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City Council approves 2026/2027 Budget priorities, focusing on core infrastructure, safety, and affordability
November 28, 2025 - 4:17pm
- $84.4M in 2026 and $89.4M in 2027 to resurface roadways, improve network reliability and maintain winter snow clearing standards across a larger service area.
- $18.17M in 2026 and $19.26M in 2027, the largest ever investment in the City’s Facility Maintenance Program to preserve and protect our assets such as City- owned buildings.
- $600,000 in 2026 and $1.00M in 2027 to provide Police support focused on Saskatoon Transit public safety.
Saskatoon City Council approved the City’s 2026/2027 Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget today. Council deliberated for over 30 hours, heard input from 30 speakers and considered over 75 written submissions.
The approved budget prioritizes core services like public safety and transportation infrastructure while addressing emerging priorities including affordable housing and homelessness.
“This budget reflects our commitment to building a strong, safe and inclusive Saskatoon,” says Mayor Cynthia Block. “At a time when inflation is putting real pressure on both households and City operations, Council made thoughtful, responsible choices that protect our core services and invest in what matters most - our roads and sidewalks, our parks and natural spaces and the safety and well-being of our residents.
“We are strengthening our police and fire services, supporting an Indigenous-led peacekeeping pilot in the core, and increasing our investment in affordable housing. These are investments in our future, and they ensure Saskatoon remains a vibrant, resilient city for everyone.”
Over the next two years, City Council’s approved initiatives will strengthen neighborhoods, expand infrastructure to support a growing city and promote long-term sustainability.
Key investments include:
Along with these investments, the 2026/2027 Budget maintains the City's decade-long commitment to fiscal discipline. When adjusted for inflation and population growth, Saskatoon's operating spending per resident in 2026 is approximately 10 per cent lower than in 2015. This budget continues this approach while still making the needed strategic investments to address both existing priorities and emerging opportunities.
To fund these investments, Council reduced the preliminary 2026 Budget by $4.92M, and the 2027 Budget by $549,100 to result in a final municipal property tax rate of 6.70 per cent in 2026 and 5.81 per cent in 2027. For a property owner with an average assessed value of $394,200, this means an increase of $13.18 per month ($158.19 annually) in 2026, and $12.20 per month ($146.45 annually) in 2027.
"City Council's budget decisions balance the opportunities and pressures that come with adding 25,000 residents in just two years," says City Manager Jeff Jorgenson. "The investments in this multi-year budget position the City to address our community's most critical infrastructure needs and service demands, while maintaining financial discipline. The collective decisions of City Council over this past week also enable us to continue our high-performance organizational journey by not just doing more work, but by doing it better. Administration is ready to deliver on Council's direction."
According to the Multi-Year Budget and Business Plan Policy, City Council retains flexibility to make budgetary adjustments in response to unforeseen events or circumstances. More information on this process will be provided in 2026.
The City thanks all residents, organizations, and businesses who shared input prior to and during budget deliberations. Your feedback helped shape investment decisions that matter most to our community.
The finalized 2026/2027 Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget document will be available at saskatoon.ca/budget in the new year.
Visit saskatoon.ca/budget to review key investment highlights from Council's approved 2026/2027 Budget.
Snow event declared, crews mobilized for cleanup
November 28, 2025 - 4:00pm
The snowfall has now ended and total accumulation across Saskatoon has surpassed the 5-centimetre threshold, meaning a Snow Event has been declared.
City and contractor crews are mobilized with 28 graders and eight plows maintaining Priority streets, while 16 sanding and salting trucks continue to address icy conditions.
The snow event response follows the Priority Street system:
Priority 1 – Freeways and major arterials. This includes Circle Dr. and streets with three+ lanes each way like Idylwyld Dr. 22nd St and College Dr.
Priority 2 - Arterials with double-lanes and bus routes. Double-lane streets like Clarence Ave, McKercher Dr. and Millar Ave.
