, be sure to thank them for keeping the rink maintained. They've been hard at work ensuring great ice surfaces and public skate times. 

This month's newsletters offers opportunities to participate in the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Community Association events, On Demand Transit updates and some "trash talk" (think waste utility). Read more for other City Council and Ward 8 updates.

Highlights include:

• Renaming of Shakamohtaa Street
• Downtown Event and Entertainment District
• United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

With a beautiful summer underway, I hope everyone is enjoying this last week of August.

With a busy month of updates underway, I will just jump right in. This months newsletter contains updates specific to our ward, what to expect before Council this month and details about upcoming Community Association AGMs.

Highlights include:

• Brighton Gate West and Meglund Cres rezoning and discretionary use applications
• On Demand Transit changes
• Farmers' Market 
• Downtown Event and Entertainment District Site Options
• Community Association AGMs

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 

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

• Policies for school and playground zones;
• COVID-19: masking in civic spaces;
• Recycling depot improvements and review; and
• The Knox United Church Heritage Designation Amendment Bylaw.

Happy belated New Year and upcoming Lunar New Year!

I hope everyone has had a chance to enjoy some winter activities. I know our household has made up of the cross country ski trails in the city. Take a look at the ones that are groomed at saskatoon.ca/ski. Recently cleared trails in Ward 8 include Wildwood Golf Course,  Edward McCourt Park and Donna Birkmaier Park.

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

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