‘We’re grateful for what they’re doing for us:’ Mayor Clark leads “Saturday Night Clang and Bang”

Saskatoon mayor Charlie Clark was joined by many in his neighbourhood Saturday to honour frontline workers by creating as much noise as possible.

Clark asked the rest of Saskatoon to join in earlier in the week, aligning with what many have done around the world.

“This has been going on for quite a long time, and its a very uncertain time for those on the front lines,” Clark told 650 CKOM, pot and wooden spoon in hand.

“If it’s hospital workers, or health care workers, or firefighters, police officers, grocery store workers— they are all going out there, exposing themselves at a time where most people are staying home.”

Earlier tonight at 7:00, Saskatoon Mayor @charlieclarkyxe thanked front-line workers by making as much noise as possible in front of his home.

Earlier in the week, Clark asked the rest of Saskatoon to join in on the gesture. #yxe #yxecc pic.twitter.com/QZ129b96pX

— brady lang (@BradyLangSK) May 10, 2020

The “Saturday Night Clang and Bang,” as Clark called it, brought many out of their homes. Whether on their front yards or on their back porches, many joined in to help send a message to the integral workers in these unprecedented times.

“To get out, and make some noise across the city and send the message to people that we care, we’re grateful for what they’re doing for us,” Clark said.

“(There’s) that sense of we’re all in this together, as we go through COVID-19.”

Clark said the movement was pushed heavily by Saskatoon’s Quance Avenue, who has been “leading the way” according to the Mayor.

He said they have been doing the Saturday Night Clang and Bang for several weeks, and also participated Saturday night.

Quance Avenue hosted another wonderful Clang + Bang tonight. It was a beautiful demonstration of building community and showing support for our front line workers. We are proud to be a part of the neighbourhood. #yxe #ward8 pic.twitter.com/roiP7S2add

— Sarina Gersher (@sarinagersher) May 10, 2020

Clark added that this also helps those who have been staying home, bringing a sense of unity across the Bridge City.

“To get neighbours out to say hi to each other after everybody’s been inside for a long time too, it’s pretty great.”