Priority 3 - Collector streets, remaining Business Improvement District streets and school zones. These streets take you through your neighbourhood like Louise Ave, Howell Ave. and Main St.
Crews will remain active throughout the event until priority routes are graded.
Drivers are reminded to watch for blue and amber flashing lights and give road maintenance equipment the space needed to operate.
The status of snow clearing throughout the city can be monitored through the Priority Street Snow Grading Map. More information, including the City’s level of service, can be found at saskatoon.ca/snow. Stay in the know by checking the latest Snow & Ice Report posted to saskatoon.ca/SnowReport.
Daily Road Report - December 1, 2025
November 28, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Link station work)
Start: December 1, 7:00 a.m. End: December 1, 3:00 p.m.
11TH ST W CLOSED FROM AVE Q S TO AVE R S
(Service connection replacement)
Start: December 1, 7:00 a.m. End: December 1, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Watermain work)
Start: December 1, 7:00 a.m. End: December 1, 5:00 p.m.
BOYCHUK DR NB CLOSED FROM RENNIE PL TO MALCOLM PL
(Powerline maintenance)
Start: December 1, 7:00 a.m. End: December 5, 5:00 p.m.
BOYCHUK DR NB CLOSED FROM AULD CRES TO RENNIE PL
(Powerline maintenance)
Start: December 1, 7:00 a.m. End: December 5, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ASPEN RIDGE ST TO HENRY DAYDAY RD
(Construction)
Start: December 1, 9:00 a.m. End: December 5, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
25TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Valve installation)
Start: November 3, 7:00 a.m. End: December 3, 5:00 p.m.
VALLEY RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT DUNDONALD AVE
(Ditch work)
Start: November 17, 7:00 a.m. End: December 5, 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.
Weekend Road Report - November 29-30, 2025
November 28, 2025 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
BOYCHUK DR NB CLOSED FROM HUNTINGTON PL TO ARNASON CRES
(Powerline maintenance)
Start: November 29, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
25TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Valve installation)
Start: November 3, 7:00 a.m. End: December 3, 5:00 p.m.
VALLEY RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT DUNDONALD AVE
(Ditch work)
Start: November 17, 7:00 a.m. End: December 5, 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.
City to host Grants Overview and Grant Writing Workshops
November 28, 2025 - 11:00am
- Sports Projects Grant
- Sask Lotteries Community Grant
- Cash Grant - Social (Assistance to Community Groups Grant)
- Cash Grant – Environmental
The City is hosting three workshops to help organizations learn about available grants and improve their grant writing skills.
Each session will include an overview of the current and upcoming City grants, followed by a grant writing workshop. Participants are welcome to attend only the overview or stay for the full session.
Workshop Dates & Locations
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
12:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Cosmo Civic Centre (Theatre), 3130 Laurier Drive
Thursday, December 11, 2025
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Online presentation
Thursday, January 8, 2026
12:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Lakewood Civic Centre (Multi-Purpose Room), 1635 McKercher Drive
A workshop recording will be available online after December 11.
To register or for more information, visit www.saskatoon.ca/grants, email grants@saskatoon.ca or call 306-986-3117. Please register at least three days before a session.
City of Saskatoon Grant Programs
The City provides a number of grant programs to support community organizations and groups delivering programs in Saskatoon:
Builds capacity within the sports sector in Saskatoon for the well-being of the community. Project funding is provided to Saskatoon based sports organizations.
Supports non-profit, volunteer-run groups to increases participation in sports, culture and recreation.
Supports human service organizations provide a direct service for vulnerable populations and meet a demonstrated community need.
Provides matching funding up to $10,000 for nonprofit environmental projects that contribute to a more sustainable Saskatoon.
For more information on available grants, visit at saskatoon.ca/grants
Reminder: Green Cart collection switches to monthly beginning next week
November 28, 2025 - 10:00am
Beginning next week, Green Cart collection in Saskatoon will shift to monthly service for the winter months (December, January, February, and March).
