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Archibald, Cosmo and Lions arenas scheduled to open beginning October 1, 2023
September 27, 2023 - 8:00am
- ACT Arena: 107 105th Street East
Public Skating – open
Tuesday: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday: 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Parent and Tot Skating – open
Monday and Thursday: 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
- Archibald Arena: 1410 Windsor Street
Public Skating – begins October 1, 2023
Sunday: 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.Parent and Tot Skating – begins November 1, 2023
Wednesday: 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
- Cosmo Arena: 3130 Laurier Drive
Public Skating – begins October 1, 2023
Wednesday and Thursday: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Friday: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday: 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.Parent and Tot Skating – begins October 2, 2023
Monday and Friday: 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
- Lions Arena: 2205 McEown Avenue
Public Skating – begins October 1, 2023
Sunday: 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.Parent and Tot Skating – begins October 3, 2023
Tuesday and Friday: 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. - Adult (19 and over) - $6.35
- Youth (6 to 18) - $4.25
- Preschool (5 and under) - Free
- Family - $12.70
- Parent & Tot – Free
Archibald, Cosmo and Lions arenas are scheduled to open beginning Sunday, October 1, 2023. ACT arena began public and parent & tot skating at the beginning of September. The weekly public and parent & tot schedules for each rink are as follows:
2023-2024 admission rates are as follows:
LeisureCards, which provide unlimited access to the six Leisure Centres, Terry Fox Track and four outdoor pools are also accepted as a payment option at the indoor rinks. Cash and Leisure gift cards are also accepted at the rinks. Debit and credit cards are only accepted at Cosmo Arena.
Children, 6 years of age and younger, must be accompanied by a responsible person 16 years of age or older. A maximum of two preschoolers per adult is allowed.
Visit saskatoon.ca/indoorrinks for more information, including ice rental opportunities.
Daily Road Report, September 27, 2023
September 26, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CONFEDERATION DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MILTON ST TO BORDEN PL
(Hydrant replacement)
Start: September 27, 7:00 a.m. End: September 27, 5:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 16 EB & WB SPEED REDUCTION FROM BOYCHUK DR TO CIRCLE DR E
(Pole replacements)
Start: September 27, 9:00 a.m. End: September 27, 2:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Sidewalk repairs)
Start: September 27, 9:00 a.m. End: September 27, 3:00 p.m.
25TH ST E WB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED AND EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO 6TH AVE N
(Median concrete repair)
Start: September 27, 9:00 a.m. End: September 27, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
4TH AVE N SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Concrete work)
Start: September 25, 7:00 a.m. End: September 27, 4:30 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
2ND AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO KING ST
(Concrete replacement)
Start: September 25, 7:00 a.m. End: October 1, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 7, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 4:30 p.m.
ZIMMERMAN ROAD NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM MARKET DR TO MEADOWS PKY
(Sidewalk installation)
Start: September 25, 8:00 a.m. End: October 15, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 19TH ST E
(SL&P manhole repair)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 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 raises Survivors’ Flag in honour of Residential School Survivors
September 25, 2023 - 4:00pm
The City hosted members of the Saskatoon Survivors Circle in Civic Square on Sept. 25 for the annual raising of the Survivors’ Flag. This event is intended to honour all Survivors and those impacted by the residential school system.
Each element depicted on the Survivors’ Flag (created in 2021) was carefully selected by Survivors from across Canada. Eugene Arcand of the Saskatoon Survivors Circle – a Cree Survivor who attended St. Michael’s Residential School – was involved with the flag’s design.
The program included: remarks from dignitaries such as STC Tribal Chief Mark Arcand; MN-S Western Region 2A Regional Director Kathie Pruden Nansel; CUMFI President Shirley Isbister; and Councillor Cynthia Block (Ward 6). An overview of the significance of the Survivors’ Flag was provided by Eugene Arcand, followed by a Moment of Silence for the Missing Children. The event concluded with the raising of the flag by Survivors Rick Daniels, Irene Sharp, Ida Jean Skarjstad, and Florence Highway.
The Survivors’ Flag will remain raised in Civic Square until Oct 2, 2023.
Daily Road Report, September 26, 2023
September 25, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
VICTORIA AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM ELM ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: September 26, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 3:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB & SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND ST E TO 3RD ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: September 26, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 3:00 p.m.
LORNE AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT EXHIBITION GROUNDS RD
(SaskEnergy construction)
Start: September 26, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N NB LANE CLOSED AT KING ST
(Valve repair)
Start: September 26, 9:00 a.m. End: September 26, 1:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT SASKATCHEWAN CRES W
(Minor bridge repair)
Start: September 26, 9:00 a.m. End: September 26, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT SASKATCHEWAN CRES E
(Minor bridge repair)
Start: September 26, 9:00 a.m. End: September 26, 3:00 p.m.
