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Spadina Crescent closed from 3rd Avenue to 20th Street starting Thursday
August 30, 2023 - 7:00am
Spadina Crescent will be closed from 3rd Avenue to 20th Street starting Thursday, August 31, at 5:00 p.m. for the Nutrien Fireworks Festival staging area. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the event zone. This event is scheduled to end on Sunday, September 3rd at midnight, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances. There will be no access to the boat launch during this time.
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.
20th Street closed between avenues C and D Thursday evening
August 30, 2023 - 6:00am
20th Street will be closed between Avenue C and Avenue D on Thursday evening, August 31, starting at 8:00 p.m. for the Hearts Have Fallen Vigil. This event is scheduled to end by 10:30 p.m.
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.
City of Saskatoon adjusted holiday hours & civic services: Labour Day long weekend
August 29, 2023 - 3:45pm
The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation over the long weekend and on Labour Day, Monday, September 4.
It's the end of another great summer in Saskatoon but the weather ahead looks great! The upcoming long weekend is a great time to check out Saskatoon Forestry Park & Zoo, Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park, Leisure Centres, Remai Modern or maybe book a few rounds of golf!
Check out what's open or closed on the long weekend including information on parking requirements, Transit schedules, Waste Collection pick-up days, Landfill/Compost Depots and facility hours, and more - here.
The City of Saskatoon wishes everyone a relaxing and safe long weekend.
Visit saskatoon.ca for more information on City programs and services.
City of Saskatoon adjusted holiday hours & civic services: Labour Day long weekend
August 29, 2023 - 3:45pm
- Fixed route transit will run holiday service on Monday, September 4 – 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (normal fares apply).
Visit saskatoontransit.ca for details. - Access Transit will operate holiday service on Monday, September 4 – 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Trips must be booked in advance as per normal procedures (8:15 a.m. to 10:45 p.m.).
- Customers are reminded that subscriptions do not apply on Statutory Holidays.
- OnDemand service will not be available on Monday, September 4
- Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed for walk-in customers on Monday, September 4, but phone lines (306-975-3100) will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Parking payment is not required on Monday, September 4
- Motorists are reminded that all other parking requirements remain in effect, including parking time limits
- Garbage (Black Cart) – Collections as scheduled
- Recycling (Blue Cart) – Collections as scheduled
- Organics (Green Cart) – Collections as scheduled
- For collection schedules and reminders, get the Saskatoon Waste Wizard app or visit saskatoon.ca/collectioncalendar
- The Landfill is open over the long weekend from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Cash transactions are accepted, although Credit and Debit are recommended
- More information at saskatoon.ca/landfill
- The compost depots are open over the long weekend with normal operating hours.
- West Compost Depot – open 7 days a week, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- East Compost Depot – open Thursday to Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- More information at saskatoon.ca/compostdepots
- The cemetery office is closed on Monday, September 4
- Cemetery grounds are open to the public 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily as per usual
- Zoo – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Forestry Farm Park - 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Buckeye Café - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Zoo Gift Shop – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Cosmo Civic Centre - CLOSED
- Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre Closed for facility upgrade. Learn more at saskatoon.ca/harrybailey
- Lakewood Civic Centre – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Lawson Civic Centre – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saskatoon Field House - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Shaw Centre – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Terry Fox Track– CLOSED
The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation on Labour Day, Monday, September 4, 2023, as follows:
CITY HALL
All Administrative Offices are closed on Labour Day, Monday, September 4 and will reopen Tuesday, September 5 at 8 a.m.
ROADWAY DETOURS & CLOSURES
See here for detailed long weekend road restrictions for priority one roadways.
REMAI MODERN
Remai Modern will be closed on Labour Day, Monday, September 4.
SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY
All Saskatoon Public Library locations will be open with regular hours on September 2. All library locations will be closed on Sunday, September 3 and Labour Day, Monday, September 4.
SASKATOON TRANSIT
PAY PARKING
MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT
Vehicles will not be released to the public on Monday, September 4.
WASTE COLLECTIONS
LANDFILL
COMPOST DEPOTS
WOODLAWN CEMETERY
SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO HOURS
Regular Hours of Operation:
LEISURE CENTRES
Search for drop-in program information including fitness and weight room hours, public swim sessions and fitness programs on Leisure Online at saskatoon.ca/leisureonline.
GOLF COURSES
Holiday Park, Silverwood and Wildwood golf courses are open regular hours of operation 6 a.m. to dusk.
NUTRIEN PLAYLAND at KINSMEN PARK
Open regular hours of operation -10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, September 4 is the last day of operation for the season.
NOTIFYNOW
Residents are encouraged to sign-up to notifynow for timely and targeted public safety messages. Notifynow is a free service. Tell us how to best reach you on your preferred communication device. Visit saskatoon.ca/notifynow for more information.
YXE SERVICE ALERTS
For information and updates on service disruptions such as power or water check saskatoon.ca/servicealerts or follow @yxeservicealert on Twitter.
Daily Road Report - August 30, 2023
August 29, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
BROADWAY AVE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT HILLIARD ST E
(Catch basin lead repairs)
Start: August 30, 8:00 a.m. End: August 30, 4:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Streetlight repairs)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: August 30, 12:00 p.m.
