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22nd Street closed between 4th and 5th avenues on Monday
June 9, 2023 - 7:00am
22nd Street will be closed between 4th and 5th avenues on Monday, June 12, at 9:30 a.m. for decorative crosswalk painting work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take seven hours 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 - June 9, 2023
June 8, 2023 - 3:00pm
*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.
NIGHTWORK
IDYLWYLD DR N NB & SB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Durable pavement markings)
Start: June 9, 7:00 p.m. End: June 10, 5:00 a.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM WHEELER PL TO 51ST ST E
(Durable pavement markings)
Start: June 8, 7:00 p.m. End: June 9, 5:00 a.m.
ONGOING
CUMBERLAND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 8TH ST E
(Road rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes
Start: June 8, 10:00 a.m. End: June 10, 4:30 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Roadway paving)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes
Start: May 29, 10:00 a.m. End: June 16, 5:00 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED AT HORNER CRES
(Building construction)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 17, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM ISABELLA ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Service connection replacements)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 19, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT STENSRUD RD
(Pavement & curb work)
Start: May 15, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 4:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM COLONY ST TO AIRD ST
(Water main work)
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 7:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB LANES CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WARMAN RD
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained across Circle Drive North Bridge. Max Load width is 4.5m
Start: February 28, 6:00 a.m. End: June 24, 7:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM TEMPERANCE ST TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Construction)
Start: May 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM EASTLAKE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Storm sewer installation)
Start: May 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 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.
Small Mammal House set to open Saturday, June 10
June 8, 2023 - 10:30am
The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo (Zoo) is set to open the new Small Mammal House following interior and exterior renovations to the former Children’s Zoo building. The newly renovated facility will be home to some familiar faces including a mob of meerkats, African crested porcupines and the Goeldi’s monkeys.
“We are so excited to share this new space with our guests,” says Jeff Mitchell, Zoo Manager. “The renovations allowed us to create a new habitat for our meerkats and African crested porcupines, as well as some fantastic exhibits for new species including naked mole rats and sugar gliders.”
Renovations to the exterior of the building started last September and included a complete overhaul of the building envelope. Inside, three new exhibits have been added to the second floor, along with a larger habitat for the meerkats and African crested porcupines on the main floor and better spaces for the zookeepers to continue critical conservation work with animals involved in Species Survival Plan programs like the Goeldi’s monkeys.
The total project cost is approximately $850,000 with a significant contribution from the Saskatoon Zoo Foundation ($250,000) and the remainder from the Civic Buildings Comprehensive Maintenance, a reserve set aside for the ongoing maintenance and upgrades of City facilities.
“We would like to thank the Saskatoon Zoo Foundation for its continued partnership and support in raising funds for capital improvements for the Zoo including $250,000 dedicated to the Small Mammal House,” says Mitchell.
The Zoo is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. visit saskatoon.ca/zoo to plan your next visit or learn more about the Zoo Season Pass.
2024/2025 Budget Status Update: The first step in the City’s Budget Process
June 7, 2023 - 2:45pm
Pressures of inflation, lower than expected revenues that have not recovered post-pandemic, and service requirements for a growing city, have all contributed to an unprecedented revenue gap in 2024 and 2025. “The City of Saskatoon is not immune to the ongoing financial pressures that our business community and residents are facing,” says Clae Hack, Chief Financial Officer.
“We recognize that significant adjustments will be required to reduce the revenue gap not only for 2024 and 2025, but over the next number of years to address ongoing inflation and the lingering impacts the pandemic have had on the City.”
“While identifying the funding required to maintain ‘business as usual' service levels is an important first step to understanding the pressures facing the City, we know there are going to be challenging decisions to make over the months ahead to drive the funding gap and property tax impact down.”
Hack again stresses the Administration is not recommending any budget or property tax rate at this point; the 2024/2025 Budget Status Update information report provides the foundation for discussions over the next several months with City Council regarding options. While higher than anyone would want, Hack says the figures represent the fully transparent view of the financial pressures facing the City’s 2024/2025 budget, summarized in the table below:
2024 Funding Gap (in millions) | 2025 Funding Gap (in millions) | |
Inflation | $30.5 | $15.0 |
Base Budget Adjustments | $18.4 | $2.4 |
Growth | $10.9 | $5.8 |
Black Cart - Utility Program | ($7.4) | - |
Total | $52.4 | $23.2 |
Inflation
The inflationary pressures are daunting: for example, at times, the City is experiencing
30 per cent increases in contracts to maintain the roadway treatment cycle; Saskatoon Light & Power has experienced an increase of 33 per cent in material prices, and the Saskatoon Fire Department has had fire engine costs increase from $900,000 to $1.5 million for a new apparatus unit – a 60 per cent increase.
