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Extreme snowstorm response plan approved by City Council
September 28, 2021 - 9:00am
The City’s winter roads emergency response plan was approved by City Council on Monday, September 27. With this response plan in place, extra staffing and contractor resources would be activated to restore mobility after a blizzard with an accumulated snow fall of at least 25 centimetres and reduced mobility to the point that light vehicles cannot travel on city streets. This plan was developed by the Administration after 30-40 centimetres of snow fell in November 2020, which required day and night city-wide snow grading and removal to restore mobility and safety in the city.
“We have a fine-tuned response plan for snowstorms that we scale up for the handful of times each year when more than 5 centimetres of snow accumulates,” says Goran Saric, Director of Roadways, Fleet & Support. “And now, this plan is a more robust, multi-agency strategy for a future extreme event like we saw in November, allowing us to respond faster and more efficiently city-wide.”
The response plan was developed using lessons learned from the November 2020 blizzard and examples from other winter cities, with input from other agencies and stakeholders to ensure it follows an approach that works for the whole community.
Residents should have an emergency plan too. “Residents should always have a 72-hour emergency plan for any emergency event. You should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for a minimum of 72 hours (about 3 days),” says Pamela Goulden-McLeod, Director of Emergency Planning. “It could take that long for emergency services to reach you in a city-wide emergency at any time of year.”
The City’s previous extreme blizzard was in 2007 when 36 centimetres of snow fell in one day. Projections using 30 years of historical data for Saskatoon estimate this type of blizzard may occur again in 10 to 14 years. As the frequency and severity of inclement weather is predicted to increase with climate change, the frequency of future extreme snow events may be higher (e.g., 1 occurrence every 7 years).
More information and education about the response plan will be available this winter. For more information about the City’s regular winter operations, visit saskatoon.ca/snow.
City approves colour-coded framework for municipal COVID-19 safety response: at high-risk ‘Orange’
September 27, 2021 - 10:28am
- green – minimal risk
- yellow - caution
- orange – high risk
- red – critical risk
- review of current Public Health Orders
- review of current COVID-19 situation
- consultation with local MHO and other key stakeholders
- review by City Council
- any approved measures would be activated on the first day of the next month and would remain in place until a review at the next Council meeting
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Thursday, September 30
September 27, 2021 - 4:00pm
The City of Saskatoon will have a number of adjusted civic services and hours of operation on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Wondering what’s open or closed? See full details on the City’s website.
Daily Road Report, September 28, 2021
September 27, 2021 - 9:00am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
1ST AVE N INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PRINCESS ST
(Construction)
Start: September 28, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 7:00 a.m.
AVE C N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 45TH ST W TO HASKAMP ST
(Power pole replace)
Start: September 28, 8:00 a.m. End: September 28, 4:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM PERIMETER RD TO 108TH ST W
(Light maintenance)
Start: September 28, 9:00 a.m. End: September 28, 1:00 p.m.
51ST ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WENTZ AVE TO CLEVELAND AVE
(Pole replacements)
Start: September 28, 9:00 a.m. End: September 29, 4:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM VENTURE CRES TO WARMAN RD
(Sewer flushing)
Start: September 27, 8:00 p.m. End: September 28, 6:00 a.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CENTRAL AVE
(Barrier installation)
Start: September 27, 9:00 a.m. End: September 28, 3:00 p.m.
51ST ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT MINERS AVE
(Pole installations)
Start: September 27, 9:00 a.m. End: September 28, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED NEW MCORMOND DR
(Construction)
Start: April 26, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 7:00 a.m.
33RD ST W WB CURB LANE; SB RIGHT TURN LANE; & NB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT CONFEDERATION DR
(Intersection improvements)
Start: September 27, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 7:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 29TH ST W TO 27TH ST W
(water main work)
Start: September 27, 9:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO ST GEORGE AVE
(Water main lining)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 1, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB CLOSED FROM ISABELLA ST E TO HILLIARD ST E
(Sidewalk repair)
Start: September 22, 7:00 a.m. End: October 1, 6:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCPHERSON AVE TO ROYAL AVE
(Water main work)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 4:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 109TH ST W TO 107TH ST W (Streetscaping)
Two-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: October 5, 4:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES W
(Median Barrier Replacements)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 3:00 p.m.
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 30TH ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main work)
Start: September 27, 7:00 a.m. End: October 8, 4:30 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Storm sewer work)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 7:00 a.m.
NELSON RD SOUTH SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Sidewalk closed)
Start: September 16, 6:00 a.m. End: October 16, 6:00 p.m.
14TH ST E WB PARKING LANE & CURB LANE; & CIRCLE DR NB EXIT RAMP CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CARLETON DR
(PWM repair)
Start: September 27, 9:30 a.m. End: October 17, 4:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main construction)
Start: September 20, 10:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
KENSINGTON GATE W ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO KENSINGTON LANE N
(Water main work)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 6:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB & SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 22ND ST W TO KENSINGTON GATE W
(Water main work)
Start: September 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 4:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Thursday, September 30
September 27, 2021 - 7:55am
The City of Saskatoon will have a number of adjusted civic services and hours of operation on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, as follows:
REMAI MODERN
Remai Modern's hours on September 30, are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WASTE COLLECTIONS
Garbage (Black Cart) – Collections as scheduled on Thursday, September 30. Bi-weekly collections begin Friday, October 1.
Recycling (Blue Cart) – Collections as scheduled
Organics (Subscription Green Cart) – Collections as scheduled
For collection schedules and reminders, get the Saskatoon Waste Wizard app or visit saskatoon.ca/collectioncalendar
LANDFILL
The Landfill will be open 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
COMPOST DEPOTS
The West Compost Depot will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The East Compost Depot will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
More information at saskatoon.ca/compostdepots
SASKATOON TRANSIT SERVICES
Fixed route and On-Demand Transit will operate regular hours on Thursday, September 30, please consult the mobile app transit to plan your trip.
Access Transit and the Transit Customer Service Centre will operate with regulate hours.
PAY PARKING
Parking payment is required on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30.
Motorists are reminded that all parking requirements remain in effect, including parking time limits.
MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT
Impound Lot is open to the public between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm
SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO
Regular Hours of Operation:
Zoo 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Forestry Farm Park 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
GOLF COURSES (HOLIDAY PARK, WILDWOOD AND SILVERWOOD)
Regular Hours of Operation. Open dawn to dusk.
LEISURE CENTRES
The Leisure Centres will be open regular hours of operation. 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
Cosmo Civic Centre
OPEN – 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre
OPEN - 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Lakewood Civic Centre
OPEN – 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Lawson Civic Centre
OPEN - 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saskatoon Field House
OPEN – 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Shaw Centre
OPEN - 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Terry Fox Track
OPEN – 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
INDOOR ARENAS
ACT Arena – Open regular hours of operation.
Parent & Tot Skating: 2:30 to 3:15 p.m.
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
Registration for Wîcihitowin Indigenous Engagement Conference at all time high
September 27, 2021 - 3:47am
- Chief Cadmus Delorme, Cowessess First Nation
- Dr. Cindy Blackstock, Executive Director, First Nations Child and Family Caring Society
- Dr. Dave Courchene - Nii Gaani Aki Innini (Leading Earth Man), Elder and Knowledge Keeper, Anishinaabe Nation
- Richard Van Camp, Storyteller and Author, Dene Nation from Fort Smith, Northwest Territories
- Stephanie Harpe, Residential School Survivor, International Advocate for Murdered, Missing and Exploited Indigenous Peoples, Singer/Songwriter
- Representatives from the Saskatoon Survivors Circle
Over 2,500 participants have registered for the virtual 2021 Wîcihitowin Indigenous Engagement Conference on October 5-7. The event will provide registrants with important teachings to assist them on their paths to reconciliation.
“With registration closing tonight at 11:59 p.m., we can announce that this year will be our largest group of attendees to date,” says Brad Bird, Co-Chair of the Wîcihitowin Organizing Committee and Director of Reconciliation, Saskatoon Public Library. “We are looking forward to welcoming thousands of people virtually to learn from our speakers—including Residential School Survivors and Knowledge Keepers—about the Seven Sacred Teachings that guide Indigenous Peoples’ ways of knowing.”