DIEFENBAKER DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM PEARSON PL TO ST LAURENT CRES
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 30, 10:00 a.m. End: August 30, 2:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN & CENTER LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Minor bridge maintenance)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: August 30, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CLARENCE AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM HILLIARD ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Water & sewer installation)
Start: August 29, 8:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection closed at Brute St.
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 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.
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 opens two new dog parks dedicated for small dogs
August 29, 2023 - 11:00am
The City of Saskatoon celebrated the addition of two new dog parks dedicated for small dogs with a ceremonial opening event at the new Charlottetown Dog Park.
Charlottetown Dog Park is a near one acre space located behind Cosmo Civic Centre and features naturalized elements including mature shade trees, dual-gate entry to help avoid accidental escapes and concrete entryway pads to prevent soil erosion.
In addition to the development of Charlottetown Dog Park, Hyde Dog Park in Saskatoon’s southeast now features two separate off-leash areas, one new space dedicated for small dogs in addition to the original Dog Park which is open to dogs of all sizes.
“Animal Services has received numerous requests over the years for dedicated areas for small dogs to enjoy off-leash activities,” says Brad Babyak, Recreation Services Manager, Open Space Programming & Development. “Implementation of these dedicated spaces will help prevent potential unnecessary conflict between small and large dogs and improve safety for owners and their pets.”
“It is great to see small dogs bring out their owners to explore and enjoy the newly developed spaces at Charlottetown and Hyde Dog Parks,” says Babyak.
Dogs must be under both the height and weight restrictions to be permitted in the new Dog Parks dedicated for small dogs. Pups that are taller than 40 cm at the shoulder and over 9 kg are free to enjoy any of the other 11 Dog Parks throughout the city that are available for dogs of all sizes.
For more information visit saskatoon.ca/dogparks.
Broadway Avenue intersection closed at Hillard Street on Wednesday
August 29, 2023 - 6:00am
The intersection at Broadway Avenue and Hillard Street will be closed on Wednesday, August 30, at 8:00 a.m. to repair catch basin leads. 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 - August 29, 2023
August 28, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CLARENCE AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM HILLIARD ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Water & sewer installation)
Start: August 29, 8:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 108TH ST W TO PERIMETER RD
(Road construction)
Start: August 29, 9:00 a.m. End: August 29, 1:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CAVERS ST TO 7TH AVE N
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: August 29, 9:00 a.m. End: August 29, 2:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB LANES CLOSED AT WIGGINS AVE S
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 29, 9:00 a.m. End: August 29, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection closed at Brute St.
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 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.
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.
Clarence Avenue closed between Hilliard and Adelaide streets startingTuesday
August 28, 2023 - 9:00am
Clarence Avenue will be close between Hilliard and Adelaide streets starting Tuesday, August 29, starting at 8:00 a.m. for water and sewer installation work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take three 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 - August 28, 2023
August 25, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
33RD ST W WB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE Y N TO NORTHUMBERLAND AVE
(Manhole repairs)
Start: August 28, 9:00 a.m. End: August 28, 10:00 a.m.
25TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Plant removal)
Intersections will remain open
Start: August 28, 9:00 a.m. End: August 28, 3:00 p.m.
2ND AVE N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Vault work)
Start: August 28, 9:00 a.m. End: August 28, 6:00 p.m.
LOWE RD NB LANES CLOSED AT LUDLOW ST
(Manhole repair)
Start: August 28, 10:00 a.m. End: August 28, 11:00 a.m.
ONGOING
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection closed at Brute St.
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 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.
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 - August 26-27, 2023
August 25, 2023 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
DIEFENBAKER DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM FISHER CRES TO DIEFENBAKER TERR
(Micro sealing)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes
Start: August 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 26, 7:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM 33RD ST E TO BALMORAL ST
(Sewer repairs)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB Lanes
Start: August 26, 7:30 a.m. End: August 26, 4:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E SB RAMP CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO COLLEGE DR
(Streetlight replacements)
Start: August 27, 6:00 a.m. End: August 27, 12:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM WILSON CRES TO ARLINGTON AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 27, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB AND CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 21ST ST W
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 27, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 3:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 27, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 3:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM ARGYLE AVE TO MADDEN AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 27, 8:00 a.m. End: August 27, 4:00 p.m.
LOWE RD ROAD CLOSED FROM NELSON RD TO ATTON CRES
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 27, 8:00 a.m. End: August 27, 4:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM BELLMONT CRES TO BELLMONT PL
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 27, 8:00 a.m. End: August 27, 4:00 p.m.
ONGOING
SPADINA CRES E NB LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Ukrainian Day in the Park)
Start: August 25, 8:00 a.m. End: August 27, 10:00 a.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection closed at Brute St.
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 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.
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.
Taylor Street closed between Argyle and Madden avenues on Sunday
August 25, 2023 - 9:00am
Taylor Street will be closed between Argyle and Madden avenues on Sunday, August 27th at 6 a.m. for roadway patching. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take eight 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.
Circle Drive southbound ramp to College Drive closed on Sunday
August 25, 2023 - 8:00am
Circle Drive southbound ramp to College Drive will be closed on Sunday, August 27th at 6 a.m. for roadway patching. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take six 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.