Growth
In terms of growth, the City requires resources to address the needs of a growing city. Examples of some of the growth pressures facing 2024 and 2025 include the opening of operations at Recovery Park; extending Saskatoon Transit services for Aspen Ridge, Evergreen and North Kensington; the future East Leisure Centre expected to open in 2029; the future Fire Station expected to open in 2026; future Emergency Snow Event responses; and for phase-ins to fund the Bus Rapid Transit.
Base Budget Adjustments
Base budget assumptions are typically for expenses or revenue budgets that have become misaligned with actuals over time. The misalignment could be due to several reasons including over-estimation of revenues or incorrect prior-year assumptions.
The most significant base budget impact in 2024 relates to a key budget management strategy throughout the pandemic which was to use one-time funding to offset operating revenue decreases and to assist with additional COVID-related expenditures, to minimize property tax increases. The strategy envisioned that revenues would return to pre-pandemic levels by
2024 and one-time funding would no longer be needed.
Unfortunately, operating revenues have not returned to pre-pandemic levels and the
$10.0 million in one-time funding that was included in the 2023 budget has been fully utilized, creating a gap in the 2024 budget.
If the revenue gap is left unmitigated, the City would be faced with an 18.56 per cent property tax impact for 2024, and 6.95 per cent for 2025. The City will work hard to put forward strategies and options to help minimize future property tax increases. City Council will be provided with meaningful options over several planned Special Budget Meetings that could significantly lower the 2024 property tax and return the property tax rate in 2025 to be more in line with historical trends
“The City is not alone. Inflation and post-pandemic effects continue to impact municipalities across Canada also challenged with finding solutions to combat mounting budget pressures,” Hack says. “We’re not happy where the figures are at, and we will work to provide viable options for City Council over the months ahead to lower the revenue gap and associated property tax increases for 2024/2025.”
The additional Special Budget Meetings are planned over the next months in the lead-up to City Council finalizing its 2024/2025 Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget in November this year.
The 2024/2025 Budget Status Update information report will be considered by the Governance and Priorities Committee (GPC) on Wednesday, June 14 at 9:30 a.m.
Visit saskatoon.ca/budget
Daily Road Report - June 8, 2023
June 7, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
33RD ST W NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ELK POINT RD TO KENSINGTON BLVD
(Construction)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: June 8, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Pole base repair)
Start: June 8, 9:00 a.m. End: June 8, 1:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 8TH ST E
(Road rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes
Start: June 8, 10:00 a.m. End: June 10, 4:30 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Pole base repair)
Start: June 8, 1:00 p.m. End: June 8, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
WANUSKEWIN RD SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM WHEELER PL TO 51ST ST E
(Line painting)
Start: June 8, 7:00 p.m. End: June 9, 5:00 a.m.
HIGHWAY 16 WB FROM ZIMMERMAN RD TO CIRCLE DR E
(Ministry of Highways Paving)
Access to Boychuk Dr will be maintained
Start: May 13, 7:00 p.m. End: June 14, 7:00 a.m.
HIGHWAY 16 EB FROM CIRCLE DR E TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Ministry of Highways Paving)
Access to Boychuk Dr will be maintained
Start: May 13, 7:00 p.m. End: June 14, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
2ND AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Roadway paving)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 8, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB LANES CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WARMAN RD
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained across Circle Drive North Bridge. Max Load width is 4.5m
Start: February 28, 6:00 a.m. End: June 24, 7:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Roadway paving)
Two-way traffic maintained in the NB lanes
Start: May 29, 10:00 a.m. End: June 16, 5:00 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED AT HORNER CRES
(Building construction)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 17, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM ISABELLA ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Service connection replacements)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 19, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT STENSRUD RD
(Pavement & curb work)
Start: May 15, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 4:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM COLONY ST TO AIRD ST
(Water main work)
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 7:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM TEMPERANCE ST TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Construction)
Start: May 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m..
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM EASTLAKE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Storm sewer installation)
Start: May 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 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.
2024 Ward Boundary Review: Public input invited, help us draw new lines!
June 6, 2023 - 3:45pm
Early planning for Saskatoon’s 2024 municipal/school boards’ elections to be held in fall 2024 is underway. One of the first steps is to review the boundaries of the city’s ten current wards to ensure they all have similar population numbers, according to The Cities Act. Ward boundary reviews must be completed no less than 180 days before a general municipal election.
In the fall of 2022 City Administration reported to Council that under the existing provisions of The Cities Act, Ward 2 and Ward 7 are currently outside of the allowable 10% population variance threshold that triggers a ward boundary review. The Municipal Wards Commission has been created following The Municipal Wards Commission Bylaw and consists of King’s Bench Justice Richard Danyliuk, U of S Political Studies Professor Dr. Kathy Walker, and City Clerk Adam Tittemore.
The Municipal Wards Commission is now entering into the public engagement phase of the ward boundary review process and will be holding the first public engagement session to invite public feedback on several possible options to reconfigure ward boundaries.
