News Releases

World Water Day is March 22, a day that globally marks the importance of water. Saskatoon continues to create infrastructure and processes that will sustain our access to quality drinking water.

Saskatoon Transit runs every day, no matter the weather. Transit operators are responsible for the safe transportation of nearly 40,000 of our city’s citizens every day. Though we strive to recognize their work every day, we would like to take a moment TODAY, March 18^th on Transit Driver Appreciation Day to salute all those at Saskatoon Transit who help us to provide public transportation to the City of Saskatoon each and every day.

Due to warmer weather and melting conditions, the Northeast snow storage site on Central Avenue north of Attridge Drive is inaccessible. It will remain closed until further notice. The Northwest location on Wanuskewin Road is being monitored, but remains open at this time. The Civic Operations Centre snow management facility also remains open 24/7, located on Valley Road, west of the Saskatoon Landfill access. 

For more information look under snow storage sites at Saskatoon.ca/snow

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

NEW

CIRCLE DR W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE B N TO IDYLWYLD DR N
(Water main repairs)
Start: March 18, 9:00 a.m. End: March 20, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

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

NEW

COLLEGE DR WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT CP RAIL OVERPASS
(Guardrail replacement)
Start: March 16, 7:00 a.m. End: March 17, 5:00 p.m.

ACADIA DR NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM HARRINGTON ST TO 14TH ST E
(Sanitary lining)
Start: March 16, 8:00 a.m. End: March 16, 5:00 p.m.

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:00 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.
• 6:40 p.m.
• 7:05 p.m.
• 7:20 p.m.

Post event drop-off is the downtown terminal.

Regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Transfers and passes are also accepted.

The 2018 public engagement results are in and residents’ perceptions about the quality of life in Saskatoon remain strong: overall satisfaction with the quality of services and value provided by the City remain high. 

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

NEW

MCKERCHER DR NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Tree pruning)
Start: March 14, 8:30 a.m. End: March 14, 4:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 35TH ST E TO 36TH ST E
(Water main repairs)
2-way traffic in SB lanes
Start: March 14, 8:30 a.m. End: March 14, 5:00 p.m.

There is still a lot of snow on the ground, which can lead to street and property flooding if temperatures rise quickly and the snow melts quickly.

Residents can reduce their risk of property flooding by moving snow away from their foundation and ensuring there is a drainage path to the nearest catch basin on the road. If safe, you are encouraged to clear ice and debris clogging the catch basin on your street for proper water flow away from your home and neighbourhood.

Public Skating and Parent and Tot Skating are ending for the season at the City of Saskatoon indoor rinks, as follows:

Archibald Arena (1410 Windsor Street, 306-975-3313)

Last day of Public Skating:  Sunday, March 17 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Last day of Parent and Tot Skate:  Wednesday, March 13 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
 

Lions Arena (2205 McEown Avenue, 306-975-3306)

Last day of Public Skating:  Sunday, March 17 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.)

Year-end financials for the 2018 fiscal year yield a budget deficit of $ 3.02 million – a 0.62% variance of the overall $490.63 million City budget.

“The deficit was largely due to greater costs overall for items such as fuel and solid waste handling, as City revenues were slightly under what we targeted,” says Clae Hack, Director of Finance.