News Releases
Saskatoon Fire News Releases*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO YORK AVE
(Water main repair)
Start: March 2, 8:00 a.m. End: March 3, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED AT 1ST AVE S
(Traffic pole replacement)
Start: March 2, 9:00 a.m. End: March 2, 3:00 p.m.
Dry storm pond in W.W. Ashley District Park is first of nine planned Flood Control Strategy projects
The City’s Flood Control Strategy (FCS), approved by City Council in 2018, is underway with the construction of a dry storm pond in W.W. Ashley District Park. It is the first of nine planned projects that will help reduce flooding in Saskatoon’s most flood-prone areas between now and 2027. Excavation in the park began in mid-February and the project will wrap-up later this year.
The City recognizes March annually as Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Month. This year, in order to recognize the occasion while keeping everyone safe, the City released a video in lieu of hosting an in-person event. The Virtual Proclamation and Opening Ceremony includes remarks from Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark; Chief Commissioner of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), David Arnot; Chair of the City’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, Namarta Kochar; and Leader of Black Lives Matter YXE, Delilah Kamuhanda.
Ruth Street will be closed between Clarence and York avenues starting Tuesday, March 2, at 8:00 a.m. for water main repairs. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two days to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
NO NEW PROJECTS ARE SCHEDULED TO START ON PRIORITY 1 STREETS ON THIS DATE.
ONGOING
NO PROJECTS ARE ONGOING ON PRIORITY 1 STREETS AS OF THIS DATE.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
NO NEW PROJECTS ARE SCHEDULED TO START ON PRIORITY 1 STREETS ON THIS DATE.
ONGOING
NO PROJECTS ARE ONGOING ON PRIORITY 1 STREETS AS OF THIS DATE.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
The Leisure Guide is Saskatoon’s go-to source for fitness programs, recreational activities and arts and culture opportunities for all ages and abilities.
The Spring/Summer Leisure Guide will be available online at saskatoon.ca/leisureguide and on display at pick-up locations beginning Monday, March 1.
NEW this year! As part of the City’s commitment to reduce its environmental footprint, the City is printing fewer Leisure Guides and has transitioned from home delivery to pick up and online distribution.
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CIRCLE DR E VARIOUS NB, SB, CURB & MEDIAN LANE CLOSURES FROM WARMAN RD TO HIGHWAY 16
(Streetlight bulb replacement work)
Start: February 26, 9:00 a.m. End: February 26, 3:00 p.m.
A pilot truck will be utilized for this work
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
PRESTON AVE S NB & SB LANES INTERMITTENT CLOSURES FROM TAYLOR ST E TO HUNTER RD
(Streetlight bulb replacements)
Start: February 25, 9:00 a.m. End: February 25, 12:00 p.m.
Vehicle speeds on residential streets and pedestrian safety are the top concerns among residents who have participated in neighbourhood traffic reviews (NTRs) throughout Saskatoon since the program’s inception in 2013. The City of Saskatoon will present a roadmap of the reporting strategy for the review of speed limits on neighbourhood streets to the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation, March 1, 2021, after which the public will be able to provide feedback online.
The City of Saskatoon has achieved ISO 37120 Platinum Certification from the World Council on City Data (WCCD) for its quality of data. This is the organization’s highest level of recognition.
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
PRESTON AVE N VARIOUS NB & SB LANE CLOSURES FROM CENTRAL AVE TO TAYLOR ST E
(Street light bulb replacements)
Start: February 24, 9:00 a.m. End: February 24, 12:00 p.m.
MARQUIS DR E EB & WB LEFT TURN BAYS CLOSED AT FAITHFULL AVE
(CCTV inspections)
Start: February 24, 9:00 a.m. End: February 24, 3:00 p.m.
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
NO NEW PROJECTS ARE SCHEDULED TO START ON PRIORITY 1 STREETS ON THIS DATE.
ONGOING
NO PROJECTS ARE ONGOING ON PRIORITY 1 STREETS AS OF THIS DATE.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
33RD ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 7TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Tree pruning)
Start: February 22, 9:00 a.m. End: February 22, 1:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB & WB LANES ROTATING CLOSURES FROM SPADINA CRES E TO MCKERCHER DR
(Streetlight replacements)
Start: February 22, 10:00 a.m. End: February 22, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING