News Releases

*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.

Saskatoon Transit will offer free evening bus service on New Year’s Eve to help everyone get where they need to go safely.

Free fare service will be available on Wednesday, December 31, from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m., with times varying slightly by route. Registered Access Transit customers can also reserve free service until 2:30 a.m.

On busy nights like New Year’s Eve, riders are encouraged to plan ahead. Trip-planning apps will not be available after regular service hours, so customers should check schedules, review route maps, and save trip details earlier in the day using the Transit App or Google Maps Transit. Routes will continue operating at their scheduled frequency until approximately 3 a.m.

Use Transit+ to find the quickest route to your destination. Multi-modal options help cut wait times and costs, making it easy for riders to combine trips with Riide or Uber.

Celebrate responsibly with a safer, simpler ride without the fare or stress.

To learn more, visit saskatoontransit.ca.

The City of Saskatoon will be adjusting the hours of operation at its indoor Leisure Centres by 30 minutes per day effective January 1, 2026. Hours of operation from January 1 to March 31, 2026, will be as follows:

Cosmo Civic Centre
Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Closed Statutory holidays

Saskatoon Field House
Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Lawson Civic Centre
Monday to Friday 6:15 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Lakewood Civic Centre
Monday to Friday 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Shaw Centre
Monday to Friday 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The change was approved by City Council during the 2026-27 multi-year business plan and budget process as part of ongoing efforts to manage costs responsibly while continuing to provide high-quality recreation services.
 

For more information on Leisure Centre amenities and program offerings, visit saskatoon.ca/leisurecentres.

After Saskatoon received approximately 9cm of snow, the City has declared a Snow Event.

City and contractor crews are mobilized with 26 graders and eight plows maintaining Priority streets, while 16 sanding trucks continue to address icy conditions. Six sidewalk plows will be maintaining City-owned sidewalks, as well as bridge decks, and pathways, which will be cleared within 48 hours.

The snow event response follows the Priority Street system:

Priority 1 – Freeways and major arterials. This includes Circle Dr. and streets with three+ lanes each way like Idylwyld Dr. 22nd St and College Dr.

Priority 2 - Arterials with double-lanes and bus routes. Double-lane streets like Clarence Ave, McKercher Dr. and Millar Ave.

Priority 3 - Collector streets, remaining Business Improvement District streets and school zones. These streets take you through your neighbourhood like Louise Ave, Howell Ave. and Main St.

Crews will remain active throughout the event until priority routes are graded.

Drivers are reminded to watch for blue and amber flashing lights and give road maintenance equipment the space needed to operate.

The status of snow clearing throughout the city can be monitored through the Priority Street Snow Grading Map. More information, including the City’s level of service, can be found at saskatoon.ca/snow. Stay in the know by checking the latest Snow & Ice Report posted to saskatoon.ca/SnowReport.

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a weather warning for Saskatoon, forecasting 10 to 15 centimetres of snow throughout the day Friday and into Saturday morning. This amount of snow can quickly create challenging driving conditions, including slippery sections on high-traffic routes.

City crews will be on the streets during the storm. Sanding trucks will manage icy sections while plows and graders will clear snow as it accumulates on priority routes.

Drivers are asked to watch for blue and amber flashing lights on road maintenance equipment and give operators the room they need to work safely.

Once a Snow Event is declared – following a more than 5cm snowfall - Residents can follow progress through the Priority Street Snow Grading Map. More information, including the City’s winter road maintenance service level, is available at saskatoon.ca/snow.

*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: December 27, 8:00 a.m. End: December 27, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing at this time.

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

33rd Street will be closed between 10th and Edward avenues on Saturday, December 27, starting at 8:00 a.m. for a curb stop replacement. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. This project is expected to take one day to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

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.