News Releases

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

NEW

BOYCHUK DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM ARNASON CRES TO MONCTON PL
(SaskPower work)
Two-way will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: November 24, 7:00 a.m. End: November 28, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST E WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 4TH AVE S
(Manhole repair)
Start: November 24, 9:00 a.m. End: November 24, 3:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE S TO CAMPUS DR
(Construction)
Start: November 24, 9:00 a.m. End: November 24, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

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.

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 28, 5:00 p.m.

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.

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

22ND ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(Construction)
Start: November 22, 7:00 a.m. End: November 22, 11:00 a.m.

MILLAR AVE NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT 48TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: November 22, 7:00 a.m. End: November 23, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE B S TO AVE D S
(Rockin' Around Riversdale)
Start: November 22, 2:00 p.m. End: November 22, 4:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB & RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Sewer inspections)
Start: November 22, 10:00 p.m. End: November 23, 4:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E SB CURB LANE & RAMP CLOSED AT TAYLOR ST E
(Streetlight repair)
Start: November 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 23, 8:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT MCKERCHER DR
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: November 23, 8:30 a.m. End: November 23, 9:30 a.m.

COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO PRESTON AVE N
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: November 23, 9:30 a.m. End: November 23, 10:30 a.m.

CIRCLE DR W SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE C N TO AIRPORT DR
(Streetlight repair)
Start: November 23, 10:30 a.m. End: November 23, 11:30 a.m.

ONGOING

IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 22ND ST W
(Sewer inspections)
Start: November 21, 10:00 p.m. End: November 22, 5:00 a.m.

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO TRAFFIC BRIDGE
(Construction)
Start: November 21, 8:00 a.m. End: November 22, 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.

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 28, 5:00 p.m.

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.

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 Taylor Street southbound ramp to Circle Drive will be closed on Sunday, November 23, starting at 7:30 a.m. for a streetlight repair. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. This project is expected to take one hour 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.

22nd Street will be closed between 4th and 5th avenues starting Saturday, November 22, at 7:00 a.m. for construction. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. This project is expected to take four 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.

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:

Saskatoon Blades vs Swift Current Broncos 
Friday, November 21 at 7:00 p.m. 
Buses depart at:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Saskatoon Blades vs Brandon Wheat Kings
Saturday, November 22 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.

Spadina Crescent will be closed between 20th Street and Traffic Bridge starting Friday, November 21, 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.

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

NEW

COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BRIAN TOWRISS CRES TO PRESTON AVE N
(Link station construction)
Start: November 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 21, 3:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO TRAFFIC BRIDGE
(Construction)
Start: November 21, 8:00 a.m. End: November 22, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE C N TO AVE B N
(SL&P work)
Start: November 21, 9:00 a.m. End: November 21, 11:00 a.m.

22ND ST W WB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT AVE M N
(Construction)
Start: November 21, 9:00 a.m. End: November 21, 3:00 p.m.

LORNE AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR S TO EXHIBITION GROUNDS RD
(Transformer replacement)
Start: November 21, 12:00 p.m. End: November 21, 3:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 22ND ST W
(Sewer inspections)
Start: November 21, 10:00 p.m. End: November 22, 5:00 a.m.

ONGOING

CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Connection replacement)
Start: November 20, 8:00 a.m. End: November 21, 12:00 p.m.

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.

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.

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 28, 5:00 p.m.

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.

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.

Give the gift of adventure this holiday season with a 2026 Zoo Season Pass. Purchase or renew before December 31 and pay 2025 rates. Plus, if you purchase your Adult or Family Zoo Season Pass at the Zoo Gift Shop, you will receive a FREE plush animal with your purchase while quantities last. The Zoo Gift Shop is open Thursday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with special holiday hours, December 22 to 24.

Zoo Season Passes are valid January 1 to December 31 of each calendar year.

There are a variety of pass types to suit every lifestyle.

• Children (Under 6) – Always free!
• Youth (6-18) - $39
• Adult (19+) - $65
• Family - $130

A family is defined as a group up to seven individuals with a maximum of two adults. 

Zoo Season Pass holders experience a variety of benefits including:

• Free daily admission to the Zoo (private events excluded)
• Free parking
• 10% discount at Zoo Gift Shop
• Discounted admissions at participating CAZA zoos across Canada

Free daily admission means you can experience adventure year-round and learn more about the wild and wonderful animals living at the zoo including Arctic wolves, snow leopard, poison dart frogs, bison, bobcats and more!

Learn more about the Zoo Season Pass by visiting saskatoon.ca/zooseasonpass.

The 25th Street eastbound lane closure between 6th Avenue and Spadina Crescent has been extended due to continued infrastructure improvements. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. This project is expected to be completed by 5:00 p.m. Friday, November 28, 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.

  Please note: This New Release has been re-issued to provide an updated Budget Agenda link to correct a typographical error in the Saskatoon Police budget report. The Saskatoon Police Budget capital ask was incorrectly stated as $4,607,000,000; the correct figure is $4,607,000.

City Administration has finalized the 2026 assessment growth revenue at $3.9 million, which is $2.5 million higher than the preliminary estimate of $1.4 million released earlier this month.

“This higher than anticipated revenue is very good news for the City and taxpayers; it helps to partially offset the added costs of responding to increased fire and police calls, maintaining more kilometers of roads and more hectares of park space that come with a growing city,” says Chief Financial Officer, Clae Hack. “It’s a positive indicator that reflects the continued strength and resilience of our local economy.”

Assessment growth refers to new property tax revenue generated from construction, major renovations and property improvements across the city. This growth expands the tax base, allowing the cost of City services and capital projects to be shared among more properties. As a result, the preliminary 2026/2027 budgetary tax increase for existing property owners in Saskatoon will be lower than Administration previously projected.

The stronger-than-expected assessment revenue is a positive development that reflects ongoing confidence in the Saskatoon economy. It will give City Council more financial capacity as it prepares for the 2026/2027 Budget deliberations set for November 25–27, 2025.

The 2026/2027 Budget agenda is now available online at saskatoon.ca/meetings.

The agenda includes the Administration’s report with more than 100 budget scenarios for City Council to review; all are aimed at lowering property tax rates in 2026 and 2027. It also features reports from the City’s Controlled Corporations and Statutory Boards, along with general reports and operating and capital options. Agenda items may change.

How to participate in the 2026/2027 Budget with City Council

Members of the public may submit comments or request to make a five-minute presentation, either in person or remotely, during City Council’s 2026/2027 Budget deliberations.

Deadline: Submissions will be received until 5:00 p.m., Monday, November 24, and will appear on 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 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 at saskatoon.ca/livestream. Meetings will begin at 9:30 a.m. each day.

Visit saskatoon.ca/budget for additional budget-related information.