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Avenue H closed from 28th Street to Rusholme Road on Thursday
February 21, 2024 - 7:00am
Avenue H will be closed between 28th Street and Rusholme Road on Thursday, February 22nd, starting at 10:00 a.m. for an emergency connection replacement. 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.
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.
Daily Road Report - February 21, 2024
February 20, 2024 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
IDYLWYLD CRES NB LANES CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES W
(Sewer lining)
Start: February 21, 9:00 a.m. End: February 21, 3:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CAIRNS AVE TO WIGGINS AVE S
(Sanitary main)
Start: February 21, 9:00 a.m. End: February 21, 3:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB MEDIAN LANE AND EB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM CAMPBELL AVE TO EMERSON AVE
(Traffic signal cable replacement)
Start: February 21, 9:00 a.m. End: February 21, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR S EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO CLARENCE AVE S
(Construction)
Start: February 20, 8:00 a.m. End: February 22, 5:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 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.
Reminder: Black Cart swap requests must be submitted by March 1
February 20, 2024 - 11:30am
The City’s initial cart swap intake is nearly over. Residents who would like to request a smaller black garbage cart are reminded that cart swap requests are open until Friday, March 1. If residents miss the deadline or need more time to decide, there will be another intake for swap requests starting in July.
Cart swaps will be completed April through June corresponding with collection schedules. More information regarding the cart swap process will be made available in the coming months once the first request window closes and the swap process and schedule are finalized.
Thanks for putting waste in the right place, Saskatoon! So far we have received over 12,000 requests for smaller carts.
To learn more about the Black Cart program or rates, visit saskatoon.ca/blackcart. To request a smaller cart, visit saskatoon.ca/utilityaccount and sign up or login to your Utility Account. Residents can also request a cart swap by calling a Corporate Revenue Customer Service Representative at 306-975-2400.
Saskatoon Gears Up for Winter BYXE Week
February 16, 2024 - 3:30pm
Winter BYXE Week will take place from February 17th to 25th. Presented by the City of Saskatoon in partnership with Saskatoon Cycles, this city-wide winter cycling celebration invites residents to embrace the cold, save money and pedal for a healthier planet.
Throughout the week, from February 17th to 25th, the community is encouraged to explore our beautiful city through winter biking. Take part in different activities planned throughout the week, such as the Ice Cycle Slow Roll and scavenger hunt. The highlight of the week is Bike to Work Day on February 22nd— a day to commute with style, share their journey and connect with fellow cyclists. Commuter stations, featuring refreshments and camaraderie, will enhance the experience for participants. Participants are encouraged to share their experiences on social media using #BYXE.
This initiative underscores the joy of winter biking, promoting good health, saving money and contributing to environmental sustainability.
For detailed information and event updates, residents can visit saskatooncycles.org/byxe.
Daily Road Report - February 20, 2024
February 16, 2024 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CIRCLE DR S EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO CLARENCE AVE S
(Construction)
Start: February 20, 8:00 a.m. End: February 22, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 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.
Neighbourhood Information Sessions for proposed Emergency Residential Shelter on Central Avenue rescheduled
February 16, 2024 - 3:00pm
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The need for shelters in Saskatoon to support homeless individuals and enhance community safety and wellbeing.
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The role of the City, Government of Saskatchewan and the service provider (The Mustard Seed – theseed.ca/saskatoon) in overall planning, how the City chose the sites to bring forward, and day to day operations.
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Information on the Provincial Approach to Homelessness and operational oversight.
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Information in general on shelter operations.
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Attendees’ feedback on ways to best integrate a new shelter into the area/neighbourhood along with helping the City, Government of Saskatchewan and service provider (The Mustard Seed) understand expectations of any businesses or residents near the facility.
The City of Saskatoon and Government of Saskatchewan continue to work collaboratively on the final details to prepare for the 30-space emergency shelter to be located at former Fire Station #5 (421 Central Avenue).
Neighbourhood Information Sessions have been rescheduled for Monday, March 11 (virtual) and Tuesday, March 12 (in-person).