Established in 2014, the Wîcihitowin Conference was created to provide Residential School Survivors and Sixties Scoop Survivors with a platform to share their voices and teachings, to inspire respectful engagement and meaningful inclusion of Indigenous peoples within the community, and to share resources and tools to form and maintain culturally respectful organizations. “Wîcihitowin”, a Cree/Saulteaux term meaning “to help each other/to work together”, is the driving force for the now annual event.
“The Wîcihitowin conference provides an opportunity for community members to learn from survivors and for survivors to share their experiences, resilience and strength,” says Gilbert Kewistep, a Residential School Survivor and advisor to the conference organizing committee. “I want to thank everyone who chooses to virtually attend the conference, because fully committing your time and attention to learning matters. And, these conversations matter.”
“The City makes a point to contribute financial and human resource support to this conference every year,” says Melissa Cote, Director of Indigenous Initiatives for the City of Saskatoon. “The feedback we get from this event is always incredible – how it influenced individuals and organizations to change their thinking as well as their practices. Past participants feel that this conference has contributed to progress on Indigenous engagement and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.”
The theme of this year’s conference is The Seven Sacred Teachings: love, respect, courage, honesty, wisdom, humility and truth. These inherent beliefs and values guide Indigenous Peoples’ ways of knowing and are shared by generations through oral traditions of storytelling and ceremony. The conference presentations will demonstrate how the Seven Sacred Teachings can guide people through their personal journeys; help community members, organizations, governments, and businesses respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action; and ensure respectful Indigenous engagement and inclusion within communities.
2021 conference presenters include:
“It’s important that we acknowledge there are so many different ways of learning,” says Bird. “This conference provides many Indigenous and non-Indigenous people with a connection to traditional teachings—I promise that the content will be eye-opening and thought-provoking whether you’re attending for the first time or the seventh.”
Registration is available free of charge at wicihitowin.ca, closing on September 27 at 11:59 p.m. (CST). For conference updates, you can also follow Wîcihitowin YXE on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
The Wîcihitowin Indigenous Engagement Conference is made possible through contributions from the City of Saskatoon, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, Saskatchewan Health Authority, Saskatoon Public Library, United Way & Area, Saskatoon Community Foundation, and Nutrien (premier investor).
Holiday Pay Parking Reminder: National Day for Truth & Reconciliation on Thursday, September 30
September 27, 2021 - 9:00am
- Customers are encouraged to use the WayToPark app as a no-touch way to pay for parking. If you must use a FlexParking station for payment, please ensure you follow public health guidelines when touching shared surfaces in public, such as using alcohol-based hand sanitizer or washing your hands as soon as you are able.
- Customers are responsible for entering the correct licence plate information when paying for parking at a FlexParking station or when using the WayToPark app.
- Parking time limits vary by location. Watch for signs wherever you are parking.
- If you have reached the posted time limit but need more time in the area, move your vehicle around the corner or across the street.
- Balances on a parking purchase can be carried forward to another parking space in a new location.
- Additional parking time can be purchased, but only up to the maximum allowable time posted.
Residents are reminded that payment will be required in City-managed pay parking areas on National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, Thursday, September 30, 2021.
Public parking in the Downtown, Broadway, Riversdale, River Landing and Sutherland areas, as well as streets adjacent to St. Paul’s and Saskatoon City Hospitals, are metered from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Payment is not required outside these hours, on Sundays or on statutory holidays (New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Saskatchewan Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day and Christmas Day). The National Day for Truth & Reconciliation is not a statutory holiday in Saskatchewan.
Public Pay Parking reminders:
For more information on Public Pay Parking, visit saskatoon.ca/payparking.
1st Avenue intersection closed at Princess Street starting Tuesday
September 27, 2021 - 7:00am
The intersection at 1st Avenue and Princess Street will be closed starting Tuesday, September 28, at 7:00 a.m. for roadway work. Princess Street will be closed between 1st Avenue and City Yards during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take 9 days to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information is available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Daily Road Report, September 27, 2021
September 24, 2021 - 9:01am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
33RD ST W WB CURB LANE; SB RIGHT TURN LANE; & NB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT CONFEDERATION DR
(Intersection improvements)
Start: September 27, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 7:00 a.m.
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 30TH ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main work)
Start: September 27, 7:00 a.m. End: October 8, 4:30 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB & SB SHOULDERS CONED OFF & SPEED REDUTIONS IN PLACE FROM 8TH ST E TO 14TH ST E
(Shoulder clean up)
Start: September 27, 9:00 a.m. End: September 27, 3:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CENTRAL AVE
(Barrier installation)
Start: September 27, 9:00 a.m. End: September 28, 3:00 p.m.
51ST ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT MINERS AVE
(Pole installations)
Start: September 27, 9:00 a.m. End: September 28, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 29TH ST W TO 27TH ST W
(Water main work)
Start: September 27, 9:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.
14TH ST E EXIT RAMP; & WB PARKING & CURB LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CARLETON DR
(PWM repair)
Start: September 27, 9:30 a.m. End: October 17, 4:00 p.m.
OVERNIGHT
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM VENTURE CRES TO WARMAN RD
(Sewer flushing)
Start: September 27, 8:00 p.m. End: September 28, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
TRAFFIC BRIDGE CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 11TH ST E
(Bridge Cleaning)
Start: September 26, 4:00 p.m. End: September 27, 3:00 a.m.
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 31ST ST W TO 32ND ST W
(Connection replacement)
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: September 27, 7:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANE CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO NORTHRIDGE DR
(Sewer flushing)
Start: September 26, 8:00 p.m. End: September 27, 7:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM ALBERTA AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Sewer flushing)
Start: September 26, 8:00 p.m. End: September 27, 7:00 a.m.
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 30TH ST W TO 32ND ST W
(Water main work)
Start: September 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 27, 7:00 a.m.
3RD AVE S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Median repair)
Start: September 26, 7:00 a.m. End: September 27, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO ST GEORGE AVE
(Water main lining)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 1, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED NEW MCORMOND DR
(Construction)
Start: April 26, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 7:00 a.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM ISABELLA ST E TO HILLIARD ST E
(Sidewalk repair)
Start: September 22, 7:00 a.m. End: October 1, 6:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCPHERSON AVE TO ROYAL AVE
(Water main work)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 4:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 109TH ST W TO 107TH ST W
(Streetscaping)
Two-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: October 5, 4:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES W
(Median Barrier Replacements)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 3:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Storm sewer work)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 7:00 a.m.
NELSON RD SOUTH SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Sidewalk closed)
Start: September 16, 6:00 a.m. End: October 16, 6:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main construction)
Start: September 20, 10:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
KENSINGTON GATE W ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO KENSINGTON LANE N
(Water main work)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 6:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB & SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 22ND ST W TO KENSINGTON GATE W
(Water main work)
Start: September 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 4:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Weekend Road Report, September 25-26, 2021
September 24, 2021 - 2:15pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM PEMBINA AVE TO PINEHOUSE DR
(Bridge City Duathlon)
Start: September 25, 5:00 a.m. End: September 25, 3:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR W TO WITNEY AVE S
(Guardrail repair)
Start: September 26, 1:00 a.m. End: September 26, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 1ST AVE N
(Boulevard work)
Start: September 26, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 11:00 a.m.
SPADINA CRES E NB LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST UNDER UNIVERSITY BRIDGE
(Guardrail repair)
Start: September 26, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 11:00 a.m.
ATTRIDGE DR SB EXIT RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Light bulb replacements)
Start: September 26, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 3:00 p.m.
3RD AVE S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Median repair)
Start: September 26, 7:00 a.m. End: September 27, 5:00 p.m.
2ND AVE N NB LANES; & SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 26TH ST E
(Manhole repair)
Start: September 26, 8:00 a.m. End: September 26, 6:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 7 TO BETTS AVE
(Median concrete repair)
Start: September 26, 10:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT RUTH ST E
(Guardrail repair)
Start: September 26, 10:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2:00 p.m.
OVERNIGHT
TRAFFIC BRIDGE CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 11TH ST E
(Bridge Cleaning)
Start: September 26, 4:00 p.m. End: September 27, 3:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANE CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO NORTHRIDGE DR
(Sewer flushing)
Start: September 26, 8:00 p.m. End: September 27, 7:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM ALBERTA AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Sewer flushing)
Start: September 26, 8:00 p.m. End: September 27, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 31ST ST W TO 32ND ST W
(Connection replacement)
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: September 27, 7:00 a.m.
