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COMMUNITY UPDATE: Cosmo Civic Centre has reopened - are services fully restored, operational
December 7, 2025 - 10:33am
Cosmo Civic Centre has reopened and is now fully operational following the extended power outage on Saturday, December. 6.
All programs and services have resumed as scheduled including those at Cosmo Arena and Carlyle King Public Library.
Thank you for your patience and support as we worked to restore all services.
We look forward to welcoming all residents back to the Cosmo Civic Centre.
For more information on the many services available at the centre, including operational hours, check here.
Visit saskatoon.ca
UPDATE: Cosmo Civic Centre, Cosmo Arena & Carlyle King Library to remain closed until Sunday, December 7
December 6, 2025 - 3:51pm
- Cosmo Civic Centre
- Cosmo Arena
- Carlyle King Library
Power to Cosmo Civic Centre has been restored by SaskPower.
However, due to the length of the power outage today, additional time is needed to bring operations back to full capacity.
The following City of Saskatoon facilities will remain closed until Sunday, December 7:
An update on reopening times will be provided on Sunday, December 7.
Alert: Cosmo Civic Centre, Cosmo Arena & Carlyle King Public Library closed Saturday, December 6, SaskPower outage
December 6, 2025 - 12:52pm
- Cosmo Civic Centre
- Cosmo Arena
- Carlyle King Library
Cosmo Civic Centre will be closed for the remainder of the day due to a SaskPower outage. Power is still off, and additional time will be needed to restore operations once service returns.
This power outage and closure affect only these City of Saskatoon facilities:
SaskPower crews are on site working to restore power. We will provide an update once power is back on.
Daily Road Report - December 8, 2025
December 5, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
JUNOR AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM MCCLOCKLIN RD TO 37TH ST W
(Sewer work)
Start: December 8, 7:00 a.m. End: December 11, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT KENSINGTON BLVD
(Construction)
Start: December 8, 7:00 a.m. End: December 11, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO 6TH AVE N
(Streetlight repair)
Start: December 8, 10:00 a.m. End: December 8, 12:00 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.
Weekend Road Report - December 6-7, 2025
December 5, 2025 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
COLLEGE DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Chamber inspection)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes
Start: December 6, 7:00 a.m. End: December 6, 1:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM SASKATCHEWAN CRES E TO COLLEGE DR
(Chamber inspection)
Start: December 6, 7:00 a.m. End: December 6, 1:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM SASKATCHEWAN CRES E TO CLARENCE AVE N
(Chamber inspection)
Start: December 6, 7:00 a.m. End: December 6, 1:00 p.m.
33RD ST E ROAD CLOSED AT 7TH AVE N
(CP Holiday Train)
Start: December 6, 6:00 p.m. End: December 6, 10:00 p.m.
7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM EMPRESS ST TO DUCHESS ST
(CP Holiday Train)
Start: December 6, 6:00 p.m. End: December 6, 10:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 16 EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Construction)
Start: December 7, 8:00 a.m. End: December 7, 9:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 14TH ST E
(Streetlight repair)
Start: December 7, 9:00 a.m. End: December 7, 10:00 a.m.
COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO CENTRAL AVE
(Streetlight repair)
Start: December 7, 10:00 a.m. End: December 7, 11:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 108TH ST W
(Construction)
Start: December 7, 11:00 a.m. End: December 7, 12:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 33RD ST W TO LAURIER DR
(Streetlight repair)
Start: December 7, 12:00 p.m. End: December 7, 1:00 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.
Recognizing National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on December 6
December 5, 2025 - 8:57am
The City of Saskatoon will honour the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on December 6 by lowering the flags in Civic Square to half-mast and encouraging employees to wear a white ribbon or moose hide pin.
The White Ribbon Campaign represents a pledge to never commit, condone, or remain silent about violence against women and girls. The Moose Hide Campaign, created by an Indigenous father and daughter team, calls on men and boys to stand up against violence, especially against Indigenous women and children.
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women was established by the Government of Canada in 1991 to commemorate December 6, 1989, when fourteen women were murdered at the École Polytechnique de Montréal in a horrific act of gender-based violence.
On this day, the City honours the lives of Geneviève Bergeron, Hélène Colgan, Nathalie Croteau, Barbara Daigneault, Anne-Marie Edward, Maud Haviernick, Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz, Maryse Laganière, Maryse Leclair, Anne-Marie Lemay, Sonia Pelletier, Michèle Richard, Annie St-Arneault and Annie Turcotte and the countless women, girls and gender-diverse people who continue to experience gender-based violence.
Saskatchewan continues to have the highest rates of family and intimate partner violence in Canada. Across the country, Indigenous women and girls are killed over six times more often than non-Indigenous women. These are not just statistics—they represent our neighbours, families and community members.
These conversations are important and so is understanding what supports are available. If you or someone you know is in an abusive situation and could use support, visit https://abuse.sk.211.ca. Saskatchewan 211 has an incredible list of resources for many types of violent or abusive situations and can connect individuals with the supports nearest them. As always, if a person is in immediate danger, call 911.
Road restrictions for the CP Holiday Train starting Saturday evening
December 5, 2025 - 6:00am
- 7th Avenue between Empress and Duchess streets
- 33rd Street between 6th and 8th avenues
- Warburton Street at 7th Avenue
- Lauriston St Street at 7th Avenue
Multiple roads will have closures from Saturday, December 6, at 6:00 p.m. to Sunday, December 7, at 12:00 p.m. for the CP Holiday Train. Detour signs will be in place to guide motorists around the event area. Drivers are reminded to drive carefully and watch for participants. The City thanks everyone for their patience.
The following roads will be closed for the event:
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.
Daily Road Report - December 5, 2025
December 4, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WIGGINS RD TO HOSPITAL DR
(Link station construction)
Start: December 5, 9:00 a.m. End: December 5, 5:00 p.m.
ADELAIDE ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE S TO MCEOWN AVE
(Construction)
Start: December 5, 9:00 a.m. End: December 5, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N NB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT COLLEGE DR
(Construction)
Start: December 5, 10:00 a.m. End: December 5, 2:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT PRESTON AVE N
(Construction)
Start: December 5, 10:00 a.m. End: December 5, 2:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT PRESTON AVE N
(Link station construction)
Start: December 5, 1:00 p.m. End: December 5, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CENTRAL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 116TH ST E TO 117TH ST W
(Connection replacement)
Start: December 4, 8:00 a.m. End: December 5, 12:00 p.m.
VALLEY RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT DUNDONALD AVE
(Ditch work)
Start: November 17, 7:00 a.m. End: December 5, 5:00 p.m.
BOYCHUK DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM AULD CRES TO MALCOLM PL
(Power line maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: December 1, 7:00 a.m. End: December 5, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ASPEN RIDGE ST TO HENRY DAYDAY RD
(Construction)
Start: December 1, 9:00 a.m. End: December 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.
25th Street between 6th Avenue and Spadina Crescent has reopened
December 3, 2025 - 4:33pm
25th Street between 6th Avenue and Spadina Crescent has reopened as of this afternoon, following the completion of the valve installation.
The City thanks everyone for their patience.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Melville Street between Jasper and Portage avenues has reopened
December 3, 2025 - 4:01pm
Melville Street between Jasper and Portage avenues has reopened as of this afternoon, following the completion of this phase of the sanitary trunk work. Please note that additional work is required for next season, which will require further road closures. More details will be shared as the planning work progresses.
The City thanks everyone for their patience.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.