NEWS & UPDATES
Update to Town Hall
Hello all, After some reflection, I have decided to postpone the town hall scheduled for April 8th. The challenges presented by COVID-19 are significant and very dynamic, and it is difficult to predict what things might look like in Saskatoon in a couple of weeks from...
Financial relief plans, Transit changes, and more
Hello Ward 7 residents, Today Council met (remotely) to deal with some urgent business. Below is a brief list of the items that were approved and/or announced at that meeting - and please check here for more details: As of Friday, Transit fares will not be collected....
COVID-19 Information
The local situation with respect to COVID-19 continues to change quickly, and the City of Saskatoon is working with the province and partner agencies to safeguard the community and communicate with residents as best we can. For the latest updates from the province,...
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! Read on for some updates from City Hall, including highlights of the 2020 Budget and the 2021 Budget Plan. These investments focus on improving core services, quality of life, safety, and sustainability in Saskatoon. In late November City Council...
Join me for coffee!
Have a question or concern regarding Ward 7 or the city at large? This is an opportunity to stop by for refreshments and a chat with Councillor Mairin Loewen in a child/family-friendly environment. Hope to see you October 13! Additional details in poster below.
Pay-as-you-throw Waste and Organics Update
The introduction of a waste utility and curbside organics program is coming before Council for debate tomorrow. This is a complex and challenging issue, and the utility model aims to solve the city's environmental and financial problems with respect to waste. In order...
Update on Avalon Traffic Review: Clarence Avenue and Glasgow Street
For Avalon residents looking for the latest update on the pilot project traffic restriction at Clarence Avenue and Glasgow Street, please check out the latest update from the City’s administration here. The administration is recommending that the turning restrictions...
Plastic Film Recycling Changes
As you may have heard, the City’s blue bin recycling program recently stopped accepting plastic film (i.e. plastic bags, plastic cling wrap, etc.). Removing plastic film from the recycling stream will help to improve the quality of recoverable paper and cardboard,...
Provincial Budget Update
The recent provincial budget – and its possible impacts on Saskatoon – have been in the news a lot lately. If you’re interested in learning more, visit this page or read the following Frequently Asked Questions: What is a grant-in-lieu? Instead of traditional...