The Municipal Wards Commission is presenting three options for ward boundary changes for feedback. The Commission has considered current density, future population growth, geographic barriers, limiting change, communities of interest, and maintaining neighbourhood boundaries.
Changing ward boundaries to ensure all ten wards comply with the legislated population range could affect the Community Association you belong to, or the City Councillor you've had to date - we know this is important to residents.
Plan to attend! Share your feedback, review current boundaries and the three options presented, and Saskatoon’s projected growth areas:
Public Engagement Session #1
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Committee Room E, City Hall
Use entrance #1 at the corner of 4th Ave and 23rd St East
Public parking: available in the City Hall staff lot after 6:00 p.m.
Saskatoon residents will also be able to provide feedback online through a brief survey at saskatoon.ca/engage/ward-boundaries, in-person sessions, emailing or writing a letter to the City Clerk’s office, or dropping a submission in a comment box in the City Hall lobby. City Hall was chosen for the in-person engagement session due to its centrality to all affected wards.
A second engagement session will be held this September following a review of the feedback provided through session #1 and the engagement process. Following this, the Municipal Wards Commission will establish new ward boundaries and file its report with City Council in fall 2023.
The new ward boundaries will be in effect for the City of Saskatoon municipal elections and the School Board trustee elections to be held in November of 2024.
For more information visit saskatoon.ca/wardboundaries or call 306-975-3240.
Daily Road Report - June 7, 2023
June 6, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Streetlight pole replacement)
Start: June 7, 9:00 a.m. End: June 7, 2:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 40TH A ST E
(Streetlight pole replacement)
Start: June 7, 9:00 a.m. End: June 7, 2:00 p.m.
LORNE AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MAPLE ST E TO ISABELLA ST W
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 7, 9:00 a.m. End: June 7, 3:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FAIRLIGHT DR TO DIEFENBAKER DR
(Sign repairs)
Start: June 7, 9:00 a.m. End: June 7, 3:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB CURB, NEXT LANE & LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT EMERSON AVE
(Cable & streetlight pole work)
Start: June 7, 9:00 a.m. End: June 7, 3:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED & NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Manhole repair)
Start: June 7, 11:00 a.m. End: June 7, 5:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
HIGHWAY 16 WB FROM ZIMMERMAN RD TO CIRCLE DR E
(Ministry of Highways Paving)
Access to Boychuk Dr will be maintained
Start: May 13, 7:00 p.m. End: June 14, 7:00 a.m.
HIGHWAY 16 EB FROM CIRCLE DR E TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Ministry of Highways Paving)
Access to Boychuk Dr will be maintained
Start: May 13, 7:00 p.m. End: June 14, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
2ND AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Roadway paving)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 8, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB LANES CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WARMAN RD
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained across Circle Drive North Bridge. Max Load width is 4.5m
Start: February 28, 6:00 a.m. End: June 24, 7:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Roadway paving)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes
Start: May 29, 10:00 a.m. End: June 16, 5:00 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED AT HORNER CRES
(Building construction)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 17, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM ISABELLA ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Service connection replacements)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 19, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT STENSRUD RD
(Pavement & curb work)
Start: May 15, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 4:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM COLONY ST TO AIRD ST
(Water main work)
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 7:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM TEMPERANCE ST TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Construction)
Start: May 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM EASTLAKE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Storm sewer installation)
Start: May 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 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.
Save the date: The City’s Annual Civic Pancake Fundraising Breakfast is next week!
June 5, 2023 - 11:30pm
Flip Flip hurraaaay! The 47th Annual Civic Pancake Breakfast is next week with all proceeds from this annual fundraiser donated to United Way Saskatoon & Area for all the great work they do in our community. Mayor Charlie Clark, City Councillors and other celebrity pancake flippers will be in attendance! Bring your friends and plan to attend!
Event Details
Date: Thursday, June 15, 2023
Time: Breakfast served 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Held outside rain or shine in Civic Square at 23rd Street, beside City Hall
Cost: $7 pancake breakfast includes choice of toppings, sausages, coffee & juice
Payment method: Cash or Debit card
Expect an exciting lineup with Saskatoon Police Service and Saskatoon Fire Department vehicle displays, information booths, an entertainment stage with radio host Matt Bradley from Saskatoon Media Group as our MC, dancers, musicians, furry mascots (including Bruiser from the Saskatoon Rush and Poke Check from the Saskatoon Blades), the always anticipated wellness activity/relay race and more.
Back for this year – our Act of Kindness Board!
The Saskatoon City Employees Credit Union and the City of Saskatoon have partnered to bring back the Act of Kindness Board to this year's Civic Pancake Breakfast. As we know, kindness is needed now more than ever. Consider buying an extra $7 ticket for someone in our community in need of a hot breakfast on June 15. The proceeds from unused tickets will go to United Way Saskatoon & Area.
