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Saskatoon Transit is proud to announce that it received national recognition for its commitment to creating a safer environment for both employees and riders. The Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) presented Saskatoon Transit with the 2025 Corporate Award for Safety & Security for its Frontline Employee Safety public awareness campaign at its awards ceremony in Montreal on November 5, 2025.

Launched in collaboration with ATU Local 615 in 2024, the Frontline Employee Safety Plan introduced 19 initiatives to address workplace safety concerns and improve security across the transit system. A key component was a public awareness campaign featuring real frontline employees sharing their stories through videos, radio and ads. This authentic approach fostered empathy, strengthened community trust and promoted respect for transit workers.

Impact highlights

• Generated more than 14 million impressions
• Contributed to a sharp decline in operator assaults, from nine in the first half of 2024 to zero in the second.
• Improved employee perceptions of safety and customer surveys showed rising confidence in transit safety.

This award underscores Saskatoon Transit’s leadership in safety innovation and its dedication to protecting those who keep our city moving.

CUTA is the national voice for urban transit in Canada, representing transit systems, municipalities and industry suppliers. Its awards program is regarded as the benchmark for excellence in the sector, celebrating organizations that set high standards for innovation, sustainability, safety and inclusivity.

For more information, visit cutaactu.ca/2025awards/ and watch campaign videos at saskatoontransit.ca/safety.

With colder temperatures in the forecast, some green carts may not be fully emptied during collection. Frozen materials can stick inside the cart, making it difficult for them to be fully emptied.

To help reduce this issue:

• Line your cart and layer your waste with recycled newspaper, paper bags or old pizza boxes.
• Set your cart out at every collection, even if it's not full.
• If things get stuck or frozen, use a broom or shovel handle to loosen them.

Visit saskatoon.ca/cartcare for more tips and tricks. To view your collection calendar, visit saskatoon.ca/collectioncalendar or download the Saskatoon Waste Wizard app.

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

NEW

DIEFENBAKER DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CENTENNIAL DR TO LAURIER DR
(Curb repair)
Start: November 10, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 1:00 p.m.

DIEFENBAKER DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM DEVONSHIRE CRES TO DIEFENBAKER TERR
(Roadway patching)
Start: November 10, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 3:00 p.m.

29TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE B N TO AVE C N
(Roadway patching)
Start: November 10, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 3:00 p.m.

25TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE N TO 1ST AVE N
(Manhole replacement)
Start: November 10, 9:00 a.m. End: November 10, 10:00 a.m.

AVE C N SB LANES CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO HANGAR RD
(Catch basin repair)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes
Start: November 10, 9:00 a.m. End: November 10, 12:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 24TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: November 10, 9:00 a.m. End: November 10, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

4TH AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 19TH ST E
(Valve replacement)
Start: November 3, 7:00 a.m. End: November 12, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE S CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 19TH ST E
(Valve replacement work)
Start: October 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 14, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE S NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Building construction)
Start: November 3, 8:00 a.m. End: November 14, 5:00 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.

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

RUSSELL RD ROAD CLOSED FROM DAVIES RD TO GIRGULIS CRES
(Sanitary main repairs)
Start: November 8, 6:00 a.m. End: November 9, 10:00 a.m.

2ND AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Catch basin repair)
Start: November 8, 8:00 a.m. End: November 8, 5:00 p.m.

AVE C N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 47TH ST W TO IDYLWYLD DR N
(Construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: November 9, 12:00 p.m. End: November 9, 3:00 p.m.

HART RD ROAD CLOSED AT BOWLT CRES
(Traffic signal and light installations)
Start: November 9, 6:30 a.m. End: November 9, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W 4-WAY STOP AT HART RD
(Traffic signal and light installations)
Start: November 9, 6:30 a.m. End: November 9, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

4TH AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 19TH ST E
(Valve replacement)
Start: November 3, 7:00 a.m. End: November 12, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE S CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 19TH ST E
(Valve replacement work)
Start: October 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 14, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE S NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Building construction)
Start: November 3, 8:00 a.m. End: November 14, 5:00 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.

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.

Courtesy of RBC Royal Bank, Saskatoon Transit will provide free service to the Remembrance Day event at SaskTel Centre on Tuesday, November 11. The program begins at 10 a.m., with buses leaving from:

• Downtown Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue):
  • Service every 20 minutes starting at 8:45 a.m., with the final bus leaving at 10:05 a.m.
• Market Mall:
  • Buses will depart the mall transit terminal at 9:45 a.m.
• Centre Mall:
  • Buses will depart the mall transit terminal at 9:45 a.m.

Return trips from SaskTel Centre will begin immediately following the close of the ceremony.

Free Service for Canadian Armed Forces 
Veterans and current Canadian Armed Forces members will be recognized with free transit service all day throughout the system on November 11.

This free bus service is available to veterans, current personnel, cadets, reservists, and a companion. Canadian Armed Forces Transit riders can identify themselves by wearing a military uniform or showing military ID or a CF1 card when boarding.

Providing free transit to veterans and current Canadian Armed Forces members is a way to recognize their significant dedication to the community and Canada.

Trips can be planned using the mobile app Transit or Google Maps Transit in advance to help find the best route.