Lowe Road closed between Nelson Road and Atton Crescent on Sunday
August 25, 2023 - 7:00am
Lowe Road will be closed on Sunday, August 27th at 8 a.m. for roadway patching. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take eight 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.
Bus service to NF
August 25, 2023 - 6:00am
- 6:45 p.m.
- 7:25 p.m.
Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to experience the NF: Hope Tour at SaskTel Centre on Sunday, August 27 at 8 p.m., is available at the following times:
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.
Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance.
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 - August 25, 2023
August 24, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
SPADINA CRES E NB LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Ukrainian Day in the Park)
Start: August 25, 8:00 a.m. End: August 27, 10:00 a.m.
ONGOING
CENTRAL AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ROSSMO RD TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Shelterbelt removal)
Start: August 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 25, 3:00 p.m.
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE H S TO AVE F S
(White Buffalo Youth Lodge - Backpack Giveaway)
Start: August 24, 9:00 p.m. End: August 25, 6:00 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection closed at Brute St.
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 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
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.
Work continues to reduce City’s projected funding gap: Next Special Budget Meeting August 31
August 23, 2023 - 4:00pm
City Council’s Governance & Priorities Committee (GPC) will continue working to reduce the projected funding gap within the 2024/2025 Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget at its next Special Budget Meeting set for Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 9:30 a.m.
Via GPC’s previous Special Budget Meetings on June 14, July 25 and August 15 - meaningful progress has been made to reduce the City’s projected funding gap by a total of $25.8 million in 2024 and $2.3 million in 2025. If left unmitigated, which is highly unlikely, the gaps currently equate to property tax increases of 8.54% in 2024 and 6.04% in 2025.
“City Council and Administration will continue to probe all business lines and review everything on the table in a public and transparent way to further address the funding pressures the City is facing over the next two years,” says Kari Smith, Director of Finance. “Of course, City Council’s 2024/2025 finalized budget decisions will not be approved until its deliberations this November.”
Administration’s business line reports relating to Environmental Health, Taxation and General Revenue, Land Development, Arts, Culture and Events Venues, Recreation and Culture, and Urban Planning and Development -- previously deferred due to time constraints -- are set for discussion on August 31, along with Corporate Governance and Finance, Corporate Asset Management, and Utilities.
Council also awaits draft budget submissions from the Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners and the Saskatoon Library Board so those may be incorporated into future budget discussions.
The full AGENDA for the August 31, 2023, Special Budget Meeting is available for review. As with all, this meeting will be LIVE streamed, access LIVE VIDEO here.
Should any member of the public wish to submit a letter or request to appear in person at the August 31 Special Budget Meeting, the deadline to arrange for this is Monday, August 28, at 5:00 p.m.
For more information on the 2024/2025 Multi-Year Budget & Business Plan, including answers to frequently asked questions and factual reference charts and graphs, check the 2024/2025 Multi-Year Budget Information Guide or visit Saskatoon.ca/budget.
Daily Road Report - August 24, 2023
August 23, 2023 - 4:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
WILLOWGROVE BLVD WB LANES CLOSED FROM STENSRUD RD TO THODE AVE
(Crack sealing)
Start: August 24, 7:00 a.m. End: August 24, 2:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO COLLEGE DR
(Stump grinding)
Start: August 24, 9:00 a.m. End: August 24, 11:00 a.m.
22ND ST W EB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM AVE W S TO AVE V S
(Traffic pole installation)
Start: August 24, 9:00 a.m. End: August 24, 1:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 4TH ST W TO 2ND ST W
(Cable fault repair)
Start: August 24, 9:00 a.m. End: August 24, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED CLOSURE FROM AVE H S TO AVE F S
(White Buffalo Youth Lodge - Backpack Giveaway)
Start: August 24, 9:00 p.m. End: August 25, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR S EB & WB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM DIEFENBAKER PARK RD TO SPADINA CRES W
(Bridge washing & sealing)
Start: August 23, 8:00 p.m. End: August 24, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR W SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO 22ND ST W
(Crash cushion repairs)
Start: August 23, 7:00 p.m. End: August 24, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
3RD AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Connection repairs)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes
Start: August 22, 7:00 a.m. End: August 24, 6:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ROSSMO RD TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Shelterbelt removal)
Start: August 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 25, 3:00 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection closed at Brute St.
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 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
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.
20th Street closed between Avenue F and Avenue H starting Thursday
August 23, 2023 - 6:00am
- Avenue F closed between 20th and 21st streets
- Avenue G closed between 20th and 21st streets
20th Street will be closed between Avenue F and Avenue H starting Thursday, August 24 at 9:00 p.m. for a White Buffalo Youth Lodge event. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the event site. This event is expected to last for one day, ending Friday, August 25, at 6:00 p.m. weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Additional event road restrictions:
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 - August 23, 2023
August 22, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 26TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 23, 7:00 a.m. End: August 23, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 60TH ST E TO 64TH ST E
(Streetlight replacements)
Start: August 23, 9:00 a.m. End: August 23, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
CIRCLE DR W SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO 22ND ST W
(Crash cushion repairs)
Start: August 23, 7:00 p.m. End: August 24, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR S EB & WB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM DIEFENBAKER PARK RD TO SPADINA CRES W
(Bridge washing & sealing)
Start: August 23, 8:00 p.m. End: August 24, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR S EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO SPADINA CRES W
(Bridge washing & sealing)
Start: August 22, 8:00 p.m. End: August 23, 6:00 a.m.