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 30TH ST W TO 32ND ST W
(Water main work)
Start: September 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 27, 7:00 a.m.
RUTH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO ST GEORGE AVE
(Water main lining)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: September 28, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED NEW MCORMOND DR
(Construction)
Start: April 26, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 7:00 a.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB CLOSED FROM ISABELLA ST E TO HILLIARD ST E
(Sidewalk repair)
Start: September 22, 7:00 a.m. End: October 1, 6:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCPHERSON AVE TO ROYAL AVE
(Water main work)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 4:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 109TH ST W TO 107TH ST W
(Streetscaping)
Two-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: October 5, 4:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES W
(Median Barrier Replacements)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 3:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Storm sewer work)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 7:00 a.m.
NELSON RD SOUTH SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Sidewalk closed)
Start: September 16, 6:00 a.m. End: October 16, 6:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main construction)
Start: September 20, 10:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
KENSINGTON GATE W ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO KENSINGTON LANE N
(Water main work)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 6:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB & SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 22ND ST W TO KENSINGTON GATE W
(Water main work)
Start: September 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 4:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Avenue H closed between 30th and 33rd streets starting Monday
September 24, 2021 - 1:45pm
Avenue H will be closed between 30th and 33rd streets starting Monday September 27, at 7:00 a.m. for water main replacement work. The intersections at Avenue H and 31st Street; and Avenue H and 32nd Street will be closed during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take 11 days to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information is 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.
Flags fly at half-mast for Police & Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day
September 24, 2021 - 5:45am
Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day is Sunday, September 26, 2021. In recognition, flags at all City of Saskatoon facilities will fly at half-mast for the day.
Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day is recognized every year in Canada on the last Sunday in September. The day pays tribute to the hard work, dedication and sacrifice police and peace officers have made toward the safety of Canadians.
Flags are flown at half-mast to honour police and peace officers killed in the line of duty. Memorial services will also take place in communities across the country.
Traffic Bridge closed on Sunday night
September 24, 2021 - 10:00am
The Traffic Bridge will be closed between 11th Street and Spadina Crescent on Sunday, September 26, at 4:00 p.m. for bridge washing work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this detour. This project is expected to take 10 hours to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information is 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.
Attridge Drive southbound exit ramp to Circle Drive closed on Sunday
September 24, 2021 - 9:00am
The Attridge Drive southbound exit ramp to Circle Drive will be closed on Sunday, September 26 at 7:00 a.m. for streetlight work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take eight 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 is 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.
14th Street northbound exit ramp to Circle Drive closed starting Monday
September 24, 2021 - 8:00am
The 14th Street northbound exit ramp to Circle Drive will be closed starting Monday, September 27 at 9:30 a.m. for roadway construction work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this detour. This project is expected to take three weeks to complete, barring unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information is available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Daily Road Report, September 24, 2021
September 23, 2021 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
8TH ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO MCPHERSON AVE
(resurfacing)
Start: September 24, 9:00 a.m. End: September 24, 3:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCPHERSON AVE TO LORNE AVE
(Paving)
Start: September 24, 9:00 a.m. End: September 24, 3:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM EASTLAKE AVE TO VICTORIA AVE
(Paving)
Start: September 24, 9:00 a.m. End: September 24, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Bridge Maintenance)
Start: September 21, 9:00 a.m. End: September 24, 3:00 p.m.
51ST ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CLEVELAND AVE TO MINERS AVE
(Pole installation)
Start: September 23, 9:00 a.m. End: September 24, 4:00 p.m.
RUTH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO ST GEORGE AVE
(Water main lining)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: September 28, 5:00 p.m.
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 31ST ST W TO 32ND ST W
(Connection replacement)
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: September 28, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED NEW MCORMOND DR
(Construction)
Start: April 26, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 7:00 a.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB CLOSED FROM ISABELLA ST E TO HILLIARD ST E
(Sidewalk repair)
Start: September 22, 7:00 a.m. End: October 1, 6:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCPHERSON AVE TO ROYAL AVE
(Water main work)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 4:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 109TH ST W TO 107TH ST W
(Streetscaping)
Two-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: October 5, 4:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES W
(Median Barrier Replacements)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 3:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Storm sewer work)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 7:00 a.m.
NELSON RD SOUTH SIDEWALK CLOSED AT HEATH AVE
(Sidewalk closed)
Start: September 16, 6:00 a.m. End: October 16, 6:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main construction)
Start: September 20, 10:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
KENSINGTON GATE W ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO KENSINGTON LANE N
(Water main work)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 6:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB & SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 22ND ST W TO KENSINGTON GATE W
(Water main work)
Start: September 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 4:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Bi-weekly residential garbage collection resumes Friday, October 1
September 23, 2021 - 10:00am
- Bagging their garbage
- NOT placing loose, used tissues and napkins in their cart as they can become wind-blown when the lid opens during collection.
- NOT discarding used protective gloves or masks on the ground but placing these items in a bag and in their household garbage or black cart.
- NOT overfilling their garbage carts or leaving loose items on the ground.
- IF THEY’RE SICK, placing ANY item that has come into contact with their mouth, nose or eyes into the garbage; even items that normally go in the blue cart (e.g. water/beverage bottles, pop cans, milk/juice cartons, etc.)
- Ensuring accessible cart placement to avoid manual handling by the driver and returning their cart to their property after collection.
The City will be switching back to bi-weekly curbside residential garbage (black cart) collection beginning Friday, October 1. Residents will see no change to their collection day but are encouraged to visit saskatoon.ca/collectioncalendar or download the Saskatoon Waste Wizard app to confirm how bi-weekly collection will impact their route and to ensure they don’t miss collection day.
Residents are asked to help protect the health and safety of our staff, recycling partners and the community by:
Weekly garbage collection will resume in spring 2022.
Information and updates on residential garbage collection can be found at saskatoon.ca/garbage.
Daily Road Report, September 23, 2021
September 22, 2021 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 31ST ST W TO 32ND ST W
(Connection replacement)
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: September 28, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO 25TH ST E
(Minor bridge maintenance)
Start: September 23, 9:00 a.m. End: September 23, 11:00 a.m.
51ST ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CLEVELAND AVE TO MINERS AVE
(Pole installation)
Start: September 23, 9:00 a.m. End: September 24, 4:00 p.m.
ONGOING
8TH ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM VICTORIA AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Resurfacing)
Start: September 22, 9:00 a.m. End: September 23, 3:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO LORNE AVE
(Resurfacing)
Start: September 22, 9:00 a.m. End: September 23, 3:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED AT KENASCHUK CRES
(Directional boring)
Start: September 20, 8:00 a.m. End: September 23, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: September 21, 9:00 a.m. End: September 24, 3:00 p.m.
RUTH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO ST GEORGE AVE
(Water main lining)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: September 28, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED NEW MCORMOND DR
(Construction)
Start: April 26, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 7:00 a.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 109TH ST W TO 107TH ST W
(Streetscaping)
Two-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 4:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM ISABELLA ST E TO HILLIARD ST E
(Sidewalk repair)
Start: September 22, 7:00 a.m. End: October 1, 6:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCPHERSON AVE TO ROYAL AVE
(Water main work)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 4:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES W
(Median Barrier Replacements)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 3:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Storm sewer work)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 7:00 a.m.
NELSON RD SOUTH SIDEWALK CLOSED AT HEATH AVE
(Sidewalk closed)
Start: September 16, 6:00 a.m. End: October 16, 6:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main construction)
Start: September 20, 10:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
KENSINGTON GATE W ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO KENSINGTON LANE N
(Water main work)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 6:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB & SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 22ND ST W TO KENSINGTON GATE W
(Water main work)
Start: September 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 4:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Spadina Crescent closed between 25th and Queen streets on Thursday
September 22, 2021 - 8:00am
Spadina Crescent will be closed between 25th and Queen streets on Thursday, September 23, at 9:00 a.m. for bridge repair work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two 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 is 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 closed between 31st and 32nd streets starting Thursday
September 22, 2021 - 7:00am
Avenue H will be closed between 31st and 32nd streets starting Thursday, September 23, at 7:00 a.m. for connection replacement work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take six days to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information is available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Daily Road Report, September 22, 2021
September 21, 2021 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
BROADWAY AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM ISABELLA ST E TO HILLIARD ST E
(Sidewalk repair)
Start: September 22, 7:00 a.m. End: October 1, 6:00 p.m.