25TH ST E WB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN BAY AND EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO 6TH AVE N
(Median concrete repair)
Start: September 26, 9:00 a.m. End: September 26, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 21ST ST W
(Sidewalk repairs)
Start: September 26, 9:00 a.m. End: September 26, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
4TH AVE N SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Concrete work)
Start: September 25, 7:00 a.m. End: September 27, 4:30 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
2ND AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO KING ST
(Concrete replacement)
Start: September 25, 7:00 a.m. End: October 1, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 7, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 4:30 p.m.
ZIMMERMAN ROAD NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM MARKET DR TO MEADOWS PKY
(Sidewalk installation)
Start: September 25, 8:00 a.m. End: October 15, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 19TH ST E
(SL&P manhole repair)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 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.
Free Elm Wood Disposal offered throughout October at the City Landfill
September 25, 2023 - 1:30pm
- Never storing elm wood or branches. Don’t buy or take elm wood from anyone and don’t burn it. Elm firewood is the best habitat for bark beetles.
- Disposing of elm wood at the Saskatoon Regional Waste Management Centre (Landfill). Do not take elm to the compost depot or put it in your green bin. Dispose of it immediately, even if it is during the provincial ban.
- Reporting dead or dying elm trees or branches to the city or to a professional arborist.
Between October 1 and October 31, the City of Saskatoon is pleased to offer its residents the opportunity to dispose of elm wood at the Landfill at no cost. This initiative aims to encourage the prompt removal and proper disposal of elm wood, reducing the risk of disease transmission to healthy elm trees.
“Elm trees hold a special place in our urban landscape, providing shade, enhancing aesthetics, and supporting local biodiversity. However, they face a serious threat from diseases like Dutch Elm Disease. To help manage this issue effectively and limit the spread, it is crucial to ensure proper disposal of all elm wood,” says Konrad Andre, Parks Operations Manager.
This one-month pilot project means that residents may dispose of Elm wood, including branches, logs and other elm debris, at the Landfill during regular operating hours through October at no cost. The Saskatoon Regional Waste Management Centre (Landfill) is located along Valley Road, south of 11th Street.
“By taking advantage of this free elm wood disposal pilot program, residents and businesses can play an active role in protecting our urban canopy and preserving the natural beauty of our community,” says Andre. “Timely disposal of elm wood can significantly reduce the risk of Dutch elm disease and support the health of our elm tree population.”
What is DED?
DED is a serious fungal disease that impacts an elm tree’s water and nutrient conducting system, which eventually causes the tree to die. In Saskatoon, elms make up 25% of the public urban forest.
How is DED spread?
In Saskatchewan, the disease is spread by several species of elm bark beetles. These beetles can fly farther than two kilometres in search of elm trees and are attracted to the scent of pruned or damaged trees and firewood. The DED fungus has tiny spores that stick to the bodies of bark beetles and they can carry these spores and infect other elm trees. The fungus can also be spread by infected pruning tools.
You can help prevent DED by:
How to identify and report unhealthy elm trees and firewood
American elm trees with DED may start showing symptoms as early as June. Typically, the leaves will start to wilt and turn yellow, then curl and turn brown. If you suspect an unhealthy elm tree or are unsure of what type of firewood you have, take a photo and complete the online form at saskatoon.ca/dutchelmdisease or call Urban Forestry at 306-975-2890.
For more information on DED, visit saskatoon.ca/dutchelmdisease.
Victoria Avenue closed from Elm to Adelaide streets on Tuesday
September 25, 2023 - 6:00am
Victoria Avenue will be closed between Elm and Adelaide streets on Tuesday, September 26th, starting at 7:00 a.m. for roadway patching. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one day 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, September 25, 2023
September 22, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
4TH AVE N SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Concrete work)
Start: September 25, 7:00 a.m. End: September 27, 4:30 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB CENTER & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT SASKATCHEWAN CRES E
(Minor bridge rehabilitation)
Start: September 25, 9:00 a.m. End: September 25, 3:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT BALMORAL ST
(Manhole repair)
Start: September 25, 10:00 a.m. End: September 25, 1:00 p.m.
ONGOING
SPADINA CRES E NB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Storm pipe repair)
Start: September 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 4:30 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 7, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 4:30 p.m.