For more information about Transit Remembrance Day hours and service, visit saskatoontransit.ca.

Temporary stop signs will be installed on 22nd Street at the Hart Road intersection on Sunday, November 9 at 6:30 a.m. to allow for new traffic signal cabinet installations and the replacement of traffic lights. Hart Road will be closed at Bowlt Crescent. Access to the Shaw Centre will be maintained from Betts Avenue. 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.

The City of Saskatoon will adjust several civic services and hours of operation in observance of Remembrance Day, Tuesday, November 11.

This update provides residents with key information to help plan ahead by staying informed about the City’s holiday hours and service changes.

  Here's what residents need to know:

CITY HALL

City Hall will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, and will reopen on Wednesday, November 12, at 8 a.m.

ROADWAY DETOURS & CLOSURES

Check here for detailed long weekend road restrictions for priority one roadways.

REMAI MODERN

Remai Modern will be closed on Tuesday, November 11.

SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY

All Saskatoon Public Library (SPL) locations will be closed on Tuesday, November 11.

SASKATOON TRANSIT

• Fixed-route transit will run holiday service hours on Tuesday, November 11, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (normal fares apply).
  • For real-time bus locations, service alerts, and trip planning, use the Transit App
  • Visit saskatoontransit.ca
• OnDemand service will not be available on Tuesday, November 11.
• Access Transit will operate holiday service hours on Tuesday, November 11, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Trips must be booked in advance as per normal procedures.
  • Customers are reminded that subscriptions do not apply on Statutory Holidays.
• Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed for walk-in customers on Tuesday, November 11, but phone lines (306.975.3100) will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

PAY PARKING

• Parking payment will not be required on Tuesday, November 11.
• Motorists are reminded that all other parking requirements remain in effect, including parking time limits.

MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT

• Vehicles will not be released to the public on Tuesday, November 11
• Open for regular business on Monday, November 10
• Information on Vehicle Seizures

WASTE COLLECTIONS

Garbage, Recycling, and Organics have collections as scheduled. Check your Collection Calendar here.

MATERIAL RECOVERY CENTRE & LANDFILL

• The Material Recovery Centre and Landfill are open on Tuesday, November 11 from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
• Cash transactions are accepted, although Credit and Debit are recommended.
• More information at saskatoon.ca/mrc.

COMPOST DEPOT

The Compost Depot is now closed for the season.

WOODLAWN CEMETERY

• The cemetery office is closed on Tuesday, November 11.
• Cemetery grounds are open to the public 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily as per usual.

SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO

Regular Hours of Operation

• Zoo – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Forestry Farm Park - 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

LEISURE CENTRES

Search for drop-in program information including fitness and weight room hours, public swim sessions and fitness programs on Leisure Online at dropinschedule.saskatoon.ca

• Cosmo Civic Centre - Closed
• Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre - Closed for facility upgrade. Learn more at saskatoon.ca/harrybailey.
• Lakewood Civic Centre – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Lawson Civic Centre – 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saskatoon Field House – 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Shaw Centre – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Terry Fox Track - Closed

Indoor Rinks
Lions Arena – Parent & Tot Skating - 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

ACT Arena - Public Skating – 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

NOTIFYNOW

Residents are encouraged to sign-up for notifynow to receive timely and targeted public safety messages. Notifynow is a free service. Tell us how to best reach you on your preferred communication device. Visit saskatoon.ca/notifynow for more information.

YXE SERVICE ALERTS

For information and updates on service disruptions such as power or water check saskatoon.ca/servicealerts or follow @yxeservicealert on Twitter.

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

NEW

FAIRLIGHT DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT FAIRMONT DR
(Concrete replacements)
Start: November 11, 7:00 a.m. End: November 12, 5:00 p.m.

LORNE AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM ADELAIDE ST E TO HILLIARD ST E
(Tree trimming)
Start: November 12, 8:00 a.m. End: November 12, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 21ST ST W
(Catch basin inspection)
Start: November 12, 9:00 a.m. End: November 12, 11:00 a.m.

22ND ST W WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT AVE B N
(Underground maintenance)
Start: November 12, 9:00 a.m. End: November 12, 12:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD NB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO ASSINIBOINE DR
(Catch basin repair)
Start: November 12, 9:00 a.m. End: November 12, 12:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO AVE C N
(Hydrant repair)
Start: November 12, 9:00 a.m. End: November 12, 3:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Underground maintenance)
Start: November 12, 11:00 a.m. End: November 12, 2:00 p.m.

ONGOING

4TH AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 19TH ST E
(Valve replacement)
Start: November 3, 7:00 a.m. End: November 12, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR W SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM AIRPORT DR TO 33RD ST W
(Construction)
Start: October 6, 9:00 a.m. End: November 12, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE S CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 19TH ST E
(Valve replacement work)
Start: October 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 14, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE S NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Building construction)
Start: November 3, 8:00 a.m. End: November 14, 5:00 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.

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.

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 Moose Jaw Warriors 
Friday, November 7 at 7:00 p.m. 
Buses depart at:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Saskatoon Blades vs Calgary Hitmen
Saturday, November 8 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.