CONFEDERATION DR NB & SB VARIOUS LANE CLOSURES ATR 33RD ST W
(Ground water monitoring)
Start: September 22, 9:00 a.m. End: September 22, 1:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT QUEBEC AVE
(Traffic detector replacement)
Start: September 22, 9:00 a.m. End: September 22, 2:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM VICTORIA AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Resurfacing)
Start: September 22, 9:00 a.m. End: September 23, 3:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO LORNE AVE
(Resurfacing)
Start: September 22, 9:00 a.m. End: September 23, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM VENTURE CRES TO WARMAN RD
(Sewer flushing)
Start: September 21, 8:00 p.m. End: September 22, 6:30 a.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO MCKINNON AVE S
(Well monitoring)
Start: September 21, 9:00 a.m. End: September 22, 3:00 p.m.
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 30TH ST W TO 32ND ST W
(Water main work)
Start: September 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 22, 5:00 p.m.
51ST ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CLEVELAND AVE TO WENTZ AVE
(Pole installations)
Start: September 21, 9:00 a.m. End: September 22, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N SB CURB & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Gas line upgrade)
Start: September 21, 12:00 p.m. End: September 22, 7:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED AT KENASCHUK CRES
(Directional boring)
Start: September 20, 8:00 a.m. End: September 23, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: September 21, 9:00 a.m. End: September 24, 3:00 p.m.
RUTH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO ST GEORGE AVE
(Water main lining)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: September 28, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED NEW MCORMOND DR
(Construction)
Start: April 26, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 7:00 a.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 109TH ST W TO 107TH ST W
(Streetscaping)
Two-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 4:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCPHERSON AVE TO ROYAL AVE
(Water main work)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 4:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES W
(Median Barrier Replacements)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 3:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Storm sewer work)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 7:00 a.m.
NELSON RD SOUTH SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Sidewalk closed)
Start: September 16, 6:00 a.m. End: October 16, 6:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main construction)
Start: September 20, 10:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
KENSINGTON GATE W ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO KENSINGTON LANE N
(Water main work)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 6:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB & SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 22ND ST W TO KENSINGTON GATE W
(Water main work)
Start: September 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 4:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Daily Road Report, September 21, 2021
September 20, 2021 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
MCKERCHER DR NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT HOLLAND RD
(Median repair)
Start: September 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 21, 11:00 a.m.
RUTH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM HERMAN AVE TO ST PATRICK AVE
(Patching)
Start: September 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 21, 5:00 p.m.
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 30TH ST W TO 32ND ST W
(Water main work)
Start: September 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 22, 5:00 p.m.
2ND AVE N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Window replacement)
Start: September 21, 8:00 a.m. End: September 21, 12:00 p.m.
BOYCHUK DR WORK ADJACENT TO ROADWAY FROM BOYCHUK DR TO HIGHWAY 16
(Pole replacement)
Start: September 21, 9:00 a.m. End: September 21, 11:00 a.m.
22ND ST W WB LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED AT KENSINGTON BLVD
(Traffic detector repair)
Start: September 21, 9:00 a.m. End: September 21, 12:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO MCKINNON AVE S
(Well monitoring)
Start: September 21, 9:00 a.m. End: September 22, 3:00 p.m.
51ST ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CLEVELAND AVE TO WENTZ AVE
(Pole installations)
Start: September 21, 9:00 a.m. End: September 22, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Minor bridge maintenance)
Start: September 21, 9:00 a.m. End: September 24, 3:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N SB CURB & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Gas line upgrade)
Start: September 21, 12:00 p.m. End: September 22, 7:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM VENTURE CRES TO WARMAN RD
(Sewer flushing)
Start: September 21, 8:00 p.m. End: September 22, 6:30 a.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO VENTURE CRES
(Sewer flushing)
Start: September 20, 8:00 p.m. End: September 21, 6:30 a.m.
8TH ST E WB MEDIAN LANE & LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM MCPHERSON AVE TO LORNE AVE
(Concrete repairs)
Start: September 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 21, 4:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED AT KENASCHUK CRES
(Directional boring)
Start: September 20, 8:00 a.m. End: September 23, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO ST GEORGE AVE
(Water main lining)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: September 28, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED NEW MCORMOND DR
(Construction)
Start: April 26, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 7:00 a.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 109TH ST W TO 107TH ST W
(Streetscaping)
Two-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 4:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCPHERSON AVE TO ROYAL AVE
(Water main work)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 4:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES W
(Median Barrier Replacements)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 3:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Storm sewer work)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 7:00 a.m.
NELSON RD SOUTH SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Sidewalk closed)
Start: September 16, 6:00 a.m. End: October 16, 6:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main construction)
Start: September 20, 10:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
KENSINGTON GATE W ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO KENSINGTON LANE N
(Water main work)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 6:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB & SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 22ND ST W TO KENSINGTON GATE W
(Water main work)
Start: September 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 4:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Avenue H closed between 30th and 32nd streets starting Tuesday
September 20, 2021 - 7:00am
Avenue H will be closed between 30th and 32nd streets starting Tuesday, September 21, at 7:00 a.m. for water main replacement work. 31st Street will be closed between Avenue G and Avenue I during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take two days to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information is available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Daily Road Report, September 20, 2021
September 17, 2021 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
8TH ST E WB MEDIAN LANE & LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM MCPHERSON AVE TO LORNE AVE
(Concrete repairs)
Start: September 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 21, 4:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED AT KENASCHUK CRES
(Directional boring)
Start: September 20, 8:00 a.m. End: September 23, 5:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Overhead sign work)
Start: September 20, 9:00 a.m. End: September 20, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR S WB CENTRE LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO VALLEY RD
(Repairs)
Start: September 20, 9:00 a.m. End: September 20, 3:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 117TH ST W TO 116TH ST W
(Roadway patching)
Start: September 20, 9:00 a.m. End: September 20, 3:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM RUTH ST E TO BUTE ST
(Asphalt core sampling)
Start: September 20, 9:30 a.m. End: September 20, 10:30 a.m.
NEAULT RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main construction)
Start: September 20, 10:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO VENTURE CRES
(Sewer flushing)
Start: September 20, 8:00 p.m. End: September 21, 6:30 a.m.
ONGOING
MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM BRAND RD TO CLARENCE AVE S
(Micro surfacing)
Start: September 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANE CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO NORTHRIDGE DR
(Sewer flushing)
Start: September 19, 8:00 p.m. End: September 20, 7:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM ALBERTA AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Sewer flushing)
Start: September 19, 8:00 p.m. End: September 20, 7:00 a.m.
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE Q S TO AVE T S
(Water main repairs)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO ST GEORGE AVE
(Water main lining)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: September 28, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED NEW MCORMOND DR
(Construction)
Start: April 26, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 7:00 a.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 109TH ST W TO 107TH ST W
(Streetscaping)
Two-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 4:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCPHERSON AVE TO ROYAL AVE
(Water main work)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 4:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES W
(Median Barrier Replacements)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 3:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Storm sewer work)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 7:00 a.m.
NELSON RD SOUTH SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Sidewalk closed)
Start: September 16, 6:00 a.m. End: October 16, 6:00 p.m.
KENSINGTON GATE W ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO KENSINGTON LANE N
(Water main work)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 6:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB & SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 22ND ST W TO KENSINGTON GATE W
(Water main work)
Start: September 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 4:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Weekend Road Report, September 18-19, 2021
September 17, 2021 - 2:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
25TH ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE N TO 6TH AVE N
(Construction)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: September 18, 7:00 p.m.
33RD ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE F N TO AVE C N
(33rd Street Fair)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: September 18, 9:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT COLLEGE DR
(Guardrail repair)
Start: September 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 19, 9:00 a.m.