4TH AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 19TH ST E
(SL&P manhole repair)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 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, September 23-24, 2023
September 22, 2023 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CIRCLE DR S NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM JONATHON AVE TO FLETCHER RD
(Manhole repair & patching)
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: September 23, 3:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(HMCS Unicorn Freedom Parade)
Start: September 23, 8:00 a.m. End: September 23, 1:00 p.m.
AVE C N ROAD CLOSED FROM 33RD ST W TO 32ND ST W
(4th Quarter Vintage Event )
Start: September 23, 9:00 a.m. End: September 23, 7:00 p.m.
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO AVE E S
(Nuit Blanche)
Start: September 23, 3:00 p.m. End: September 24, 1:00 a.m.
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 12TH ST E
(Nuit Blanche)
Start: September 23, 3:00 p.m. End: September 24, 1:00 a.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 20TH ST E
(Nuit Blanche)
Start: September 23, 3:00 p.m. End: September 24, 1:00 a.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Nuit Blanche)
Start: September 23, 3:00 p.m. End: September 24, 1:00 a.m.
TAYLOR ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM ST HENRY AVE TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Step-Up Marathon)
Start: September 24, 5:00 a.m. End: September 24, 10:00 a.m.
MCKERCHER DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM AVONDALE RD TO TAYLOR ST E
(Crack sealing)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes
Start: September 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 11:00 a.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Step-Up Marathon)
Start: September 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 2:30 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM EASTLAKE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: September 24, 8:00 a.m. End: September 24, 4:00 p.m.
TRAFFIC BRIDGE ROAD CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO 19TH ST E
(Step-Up Marathon)
Start: September 24, 9:00 a.m. End: September 24, 11:00 a.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 20TH ST E
(Step-Up Marathon)
Start: September 24, 9:00 a.m. End: September 24, 11:00 a.m.
20TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE S TO SPADINA CRES E
(Step-Up Marathon)
Start: September 24, 9:00 a.m. End: September 24, 11:00 a.m.
4TH AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Step-Up Marathon)
Start: September 24, 9:00 a.m. End: September 24, 11:00 a.m.
23RD ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Step-Up Marathon)
Start: September 24, 9:00 a.m. End: September 24, 11:00 a.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED AT 24TH ST E
(Step-Up Marathon)
Start: September 24, 9:00 a.m. End: September 24, 11:30 a.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO BALMORAL ST
(Step-Up Marathon)
Start: September 24, 9:00 a.m. End: September 24, 11:30 a.m.
SPADINA CRES E NB LANES CLOSED FROM BALMORAL ST TO SILVERWOOD RD
(Step-Up Marathon)
Start: September 24, 9:00 a.m. End: September 24, 11:30 a.m.
AVE H N SB LANES CLOSED FROM RUSHOLME RD TO BEDFORD RD
(Roadway patching)
Start: September 24, 9:00 a.m. End: September 24, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
WARMAN RD NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CHURCHILL DR
(Road resurfacing)
Start: September 22, 9:00 a.m. End: September 24, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 108TH ST W
(Minor bridge repair)
Start: September 22, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 108TH ST W
(Minor bridge repair)
Start: September 22, 10:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E NB LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Storm pipe repair)
Start: September 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 4:30 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 7, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 4:30 p.m.
4TH AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 19TH ST E
(SL&P manhole repair)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 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.
Road restrictions for Step-Up Marathon on Sunday
September 22, 2023 - 10:00am
- Victoria Bridge from 11th to 19th streets (reopening at 10:30)
- Spadina Crescent between 2nd Avenue and 20th Street
- 20th Steet between Spadina Crescent and 4th Avenue
- 4th Avenue between 20th & 23rd streets
- 23rd Street between 4th Avenue and Spadina Crescent
- Spadina Crescent at 24th Street
- Spadina Crescent from 24th Street at University Bridge to Balmoral St
Downtown road closures will be in place starting Sunday, September 24, at 9:00 a.m. for the Step-Up Marathon.
Road closures include:
Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the race route. Roadways will reopen as racers complete various stages. All roads will be open 2:00 p.m., 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.
Road restrictions start Saturday for Nuit Blanche event
September 22, 2023 - 9:00am
- Spadina Crescent will be closed from 2nd Avenue to 20th Street and between 22nd and 24th streets
- Broadway Avenue will be closed between Main Street and 12th Street
- 20th Street will be closed from Idylwyld Dr to Avenue E
To accommodate the Nuit Blanche event road closures, no parking signs, and lane restrictions will be in place in the downtown area and on Broadway Avenue starting Saturday, September 23 at 3:00 p.m.
Event road restrictions:
Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the event zone. Restrictions will be lifted by 1:00 a.m. Sunday, September 24 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.