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Urban reserve facts outlined in report
November 13, 2026 - 4:26pm
The City began discussions with Muskeg Lake Cree Nation in June on a potential development partnership as it relates to The Downtown Event and Entertainment District (The District). The prospect that it could become an urban reserve has arisen.
An August resolution of City Council followed, resulting in the Administration compiling an information report to outline implications, opportunities, risks and requirements associated with the potential establishment of an urban reserve within the District.
The report was presented at the November 10 meeting of the Governance and Priorities Committee of City Council.
“The report highlights urban reserves are seamlessly integrated into the community with no noticeable difference than any other typical development,” says Acting City Solicitor Jodi Manastyrski. “First Nations granted urban reserve status agree to pay to the City an amount equal to what other property owners would pay to receive the same services and also agree to follow the same development rules.”
The report explains that while the financial and development obligations and services remain the same, the legal framework that creates an urban reserve is what differs from other developments.
Notably, the existing SaskTel Centre and TCU Place are property tax exempt as civic facilities, so if future District facilities were on urban reserve and received the same benefit, this would not have an effect on property tax revenues
Negotiations with Muskeg Lake Cree Nation are ongoing and encompass a full range of potential partnership opportunities. These discussions include the possibility of Muskeg Lake Cree Nation owning and operating the new venues and providing a substantial capital investment that would significantly reduce the funding contribution otherwise required from other City funding sources identified within the City's funding strategy.
Since the 1988 creation of Canada’s first urban reserve in Saskatoon, eight others have been established with several others in the approval process. The Administration report notes urban reserves provide significant economic benefit to the City, First Nations and the Province. They are home to Indigenous and non-Indigenous-owned businesses employing thousands of Indigenous and non-Indigenous employees.
Overall, the Administration provides a detailed account of the complex process of what is involved in creating urban reserves, how they are governed and compatible with existing land uses, how they pay for the services provided by the municipality and how they also meet the goals toward reconciliation.
Along with joint correspondence in support of urban reserves from the Downtown Business Improvement District, The Saskatoon and District Chamber of Commerce and the North Saskatoon Business Association, City Council received the report as information.
The full report, attachments and committee discussion can be found here.
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Daily Road Report - November 16
November 13, 2026 - 4:21pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
TAYLOR ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM ST PATRICK AVE TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Water main work)
Start: November 16, 7:00 a.m. End: November 17, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR CLOSED FROM HOSPITAL DR TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Link construction)
Start: November 16, 10:00 a.m. End: November 16, 12:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM HOSPITAL DR TO CAMPUS DR
(Link construction)
Two-way traffic to be maintained in the WB lanes
Start: November 16, 12:00 p.m. End: December 14, 5:00 p.m.
25TH STREET UPDATES
25TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(Water main construction)
Start: November 16, 7:00 a.m. End: November 21, 4:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(Water main construction)
Start: November 16, 7:00 a.m. End: November 21, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CUMBERLAND AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM ELLIOTT ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Link construction)
Start: October 26, 8:00 a.m. End: December 14, 10:00 a.m.
MCORMOND DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON COMMON TO BRIGHTON GATE
(Environmental work)
Start: November 3, 9:00 a.m. End: November 17, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM LANSDOWNE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Storm sewer lining)
Start: November 6, 7:00 a.m. End: November 17, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 5TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: November 14, 7:00 a.m. End: November 17, 5:00 p.m.
12TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT DUFFERIN AVE
(Water main construction)
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 19, 4:00 p.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD SPEED REDUCTION AT 72ND ST E
(Construction)
Start: November 1, 5:00 p.m. End: November 21, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO COLLEGE DR
(Construction)
Start: September 28, 10:00 a.m. End: December 1, 6:00 p.m.
UNIVERSITY DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO COLLEGE DR
(Link construction)
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: December 14, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N WB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT 51ST ST E
(Construction)
Exit ramp will remain open
Start: November 2, 9:00 a.m. End: December 15, 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.
