News Releases

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

NEW

VALLEY RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT DUNDONALD AVE
(Ditch work)
Start: November 17, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 5:00 p.m.

AVE W N ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST W TO BEDFORD RD
(Construction)
Start: November 17, 8:00 a.m. End: November 18, 12:00 p.m.

ONGOING

MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM JASPER AVE S TO PORTAGE AVE
(Water main construction)
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: November 21, 5:00 p.m.

25TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Valve installation)
Start: November 3, 7:00 a.m. End: November 24, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 28, 2025, 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

20TH ST E ROAD CLOSED AT 4TH AVE S
(Santa Claus Parade)
Start: November 16, 9:00 a.m. End: November 16, 3:00 p.m.

21ST ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO 2ND AVE S
(Santa Claus Parade)
Start: November 16, 9:00 a.m. End: November 16, 3:00 p.m.

1ST AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Santa Claus Parade)
Start: November 16, 10:00 a.m. End: November 16, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR RAMP CLOSED AT 1ST AVE S
(Santa Claus Parade)
Start: November 16, 11:00 a.m. End: November 16, 3:00 p.m.

19TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE B S TO 4TH AVE S
(Santa Claus Parade)
Start: November 16, 11:30 a.m. End: November 16, 3:00 p.m.

1ST AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Santa Claus Parade)
Start: November 16, 12:00 p.m. End: November 16, 3:00 p.m.

2ND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Santa Claus Parade)
Start: November 16, 12:00 p.m. End: November 16, 3:00 p.m.

3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Santa Claus Parade)
Start: November 16, 12:00 p.m. End: November 16, 3:00 p.m.

4TH AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Santa Claus Parade)
Start: November 16, 12:00 p.m. End: November 16, 3:00 p.m.

20TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR TO SPADINA CRES E
(Santa Claus Parade)
Start: November 16, 12:00 p.m. End: November 16, 3:00 p.m.

21ST ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO SPADINA CRES E
(Santa Claus Parade)
Start: November 16, 12:00 p.m. End: November 16, 3:00 p.m.

22ND ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM PACIFIC AVE TO 5TH AVE S
(Santa Claus Parade)
Start: November 16, 12:00 p.m. End: November 16, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM JASPER AVE S TO PORTAGE AVE
(Water main construction)
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: November 21, 5:00 p.m.

25TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Valve installation)
Start: November 3, 7:00 a.m. End: November 24, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 28, 2025, 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 Winter Leisure Guide will be available beginning Friday, November 14. You can view it online at saskatoon.ca/leisureguide or pick up a printed copy at locations throughout the city, including City leisure facilities, Saskatoon public libraries or anywhere the StarPhoenix is sold. Visit saskatoon.ca/leisureguide for a complete list of pick-up locations.

The City of Saskatoon Leisure Guide is the community’s go-to source for sport, culture and recreation information in Saskatoon.

Highlights of the Winter Leisure Guide (January 1 to March 31, 2026) include information on:

• Lifesaving Society swim lessons
• Public skating and swim times at the City’s indoor rinks and pools
• Free outdoor skating at the Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval and over 50 outdoor community rinks across the city
• Cross-country skiing at groomed trails around Saskatoon
• Personal and group training programs for youth, adults and 50+ participants
• Preschool and children’s programs such as the Winter Play Program, Learn to Skate, and Lil’ & Mini Movers Active Games
• Free events for youth and families on days off school including Multi-Sport Sampler (January 26), School Break Camps (February 17-19), Family Day Skate (February 16) and Movies in the Gym (March 13)
• Community Association programs and activities
• Other community-based sport, culture and recreation programs and services

For more information on the Winter Leisure Guide, visit saskatoon.ca/leisureguide.

Mark your calendars! Registration for City of Saskatoon Winter leisure programs begins Sunday, November 30 at 6:00 p.m. by logging into your account at leisureonline.saskatoon.ca or by calling 306-975-2800.

For more information on how to be prepared for registration, visit saskatoon.ca/register.

Avenue W will be closed between 23rd Street and Bedford Road starting Monday, November 17, at 8:00 a.m. for construction. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. This project is expected to take two days 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.

Various downtown roads will have closures and lane restrictions on Sunday, November 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the annual Santa Claus Parade. Expect delays and temporary road closures in the downtown area. 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 begin closing at 9:00 a.m. and reopen by 3:00 p.m. 

• 20th Street at 4th Avenue
• 21st Street between 1st and 2nd avenues
• 1st Avenue between 22nd and 23rd streets
• The Idylwyld Drive ramp to 1st Avenue
• 19th Street between Avenue B and 4th Avenue

The following roads will close at 12:00 p.m. and will reopen along the parade route

• 1st Avenue between 20th and 22nd streets
• 2nd Avenue between 19th and 23rd streets
• 3rd Avenue between 19th and 23rd streets
• 4th Avenue between 20th and 23rd streets
• 20th Street between Idylwyld Drive and Spadina Crescent
• 21st Street between 2nd Avenue and Spadina Crescent
• 22nd Street between Pacific and 5th avenues

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.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see Brad Paisley at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, November 15, at 7:30 p.m. is available at the following times:

• 6:15 p.m.
• 6:55 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.

City Council’s 2026/2027 Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget deliberations begin on Tuesday, November 25 and carry forward on November 26 and 27, 2025 if required. The meetings will begin at 9:30 a.m. each day.

The budget agenda package will be available on November 19 at 4:00 p.m. on the City’s website at saskatoon.ca/meetings.

The 2026/2027 Budget agenda* will include:

• Administration’s report with over 100 budget scenarios for City Council's review, all focused on reducing property tax rates in 2026 and 2027
• Reports from the City’s Controlled Corporations and Statutory Boards
• General reports, operating and capital options

*Agenda contents may be subject to change

How to participate and share comments on the 2026/2027 Budget with your City Council

Members of the public are invited to submit their budget-related comments or request a 5-minute presentation (in person or remotely) to City Council during its 2026/2027 Budget deliberations.

Important deadlines:

• Tuesday, November 18 at 12:00 noon: Submissions received by this time will be included in the budget agenda package released on November 19.
• Monday, November 24 at 5:00 p.m. Additional submissions will be accepted until this time and included in the revised agenda.

Ways to participate:

• By email using the online form
• By mail or in person:
  Office of the City Clerk
  222 – 3rd Avenue North
  Saskatoon, SK S7K 0J5

For questions about the 2026/2027 Budget public participation process, contact the City Clerk’s Office at 306-975-3240.

City Council’s 2026/2027 Budget deliberations will be live streamed for all residents, watch at saskatoon.ca/livestream.

Visit saskatoon.ca/budget to review the Preliminary 2026/2027 Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget or the Preliminary Capital Project Budget details.