25TH ST E WB MEDIAN LANE & LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED AT 5TH AVE N
(Construction)
Start: September 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 19, 7:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM BRAND RD TO CLARENCE AVE S
(Micro surfacing)
Start: September 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 6:00 a.m.
2ND AVE N NB LANES; & SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 26TH ST E
(Manhole repair)
Start: September 19, 8:00 a.m. End: September 19, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT PRESTON AVE S
(Guardrail repair)
Start: September 19, 9:00 a.m. End: September 19, 11:00 a.m.
51ST ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO WENTZ AVE
(Power conductor work)
Start: September 19, 9:00 a.m. End: September 19, 2:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT PRESTON AVE S
(Guardrail repair)
Start: September 19, 1:00 p.m. End: September 19, 3:00 p.m.
OVERNIGHT
CIRCLE DR E WB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANE CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO NORTHRIDGE DR
(Sewer flushing)
Start: September 19, 8:00 p.m. End: September 20, 7:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM ALBERTA AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Sewer flushing)
Start: September 19, 8:00 p.m. End: September 20, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BROADWAY AVE
(Water main lining)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: September 18, 9:00 a.m.
RUTH ST E EB & WB CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO VERNON AVE
(Water main lining)
Start: September 1, 8:00 a.m. End: September 18, 4:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE S SB CLOSED FROM CASCADE ST TO GLASGOW ST
(Paving)
Start: September 17, 7:00 a.m. End: September 18, 5:00 p.m.
51ST ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CLEVELAND AVE TO WENTZ AVE
(Pole installation)
Start: September 17, 9:00 a.m. End: September 18, 5:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO DIEPPE ST
(Construction)
Start: September 17, 7:00 a.m. End: September 18, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W EB PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM AVE U S TO AVE T S
(Sidewalk replacement)
Start: September 15, 7:00 a.m. End: September 19, 4:00 p.m.
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE Q S TO AVE T S
(Water main repairs)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO ST GEORGE AVE
(Water main lining)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: September 28, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED NEW MCORMOND DR
(Construction)
Start: April 26, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 7:00 a.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 109TH ST W TO 107TH ST W
(Streetscaping)
Two-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 4:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSURE FROM MCPHERSON AVE TO ROYAL AVE
(Water main work)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 4:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES W
(Median Barrier Replacements)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 3:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Storm sewer work)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 7:00 a.m.
NELSON RD SOUTH SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Sidewalk closed)
Start: September 16, 6:00 a.m. End: October 16, 6:00 p.m.
KENSINGTON GATE W ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO KENSINGTON LANE N
(Water main work)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 6:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB & SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 22ND ST W TO KENSINGTON GATE W
(Water main work)
Start: September 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 4:00 p.m.W
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Who’s New at the Zoo? Kazi the Snow Leopard
September 17, 2021 - 10:15am
The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo (Zoo) is excited to announce the newest member of the Zoo family is Kazi the snow leopard.
“We are very excited to bring this unique species back to Saskatoon,” says Jeff Mitchell, Zoo Manager. “Snow leopards are beautiful animals with many unique adaptations that help them thrive in cold weather conditions like we experience here in Saskatoon.”
Snow leopards are well adapted for winter conditions as their fur keeps them well insulated in cold weather. They also have wide, fur-covered feet that act as natural snowshoes by helping to distribute their weight over soft snow. Snow leopards are also very agile, as their short forelimbs and long hind legs allow them to navigate steep and rugged terrain with ease. In addition, their fur also provides great camouflage making these elusive animals hard to spot in the wild.
Preparations for Kazi’s arrival started in August with renovations to the previous cougar exhibit at the Nutrien Ark. In the coming days, Kazi will be introduced to his new home at the Nutrien Ark.
The Zoo is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. visit saskatoon.ca/zoo to plan your next visit.
51st Street closed between Millar and Wentz avenues on Sunday
September 17, 2021 - 10:00am
51st Street will be closed between Millar and Wentz avenues on Sunday, September 19, at 9:00 a.m. for conductor installation work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this detour. This project is expected to take five hours to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information is 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 Hall to close early on Federal Election Day, free transit on Monday, September 20
September 17, 2021 - 9:30am
The City of Saskatoon will be closing early next week to allow employees the statutory time to vote in the federal election.
As a result, City Hall will close all front public-facing services at 4:30 p.m. on Election Day, Monday, September 20, 2021.
The Canada Elections Act states that employers must allow employees three consecutive hours to cast their votes while the polls are open. Polls are open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
A secure payment drop box is located outside the front doors of City Hall at 222-3rd Avenue North for customers to drop off cheque payments after hours.
To help reduce transportation barriers to voting polls, residents can ride all routes on Access, On-Demand Transit and fixed-route transit for FREE on Monday, September 20.
Find the free pass at SaskatoonTransit.ca or pick one up at the Transit Customer Service Centre, any Saskatoon Public Library, City Hall, or a Civic Leisure Centre. Simply show the pass to the operator on your phone or physically.
Visit saskatoon.ca
City responds to new health measures from the Government of Saskatchewan
September 16, 2021 - 10:59am
In response to the new provincial public health measures, the City wishes to remind residents that masks are required when traveling on Saskatoon Transit and when accessing indoor City-operated facilities and services. City Council approved the action at its meeting on Monday, August 30 as an added safety measure to address the increasing spread of COVID-19 in our community and it is now required and enforceable under the public health order.
According to the Government of Saskatchewan public health order, youth athletes under age 18 are exempt from the masking order for indoor youth athletics and while they are actively engaged in athletic activity. Masking in venues hosting youth athletics will remain required for general entry and exit into the facility, for athletes and spectators.
The Government of Saskatchewan also introduced a mandatory vaccination or COVID testing requirement for all Government of Saskatchewan ministry, crown and agency employees. These employees will be required to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine by October 1. Employees that do not provide proof of vaccination will be required to provide proof of a negative test result on a consistent basis.
The City has been planning the launch of regular mandatory COVID-19 rapid tests for all staff who report to the workplace, with adjustments for fully vaccinated staff who choose to share their vaccination status. The program will launch October 4 for City staff.
At the earlier request of City Council and in response to the Government of Saskatchewan’s October 1 requirement to show proof of vaccination or negative test for public access to certain establishments, businesses and event venues that bring groups of people together, the City will explore the impact to civic facilities, programs and services once full details of the proof of vaccination system and technology are shared by the province.
More details on the Government of Saskatchewan’s announcement are available on their website. For the latest updates, visit saskatoon.ca/covid-19.
Daily Road Report, September 17, 2021
September 16, 2021 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CLARENCE AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM CASCADE ST TO GLASGOW ST
(Paving)
Start: September 17, 7:00 a.m. End: September 18, 5:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO DIEPPE ST
(Construction)
Start: September 17, 7:00 a.m. End: September 18, 5:00 p.m.
51ST ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CLEVELAND AVE TO WENTZ AVE
(Pole installation)
Start: September 17, 9:00 a.m. End: September 18, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
PRESTON AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 108TH ST W TO PERIMETER RD
(Site servicing)
Start: August 29, 10:30 a.m. End: September 17, 4:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E EB & WB CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO VERNON AVE
(watermain lining)
Start: September 1, 8:00 a.m. End: September 18, 4:00 p.m.
20TH ST W EB PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM AVE U S TO AVE T S
(Sidewalk replacement)
Start: September 15, 7:00 a.m. End: September 19, 4:00 p.m.
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE Q S TO AVE T S
(Water main repairs)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BROADWAY AVE
(Water main lining)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: September 28, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO ST GEORGE AVE
(Water main lining)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: September 28, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED NEW MCORMOND DR
(Construction)
Start: April 26, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 7:00 a.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 109TH ST W TO 107TH ST W (Streetscaping)
Two-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 4:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM MCPHERSON AVE TO ROYAL AVE
(Water main work)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 4:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES W
(Median Barrier Replacements)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 3:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Storm sewer work)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 7:00 a.m.
NELSON RD SOUTH SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Sidewalk closed)
Start: September 16, 6:00 a.m. End: October 16, 6:00 p.m.
KENSINGTON GATE W ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO KENSINGTON LANE N
(Water main work)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 6:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB & SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 22ND ST W TO KENSINGTON GATE W
(Water main work)
Start: September 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 4:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
City upgrading payment system: update on customer payment options at City Hall
September 16, 2021 - 5:07am
- For Cash/Cheque payments on these two days, customers will receive a written manual receipt.
