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Saskatoon firefighters responded shortly after noon Friday to reports of a large house fire on the 400 block of Geary Crecent. Crews arrived in just under six minutes to heavy black smoke and at least one home fully in flames in the Hampton Village neighborhood on the city’s northwest. Four homes are destroyed with two others damaged.

“This is a devastating loss for these families,” says Deputy Fire Chief Sean Thody. “To see four houses burn is never a good thing. Our hearts go out to the families that have lost their homes.”

Recognizing the intensity of the fire, a second alarm was immediately called. In all, 32 firefighters responded to the scene including two aerial trucks, four engines, a rescue engine, safety officer, battalion chief and deputy chief.

“I want to commend the crews for the tremendous stop they made and that we are not in a worse situation than we are now.”

Thody says winds were over 30 Km/h, the temperature was above 30 degrees and the relative humidity was around 30 per cent.

“That’s never a good recipe for fire. When it gets started in those optimal conditions it’s very complicated to get it under control.”

Crews battled the flames for about two-and-a half hours until they had it in hand. Six back-alley garages have also been destroyed. A fire also started in a home across the street but firefighters quickly had it doused.

There are no reports of injures to residents, pets or firefighters. Emergency Management Organization used notifynow to inform area residents of the disruption in the immediate vicinity that would impact Transit routes, school pick-ups and local traffic.

Fire Inspectors will investigate as soon as the area is safe. Crews remain on scene to put out any spot fires.

More information will be released when it is available.

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

NEW

HIGHWAY 7 NB CLOSED, EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HART RD TO 22ND ST W
(Road resurfacing)
Start: June 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 3, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Construction)
Start: June 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 15, 5:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E WB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Traffic signal maintenance)
Start: June 1, 9:00 a.m. End: June 1, 1:00 p.m.

33RD ST W EB CLOSED, FROM TILLEY AVE TO CONFEDERATION DR
(Roadway patching)
Two-way traffic in WB lanes
Start: June 1, 9:00 a.m. End: June 1, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO AUDITORIUM AVE
(Catch basin repair)
Start: June 1, 9:00 a.m. End: June 1, 3:00 p.m.

MCKERCHER DR NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM COLLEGE DR TO BOYCHUK DR
(Manhole repair)
Start: June 1, 9:00 a.m. End: June 1, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

ACADIA DR NB & SB CLOSED, WB CURB LANE CLOSED. FROM TAYLOR ST E TO AVONDALE RD
(Water main work)
Start: March 23, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 5:00 p.m.

KENSINGTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM ELLS CRES TO ELLS CRES
(Homeland Trenching)
Start: May 27, 8:00 a.m. End: June 10, 5:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD NB & SB CLOSED FROM ARTHUR ROSE AVE TO MARQUIS DR E
(Construction)
Start: April 27, 7:00 a.m. End: June 14, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB/WB UNIVERSITY BRIDGE
(College Dr Link Construction)
Closure of College Dr includes a full closure of the University Bridge at Spadina Cr E
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: July 13, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E NB REDUCED LANE WIDTH AT 25TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD NB CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR W TO 72ND ST E
(Construction)
Two-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: October 9, 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.

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

NEW

CIRCLE DR E NB RAMP CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR N
(Roadway patching)
Use Faithful to 51st St for Circle Dr NB access
Start: May 30, 6:30 a.m. End: May 30, 8:30 a.m.

HEROLD RD NB & SB CLOSED, WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM PAWLYCHENKO LANE TO SLIMMON RD
(Road resurfacing)
Start: May 30, 7:00 a.m. End: May 31, 5:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM NELSON RD TO FORESTRY FARM PARK DR
(Overnight sewer inspections)
Start: May 30, 10:00 p.m. End: May 31, 6:00 a.m.

DIEFENBAKER PARK RD VARIOUS FROM ST HENRY AVE TO ST HENRY AVE
(Sask Marathon (Special Event))
Various road closures throughout the city
Start: May 31, 5:00 a.m. End: May 31, 2:00 p.m.

VICTORIA AVE VARIOUS FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 11TH ST E
(Sask Marathon (Special Event))
Police assisted at Taylor St/8th St/11th St intersections
Start: May 31, 5:00 a.m. End: May 31, 2:00 p.m.

TRAFFIC BRIDGE VARIOUS FROM 11TH ST E TO 19TH ST E
(Sask Marathon (Special Event))
Various closures along marathon route
Start: May 31, 5:00 a.m. End: May 31, 2:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E VARIOUS FROM BROADWAY AVE TO PINEHOUSE DR
(Sask Marathon (Special Event))
Various closures along the marathon route
Start: May 31, 5:00 a.m. End: May 31, 2:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 7TH ST E
(Streetlight pole replacement)
Start: May 31, 6:30 a.m. End: May 31, 8:00 a.m.

TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM JACKSON AVE TO MORGAN AVE
(Roadways)
Start: May 31, 7:00 a.m. End: May 31, 3:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E WB ROAD CLOSED AT WIGGINS AVE S
(Roadways)
Start: May 31, 7:00 a.m. End: May 31, 3:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES W VARIOUS FROM SCHUYLER ST TO POWER RD
(Sask Marathon)
Various detours throughout the city
Start: May 31, 7:30 a.m. End: May 31, 1:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 14TH ST E
(Streetlight Hit by Car)
Start: May 31, 8:00 a.m. End: May 31, 10:00 a.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CLOSED AT BRIGHTON COMMON
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: May 31, 9:30 a.m. End: May 31, 11:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT CLARENCE AVE S
(SL&P work)
Start: May 31, 11:00 a.m. End: May 31, 12:30 p.m.

ONGOING

BROADWAY AVE SB CLOSED, NB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 9TH ST E
(Construction)
Two-way traffic set in NB lanes.
Start: May 28, 7:00 a.m. End: May 31, 5:00 p.m.

ACADIA DR NB & SB CLOSED, WB CURB LANE CLOSED. FROM TAYLOR ST E TO AVONDALE RD
(Water main work)
Start: March 23, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE O S
(Traffic calming)
Start: May 27, 7:00 a.m. End: June 5, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE M S
(Traffic calming)
Start: May 27, 7:00 a.m. End: June 5, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Vault 1-2 Roof Replacement)
Start: March 9, 9:00 a.m. End: June 5, 5:30 p.m.

KENSINGTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM ELLS CRES TO ELLS CRES
(Homeland Trenching)
Start: May 27, 8:00 a.m. End: June 10, 5:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD NB & SB CLOSED FROM ARTHUR ROSE AVE TO MARQUIS DR E
(Construction)
Start: April 27, 7:00 a.m. End: June 14, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB/WB UNIVERSITY BRIDGE
(College Dr Link Construction)
Closure of College Dr includes a full closure of the University Bridge at Spadina Cr E
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: July 13, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E NB REDUCED LANE WIDTH AT 25TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD NB CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR W TO 72ND ST E
(Construction)
Two-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: October 9, 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.

Crosswalks on high-traffic Saskatoon streets will be repainted over the next two weeks. Crews will be working at night between 8 pm and 6 am to avoid peak traffic times and minimize disruption.

Crews will be painting crosswalks Sunday to Wednesday nights starting May 31, 2026. The work is expected to be completed by June 10, 2026.

Please use caution and take care when you encounter painting crews on the road. They’re not blocking your path – they’re making a safer one. Let’s do our part to keep them safe, too, and respect work zones.

To learn more about pavement markings in Saskatoon, visit: https://www.saskatoon.ca/moving-around/driving-roadways/road-maintenanc….

Saskatoon Transit will provide direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to SaskTel Centre for the following events:

Saskatoon Mamba vs Winnipeg Sea Bears
Friday, May 29 at 7:30 p.m. 
Buses depart at:

• 6:15 p.m.
• 6:55 p.m.

Saskatoon Mamba vs Scarborough Shooting Stars
Sunday, May 31 at 4:00 p.m.
Buses depart at:

• 2:45 p.m.
• 3:25 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

12TH ST E EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO DUFFERIN AVE
(Sewer work)
Start: May 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 12, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E WORK ADJACENT TO ROADWAY AT ATTRIDGE DR
(Water main lining)
Start: May 29, 8:00 a.m. End: May 29, 6:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED AT 25TH ST E
(Storm sewer inspection)
Start: May 29, 9:00 a.m. End: May 29, 1:00 p.m.

ONGOING

CIRCLE DR S WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE S TO CLARENCE AVE S
(Overnight paving)
Start: May 28, 7:00 p.m. End: May 29, 6:00 a.m.

HEROLD RD ROAD CLOSED FROM SLIMMON RD TO TAYLOR ST E
(Paving)
Start: May 28, 7:00 a.m. End: May 29, 4:00 p.m.

71ST ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM BURRON AVE TO ARONEC AVE
(Marquis Industrial Servicing)
Start: May 22, 9:00 a.m. End: May 29, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE SB CLOSED, NB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 9TH ST E
(Construction)
Two-way traffic set in NB lanes.
Start: May 28, 7:00 a.m. End: May 31, 5:00 p.m.

ACADIA DR NB & SB CLOSED, WB CURB LANE CLOSED. FROM TAYLOR ST E TO AVONDALE RD
(Water main work)
Start: March 23, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE M S
(Traffic calming)
Start: May 27, 7:00 a.m. End: June 5, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE O S
(Traffic calming)
Start: May 27, 7:00 a.m. End: June 5, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Vault 1-2 Roof Replacement)
Start: March 9, 9:00 a.m. End: June 5, 5:30 p.m.

KENSINGTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM ELLS CRES TO ELLS CRES
(Homeland Trenching)
Start: May 27, 8:00 a.m. End: June 10, 5:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD NB & SB CLOSED FROM ARTHUR ROSE AVE TO MARQUIS DR E
(Construction)
Start: April 27, 7:00 a.m. End: June 14, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB/WB UNIVERSITY BRIDGE
(College Dr Link Construction)
Closure of College Dr includes a full closure of the University Bridge at Spadina Cr E
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: July 13, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E NB REDUCED LANE WIDTH AT 25TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.

21ST ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE Y S TO AVE V S
(Cahill Park Storm Pond)
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: August 11, 5:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD NB CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR W TO 72ND ST E
(Construction)
Two-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: October 9, 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 Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo (Zoo) is ready for summer with the Prairie Butterfly House and Kinsmen Express II set to open on Monday, June 1.

The Prairie Butterfly House will be open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. starting Monday, June 1, and access is free with Zoo admission.

Butterflies fly freely around the Prairie Butterfly House allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in nature and experience the beauty and tranquility that the space offers. The Zoo reminds guests to maintain a safe space for the butterflies by not handling or removing butterflies or plants from the habitat.

The Kinsmen Express II trackless train is also resuming operations offering guided train tours of the Zoo beginning June 1. The train is free to ride with your Zoo admission and is equipped with a ramp and wheelchair accessible car. Train tours will be available daily from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. until September 7. Visit saskatoon.ca/zootrain for more information. 

The Zoo is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and the Forestry Farm Park gates are open from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The public is reminded that the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo is a pet-free park.

Visit saskatoon.ca/zoo to learn more about the benefits of a Zoo Season Pass and to plan your next visit.

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

NEW

BROADWAY AVE SB CLOSED, NB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 9TH ST E
(Construction)
Two-way traffic set in NB lanes.
Start: May 28, 7:00 a.m. End: May 31, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE E N TO AVE F N
(Streetlight Cable Fault)
Start: May 28, 9:00 a.m. End: May 28, 12:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S NB CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM 21ST ST W TO 21ST ST W
(Sewer inspections)
Start: May 28, 9:00 a.m. End: May 28, 1:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB CLOSED FROM EAST DRIVE TO LOUISE ST
(Tree maintenance)
Start: May 28, 9:00 a.m. End: May 28, 3:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE N SB CLOSED AT 14TH ST E
(BRT traffic signals)
Start: May 28, 10:00 a.m. End: May 28, 12:00 p.m.

JUNOR AVE SB CURB & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM MCCLOCKLIN RD TO 37TH ST W
(Primary Water Main Valve Rehab)
all SB traffic sharing left turn bay
Start: May 28, 10:00 a.m. End: May 28, 2:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR WB RIGHT TURN BAY CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO HEAL AVE
(Repair Catch Basin )
Start: May 28, 11:00 a.m. End: May 28, 2:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Sewer inspections)
Start: May 28, 12:00 p.m. End: May 28, 4:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR S WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE S TO CLARENCE AVE S
(Overnight paving)
Start: May 28, 7:00 p.m. End: May 29, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

CIRCLE DR S WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 11 TO MIDDLETON CRES
(Overnight road resurfacing)
Start: May 27, 7:00 p.m. End: May 28, 6:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB ROAD CLOSED FROM 27TH ST W TO 31ST ST W
(Sewer work)
Two-way will be maintained in the NB lanes. Intersection at 29th St will remain open.
Start: May 26, 9:00 a.m. End: May 28, 5:00 p.m.

71ST ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM BURRON AVE TO ARONEC AVE
(Marquis Industrial Servicing)
Start: May 22, 9:00 a.m. End: May 29, 5:00 p.m.

ACADIA DR NB & SB CLOSED, WB CURB LANE CLOSED. FROM TAYLOR ST E TO AVONDALE RD
(Water main maintenance)
Start: March 23, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE O S
(Traffic calming)
Start: May 27, 7:00 a.m. End: June 5, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE M S
(Traffic calming)
Start: May 27, 7:00 a.m. End: June 5, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Vault 1-2 Roof Replacement)
Start: March 9, 9:00 a.m. End: June 5, 5:30 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD NB & SB CLOSED FROM ARTHUR ROSE AVE TO MARQUIS DR E
(Construction)
Start: April 27, 7:00 a.m. End: June 14, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB/WB UNIVERSITY BRIDGE
(College Dr Link Construction)
Closure of College Dr includes a full closure of the University Bridge at Spadina Cr E
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: July 13, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E NB REDUCED LANE WIDTH AT 25TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.

21ST ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE Y S TO AVE V S
(Cahill Park Storm Pond)
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: August 11, 5:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD NB CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR W TO 72ND ST E
(Construction)
Two-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: October 9, 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.