In the upcoming week, meeting details including times and locations will be available on saskatoon.ca/shelterspaces as well as provided directly to Sutherland area residents and businesses within a 500-metre radius of the former fire station.
The sessions will cover:
The City thanks the community for the patience in allowing all the various organizations the necessary time to complete the work on the integrated operating plan.
Bus service to RAM Motorsports Spectacular
February 16, 2024 - 6:00am
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
- 11:45 a.m.
- 12:25 p.m.
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop (outside the 2nd Avenue Lofts at 23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to experience RAM Motorsports Spectacular at SaskTel Centre is available at the following times this week:
Friday, February 16, at 7 p.m.
Saturday, February 17, at 1 p.m.
Saturday, February 17, at 7 p.m.
Post-event drop-off is 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 - February 16, 2024
February 15, 2024 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
25TH ST E PARTIAL CLOSURE AT 1ST AVE N INTERSECTION
(Manhole repair)
Start: February 16, 9:00 a.m. End: February 16, 11:00 a.m.
33RD ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE Y N TO MARLBOROUGH CRES
(Sanitary main inspections)
Start: February 16, 9:00 a.m. End: February 16, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 30TH ST W TO 31ST ST W
(Connection replacement)
Start: February 15, 8:00 a.m. End: February 16, 6:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
Vision for the Downtown Event and Entertainment District Draws Inspiration from Saskatoon’s landscapes, urban form, nature and connection to community.
February 15, 2024 - 11:38am
- Urban with a Prairie Heart
- Where the Earth Meets the Sky
- Warmly Embrace the Winter
- Of the Earth
At the February 14th meeting of the Governance and Priorities Committee (GPC), the inspiration for a future, vibrant Downtown Event and Entertainment District (District) core was presented through information reports on the Conceptual Design Overview and the Interim District Plan. These reports both position the development of the District as integral to the revitalization of Saskatoon’s Downtown.
“The inspiration came from Saskatoon and its place in nature, in community and in the world,” says Dan Willems, Director of Technical Services. “The intent is to showcase Saskatoon’s past, present and future identity through design, while also improving streets and existing public spaces. The District will honour, highlight and prioritize Indigenous and Saskatoon storytelling, and will be designed to create an ‘outdoor living room’, where people from all over the city and visitors can gather.”
The conceptual designs were created around four pillars, which capture different aspects of Saskatoon’s defining features:
A number of important public spaces are included in the conceptual design, including an outdoor concert terrace and pavilion, a ‘gateway’ plaza at the entrance of the event centre/arena that can also be used for public programing, and a linear courtyard on the east side which will create an intimate, semi-enclosed space for people to walk through, wait for arriving friends, and enjoy food and drink on outdoor patios.
“The District’s public spaces will be designed to meet a variety of needs and demands,” says Willems. “By integrating a mix of supportive uses and a welcoming public realm into the District, both residents and visitors will find many reasons to linger and enjoy all that Downtown has to offer, encouraging earlier arrivals and later stays, diffusing trips across Downtown over many hours, and making trips by all modes of transportation easy and convenient.”
The renderings developed through the conceptual design process illustrate the potential activation of the Downtown area through the process of developing the District. These renderings can be viewed at saskatoon.ca/eventdistrict. The more technical District Plan will further develop a plan for the Downtown overall and looks at how the land can best be used to achieve a vibrant mix of residential, business, social and outdoor activity, while making Downtown more accessible for everyone to get to and around in. Both the Conceptual Design Overview and the District Plan draw on the feedback collected through the Phase 1 Engagement held in spring 2023 to better reflect what community members would like to see while integrating technical considerations.
Moving forward from GPC to the February 28th Regular Meeting of City Council are a decision report on the Convention Centre options and an approval report on the acquisition of the Downtown YMCA property.
Adjusted civic services & hours of operation on Family Day, Monday, February 19
February 14, 2024 - 4:00pm
The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation on the Family Day Stat. Find all the details here.