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Saskatoon’s new downtown library still stirs strong opinions at city hall, even though the project is expected to be completed next year.
City council on Wednesday unanimously approved borrowing $45 million to help pay for the project, but some councillors felt compelled to share their feelings about the controversial venture.
Council voted 6-5 in November 2019 to borrow $67.5 million — less than the original request of $87.5 million for a larger project. Only Mayor Cynthia Block remains on council from the six who…