- Please bring your utility statement, parking ticket, etc. so your account number and the amount you owe can be verified during the upgrade period.
On Friday, September 17 and Monday, September 20, if you are visiting City Hall to make a payment at Corporate Revenue you will be able to pay by cash or cheque only; payment by Interac (debit card) will not be available on these days due to a system upgrade.
A secure payment drop box is located outside the front doors of City Hall at 222-3rd Avenue North for customers wishing to drop off cheque-only payments after hours.
As a reminder, masks are required when visiting City Hall.
In continuously improving our customer-facing systems, we apologize for any inconvenience over these two days.
Visit saskatoon.ca for information on City services and programs.
Daily Road Report, September 16, 2021
September 15, 2021 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
NELSON RD SOUTH SIDEWALK CLOSED AT HEATH AVE
(Sidewalk closed)
Start: September 16, 6:00 a.m. End: October 16, 6:00 p.m.
20TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Traffic cable repair)
Start: September 16, 9:00 a.m. End: September 16, 2:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CENTRAL AVE
(Sign install)
Start: September 16, 9:00 a.m. End: September 16, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 37TH ST W
(Cable fault repair)
Start: September 16, 9:00 a.m. End: September 16, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB SPEED REDUCTION FROM MILLAR AVE TO PRESTON AVE N
(Median & shoulder maintenance)
Start: September 16, 9:00 a.m. End: September 16, 3:00 p.m.
22ND ST W WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AVE N N TO AVE O N
(Median repairs)
Start: September 16, 9:00 a.m. End: September 16, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR E TO CENTRAL AVE
(Pole replacements)
Start: September 16, 10:00 a.m. End: September 16, 2:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CLARENCE AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM CALDER CRES TO BUTE ST
(Paving)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: September 16, 5:00 p.m.
51ST ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CLEVELAND AVE TO WENTZ AVE
(Pole replacement)
Start: September 15, 9:00 a.m. End: September 16, 5:00 p.m.
BOYCHUK DR ROAD CLOSED FROM WATERLOO CRES TO MCMASTER CRES
(Traffic calming install)
Start: September 9, 9:00 a.m. End: September 16, 6:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 108TH ST W TO PERIMETER RD
(Site servicing)
Start: August 29, 10:30 a.m. End: September 17, 4:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO VERNON AVE
(Water main lining)
Start: September 1, 8:00 a.m. End: September 18, 4:00 p.m.
20TH ST W EB PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM AVE U S TO AVE T S
(Sidewalk replacement)
Start: September 15, 7:00 a.m. End: September 19, 4:00 p.m.
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE Q S TO AVE T S
(Water main repairs)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BROADWAY AVE
(Water main lining)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO ST GEORGE AVE
(Water main lining)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 109TH ST W TO 107TH ST W
(Streetscaping)
Two-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 4:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM MCPHERSON AVE TO ROYAL AVE
(Water main work)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 4:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Storm sewer work)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 7:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES W
(Median Barrier Replacements)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 3:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB & SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 22ND ST W TO KENSINGTON GATE W
(Water main work)
Start: September 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 4:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Daily Road Report - April 7, 2021
April 6, 2021 - 8:27am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
*The COVID-19 vaccination site at Prairieland Park is ongoing. For access directions see the site map. Be prepared for slower moving traffic in the area and remain patient. Traffic will be monitored; routes and traffic signals will be adjusted as needed.
NEW
22ND ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE V S TO AVE W S
(Water main repair)
Start: April 7, 8:00 a.m. End: April 8, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W WB CURB & LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED AT AVE W S
(Water main repair)
Start: April 7, 8:00 a.m. End: April 8, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE T N TO AVE Q N
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: April 7, 9:30 a.m. End: April 7, 3:30 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB VARIOUS LANES CLOSED FROM INNOVATION BLVD TO CENTRAL AVE
(Streetlight work)
Start: April 7, 1:00 p.m. End: April 7, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
RUTH ST W EXPECTED DELAYS AT ST HENRY AVE
(Vaccine drive thru)
Start: April 5, 6:00 a.m. End: Ongoing
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 - December 24, 2020
December 23, 2020 - 3:04am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
MCORMOND DR EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM WANUSKEWIN RD TO CENTRAL AVE
(Streetlight repairs)
Start: December 24, 9:30 a.m. End: December 24, 1:30 p.m.
ONGOING
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM LANSDOWNE AVE TO ALBERT AVE
(Valve replacement)
Start: December 23, 8:00 a.m. End: December 24, 5:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE NB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM KONIHOWSKI RD TO GARVIE RD
(Water main & roadway construction)
Start: December 12, 8:00 a.m. End: December 24, 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.
Long Weekend Road Report, May 19-21
May 18, 2018 - 8:23am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
24TH ST E EB & WB LANES CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(Bikes on Broadway)
Start: May 21, 6:00 a.m. End: May 21, 4:00 p.m.
3RD AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Bikes on Broadway)
Start: May 21, 6:00 a.m. End: May 21, 4:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 16 WB LANES CLOSED AT BOYCHUK DR
(Overpass construction)
Two-way traffic will be accommodated in the EB lanes.
Start: May 20, 6:00 a.m. End: May 26, 4:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Tree stump removal)
Start: May 20, 7:00 a.m. End: May 20, 3:00 p.m.
20TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO 2ND AVE S
(Tree stump removal)
Start: May 20, 7:00 a.m. End: May 20, 3:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CAVERS ST
(catch basin replacement)
Start: May 20, 8:00 a.m. End: May 20, 12:00 p.m.
22ND ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO PACIFIC AVE
(tree stump removals)
Start: May 21, 9:00 a.m. End: May 21, 6:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB LANES CLOSED FROM 7TH AVE N TO 33RD ST E
(catch basin replacement)
Start: May 20, 12:00 p.m. End: May 20, 4:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
CIRCLE DRIVE SPEED REDUCTIONS - ROTATING LOCATIONS
(Street Sweeping Train)
Sweeping will not take place on weekends (Friday/Saturday).
Start: May 7, 8:00 p.m. End: June 8, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
HIGHWAY16 EB LANES CLOSED AT BOYCHUK DR
(girder installation)
Two-way traffic will be accommodated in the WB lanes.
Start: May 6, 6:00 a.m. End: May 19, 4:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 107TH ST W TO 108TH ST W
(sidewalk replacement)
Start: May 14, 7:00 a.m. End: May 20, 5:00 p.m.
QUEEN ST WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO 3RD AVE N
(water main replacement)
Start: May 15, 7:00 a.m. End: May 21, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED AT AVE D N
(intersection improvements)
Start: May 10, 11:00 a.m. End: May 25, 8:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DRIVE WB ROAD CLOSED AT MCORMOND DR
(construction)
Two-way traffic will be accommodated in the EB lanes.
Start: May 17, 5:00 a.m. End: June 1, 8:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM KONIHOWSKI RD TO FEDORUK DR
(roadway construction)
Two-way traffic will be accommodated in the NB lanes.
Start: November 6, 7:00 a.m. End: October 1, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.
Daily Road Report - March 24, 2020
March 23, 2020 - 8:58am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
There are no new projects scheduled for this date.
ONGOING
DIEFENBAKER DR ROAD CLOSED FROM ST LAURENT CRES TO LLOYD CRES
(Valve replacement)
Start: March 23, 9:00 a.m. End: March 24, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM KING ST TO PRINCESS ST
(Water & sewer)
Start: March 23, 8:00 a.m. End: March 24, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM RANGE ROAD 3044 TO MCORMOND DR
(Trucking route)
Start: February 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 26, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.
COVID-19: Update on changes to programs and services
March 20, 2020 - 11:10am
- Parking lots operated by private operators are not exempted from pay parking unless otherwise indicated at the lot.
- FlexParking stations and the Way to Park app will be reprogrammed to indicate that payment is not required, however this may take some time. The City will not be able to reimburse payment to people who pay for parking while such work is being completed.
- No Stopping signs
- No Parking signs
- Accessible Parking signs
- Fire Hydrants (maintain one metre from the centre of a fire hydrant)
- No parking within 10 metres of an intersection
- No parking in alleys unless active loading/unloading is taking place.
