Another rumor crushed

Some time ago I was told that you are 'not allowed' to set up a camera tripod / light stand etc. in Saskatoon parks and that several well known photog's have been shut down by, I'll assume here, the police.

Bruce being the inquisitive bum he is, decided to ask the very people in charge. Below is the letter I received from the city . . Very, Very Interesting :

"" Dear Mr. Johnson,

I am the Open Space Consultant for the City of Saskatoon, I am the person that chairs the committee that approves all special events in our City Parks.


There is no bylaw in the City of Saskatoon that would limit you or others from taking family photos or even wedding photos in our City Parks. We would encourage all residents to get out and enjoy the beautiful parks that we have.


If you have any other questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me directly.

Thank you,

Roxane Melnyk

Open Space Consultant, Community Services

City of Saskatoon

Ph: (306-975-3342) Fx: (306)975-3185

e-mail: roxane.melnyk@saskatoon.ca

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From: Cope, Jill (CC - Communications)
Sent: June 14, 2010 3:13 PM
To: Melnyk, Roxane (CY - Leisure Services)
Cc: Brooks, Yvonne (City Manager's Office)
Subject: FW: photography in parks

Hi Roxane

Can you please reply to this citizen? I’ve never heard of this rule, have you? Can you let me and Yvonne know your answer for future reference?

Thx!
J
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From: Web Master Mailbox
Sent: June 14, 2010 2:21 PM
To: Cope, Jill (CC - Communications)
Subject: FW: photography in parks

Hi Jill,

Have you ever heard of anything such as the email below?


Yvonne

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From: redmax1@shaw.ca [mailto:redmax1@shaw.ca]
Sent: June 13, 2010 8:07 PM
To: Web Master Mailbox
Subject: photography in parks

I would like to photograph a friends 80th birthday in a downtown park. I would like to use at least one light stand as well as a tripod for the camera. Someone informed me that I can't use any such equipment in the park.

1. Is this true?


2. Which bylaw does this come under?


3. Can I get a license to do this?


Thanks for all your help,

Bruce A. Johnson ""

Ya may want to print this out for reference in case your asked to remove your equipment.

Have a fantastic day and to whoever is practicing their 'Rain' dance, please STOP already!!