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Winter 2013 I Volume 5 I Issue 3

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Ward 7 Update From Councillor Mairin Loewen 2 snow day

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Now, a few quick neighborhood updates:• Road conditions continue to be a factor

as our community grows and the ice melts. The city has communicated that Hunter Road is slated to be paved by June with Cornish Road following in July. Preston Avenue (and the commercial developments surrounding it) should be completed by the early Fall.

• Stonebridge will be gaining another entrance/exit off of Victor Road onto Highway 11 by 2015. Construction will begin this year.

• The city will be breaking ground at Alexander MacGillivray Young Park on a community recreational unit and spray pad in 2014. Future additions to the site could potentially include an outdoor skating rink.

• We are planning a fun “snow day” taking place in March. Details found inside this newsletter!

• The summer months will prove that Stonebridge is the place to be with

outdoor activities, family-focused events and (finally) adult-oriented festivities planned. More to come on these items…

As always, I encourage you to “Like” us on Facebook and/or visit www.ourstonebridge.ca to keep abreast of the latest news, event pictures and announcements. Also, my personal email address for your comments and feedback is [email protected]. Please share your thoughts and opinions with me on a regular basis - I will respond to you and your needs in a timely fashion.

Until next time; stay in touch and enjoy the season as best you can!

Brad FlavellPresident, SCA

Interested in Volunteering?

There are currently some great opportunities to get involved!

Contact us at [email protected]

for details!

President Brad Flavell

Vice President Blair JP Pisio

Treasurer Conrad Neufeldt

Secretary April Townsend

Communications Coordinator (Newsletter)Allyssa Anton

Communications Coordinator (Website) Rudy Pastucha

Indoor Program Coordinator Tracey Scarlett

Neighborhood Liaison Brian Cox

Special Events (Social) Coordinator Jen Robertson

Soccer Program Coordinator Michlle Pharis

Newsletter Delivery Coordinator Vacant

Community Watch Coordinator Tracey Scarlett

Volunteer & Membership Coordinator Jan King

Directors At Large Ahlam Mansour

Charmaine Dumont-Budd Chris Mearns

Jim Wong Kim Evans

Steve Townsend Travis Anton

City of Saskatoon Community Consultant Lisa Thibodeau

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Message from President Brad Flavell There might still be a few feet of snow on the ground, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel – winter’s icy grip likely only has a few weeks left over our fair city. We experienced a small temperature reprieve in January that came alongside damaging winds (pro-tip: make note of your garbage/recycling bin’s serial number and write your house number somewhere on the back!) but the “chinook” was certainly a pleasant change from arctic conditions.

Neighbours and Friends,

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It may not seem like it’s time to start making plans for summer, but it will be here in no time (I hope). In response to requests from residents, the city is expanding its Green Cart program this year. This program allows for residents to have their leaves, grass, and yard waste collected and composted by the city during the summer and early fall. In previous years this program had limited number of subscriptions, but this year everyone who wants to participate will be able to do so. Subscriptions cost $55 and can be arranged by visiting www.saskatoon.ca. Apply by April 1st in order to avoid delay in your first collection.

Stonebridge residents who use Transit Route 17 will know that there have been problems with reliability on this route and that the route struggles with capacity during peak hours. As a result the city is proposing changes to Route 17 that will alleviate these problems. Watch for updates about these improvements in the months ahead.

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Hello Stonebridge,Finally, I am happy to report that progress is being made on the Victor Road and Highway 11 interchange. Design of the interchange is currently underway and construction will begin this spring, with completion of the project slated for 2015. In addition, city administration is presently investigating the viability of adding a south-bound ramp to the project.

As always, I welcome your questions and comments about any city or neighbourhood issue. Contact me at 306-229-5298 or by email at [email protected].

Take care,Mairin Loewen

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Visit ourstonebridge.ca or “Stonebridge Community Association (SCA)” on Facebook for the latest details

Saturday, March 29 1-4 pmAlexander MacGillivray Young Park

Sleigh rides SnowshoeingTobogganing and more...All activities are free. Please bring your own toboggan.

THANK YOU, STONEBRIDGE, FOR MAKING

THE 1ST ANNUAL HOLIDAY DISPLAY

COMPETITION A HUGE SUCCESS!

Congrats to our winners, based on your votes:

Thank you to our Stonebridge businesses that helped make it happen!

To view photos of all entries, please visit us on Facebook “Stonebridge Community Association (SCA)”

House: Amanda, Jonathan and Chandler O’LearyBalcony: Laura ProkoschParticipation draw: Miles and Yvette Regush



























1) Two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled four-way intersection at approximately the same time.

The driver of the vehicle on the left must:

a. yield the right of way if they are on a less busy street.

b. yield the right of way to the driver of the vehicle on the right.

c. proceed through the intersection if they are going straight.

2) Two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled T intersection at approximately the same time.

The driver of the vehicle on the left must:

a. yield the right of way to the driver of the vehicle on the right.

b. yield the right of way if they are on a less busy street.

c. proceed through the intersection if they are going straight.

3) You are approaching an uncontrolled intersection and there is a vehicle coming towards you. You are turning left. You should proceed as follows:

a. You have the right of way and should turn. The other vehicle must yield.

b. You should wait to see what the other vehicle does.

c. If they are close enough that your turn would interfere with them you must yield the right of way.

4) At three- and four-way stops:

a. courtesy dictates that the first vehicle that stops should be given the right of way.

b. the vehicle(s) going straight can proceed and vehicles turning should yield.

c. the vehicles on the right can continue to proceed one after another and all other vehicles must wait.

newsletter naming contest Help us think of a name for our newsletter! Please submit your ideas to [email protected]. The best idea will win a $25.00 gift certificate to any fabulous business in Stonebridge.

Stonebridge has many uncontrolled intersections (no stop signs, yield signs, traffic lights or police directing traffic). Do you know your “right of way” when approaching an uncontrolled intersection?

take our quiz! (Answers on page 7)

Please remember, “all drivers have a moral and legal responsibility to avoid collisions. If you have the right of way at an intersection and a driver refuses to yield to you, you are responsible from a safety standpoint to avoid a collision, rather than insist upon your right of way.”Source: SGI (www.sgi.sk.ca)

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Many parents in the Stonebridge area are looking for babysitters for helping out in the evenings and other short periods of time throughout the day. Have you taken the Baby Sitting Course and interested in making a little extra money? Please send your contact information to [email protected]. We are compiling a list of interested sitters for the Stonebridge area and will be publishing this information on our website and in upcoming newsletters.

Please note that the Stonebridge Community Association does not endorse or support any published name as a result of this call for service providers. Each parent must do their own due diligence in choosing the best person for their needs.

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Community Association Memberships

Stonebridge Community Association meetings for the 2013-14 term will take place at 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Circle Drive Alliance Church on the following dates:MeetingschedUle

march 12april 9may 14June 11

Our community association is established for the benefit of our Stonebridge residents, developing programs and services to enhance our community needs and interests. Your membership goes towards developing and running programs and activities, and administrative costs to run the association.

The Stonebridge Community Association is maintained by the dedicated individuals who volunteer their time to improve the quality of life for themselves and others in the community. Share

the feeling of community pride – when we all get involved, it is amazing what can be accomplished!

Support your association by purchasing a membership. Since we are growing, we are now offering our memberships for only $10.00 per household.

Please fill out the membership application by downloading it from our website at: www.ourstonebridge.ca

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