News Releases

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

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DIEFENBAKER DR EB & WB DRIVING LANES CLOSED AT DEVONSHIRE CRES
(Cavity repair)
Start: September 23, 8:00 a.m. End: September 24, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM STENSRUD RD TO BALTZAN BLVD
(Water main work)
Start: September 23, 8:00 a.m. End: October 18, 5:00 p.m.

The official candidate nomination period starts today for individuals considering running for mayor, city councillor, or as a trustee for the Saskatoon Public School Board or the Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Board.

By appointment only, nomination forms will be received by the Returning Officer at the 2020 Saskatoon Civic Election Office as follows:

Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - Tuesday, October 6, 2020
8:00 am to 5:00 pm (excludes Saturdays and Sundays)

The City is pleased to announce the first of three public art sculptures has been installed in the Riversdale Business Improvement District (BID) as part of the 2020 Placemaker Program.

“Saadat Qalbi/Miyawâtam 1, 2, and 3” by Ruth Cuthand and Suada Jailan, curated by Dr. Jen Budney, consists of three hand-painted aluminium sculptures composed of floral motives inspired by both Cree/Mischif beadwork and traditional East African henna design. The title, “Saadat Qalbi/Miyawâtam” translates to “Happiness of the heart/They are joyful or fun-loving.”

Canadian National Railway (CN) will be completing upgrades on railways this Wednesday and Thursday. Some roadways will be closed while this necessary work is underway.

Avenue C will be closed between 39th and 41st streets on Wednesday, September 23, starting at 7:00 a.m. This work is expected to take one day to complete.

71st Street will be closed between Lipsett Crescent and Authur Rose Avenue Thursday, September 24, starting at 7:00 a.m. This work is expected to take five hours to complete. 

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

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RUTH ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM ST GEORGE AVE TO LORNE AVE
(Sewer lining)
Start: September 22, 8:00 a.m. End: September 22, 5:00 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO 15TH ST E
(Curb box repair)
Start: September 22, 8:00 a.m. End: September 23, 5:00 p.m.

Clarence Avenue will be closed between 14th and 15th streets to repair a curb box starting Tuesday, September 22, at 8:00 a.m. This work is expected to take two days to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction. 

The City is aware of a positive COVID-19 case impacting the City of Regina’s transit service. At this time, Saskatoon Transit is not impacted by this recent news.

The situation in Regina is an important reminder about the required steps in place to protect the health and safety of bus riders, residents and employees.

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

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4TH AVE N SB PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Facade cleaning)
Start: September 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 22, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 19TH ST E
(Sidewalk replacement)
Start: September 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 5:00 p.m.

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

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QUEBEC AVE NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 40TH A ST E TO CIRCLE DR E
(Sewer lining)
Start: September 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 19, 4:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO SPADINA CRES E
(Mowing)
Start: September 19, 8:00 a.m. End: September 19, 3:30 p.m.

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

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BROADWAY AVE NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM RUTH ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Traffic accommodated in parking lanes
Start: September 18, 8:00 a.m. End: September 18, 5:00 p.m.

The Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) will lead a new pilot project and Task Force to help support people who are homeless and improve safety in downtown Saskatoon. The pilot will be called Sawêyihtotân (suh-WAY-EE’-tote-tahn) which means let us bless each other through our show of respect for each other.

On November 9, 2020, Saskatoon voters will elect officials for the following offices:

The groundwork for the City’s response to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Calls for Justice is outlined in a report to the Governance and Priorities Committee of City Council. The report to be presented at the Committee meeting Monday, September 21, provides an overview of current City initiatives relating to the National Inquiry and the approach for the development of a long-term strategy.

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

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1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO QUEBEC AVE
(Railway crossing repair)
Start: September 17, 7:00 a.m. End: September 17, 12:00 p.m.

MCKERCHER DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM MOUNT ALLISON CRES TO BALFOUR ST
(Roadway patching)
Start: September 17, 7:00 a.m. End: September 17, 5:00 p.m.