- No university extras
- No high school extras
- Three (3) High Frequency Corridors (HFC) include the 8’s & 80’s (8th Street), 60’s (22nd Street) and 4’s & 40’s (University Heights)
- will have 15 minute frequency Monday - Friday from start of day until approx. 7:00PM
- after 7:00PM service will go to 30 minute frequency
- will have 30 minute frequency Saturday & Sunday all day
- All other routes (excluding HFC)
- will have 30 minute frequency from start of day until approximately 7:00PM
- after 7:00PM service will go to 60 minute frequency
- Sunday service
- HFC will have 30 minute frequency all day
- All other routes will have 60 minute frequency
- Service may be added when possible to routes experiencing “full buses” and service may be removed from routes with empty buses, based on operational need
- Bag your garbage
- Ensure accessible cart placement (1.2 metres (4 feet) of unobstructed space on all sides) to avoid the need for drivers to handle the cart.
- Do NOT overfill carts or leave loose items on the ground
- Do NOT place used tissues and napkins in your cart or bin as they can become wind-blown when the lid opens during collection
- If you’re sick: place ANY item that has come into contact with your mouth, nose or eyes into your bagged garbage – even items that residents may normally place into your blue cart or bin (e.g. water/beverage bottles, pop cans, milk/juice cartons, etc.).
We are constantly reassessing pandemic developments to ensure the safety and well-being of staff and citizens. We have also continued to reassess the way we deliver public services to keep staff and residents safe when we are out in the community and in light of the decision to close City Hall and civic facilities.
Temporary changes to Saskatoon Pay Parking Zones
Effective immediately payment is no longer required in any City of Saskatoon designated pay parking zones in Saskatoon. In addition, motorists will not be required to adhere to posted time limits in these zones. This is to encourage residents to stay in place and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Important information:
Public safety-related parking restrictions remain in effect to maintain emergency access and traffic flow including:
Transit
Saskatoon Transit Service will be modified effective Monday, as follows:
Transit will also monitor where full, standing room only buses are and try to put extra service onto those routes to enable people to maintain appropriate social distance.
To assist with social distancing, Access Transit is scheduling direct trips as much as possible.
Waste Collections
A core service, waste collections continue as scheduled. During this time, residents are asked to help protect the health and safety of our staff and partners and reduce the spread of the virus by following these guidelines:
Landfill Payments
Beginning Monday, March 23, the City will stop accepting cash transactions at the Landfill to help reduce the spread of the virus. Credit and debit card payments will remain available, as well as direct invoicing options for those haulers who have commercial accounts with the City.
Household Hazardous Waste Day
The upcoming Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Drop-off Day scheduled for Sunday, April 5 has been cancelled. If residents have HHW material that must be dealt with urgently, and if the situation permits, residents can consult the Waste Wizard to find other means of safe disposal for this material. If residents intend on dropping off materials at businesses that accept HHW, please contact them first to ensure they are open and in a position to accept them.
Purchasing Services
Purchasing Services is now closed to the public, meaning the City will no longer accepting paper or hard copy bid submissions. Starting March 19, the City will be begin accepting email bid submissions. Email bid submissions must meet the requirements within the solicitation document.
Projects currently posted on SaskTenders will have specific instructions issued via Addenda and include information and directions for successful bid submission.
Any new projects posted to SaskTenders by the City will have the updated bid submission requirements within the solicitation document.
Bylaw Court Closed
All City Bylaw matters set for Court will not be heard between March 23 and May 31. Defendants do not need to do anything at this time, and no convictions of defendants will occur during the Bylaw Court closure.
The City will be reviewing these matters and will contact defendants or publish a notice. For more information, contact the City Solicitor's Office directly at 306-975-3270 or by email at city.solicitor@saskatoon.ca.
Updates will continue to be provided at saskatoon.ca/covid-19 and at saskatoonpolice.ca.
COVID19: City supports further restrictions ordered by province
March 20, 2020 - 9:31am
The City welcomes a decision of the provincial government to place further restrictions on social gatherings.
“Based on discussions with our Director of Emergency Management, City Council and Senior Administration I gave notice for a Special City Council meeting at 3:30 this afternoon,” says Mayor Charlie Clark. “This was done in anticipation of needing to take further steps in addressing the growing concern that as we try to reduce the risk of spread of COVID-19, gathering in restaurants and bars was an ongoing risk in our community.
“Based on the announcement today by the provincial government that additional restrictions for bars and restaurants will be included in the Provincial State of Emergency restrictions, the Special City Council meeting is cancelled."
“We thank the Province for providing leadership with this difficult decision,” Mayor Clark says. “We know it has significant impacts on many local businesses”
Mayor Clark adds this decision will meet the local advice he is hearing from the City’s Emergency Management team about what is needed to keep our community as safe as possible at this time.
Director of Emergency Management Organization Pamela Goulden-McLeod echoes Mayor Clark’s sentiment.
“The Saskatoon Emergency Management Organization would like to thank the Province of Saskatchewan for their leadership and direction in enacting the extended measures to support our provinces safety during this unprecedented event,” Goulden-McLeod says.
“The provincial government’s bravery in taking these extraordinary measures will make a significant difference within our communities. We value the hard work of our provincial partners and we continue to look forward working together in this ongoing rapidly changing situation.”
Daily Road Report - March 23, 2020
March 20, 2020 - 4:50am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM KING ST TO PRINCESS ST
(Water & sewer work)
Start: March 23, 8:00 a.m. End: March 24, 5:00 p.m.
DIEFENBAKER DR ROAD CLOSED FROM ST LAURENT CRES TO LLOYD CRES
(Valve replacement)
Start: March 23, 9:00 a.m. End: March 24, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE TO PEMBINA AVE
(Streetlight cable replacement)
Start: March 23, 9:30 a.m. End: March 23, 3:30 p.m.
ONGOING
8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM RANGE ROAD 3044 TO MCORMOND DR
(Trucking route)
Start: February 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 26, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.
Final phase of Sid Buckwold Bridge construction to proceed, starting March 30
March 20, 2020 - 8:12am
- Resurfacing of the Idylwyld Drive ramps over 19th Street
- Walkway widening with taller barriers for improved pedestrian protection
- New drainage system to help better traction by reducing puddles and splashing
- Concrete deck repairs and asphalt replacement
- Strengthening of piers
- Barrier replacement
While the City of Saskatoon acknowledges the severity of the COVID-19 virus and the impact it is having on the community, the City and its construction partners will proceed as planned with the construction on the east half of the Sid Buckwold Bridge and the Idylwyld Drive ramps over 19th Street.
This project is an essential service to residents and core City infrastructure. With a very limited window for construction projects of this magnitude, it is important that such work is completed safely and in the most ideal seasonal conditions. Construction is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 30.
“Safety for our crews and for residents is our number one priority during this project,” says Rob Frank, Engineering Manager of Asset Preservation. “Strict worksite restrictions, social distancing, and other precautionary medical measures will be in place to protect both construction crews and residents and to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus.”
Major rehabilitation began on the 54-year-old structure last year to ensure it remains safe and structurally sound for years to come. Two-way traffic will be maintained throughout construction, however lane restrictions and traffic delays are expected.
From March 30 until mid-October, the northbound lanes heading into downtown will be closed and two-way traffic will be accommodated in the southbound lanes. The bridge walkway and stairs will also be closed for construction. The Meewasin trails will remain open, however there may be a closure directly under the south side of the bridge for a portion of the construction season.
The Sid Buckwold Bridge rehabilitation project includes:
The City’s preservation plan, with the results of the Deck Testing Program, identified the need to rehabilitate the bridge. The project was phased over two years to allow two-way traffic over the bridge to be maintained throughout construction.
Necessary adjustments will be made to traffic signal timing and construction signage will be in place. The left turn onto 20th Street from Idylwyld Drive northbound will not be permitted, however a U-turn will be implemented at Auditorium Avenue. Updated project information is posted at Saskatoon.ca/sidbuckwold and restrictions will be listed in the Daily Road Report.
The City of Saskatoon is utilizing $15 million of its federal Gas Tax Fund (GTF) allocations towards the Sid Buckwold Bridge rehabilitation project. The GTF in Saskatchewan is administered by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Government Relations.