Taylor Street closed from St Patrick Avenue to Idylwyld Drive South starting Monday
November 13, 2026 - 3:36pm
Taylor Street will be closed between St. Patrick Avenue and Idylwyld Drive South starting Monday, November 16 at 7:00 a.m. for water main work. This project is expected to take two days to complete weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
There will be no access from Taylor Street to Idylwyld Drive South during this closure. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Weekend Road Report, November 14-15, 2026
November 13, 2026 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO CIRCLE DR E
(Sewer inspections)
Start: November 14, 7:00 a.m. End: November 14, 1:00 p.m.
AVE H S ROAD CLOSED FROM 17TH ST W TO 18TH ST W
(Tree maintenance)
Start: November 14, 7:00 a.m. End: November 14, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 5TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: November 14, 7:00 a.m. End: November 17, 5:00 p.m.
RUSSELL RD ROAD CLOSED FROM ADILMAN DR TO CHOMYN CRES
(Sewer maintenance)
Start: November 14, 8:00 a.m. End: November 14, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB & WB DRIVING LANES CLOSED FROM NORTHUMBERLAND AVE TO AVE Y N
(Construction)
Traffic will be moved into parking lanes
Start: November 14, 9:00 a.m. End: November 14, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E CURB LANES CLOSED IN ALL DIRECTIONS AT MCKERCHER DR
(Link traffic signal work)
Start: November 15, 7:30 a.m. End: November 15, 1:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES W ALL DIRECTIONS FROM 19TH ST W TO AVE H S
(Special event – parade)
Start: November 15, 8:00 a.m. End: November 15, 3:00 p.m.
JUNOR AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM MAKAROFF RD TO 33RD ST W
(Storm main repairs)
Start: November 15, 8:00 a.m. End: November 15, 6:00 p.m.
1ST AVE S CLOSED ALL DIRECTIONS 4TH AVE S
(Special event - parade)
Start: November 15, 9:00 a.m. End: November 15, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
COLLEGE DR WB FROM HOSPITAL DR TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Link Construction)
Two-way traffic to be maintained in the EB lanes. Wiggins Rd open for WB to NB and SB to WB right turns
Start: September 4, 7:00 a.m. End: November 16, 10:00 a.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM ELLIOTT ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Link construction)
Start: October 26, 8:00 a.m. End: December 14, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
33RD ST W EB LANES CLOSED AT AVE B N
(Water main replacement)
Start: October 9, 8:00 a.m. End: November 16, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON COMMON TO BRIGHTON GATE
(Environmental work)
Start: November 3, 9:00 a.m. End: November 17, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM LANSDOWNE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Storm sewer lining)
Start: November 6, 7:00 a.m. End: November 17, 5:00 p.m.
12TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT DUFFERIN AVE
(Water main construction)
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 19, 4:00 p.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD SPEED REDUCTION AT 72ND ST E
(Construction)
Start: November 1, 5:00 p.m. End: November 21, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO COLLEGE DR
(Construction)
Start: September 28, 10:00 a.m. End: December 1, 6:00 p.m.
UNIVERSITY DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO COLLEGE DR
(Link construction)
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: December 14, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DRIVE & 51ST STREET/AVENUE C OVERPASS – IDYLWYLD DRIVE N SB CURB LANE CLOSED & 51ST STREET EAST WB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED – AVENUE C EXIT RAMP REMAINS OPEN
(Overpass repairs)
Start: November 2, 9:00 a.m. End: December 15, 5:00 p.m.
MAIN ST EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM EASTLAKE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Construction)
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: June 21, 2027, 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.
Traffic shift planned on College Drive
November 13, 2026 - 11:00am
The City of Saskatoon would like to advise motorists of upcoming traffic pattern changes on College Drive.
On November 16, starting at 10:00 a.m., College Drive will be temporarily closed between Hospital Drive and Campus Drive while crews shift eastbound and westbound traffic into newly constructed lanes on the north side of the roadway. Work will be done on the traffic signals, pedestrian safety installations and signage. This closure is expected to last around two hours, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
During the temporary closure, general traffic and access to the hospital will be via Clarence Avenue or the University Bridge.
Once traffic is restored after the temporary closure, traffic will be accommodated in the north lanes of College Drive, with one lane of traffic in each direction, for the remainder of the construction season.
Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time and watch for signs, crews and equipment in the work zone. Pedestrian crossings will be maintained during the closure.
The City thanks residents for their patience and cooperation during construction.
During the work, Saskatoon Transit Routes 16, 17, and 4/40s will be temporarily adjusted: Route 16 will end at USask; Route 17 will detour via Clarence Avenue, 14th Street and Preston Avenue; and Routes 4/40s will detour via Clarence Avenue, 12th Street, 14th Street and Preston Avenue. Service will resume along College Drive once restrictions are lifted. Riders are encouraged to plan ahead and anticipate delays. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps such as Transit and Google Maps Transit.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Environmental Grant Program Open for Applications November 13
November 13, 2026 - 10:00am
- Support the City’s goal of Environmental Leadership.
- Increase awareness and protection of water resources.
- Reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills.
- Encourage active transportation and sustainable transportation options
- Conserve our natural resources
- Protect and enhance Saskatoon’s green network
- Improve energy efficiency and reduce water use in buildings, operations, and activities
- Provide research and education that support the City’s environmental goals.
- Nov. 19, 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. – Women's Business Hub, 733C 1st Avenue North
- Jan. 7, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. – Virtual
- Dec. 8, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Cash Grant Environmental, Cash Grant Social, Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant, Sport Projects Grant
The City of Saskatoon Environmental Grant Program will open for applications on November 13, 2026.
Local non-profit organizations have the opportunity to apply for funding to support projects and initiatives that advance environmental sustainability and contribute to the City of Saskatoon's strategic goal of Environmental Leadership.
Funding will be prioritized for initiatives that:
Applications for projects taking place in 2027 will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on February 5, 2027.
Grant Workshops & Information Sessions
The City of Saskatoon is offering free grant-writing workshops and grant information sessions throughout Fall/Winter 2026/2027. Registration is required for all sessions.
Grant-Writing Workshop (2.5 hours)
Learn the basics of writing a strong grant application, including clear project descriptions, measurable outcomes, and realistic budgets. Workshops are free and accessible.
City of Saskatoon Grant Information Sessions (1 hour, virtual)
Get an overview of current and upcoming grant opportunities. Register for the session that covers the grants you're interested in.
Eligibility requirements, application guidelines and application forms for the Environmental Grant Program will be available beginning November 13 at saskatoon.ca/envirogrant.
For more information about the Environmental Grant Program, including eligibility requirements and funding priorities, visit saskatoon.ca/envirogrant or contact grants@saskatoon.ca.
Road restrictions for Santa Claus Parade on Sunday
November 13, 2026 - 9:30am
- 20th Street at 4th Avenue
- 21st Street between 1st and 2nd avenues
- 1st Avenue between 22nd and 23rd streets
- Idylwyld Drive NB Ramp to 1st Avenue
- 19th Street between Avenue B and 4th Avenue
- 1st Avenue between 20th and 22nd streets
- 2nd Avenue between 19th and 23rd streets
- 3rd Avenue between 19th and 20th streets
- 4th Avenue between 20th and 22nd streets
- 20th Street between Idylwyld Drive and 4th Ave S
- 22nd Street between 1st and 4th avenues
Various downtown roads will have temporary closures and lane restrictions on Sunday, November 15, between 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the annual Santa Claus Parade.
Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the event area. Drivers are reminded to expect delays and to drive carefully and watch for participants. The City thanks everyone for their patience.
The following roads closures will begin at 8:00 a.m. and reopen by 3:00 p.m.
The following roads closures will begin at 12:00 p.m. and will reopen by 3:00 p.m.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Take Transit to the Saskatoon Blades game on Saturday
November 13, 2026 - 6:00am
- 5:50 p.m.
- 6:30 p.m.
Direct bus service to the Saskatoon Blades game against the Edmonton Oil Kings at SaskTel Centre tomorrow, November 14, at 7:00 p.m. will depart from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) at the following times:
Regular fares apply ($3.25 per trip) and can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or Transit apps, transfers and passes are also accepted.
Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal. Typically, buses arrive on site 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.
Plan your trip to 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.
