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Saskatoon, SK

City dans l’État Saskatchewan

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246.4k population
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Saskatoon, SK anticipates transit fleet maintenance needs by using the Preteckt platform

Saskatoon Transit piloted Preteckt on select routes in 2021 in hopes of reducing service disruptions. The AI-powered, cloud-based platform considers vehicle usage, road conditions, and other data in evaluating maintenance needs. Transit technicians turn Preteckt's insights into routine maintenance and repairs before mechanical problems arise. City officials reported no service issues during the pilot thanks to a combination of predictive maintenance and process improvements.

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Saskatoon, SK turns publicly available data into home retrofit suggestions with its Home Energy Map

Saskatoon worked with OPEN Technologies on an AI-powered map of all residential properties in the city. Map users can enter their addresses or filter lots by building types, neighborhoods, year built, and energy usage percentile. Each property profile includes a graph of how energy is used, overall energy usage, and projected usage after retrofits. The Retrofit Roadmap option offers retrofit ideas and cost estimates based on additional homeowner information.

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Saskatoon, SK Veteran Parking Pilot Program measures impacts on parking availability and traffic

Saskatoon seeks a method of offering free parking for military veterans without new infrastructure or signage. The one-year pilot allows motorists with veteran specialty plates to park for free in paid parking zones. Eligible vehicles can stay in these zones within the time limits indicated by street signage. Pilot data will be used during discussions of extending or making this parking privilege permanent in 2023.

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Saskatoon, SK develops educational tools for business recycling ahead of new bylaw enforcement

Saskatoon approved a bylaw requiring businesses to separate recyclables from landfill waste starting in October 2023. City staff developed a 22-page Recycling Guide with best practices on waste contracts, storage, and employee training. A short video provides tips for business compliance with the bylaw. The Business Waste Wizard teaches users about the proper disposal of common items. These measures seek improved recovery of an estimated 20% of the business waste that can be recycled.

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Saskatoon, SK encourages energy-saving property upgrades with Home Energy Loan Program

Saskatoon residents can apply for low-interest loans ranging from $1,000 to $60,000 CAD per property. HELP funds must be used for significant retrofits including solar arrays, geothermal heating systems, and energy-efficient fixtures. Loan recipients learn about recommended upgrades during intake audits and select from a list of city-approved contractors. The program applies loan repayments to annual property tax bills over 5, 10, or 20-year periods.

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Saskatoon, SK conducts electric vehicle pilot in select departments on the way to all-electric fleet

Four Chevy Bolt EVs were leased for use by utilities, facilities management, and parking service personnel. The city's fleet support team will analyze EV performance to determine any infrastructure improvements needed for future additions. Saskatoon's goal is to convert all of its fleet vehicles to EVs by 2030. Plug-in fleet vehicles reduce the city's maintenance and fuel costs while cutting tailpipe emissions by 6 metric tons per year.

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Saskatoon, SK creates opportunities for indigenous residents with water treatment training program

The kanātan nipīy - or clean water - program teaches current treatment techniques to indigenous residents. City, tribal, and private-sector partners created all-ages and 18-29 cohorts to address different career goals. The costs of training can be reduced or eliminated with funding opportunities through the Saskatoon Tribal Council. City officials introduced this program to open new opportunities for indigenous workers and diversify the industry's workforce.

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