VALLEY RD EB MEDIAN & CURB LANES REDUCED AT CIRCLE DR S
(Crash cushion repair)
Start: August 22, 7:00 p.m. End: August 23, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR W NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 19TH ST W TO 20TH ST W
(Crash cushion repair)
Start: August 22, 7:00 p.m. End: August 23, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
WANUSKEWIN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 72ND ST E TO 71ST ST E
(Road work)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 23, 4:30 p.m.
3RD AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Connection repairs)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: August 22, 7:00 a.m. End: August 24, 6:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ROSSMO RD TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Shelterbelt removal)
Start: August 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 25, 3:00 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection closed at Brute St.
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor works)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 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
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.
3rd Avenue North closed between 26th and Queen streets on Wednesday
August 22, 2023 - 6:00am
3rd Avenue North will be closed between 26th Street and Queen Street on Wednesday, August 23, starting at 7 a.m. for roadway patching. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take eight 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 - August 22, 2023
August 21, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLOW ST E TO HILLIARD ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 22, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 3:00 p.m.
3RD AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Connection repairs)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: August 22, 7:00 a.m. End: August 24, 6:00 p.m.
MCKERCHER DR NB LEFT TURN BAY & MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 8TH ST E
(Manhole repair)
Start: August 22, 9:00 a.m. End: August 22, 10:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: August 22, 9:00 a.m. End: August 22, 12:00 p.m.
BOYCHUK DR ROAD CLOSED FROM LAURENTIAN DR TO HUNTINGTON PL
(Crack sealing)
Start: August 22, 9:00 a.m. End: August 22, 12:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W VARIOUS NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 33RD ST W TO AIRPORT DR
(Mowing)
Start: August 22, 9:00 a.m. End: August 22, 3:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO HAZEN ST
(Manhole repair)
Start: August 22, 10:00 a.m. End: August 22, 11:00 a.m.
EVERGREEN BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM LOWE RD TO ZARY RD
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 22, 10:00 a.m. End: August 22, 3:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT BALMORAL ST
(Manhole repair)
Start: August 22, 11:00 a.m. End: August 22, 12:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
CIRCLE DR W NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 19TH ST W TO 20TH ST W
(Crash cushion repair)
Start: August 22, 7:00 p.m. End: August 23, 6:00 a.m.
VALLEY RD EB MEDIAN & CURB LANES REDUCED AT CIRCLE DR S
(Crash cushion repair)
Start: August 22, 7:00 p.m. End: August 23, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR S EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO SPADINA CRES W
(Bridge washing)
Start: August 22, 8:00 p.m. End: August 23, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
WANUSKEWIN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 72ND ST E TO 71ST ST E
(Road work)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 23, 4:30 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ROSSMO RD TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Shelterbelt removal)
Start: August 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 25, 3:00 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection closed at Brute St.
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 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.
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.
Broadway Avenue closed from Hilliard to Willow streets on Tuesday
August 21, 2023 - 8:00am
Broadway Avenue will be closed from Hilliard to Willow streets on Tuesday, August 22 starting at 10 a.m. for roadway patching. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take five 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.
Boychuk Drive closed between Laurentian Drive and Huntington Place on Tuesday
August 21, 2023 - 7:00am
Boychuk Drive will be closed between Laurentian Drive and Huntington Place on Tuesday, August 22 starting at 9 a.m. for crack sealing. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take three 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.
Evergreen Boulevard closed from Lowe to Zary roads on Tuesday
August 21, 2023 - 6:00am
Evergreen Boulevard will be closed from Lowe to Zary roads on Tuesday, August 22, starting at 10 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.
Avenue H S closed between Rusholme and Bedford roads on Monday
August 18, 2023 - 3:30pm
Avenue H S between Rusholme and Bedford roads will be closed on Monday, August 21, at 7 a.m. for valve replacement work. 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 - August 21, 2023
August 18, 2023 - 3:15pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM BEDFORD RD TO RUSHOLME RD
(Valve repair)
Start: August 21, 8:00 a.m. End: August 21, 4:30 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SPEED REDUCTIONS FROM 40TH ST E TO 45TH ST E
(Mowing)
Start: August 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 21, 3:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ROSSMO RD TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Shelterbelt removal)
Start: August 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 25, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
WANUSKEWIN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 72ND ST E TO 71ST ST E
(Road work)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 23, 4:30 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection closed at Brute St.
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 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.
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 - August 19-20, 2023
August 18, 2023 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
ATTRIDGE DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Microsurfacing)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 21, 7:00 a.m.
AVE C N ROAD CLOSED FROM 32ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Dated & Faded Vintage Market Event)
Start: August 19, 9:00 a.m. End: August 19, 7:00 p.m.