Enjoy the ease of using Saskatoon Transit for all your favourite events. Transit schedules for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular spots are available at saskatoontransit.ca.
More time to share your perspective: City's Tax Policy Survey extended to Sunday, November 15
November 12, 2026 - 4:06pm
The City of Saskatoon’s tax policy survey has been extended to Sunday, November 15.
Saskatoon residents, property owners, renters and interested stakeholders are invited to complete the online survey about the City’s future property tax policy.
Complete the survey before the deadline to share your perspective. Paper copies are also available for pickup in the lobby of City Hall.
What the survey is about
This survey focuses on one part of tax policy: how the City’s total municipal property tax requirement, set through the budget process, is shared or distributed between residential and non-residential (commercial) property classes.
The survey seeks public input on the principles and trade-offs City Council should consider when it next reviews Saskatoon’s property tax policy in 2029. The City’s tax policy is typically reviewed every four years to align with Saskatchewan’s provincially legislated reassessment cycle.
The survey also asks participants how they prefer to receive information about tax policy and property assessment, and how the City can communicate tax policy more clearly.
This engagement is not intended to measure support for a specific decision or outcome. There are no right or wrong answers to the opinion questions. Residents are encouraged to review the background information before completing the survey.
Reporting back
Results from the tax policy focus groups, public survey, dedicated letters and emails received and the November 4 in-person session will be reported publicly as key themes, differing perspectives and areas of uncertainty. A What We Learned report will be shared with City Council in early 2027 and posted on the tax policy project page on Engage Saskatoon.
City Council wants to hear from Saskatoon residents. Visit engage.saskatoon.ca to learn more and to complete the survey.
Daily Road Report, November 13
November 12, 2026 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
5TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Crane lift)
Start: November 13, 7:00 a.m. End: November 13, 5:00 p.m.
LORNE AVE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT ASH ST E
(Catch basin repair)
Start: November 13, 8:00 a.m. End: November 13, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 35TH ST W TO 34TH ST W
(Construction)
Start: November 12, 9:00 a.m. End: November 13, 3:00 p.m.
19TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 3RD AVE S
(Tree maintenance)
Start: November 12, 8:00 a.m. End: November 13, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM VICTORIA AVE TO EASTLAKE AVE
(Manhole installation)
Start: October 5, 7:00 a.m. End: November 13, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB LANES CLOSED AT AVE B N
(Water main replacement)
Start: October 9, 8:00 a.m. End: November 16, 5:00 p.m.
FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM WOOLF BEND TO HENRY DAYDAY RD
(Construction)
Start: November 11, 10:00 a.m. End: November 13, 5:00 p.m.
UNIVERSITY DR NBLANES CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO COLLEGE DR
(Link construction)
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: December 14 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM HOSPITAL DRIVE TO CUMBERLAND AVE
(Link Construction)
Two-way traffic wiill be maintained in the EB lanes. Wiggins Ave open for WB to NB and SB to WB left turns
Start: September 4, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 7:00 p.m.
12TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT DUFFERIN AVE
(Water main construction)
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 17, 4:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON COMMON TO BRIGHTON GATE
(Environmental work)
Start: November 3, 9:00 a.m. End: November 17, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM LANSDOWNE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Storm sewer lining)
Start: November 6, 7:00 a.m. End: November 17, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE N CLOSED FROM ELLIOTT ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Link construction)
Start: October 26, 8:00 a.m. End: December 14, 5:00 p.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD SPEED REDUCTION AT 72ND ST E
(Construction)
Start: November 1, 5:00 p.m. End: November 21, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO COLLEGE DR
(Construction)
Start: September 28, 10:00 a.m. End: December 1, 6:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DRIVE & 51ST STREET/AVENUE C OVERPASS – IDYLWYLD DRIVE N SB CURB LANE CLOSED & 51ST STREET EAST WB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED – AVENUE C EXIT RAMP REMAINS OPEN
(Overpass repairs)
Start: November 2, 9:00 a.m. End: December 15, 5:00 p.m.
MAIN ST EB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM EASTLAKE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Construction)
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: June 21, 2027, 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.