Blades trade Molendyk to Medicine Hat for pair of players, five draft picks
Jan 07, 2025
The Saskatoon Blades are trading defenceman Tanner Molendyk to the Medicine Hat Tigers.
After 8 cm of snow fell in Saskatoon overnight, the city said on Sunday crews are working to clear high speed and high traffic streets and intersections.
In a news release, the city said drivers should use “an abundance of caution” if travelling on Sunday as ice treatments such as salt and sand can be less effective and roads may be slippery.
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The snow event response follows the city’s priority street system, the city said, which means:
Priority 1 roads like freeways, major arterials, and bridges will be plowed within 12 hours. This includes Circle Dr and streets with three or more lanes each way like Idylwyld Dr, 22nd St and College Dr.
Priority 2 roads like arterials with double lanes and Saskatoon Transit routes will be graded within 36 hours. This includes streets like Clarence Ave, McKercher Dr and Millar Ave.
Priority 3 roads like collector streets, remaining Business Improvement District streets and school zones will be completed within 72 hours. These include streets like Louise Ave, Howell Ave and Main St.
The city provides an online map showing snow grading progress here.
Keep your sidewalks clear
Saskatoon residents must clear sidewalks within 48 hours after a snowfall, and snow should not be shovelled into the street, but onto your property.
Non-residential properties are expected to clear sidewalks within 24 hours after a snowfall. Sidewalks should have at least 1.2 metres of cleared width and have minimal snow pack (less than 3 cm), according the the City of Saskatoon.
Cleared sidewalks should be free of any loose snow or debris and must not present a hazard nor be a hindrance to pedestrian traffic regardless of their mobility.
The city will clear sidewalks next to city-owned facilities, pedestrian overpasses, bridge walkways and high-pedestrian downtown sidewalks with built-in trees and landscaping, asphalt park pathways with street lighting are cleared within 48 hours after a snowstorm ends.
Uncleared sidewalks can be reported online here or leave a voicemail at 306-657-8766. All sidewalk complaints are investigated, according to the city.
If necessary, a bylaw inspector will issue a notice requiring the resident to clear their sidewalk within 24 or 48 hours, depending on the type of property. If the sidewalks still are not cleared within the deadline, a third-party contractor will do so and the cost will charged to the property owner.
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