City transit will forego fares on Monday, Oct. 18 - election day - in an effort to encourage voting, the department has announced. -- News Photo Collin Gallant
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Division Avenue near the Family Leisure Centre will be closed for about a week starting Tuesday as crews bore a new natural gas line under the roadway.
North and southbound traffic will be detoured onto 20th Street and Northlands Way, respectively.
Bridge upgrades
Two bridges in city parks will be closed to traffic and pedestrians as of Monday as repair work proceeds.
Crews expect the vehicle bridge at the west end of Kin Coulee Park to be completely closed for one week.
The walking bridge over the Seven Persons Creek near Medalta Potteries site will be closed until late November. The span connects Strathcona Island park to southern portions and Saratoga Park area.
Awards postponed
A meet-and-greet scheduled for Wednesday to honour winners of 2021 community spirit awards has been postponed until further notice.
The event scheduled to take place at the Esplanade was to act as a reception for five individuals and four groups singled out for civic contributions. It was postponed late last month in light of rising COVID case numbers and new capacity limits in public buildings.
Grant deadline
Applicants for 2022 Community Vibrancy Grants are due Oct. 29, but an information session for groups hoping to bolster spirits and quality of life is set for Tuesday night.
A total of $43,500 will be awarded for next year, the second that such grants are available. Interested parties can find more information on the city’s website under “grants,” or by contacting the community development department.