22ND ST E VARIOUS ROAD CLOSURES FROM 1ST AVE S TO 4TH AVE S & 20TH TO 23RD ST
(Rock 102 Show & Shine)
Start: August 20, 4:00 a.m. End: August 20, 6:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO MCKERCHER DR
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: August 20, 6:00 a.m. End: August 20, 12:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB OFFRAMP CLOSED AT MCKERCHER DR
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: August 20, 6:00 a.m. End: August 20, 12:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Crack sealing)
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 10:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 29TH ST W TO 25TH ST E
(Road patching)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 3:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB LANES AND NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 112TH ST W TO GRAY AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 20, 8:00 a.m. End: August 20, 4:00 p.m.
CONFEDERATION DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM MILTON ST TO BORDEN PL
(Hydrant replacement)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: August 20, 8:00 a.m. End: August 20, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM ARGYLE AVE TO CAMERON AVE
(Crack sealing)
Start: August 20, 11:00 a.m. End: August 20, 2:00 p.m.
ONGOING
HIGHWAY 14 ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO RANGE ROAD 3064
(Road Resurfacing)
Traffic will be detoured to Range Road 3064 and Highway 7
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: August 19, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT RUTH ST E
(Water main repairs)
Start: August 17, 8:00 a.m. End: August 18, 6:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: August 11, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 4:30 p.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 72ND ST E TO 71ST ST E
(Road work)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 23, 4:30 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection closed at Brute St.
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 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.
College Drive eastbound exit ramp to McKercher Drive closed on Sunday morning
August 18, 2023 - 10:00am
The College Drive eastbound exit ramp to McKercher Drive will be closed on Sunday, August 20 at 6:00 a.m. for pole replacement work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take six 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.
Taylor Street closed between Argyle and Cameron avenues on Sunday
August 18, 2023 - 9:00am
Taylor Street will be closed between Argyle and Cameron avenues on Sunday, August 20, at 11 a.m. for crack sealing work. The intersection at Taylor Street and Madden Avenue will remain open during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take three 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.
Road restrictions and Transit detours downtown on Sunday
August 18, 2023 - 8:00am
- 1st Avenue closed between 20th and 22nd streets
- 2nd Avenue closed between 20th and 23rd streets
- 3rd Avenue closed between 20th and 23rd streets
- 21st Street closed between 1st and 4th avenues
- 22nd Street closed between 1st and 4th avenues
To accommodate the Rock 102 Show & Shine event in the downtown area on Sunday, August 20, detours and parking restrictions will be in place guiding motorists around the event zone.
Event road restrictions in place on August 20 from 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
This event will impact transit routes and stops in the downtown area. Saskatoon Transit will be issuing service alerts about detours and temporary bus stop locations.
The Downtown Terminal bus stops will operate as normal except for Route 6, 60 and 65 which will have temporary bus stops located on 23rd Street eastbound, east of 2nd Avenue.
For service alerts about bus stop closures, real-time bus locations, and next bus arrivals use the mobile app Transit or Google Transit on desktop. Customer Service is also available at 306-975-3100 to help answer any questions.
Drivers are reminded to watch out for pedestrians. The City thanks everyone for their patience.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Avenue C closed between 32nd and 33rd streets on Saturday
August 18, 2023 - 7:00am
Avenue C will be closed between 32nd and 33rd streets on Saturday, August 19, at 9 a.m. for a vintage market event. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. This event is expected to take 10 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.
Bus service to Rod Stewart
August 18, 2023 - 6:00am
- 6:10 p.m.
- 6:30 p.m.
- 6:50 p.m.
- 7:10 p.m.
Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to Sir Rod Stewart live at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, August 19 at 7:30 p.m., is available at the following times:
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.
Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance.
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 - August 18, 2023
August 17, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD SB LANES CLOSED AT FAST CRES
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 18, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Environmental monitoring)
Closure will be set daily from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: August 18, 10:00 a.m.
BROADWAY AVE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT RUTH ST E
(Water main repairs)
Start: August 17, 8:00 a.m. End: August 18, 6:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: August 11, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 4:30 p.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 72ND ST E TO 71ST ST E
(Road work)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 23, 4:30 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection closed at Brute St.
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 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.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Reminder: Fall program registration begins Sunday, August 20 at 6:00 p.m.
August 17, 2023 - 1:00pm
- Do not use Internet Explorer to complete transactions. Compatible web browsers include Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari. Ensure your web browser is up to date. Online transactions are not supported using a device or operating system older than Windows 7, Mac OS 10, Android 5, iPhone 5.
- Ensure you have an active Leisure Online registration account and know your username and password prior to registration night. If you are unable to access your account, call any Leisure Centre to have your account reset.
- Have a list of second and third program choices in case you do not get into your first choice.
- Join the wait list! Every full program has an online wait list and new classes may be created if there is enough demand.
- Consider other nearby Leisure Centres if your preferred location isn't available.
Registration for the City’s Fall recreation programs begins Sunday, August 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. by logging into to your account on Leisure Online at leisureonline.saskatoon.ca, or by calling 306-975-2800.
Registration for private and semi-private swim lessons will open on Monday, August 21. Registrations are accepted by phone only. Call the Leisure Centre you are interested in taking lessons at to register. This change is being piloted in effort to reduce wait times for phone line registrations.
Be sure to check out the Red Cross to Lifesaving Society swim lessons transfer chart in the Leisure Guide before you make your swim class selection if you have not enrolled in a Lifesaving Society lesson set previously.
