The spring melt and high water levels in April prevented regular and cremation burials from occurring at Rosedale Cemetery, with data from the second quarter reflecting that pause.
From April 1 to June 30, there were four regular burials and 38 cremation burials in the cemetery, according to a second-quarter parks and recreation report that city council received during its Aug. 28 regular meeting.
In comparison, those numbers during the same period last year were 14 and 77, respectively. Also, in 2021, they were nine and 13, and in 2020, they were 15 and 32.
Service requests
The parks and recreation department received 444 service requests during this year’s Q2, with forestry the main issue, followed by parks and green spaces, pathways, playgrounds and spray parks, sports fields and outdoor rinks, cemeteries, general venues, and recreation programs.
Of those service requests, the department resolved 286, for a 64-per-cent completion rate, the report said.
In comparison, those numbers were 356, 230, and 65 per cent, respectively, during the same period last year,.
Statistics
The Kinsmen Sportsplex Pool saw 24,555 people attend during the second quarter, which translated into 1,238.75 total hours booked, the report said.
In comparison, in 2022, those numbers were 22,036 people and 1,192 hours, respectively, while in 2021, they were 11,606 persons and 1,117.75 hours.
Meanwhile, the total attendance and hours this year from Jan. 1 to June 30 was 61,312 people and 2,956 hours, respectively. In comparison, those numbers last year were 49,300 and 2,726, respectively.
The Phyllis Dewar Outdoor Pool saw 4,768 people attend during Q2, which equalled 379 hours, the report continued.
In comparison, in 2022, those numbers were 4,325 and 318, respectively, and in 2021, they were 3,163 and 240, respectively.
The Yara Centre saw 13,380 people attend drop-in activities during Q2, compared to 10,390 last year and 8,960 in 2021. Meanwhile, 2,907 people used the turf during Q2 for 520.5 hours. In comparison, those numbers during the same time last year were 3,560 and 383.5, respectively.
Projects
Some notable projects the department conducted between April 1 and June 30 included:
- Ordering 40 new trees, with 12 planted in the small dog park, 14 planted in various parks, open spaces and boulevards to replace lost trees, and 14 given to homeowners as part of the Boulevard Trees for New Subdivisions program
- Refurbishing the city hall clock face by painting all the metal parts of the face. Meanwhile, replacement glass was expected to arrive in the third quarter and be fully completed by the end of September
- Completing the re-fastening of the Cultural Centre marquee to the building. City crews installed new structural bracing within the wall while a professional engineer designed and inspected the system
Some notable tenders the department awarded during Q2 included:
- $430,094.36 to Duncan Roofing Ltd. for phase 2 of the Golden Ticket Sports Centre roof placement
- $116,175.45 to Paradise Pools (Commercial) Inc. to replace the grates at the Kinsmen Sportsplex Pool
- $52,700 to Access 2000 Elevator + Lift Inc. to install a new accessible lift at the Golden Ticket Sports Centre
- $50,197.50 to Moose Jaw Carpet One Floor & Home to replace the carpet at the Cultural Centre
- $210,088.49 to Flynn Canada Ltd. to restore the metal roof at Pla-Mor Palace
The next regular council meeting is Monday, Sept. 11.
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