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Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Red Deer Rebels at SaskTel Centre on Wednesday, March 4, at 7:00 p.m. is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.

Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

RUSSELL RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM LENORE DR TO NORDSTRUM RD
(Pole replacement)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes.
Start: March 4, 9:00 a.m. End: March 4, 3:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO MCPHERSON AVE
(Tree maintenance)
Start: March 4, 9:00 a.m. End: March 4, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

33RD ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE F N TO AVE G N
(Connection replacement)
Start: March 3, 7:00 a.m. End: March 4, 5:00 p.m.

2ND AVE N SB LANES CLOSED & NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Library construction)
Start: March 2, 8:00 a.m. End: March 5, 5:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

At 7:04 a.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a report of a semi-truck on fire.

Upon arrival, fire crews found a semi-truck and trailer unit that had struck a light standard; the tractor unit was on fire. Firefighters deployed hose lines and performed an exterior attack to bring the fire under control.

The fire was fully extinguished at 8:03 a.m. No injuries were reported. The vehicle’s occupant was able to exit safely.

Circle Drive eastbound will remain closed temporarily to allow for vehicle towing and cleanup. Traffic will be redirected onto a detour route via Venture Crescent to move around the incident and return to Circle Drive eastbound.

Drivers are asked to consider using alternative routes.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

33RD ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE F N TO AVE G N
(Connection replacement)
Start: March 3, 7:00 a.m. End: March 4, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE W S TO AVE V S
(Pole swap)
Start: March 3, 9:00 a.m. End: March 3, 3:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E WB LANES CLOSED AT SALISBURY DR
(Sanitary main inspections)
Start: March 3, 9:00 a.m. End: March 3, 3:00 p.m.

2ND AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM KING ST TO PRINCESS ST
(Manhole repair)
Start: March 3, 10:00 a.m. End: March 3, 4:00 p.m.

25TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE N TO 1ST AVE N
(SL&P work)
Start: March 3, 1:00 p.m. End: March 3, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

2ND AVE N SB LANES CLOSED & NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Library construction)
Start: March 2, 8:00 a.m. End: March 5, 5:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

The 2025 Point‑in‑Time (PiT) Count has identified 1,931 individuals in Saskatoon experiencing homelessness, an increase from 1,499 individuals in 2024. The number recorded in 2025 is now more than 3.5 times higher than the total identified during the 2022 count, underscoring a continued upward trend.

The City of Saskatoon, in partnership with the Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) and more than 250 volunteers, conducted Saskatoon’s annual PiT Count on October 16, 2025. The PiT Count provides a snapshot of the minimum number of individuals experiencing homelessness across Saskatoon.

This year’s count focused on enumerating individuals rather than conducting full surveys and included people and families staying in emergency shelters, transitional housing, unsheltered locations such as encampments, public systems and those experiencing hidden homelessness.

Key PiT Count findings:

• 1,931 people were counted as experiencing homelessness
  • Includes 219 children (0-12) and 209 youth (13-24)
• Length of Time in Saskatoon
  • 29.8% reported they have always lived in Saskatoon
  • 43.0% have lived in the city for more than five years
  • 27.2% have lived here for less than five years
• Indigenous Representation
  • 82.9% of respondents identified as Indigenous, maintaining a significant over-representation

“The PiT Count provides both a snapshot of homelessness at a single point in time and valuable insight into year-over-year trends in our community,” says Lesley Anderson, Director of Planning and Development. “Access to this type of data ensures we understand immediate needs and pressures, while also monitoring the impacts of new and changing programs. As homelessness continues to rise, having accurate data to guide where we allocate resources for the greatest possible impact remains a priority.”

“SHIP appreciates the partnership with the City of Saskatoon in coordinating the PiT count. We appreciate the many volunteers who come out to walk the streets and talk to the people to ensure a comprehensive and accurate count. It helps us and the projects we fund identify gaps in service and we learn poverty is the common denominator in homelessness,” says Robert LaFontaine, Executive Director, Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership.

The PiT Count is funded in part by the Government of Canada through Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy.

A detailed summary of the 2025 findings is available in the 2025 PiT Count Community Report. For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/pit.

The Spring/Summer Leisure Guide is now available. You can view it online at saskatoon.ca/leisureguide or pick up a printed copy at locations throughout the city, including City leisure facilities, Saskatoon public libraries or anywhere the StarPhoenix is sold. Visit saskatoon.ca/leisureguide for a complete list of pick-up locations.

The City of Saskatoon Leisure Guide is the community’s go-to source for sport, culture and recreation information in Saskatoon.

Highlights of the Spring/Summer Leisure Guide (April 1 to August 31, 2026) include information on:

• Saskatoon’s civic Leisure Centres (Cosmo, Lakewood and Lawson Civic Centres, Saskatoon Field House and Shaw Centre) 
• Lifesaving Society swim lessons at the Leisure Centres and outdoor pools;
• Drop-in and registered programs for children and youth, including free School Break Camps, Summer Play Programs and Youth Centres
• Summer Indoor LeisureCard and other seasonal admission products such as Bulk Tickets (10 pack) for outdoor pools
• Opening dates for spray pads, paddling pools and outdoor pools
• Lifeguard certification training opportunities
• Rates for Holiday Park, Wildwood and Silverwood golf courses
• Popular summer attractions: Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park and the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo

For more information on the Spring/Summer Leisure Guide, visit saskatoon.ca/leisureguide.

Mark your calendars! Registration for City of Saskatoon Spring/Summer leisure programs begins Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. by logging into your account at leisureonline.saskatoon.ca or by calling 306-975-2800.

For more information on how to be prepared for registration, visit saskatoon.ca/register.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW
2ND AVE N SB LANES CLOSED & NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Library construction)
Start: March 2, 8:00 a.m. End: March 5, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING
No projects are ongoing at this time.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

TAYLOR ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM KINGSMERE BLVD TO MCKERCHER DR
(SaskPower work)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: February 28, 7:00 a.m. End: March 1, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM ADELAIDE ST E TO LOUISE ST
(Flushing & Storm Main Inspections)
Start: March 1, 7:00 a.m. End: March 1, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM VENTURE CRES TO 1ST AVE N
(Pole swap)
Start: March 1, 8:00 a.m. End: March 1, 2:00 p.m.

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing at this time.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.