Opening night for registration is very busy, and the City sincerely thanks residents for their patience. While additional online and telephone resources are in place to make the process run as smoothly as possible, there will be many people registering at once.
Here are some tips to help you prepare for a smooth registration:
Several changes have been made to Leisure Online to optimize the site on registration night. From 5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 20, access to view drop-in programs will be disabled. Only the registered program section will be available at that time. Images will also be removed from the registered programs page to improve the load time of the page when a high volume of users are on the site at the same time.
The Fall Leisure Guide, which is Saskatoon’s go-to source for fitness programs, recreational activities and arts and culture opportunities for all ages and abilities, was released on August 4. It is available online at saskatoon.ca/leisureguide or for pick up at any City leisure facility, Saskatoon library or over 120 retail locations throughout Saskatoon and limited surrounding areas that the StarPhoenix is sold.
Broadway Avenue intersection closed at Ruth Street starting Thursday
August 16, 2023 - 4:30pm
The intersection at Broadway Avenue and Ruth Street will be closed starting Thursday, August 17, at 8 a.m. for water main repairs. 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 - August 17, 2023
August 16, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
BROADWAY AVE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT RUTH ST E
(Water main repairs)
Start: August 17, 8:00 a.m. End: August 18, 6:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB/SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES E
(Catch basin flushing)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: August 17, 11:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Environmental monitoring)
Closure will be set daily from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: August 18, 10:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT SASKATCHEWAN CRES E
(Catch basin flushing)
Start: August 17, 11:00 a.m. End: August 17, 1:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 16 TO 51ST ST E
(Road Resurfacing)
Max Load Width of 6.5m
Start: August 16, 7:00 p.m. End: August 17, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 14 ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO RANGE ROAD 3064
(Road Resurfacing)
Traffic will be detoured to Range Road 3064 and Highway 7
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: August 11, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 4:30 p.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 72ND ST E TO 71ST ST E
(Road work)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 23, 4:30 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection remains closed at Brute St.
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 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.
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’s summer programming and attractions coming to a close for the 2023 season
August 16, 2023 - 9:00am
- Summer Youth Centres – Wednesday, August 16
- Summer Playground Programs & Paddling Pools - Last day for weekend programming is Sunday, August 20 and last day of weekday programming is Wednesday, August 23.
- George Ward and Mayfair Outdoor Pools - Sunday, August 20
- Lathey & Riversdale Outdoor Pools - Sunday, August 27
- Spray Pads - Monday, September 4
- Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park - Monday, September 4
As the end of August approaches, the City’s summer programming and attractions will be wrapping up for the season. The last days of operation will be:
City Council continues work to reduce 2024/2025 budget funding gap
August 15, 2023 - 6:00pm
- No inflationary increase for line painting and sign replacement materials
- Reduce the sweeping of soft surface (turf) medians to once every 2 years
- An expansion of the Parking Pay Station Zone to incorporate approximately 130 additional on-street parking spaces within the Warehouse District and Center Industrial areas
- An additional rate increase of 10 per cent for all pet licensing
- An additional rate increase of 3 per cent for the rates and fees for cemetery services
- Reduction to the contribution to the special events reserve in 2024 and 2025
- No increases and maintain the same level of funding for grants and community organization support
- Defer the addition of a Fire Services Asset Management staff position until 2025
- Remove the addition of a permanent Communications Consultant position within Saskatoon Fire Department
- Defer the addition of a dedicated Operations Dispatch Manager position until mid-way through 2024
Additional work by City Council’s Governance and Priorities Committee (GPC) to lessen a projected funding gap in the 2024/2025 Multi-Year Budget has helped shave an additional $1.1 million in 2024.
Through today's and previous decisions, the funding gap has been reduced by a total of $25.8 million in 2024 and $2.3 million in 2025. If left unmitigated, which is unlikely, this would equate to a property tax increase of 8.54% in 2024 and 6.04% in 2025.
“City Council continues to make meaningful progress in reducing the projected funding gap for 2024 and 2025. The financial pressures facing Saskatoon regarding post pandemic recovery and significant inflation are widespread across the country. I am confident that through this transparent process and future meetings we will continue to make progress to reduce the funding gap,” says Chief Financial Officer Clae Hack.
GPC completed discussion on several business line reports at a special GPC meeting today and recommended the following budget options be integrated into the 2024/2025 Preliminary 2024/2025 Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget:
Due to time constraints, discussion on business line reports relating to Environmental Health, Taxation and General Revenue, Land Development, Arts, Culture and Events Venues, Recreation and Culture, and Urban Planning and Development were deferred to an additional Special Budget Meeting scheduled for August 31.
Council is also awaiting draft budget submissions from the Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners and the Saskatoon Library Board so that they may be incorporated into future budget discussions.
For more facts and reliable information on the 2024/2025 Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget, please visit saskatoon.ca/budget.
Daily Road Report - August 16, 2023
August 15, 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 roads on this date.
NIGHTWORK
IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 16 TO 51ST ST E
(Road Resurfacing)
Max Load Width of 6.5m
Start: August 15, 7:00 p.m. End: August 16, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 14 ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO RANGE ROAD 3064
(Road Resurfacing)
Traffic will be detoured to Range Road 3064 and Highway 7
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: August 11, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 4:30 p.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 72ND ST E TO 71ST ST E
(Road work)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 23, 4:30 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection remains closed at Brute St.
