News Releases

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

NEW

CONFEDERATION DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO 22ND ST W
(Hydrant replacement)
Start: January 5, 9:00 a.m. End: January 5, 3:00 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

33RD ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 10TH AVE N TO EDWARD AVE
(Curb stop replacement)
Start: January 3, 8:00 a.m. End: January 3, 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.

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

Saskatchewan Rush vs Halifax Thunderbirds
Friday, January 2 at 7:00 p.m. 
Buses depart at:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Saskatoon Blades vs Brandon Wheat Kings
Saturday, January 3 at 7:00 p.m.
Buses depart at:

• 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.

Starting Monday, January 5, 2026, crews will begin pruning trees on civic property in Mount Royal and parts of Buena Vista as part of the City's Boulevard Tree Maintenance Program. Tree maintenance in these neighbourhoods will continue until March 31, 2026. The remainder of Buena Vista will be pruned later in the year.

The Boulevard Tree Maintenance Program follows a regular pruning cycle to help preserve the health of the City's tree inventory, eliminate hazards and provide clearance from buildings, signs, streetlights and utility wires.

Tree maintenance often requires road restrictions. The City reminds pedestrians, cyclists and drivers to ensure safety is a priority by respecting the work zone and obeying all road restrictions and signage.

For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/treemaintenance.

Residents can drop off live Christmas trees for free at the Sort & Go area at the Material Recovery Centre (MRC) until January 31. The MRC is located at 42 Valley Road, near the landfill and is open daily, seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. By diverting your trees away from the landfill, they instead will be chipped and composted or used as mulch.

We would like to remind residents that they are only permitted to drop off their Christmas trees at the City-approved depot at the MRC. The previous community-based Christmas tree drop off sites are no longer available for use.

For more information about Christmas tree composting, please visit: saskatoon.ca/christmastree. Thanks putting waste in the right place.

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

NEW

33RD ST E CLOSED FROM 10TH AVE N TO EDWARD AVE
(curb stop replacement)
Start: January 2, 8:00 a.m. End: January 2, 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.

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

NEW

No new projects are scheduled to start on this date.

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing at this time.

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

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Starting January 4, 2026, Saskatoon Transit is rolling out winter service changes to improve reliability, increase frequency and enhance connectivity across the city. These updates are part of our ongoing commitment to modernize transit and better serve riders as we prepare for future rapid transit plans.

These updates respond to rider feedback, ridership levels and changing traffic patterns:

• Schedule adjustments for improved reliability.
• Increased frequency in Evergreen and Brighton to address over-capacity and better connect with other routes.
• Improved connections at the Lawson Heights Mall terminal between Routes 30/35 and Route 17.
• Expanded coverage and afternoon pick-up times for Taylor Street high school routes to Lakeridge, Lakeview, Meadows and Rosewood.

Visit saskatoontransit.ca/routes or use your favourite trip planning app to see how your route is affected. Contact Saskatoon Transit Customer Service at transit.services@saskatoon.ca or call 306-975-3100.

Starting January 1, 2026, the majority of the City’s Public Notices will no longer appear in print in the Saturday edition of the StarPhoenix.

With these newspaper insertions ending, the City remains committed to keeping residents well-informed and conveniently connected about matters of importance that affect our community.

How to access Public Notices in 2026
We’ve made it quicker and easier through:

• New homepage link: A new, clear direct link to Public Notices is now included on the homepage of the City’s website at saskatoon.ca
• Modernized webpage: Easy navigation to explore current and archived Public Notices at saskatoon.ca/publicnotices
• Printed copies: Public Notices will continue to be posted in City Hall lobby.
• Digital updates: The City's social media channels will be used to create ongoing awareness on how to access Public Notices.

The City is legally required under The Cities Act to issue Public Notice before City Council or one of its committees holds discussion on, or considers decisions on, matters such as:

• Land use applications including discretionary use, Zoning Bylaw and Official Community Plan and Concept Plan amendments
• Financial matters e.g. intent to borrow, selling land below fair market value
• Permanent closure of a street
• Public hearings or meetings

Public Notices invite residents to participate in their local government’s decision-making process by sharing their written perspectives or by attending meetings.

Have questions about the requirements for writing or presenting to City Council or any of its committees on a Public Notice matter? Visit saskatoon.ca/council or call the City Clerk’s Office at 306-975-3240.

To find dates for Public Meetings of City Council or those of its boards, committees and commissions, visit saskatoon.ca/meetings or check the civic events calendar at saskatoon.ca.

Council, Standing Policy Committees and Governance and Priorities Committee meetings are broadcast live, and can be viewed at saskatoon.ca/livestream while the meeting is taking place.

This change follows City Council’s update to its Public Notice Policy (C01-021), approved in November 2025, which removes the requirement for print publication.