This event is always butter... and better with the kind and generous support of our valued 2023 Sponsors:
CUPE 59
Federated Coop (FCL)
Saskatoon City Employees Credit Union
Saskatoon Media Group
Rawlco Radio
Sheraton Cavalier
Van Houtte Coffee Services
Discover Saskatoon
Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce
Handy Special Event Rentals
IAFF80 Saskatoon Firefighters Union
Saskatoon Civic Middle Management Association (SCMMA)
Complete Technologies
Vendasta
Help spread the word and bring your friends and family or your work team to this fun community fundraising event on Thursday, June 15. As always, the pancake breakfast kicks off what is sure to be a great summer in Saskatoon!
Visit saskatoon.ca/pancakes for more information.
Daily Road Report - June 6, 2023
June 5, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
BOYCHUK DR SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM KINGSMERE BLVD TO BRIGHTWATER CRES
(Guardrail repair)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 6, 4:30 p.m.
FAITHFULL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 60TH ST E TO 64TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 8, 4:30 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 6, 8:00 a.m. End: June 6, 4:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 1ST AVE N
(Surveying)
Start: June 6, 9:00 a.m. End: June 6, 11:00 a.m.
20TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED AT AVE W S
(Curb stop replacement)
Start: June 6, 9:00 a.m. End: June 6, 3:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB LANES & WB DRIVING LANE CLOSED FROM VICTORIA AVE TO EASTLAKE AVE
(Roadway patching)
WB traffic will be maintained in the parking lane
Start: June 6, 9:00 a.m. End: June 6, 5:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
HIGHWAY 16 WB FROM ZIMMERMAN RD TO CIRCLE DR E
(Ministry of Highways Paving)
Access to Boychuk Dr will be maintained
Start: May 13, 7:00 p.m. End: June 14, 7:00 a.m.
HIGHWAY 16 EB FROM CIRCLE DR E TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Ministry of Highways Paving)
Access to Boychuk Dr will be maintained
Start: May 13, 7:00 p.m. End: June 14, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
2ND AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Roadway paving)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 8, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB LANES CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WARMAN RD
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained across Circle Drive North Bridge. Max Load width is 4.5m
Start: February 28, 6:00 a.m. End: June 10, 7:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Roadway paving)
Two-Way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes
Start: May 29, 10:00 a.m. End: June 16, 5:00 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED AT HORNER CRES
(Building construction)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 17, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM ISABELLA ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Service connection replacements)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 19, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM COLONY ST TO AIRD ST
(Water main work)
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 7:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM TEMPERANCE ST TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Construction)
Start: May 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM EASTLAKE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Storm sewer installation)
Start: May 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 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.
Welcome to the Prairie Butterfly House
June 5, 2023 - 9:00am
- Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
- Norplex Business Centre
- Hunter Family
- Duval Family
- Ultravision Construction
- One-mouse Graphic Design
- Dutch Growers
- Laser Impressions
The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo (Zoo) is ready for summer with the arrival of over 300 butterflies and the official opening of the Prairie Butterfly House.
“We are thrilled to kick off our first full season for the Prairie Butterfly House,” says Jeff Mitchell, Zoo Manager. “Each trip to the Prairie Butterfly House will be unique, as we will have new butterflies arriving throughout the season including some spectacular morphos and caligos species.”
Opening day celebrations include educational activities hosted by the Saskatoon Zoo Society and giveaways including reusable shopping bags, pins, pens, temporary tattoos and more courtesy of the Saskatoon Zoo Foundation.
“We have to thank all of our contributors as this wonderful exhibit would not have come to fruition without their support,” says Dawn Woroniuk, Chief Executive Officer, Saskatoon Zoo Foundation. “The Prairie Butterfly House further enhances the Zoo’s educational and conservation programming while providing a serene space for guests of all ages to enjoy. We are so excited to showcase this new addition to the Zoo and look forward making another big announcement at our annual ZOOGALA event on June 9th.”
The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo and Saskatoon Zoo Foundation would like to thank the following contributors, partners and organizations that made the Prairie Butterfly House possible:
“Our government’s crucial investments in tourism focused on rebuilding the industry, promoting what Canada has to offer, and designing new tourism experiences for the future,” said the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan. “The new Prairie Butterfly House is a wonderful example of those diverse experiences. This facility celebrates the Prairies’ distinct character and reflects the federal government’s continued commitment to create good jobs and build an economy that works for everyone.”
Butterflies fly freely around the Prairie Butterfly House allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in nature and experience the beauty and tranquility that the space offers. The Zoo reminds guests to maintain a safe space for the butterflies by not handling or removing butterflies or plants from the habitat.
The Prairie Butterfly House is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visit saskatoon.ca/zoo to learn more and to plan your next visit.