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 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.
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 - August 15, 2023
August 14, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM BEDFORD RD TO 28TH ST W
(Crack sealing)
Start: August 15, 7:00 a.m. End: August 15, 12:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E NB LANES CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO DUCHESS ST
(Water & sewer connection)
Start: August 15, 7:00 a.m. End: August 15, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO SPADINA CRES E
(Underground cable work)
Start: August 15, 9:00 a.m. End: August 15, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN LANE FROM HIGHWAY 16 TO 51ST ST E
(Road Resurfacing)
Max Load Width of 6.5m
Start: August 15, 7:00 p.m. End: August 16, 6:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 60TH ST W TO 51ST ST E
(Road Resurfacing)
Max Load Width of 6m
Start: August 15, 7:00 p.m. End: August 16, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 14 ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO RANGE ROAD 3064
(Road Resurfacing)
Traffic will be detoured to Range Road 3064 and Highway #7
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE CURB LANE CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: August 11, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 4:30 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection remains closed at Brute St.
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 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.
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.
Celebrate culture: Ride Transit free during Folkfest
August 14, 2023 - 10:00am
- Thursday, August 17 from 3:50 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
- Friday, August 18 from 3:50 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
- Saturday, August 19 from 2:15 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Saskatoon Transit is once again offering free transit service during Folkfest, August 17-19, 2023. This quick and easy service is offered to riders who show their Folkfest ePassport, Connecting Communities wristband, or let their Transit Operator know that they are headed to a Folkfest Pavilion when boarding.
Folkfest Transit Service Hours:
Service Schedule
Transit service for Folkfest Routes 150 and 152 starts 30 minutes before opening and runs to each pavilion every 30 minutes.
The Folkfest Bus Terminal, located in front of City Hall, serves as the main transfer point for all Folkfest buses with drop-off points at all pavilions, Market Mall, and participating hotels.
Regular service on routes 1 and 19 to Prairieland Park is also available.
All route maps specific to Folkfest service with stop locations can be found in the Folkfest Digital Passport and on SaskatoonTransit.ca.
Park 'n Ride
Park at one of the Transit terminals around the city and catch regular service to the Downtown terminal to transfer at City Hall.
Bike & Bus
All buses are equipped with bike racks on the front of the buses that can hold two bicycles on a first-come, first-served basis.
Accessibility
Saskatoon Transit provides full accessibility for all riders through the use of low-floor buses. However, it is important to note that temporary Pavilion locations and stops may not be fully accessible. Transit operators will make every effort to lower the bus and/or deploy the ramp at an appropriate location so that the rider with a mobility device or in a wheelchair/scooter can access the sidewalk and walkway.
Avoid the traffic and parking–celebrate culture and community by taking Transit!
Plan your trip and find transit route information, service alerts, and real-time bus locations on the mobile app called Transit, or Google Maps on desktop.
Have questions? Contact Transit Customer Service at 306-975-3100 or transit.services@saskatoon.ca.
Avenue H closed between Bedford Road and 28th Street on Tuesday
August 14, 2023 - 7:00am
Avenue H will be closed between Bedford Road and 28th Street on Tuesday, August 15, at 7 a.m. for crack sealing work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take five 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.
Date correction: Sewer smoke testing – Idylwyld Crescent - Wednesday, August 16
August 11, 2023 - 1:45pm
People using, residing on or working on Idylwyld Crescent may notice a white smoke coming from their roofs and on their property next Wednesday, August 16. The City’s sewer maintenance staff will use a non-toxic liquid smoke to identify weak points in the sanitary system.
The oil-based smoke product mimics the properties of invisible sewer gases. It will be poured into the sanitary sewer manholes in the street and tracked as it follows the pipes to identify weak points or small openings where contaminants could enter.
While the test is being carried out thick, white smoke will be visible exiting from the vent stacks and rooftop drains on houses, yard drains tied to the sewer system, and from any holes or cracks in the contained area. It is possible for the smoke to enter a home through rarely used drain traps or old plumbing. To prevent this, residents and businesses in the testing area have been advised to run water into all drains for one minute the morning of the testing.
The smoke itself is an odourless, oil-based product that appears thick and white when activated. It is a non-toxic material that has been safely used for testing and simulations for more than 25 years in Saskatoon and other municipalities.
Daily Road Report, August 14, 2023
August 11, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
WANUSKEWIN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 72ND ST E TO 71ST ST E
(Road work)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 23, 4:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W VARIOUS NB & SB LANES CLOSED AT 11TH ST W
(Mowing)
Rolling closure will be utilized.
Start: August 14, 9:00 a.m. End: August 14, 10:30 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 60TH ST W TO 51ST ST E
(Road Resurfacing)
Max Load Width of 6m.
Start: August 14, 7:00 p.m. End: August 15, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 16 TO 52ND ST E
(Road Resurfacing)
60th St Ramp to Idylwyld Dr SB will be closed. Max Load Width of 6m.
Start: August 13, 7:00 p.m. End: August 14, 6:00 a.m.
ATTRIDGE DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Micro surfacing)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes.
Start: August 12, 7:00 a.m. End: August 14, 7:00 a.m.