Residents are advised to check their collection dates online at saskatoon.ca/collectioncalendar or by downloading the Saskatoon Waste Wizard app. Green cart collections will occur on the same day of the week as previous, but only once every four weeks during the winter.
Please note that updated Collection Calendars for 2026 will not be available online before December 7, 2025.
Bus service to Blades vs Tigers
November 28, 2025 - 6:00am
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Medicine Hat Tigers at SaskTel Centre on Friday, November 28, at 7:00 p.m. is available at the following times:
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.
Daily Road Report - November 28, 2025
November 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
COLLEGE DR WB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT CLARENCE AVE N
(Link station construction)
Start: November 28, 9:00 a.m. End: November 28, 11:00 a.m.
22ND ST W WB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT AVE M N
(Construction)
Start: November 28, 9:00 a.m. End: November 28, 3:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM COLLEGE DR TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Link station construction)
Start: November 28, 11:00 a.m. End: November 28, 1:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HOSPITAL DR TO UNIVERSITY BRIDGE
(Construction)
Start: November 28, 1:00 p.m. End: November 28, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CONFEDERATION DR VARIOUS SINGLE LANE CLOSURES FROM 33RD ST W TO GALT CRT
(Environmental monitoring)
A pilot truck will be used for this work
Start: November 27, 9:00 a.m. End: November 28, 2:00 p.m.
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.
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.
MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM JASPER AVE S TO PORTAGE AVE
(Waterline construction)
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: November 28, 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: December 3, 5:00 p.m.
VALLEY RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT DUNDONALD AVE
(Ditch work)
Start: November 17, 7:00 a.m. End: December 5, 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.
Daily Road Report - November 27, 2025
November 26, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
PRESTON AVE N SB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT COLLEGE DR
(Link station construction)
Start: November 27, 7:00 a.m. End: November 27, 11:00 a.m.
COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT PRESTON AVE N
(Link station construction)
Start: November 27, 7:00 a.m. End: November 27, 11:00 a.m.
HIGHWAY 11 SB SPEED REDUCTION AT HIGHWAY 12
(Streetlight repair)
Start: November 27, 9:00 a.m. End: November 27, 3:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 12 NB SPEED REDUCTION AT HIGHWAY 11
(Streetlight repair)
Start: November 27, 9:00 a.m. End: November 27, 3:00 p.m.
CONFEDERATION DR VARIOUS SINGLE LANE CLOSURES FROM 33RD ST W TO GALT CRT
(Environmental monitoring)
A pilot truck will be used for this work
Start: November 27, 9:00 a.m. End: November 28, 2:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE NB LANES CLOSED AT BIRCH CRES
(Storm main repair)
Start: November 27, 10:00 a.m. End: November 27, 2:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N NB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT COLLEGE DR
(Construction)
Start: November 27, 11:00 a.m. End: November 27, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
22ND ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(Vault work)
Start: November 26, 9:00 a.m. End: November 27, 5:00 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
25TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Valve installation)
Start: November 3, 7:00 a.m. End: December 3, 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.
Daily Road Report - November 26, 2025
November 25, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
IDYLWYLD DR N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 33RD ST W TO 38TH ST W
(Sewer flushing)
Start: November 26, 9:00 a.m. End: November 26, 3:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM ASPEN RIDGE ST TO HENRY DAYDAY RD
(Construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: November 26, 9:00 a.m. End: November 26, 3:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WIGGINS RD TO HOSPITAL DR
(Construction)
Start: November 26, 9:00 a.m. End: November 26, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(Vault work)
Start: November 26, 9:00 a.m. End: November 27, 5:00 p.m.
ADDISON RD WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO THODE AVE
(Underground maintenance)
Start: November 26, 11:00 a.m. End: November 26, 2:00 p.m.
ONGOING
2ND AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Unplanned water main work)
Local access only
Start: November 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 26, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM JASPER AVE S TO PORTAGE AVE
(Waterline Construction)
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: November 26, 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.
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.
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.