3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 14 ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO RANGE ROAD 3064
(Road Resurfacing)
Traffic will be detoured to R.R. 3064 and Highway #7
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB PARKING & CURB LANES CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: August 11, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 4:30 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection remains closed at Brute St.
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE NB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main preservation)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 13, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 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.
BALTZAN BLVD SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM PAYNE BEND TO HORNER CRES
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: July 23, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Additional case of Dutch elm disease identified in Saskatoon, the fourth occurrence this year.
August 11, 2023 - 2:30pm
- Immediate removal of the positive trees and disposal at the City Landfill. This will involve 3 trees immediately along Central Avenue and 28 more pending line location, with further removal possible pending test results. A map of the removal area is attached.
- Increased surveillance of the surrounding area to search for stored elm wood.
- Additional sampling of symptomatic trees within one kilometre of the infected tree.
- Continuing regular city-wide elm surveillance, sampling, and cyclical pruning of trees in parks and on boulevards.
- Not pruning elms during the provincial pruning ban (April 1 to August 31)
- Not bringing elm wood into the city, storing elm wood for more than a day, or burning elm firewood
- Always disposing of elm wood at the City Landfill
- Sanitizing tools after working on elm trees
- Not building treehouses in elm trees, as the nail and screw holes can attract elm bark beetles
- Reporting dead or dying elm trees or branches to the City or to a professional arborist
This week, the City of Saskatoon Parks Department has confirmed another positive case of Dutch elm disease (DED) in an elm tree in Forest Grove.
The City has again initiated its DED Response Plan, which includes:
What will happen in impacted areas?
Parks staff will be conducting surveillance around impacted areas. Surveillance of these areas includes checking every property for elm firewood or brush and removing it when it is found. If residents are not home, staff will remove the elm wood and leave an Elm Infraction Notice with a note indicating that the wood was removed.
As part of the Forest Resource Management Act, the Provincial Dutch Elm Disease Regulations, 2005 allow inspectors to enter private property to inspect for elm wood, remove elm wood, and sample private elm trees. In accordance with the regulations, property owners will be asked to remove and dispose of infected elm trees.
What is DED?
DED is a serious disease caused by a fungus that clogs the elm tree’s water and nutrient conducting system, which eventually causes the tree to die. DED was introduced in North America in the 1930s and has since wiped out millions of elms across Canada and the United States. 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. The DED fungus has tiny spores that stick to the body of the beetle. Elm bark beetles 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.
Weekend Road Report, August 12-13, 2023
August 11, 2023 - 2:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
HIGHWAY 14 EB LANE CLOSED AT RANGE ROAD 3064
(Road Resurfacing)
Max Load Width of 3.85m. Temporary Signals will be setup to maintain traffic in each direction.
Start: August 12, 7:00 a.m. End: August 12, 7:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Micro surfacing)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes.
Start: August 12, 7:00 a.m. End: August 14, 7:00 a.m.
MINERS AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 56TH ST E TO 57TH ST E
(Hydrant repair)
Start: August 12, 8:00 a.m. End: August 13, 6:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 16 SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO 60TH ST W
(Road Resurfacing)
Max Load Width of 5m.
Start: August 12, 7:00 p.m. End: August 13, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE C N TO AIRPORT DR
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: August 13, 6:00 a.m. End: August 13, 12:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 14 ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO RANGE ROAD 3064
(Road Resurfacing)
Traffic will be detoured to R.R. 3064 and Highway #7.
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 16 TO 52ND ST E
(Road Resurfacing)
60th St Ramp to Idylwyld Dr SB will be closed. Max Load Width of 6m
Start: August 13, 7:00 p.m. End: August 14, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CENTER & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 16 TO 51ST ST E
(Roadway Paving)
Max Load Width of 4.3m.
Start: August 11, 7:00 p.m. End: August 12, 6:00 a.m.
RUTH ST W VARIOUS LANE CLOSURES AT LORNE AVE
(Saskatoon Ex)
Start: August 8, 9:00 a.m. End: August 13, 11:00 p.m.
3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(infrastructure upgrades)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB PARKING & CURB LANES CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: August 11, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 4:30 p.m.
BUTE ST EB & WB CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection remains closed at Brute St.
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE NB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main preservation)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 13, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 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.
BALTZAN BLVD SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM PAYNE BEND TO HORNER CRES
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: July 23, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Highway 14 closed between Neault Road and Range Road 3064 starting Sunday
August 11, 2023 - 10:00am
Highway 14 will be closed between Neault Road and Range Road 3064 starting Sunday, August 13, at 7 a.m. for roadway resurfacing work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take five 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.
60th Street exit ramp to Idylwyld Drive southbound closed on Sunday evening
August 11, 2023 - 9:00am
The 60th Street exit ramp to Idylwyld Drive southbound will be closed on Sunday, August 13, at 7 p.m. for roadway resurfacing work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this project. This work is expected to take 11 hours to complete, barring unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
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.
Spadina Crescent closed between 21st and 23rd streets starting Monday
August 11, 2023 - 8:00am
Spadina Crescent will be closed between 21st and 23rd streets starting Monday, August 14, at 7 a.m. for infrastructure upgrade work. 22nd Street between Spadina Cresent and 5th Avenue will be closed during this project. Parkade access will remain open. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take 25 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.