The City thanks drivers and pedestrians for their patience while this necessary work is carried out. Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.
Weekend Road Report - March 21 - 22, 2020
March 20, 2020 - 4:01am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
2ND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO SAUNDERS PL
(Crane repairs)
Start: March 21, 5:00 a.m. End: March 21, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM WILSON CRES TO GLASGOW ST
(Tree pruning)
Start: March 22, 8:00 a.m. End: March 22, 5:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 33RD ST W TO 32ND ST W
(Red light camera work)
Start: March 20, 7:00 p.m. End: March 21, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM RANGE ROAD 3044 TO MCORMOND DR
(Trucking route)
Start: February 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 26, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.
Diefenbaker Drive closed between St. Laurent and Lloyd crescents starting Monday
March 19, 2020 - 10:33am
Diefenbaker Drive, between St. Laurent and Lloyd crescents, will be closed starting Monday, March 23 at 9:00 a.m. to replace a valve. This work is expected to take two days to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Saskatoon Transit will continue to operate as scheduled. Transit service alerts, regarding detours or temporary bus stop closures, and real-time bus locations are available on third party apps like Transit and Google Transit on desktop.
COVID19: Changes to Transit & Parking, Council approves financial relief plans
March 19, 2020 - 10:49am
- "No Stopping" signs
- "No Parking" signs
- "Accessible Parking" signs
- Fire Hydrants (maintain 1 metre from the centre of a fire hydrant)
- No parking within 10 metres of an intersection
- No parking in alleys unless active loading/unloading is taking place.
- All building and plumbing inspections are suspended while the City explores options to provide inspections in a safe manner.
- Residential applications are limited to online.
- Property Information Disclosure (PID) applications accepted via building.standards@saskatoon.ca
- Plumbing permit applications accepted via plumbing.permits@saskatoon.ca
- Payments will be accepted via telephone at 306.975.2645.
- New commercial permit applications will not be accepted. The City is exploring opportunities to provide online access to this program.
- Utility disconnections due to arrears will be suspended until September 30, 2020;
- Late payment charges will be suspended on all utility accounts until September 30, 2020; and
- We will continue to generate utility bill reminders and other related notices for customers who are in arrears to keep them informed of their current situation.
- The City is extending to you, a three-month grace period, allowing you additional time to pay your 2020 Property Tax amount due.
- You will not incur any penalties on your 2020 taxes if your property tax payment is made in full before September 30, 2020.
We are constantly reassessing pandemic developments to ensure the safety and well-being of staff and citizens. We have also continued to reassess the way we deliver public services to keep staff and residents safe when we are out in the community.
Transit fare suspension and rear door boarding effective Friday, March 20
To reduce the risk to Transit Operators during the COVID-19 pandemic, starting Friday, Saskatoon Transit will ask riders to get on and off buses by using the rear doors. Transit also reminds riders to keep a safe distance — at least one metre — from bus operators and fellow riders.
As a result, the City will also be suspending fares indefinitely. The City will be determining how to compensate those affected by this and those details will be provided soon.
Anyone who requires personal mobility devices will be exempt from entering the rear doors and will be permitted to enter and exit through the front doors as usual.
Please note: all riders will be required to stay behind the front wheel wells and to keep the seats behind the operator free at all times. This measure will meet the new recommendation for social distancing released by the Province of Saskatchewan on Wednesday March 18. Transit will also monitor where and when extra buses may need to be added onto routes to help people maintain appropriate social distance.
Saskatoon Transit is also reassuring customers of Transit’s daily cleaning protocols, which include regular hard surface wipe-downs with hospital-grade disinfectant and disinfectant misting treatments.
Parking Restrictions for Residential Parking Program Zones Suspended
Effective immediately parking restrictions for the Residential Parking Program zones are suspended until further notice. In addition, overtime parking on all residential streets will no longer be enforced, to encourage residents to stay home and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Public safety-related parking restrictions remain in effect to maintain emergency access and traffic flow including:
Further details on these parking restrictions are provided on the City of Saskatoon website: saskatoon.ca/moving-around/parking/understanding-parking-saskatoon
Building Standards
The decision to close City Hall to the public has a direct effect on the way we do business, including providing building inspections and permits:
As the situation is evolving, we will update the Building Standards webpages regularly if there are service limitations.
Questions? Reach out to our permit file support team by calling (306) 975-2645 Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What is the City doing to provide financial relief for citizens?
To offer assistance and best service to citizens experiencing the effects of the economic impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City is committed to providing increased flexibility and immediate short-term relief for your utility payments through the following changes:
Utility Services
We will continue to bill for utility services as normal. However, to best serve the City’s customers in these extraordinary times, the City has made the following changes to current utility collections activities:
These measures are aimed at providing financial relief for customers who may not be able to afford to pay their bills on time. By suspending late payment charges, utility customers will have the option to delay bill payments without putting themselves in additional financial hardship. However, our staff will continue to work with the City’s utility customers regarding payment arrangements so as to not leave them in a difficult financial situation in the future.
Delaying disconnections will help ensure that all homes have access to water, allowing for proper handwashing and personal hygiene.
Have utility-related questions? Please call our Revenue Customer Service Representatives at 306-975-2400. We understand and will work with you.
2020 Property Taxes
Your 2020 Property Tax notice will be delivered by the end of May 2020.
To offer assistance and best service to citizens experiencing the effects of the economic impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City is committed to providing increased flexibility and immediate short-term relief for your 2020 Property Tax payment. On your notice, your 2020 Property Tax due date will still show as June 30, 2020. However:
Have property tax-related questions? Please call our Revenue Customer Service Representatives at 306-975-2400. We understand and will work with you.
Updates will continue to be provided at saskatoon.ca/covid-19 and at saskatoonpolice.ca
Daily Road Report - March 20, 2020
March 19, 2020 - 8:17am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NIGHTWORK
33RD ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO ALBERTA AVE
(Red light camera work)
Start: March 19, 7:00 p.m. End: March 20, 6:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 33RD ST E TO 34TH ST E
(Red light camera work)
Start: March 19, 7:00 p.m. End: March 20, 6:00 a.m.
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR N
(Red light camera work)
Start: March 19, 7:00 p.m. End: March 20, 6:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 33RD ST W TO 32ND ST W
(Red light camera work)
Start: March 20, 7:00 p.m. End: March 21, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
8TH ST E ROTATING LANE RESTRICTIONS AT PRESTON AVE S
(Red light camera installation)
Start: March 17, 9:00 a.m. End: March 20, 3:00 p.m.
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 31ST ST W TO 32ND ST W
(Sewer connection replacement)
Start: March 18, 8:00 a.m. End: March 20, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM RANGE ROAD 3044 TO MCORMOND DR
(Trucking route)
Start: February 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 26, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.
COVID-19: All City facilities close to the public, core services maintained
March 18, 2020 - 10:09am
The City of Saskatoon is closing to the public all its facilities including City Hall; this follows the provincial government declaration of a public emergency for COVID-19 (coronavirus).
“While we are closed to the public, our business operations will continue to provide essential services for our residents as much as possible,” says City Manager Jeff Jorgenson.
Jorgenson says this move is an important preventative measure. It will help slow the rate of COVID-19 infection in Saskatoon and protect City staff, as well as vulnerable populations, which include seniors and people with compromised immune systems.
The City reminds the public that we offer many online services which are listed at: www.saskatoon.ca/onlineservices
“We continue to work with internal and external partners, including the Saskatchewan Health Authority, the Ministry of Health and the Public Health Agency of Canada on a proactive approach to deal with COVID-19,” Jorgenson says.
The City continues to thank its staff and citizens for their patience and support. Jorgenson says as City leaders continue to respond to a rapidly evolving situation meanwhile promising to provide information as it becomes available.
The provincial health ministry encourages everyone to be mindful of good hand hygiene, cough etiquette and social distancing. For those who have risk factors such as old age, or underlying health issues, medical experts encourage those people to stay away from crowded areas.
The City of Saskatoon continues to encourage the community to reach out to those most vulnerable to COVID-19 and to those organizations that assist with our vulnerable homeless population.
We are constantly reassessing the situation to ensure the safety and well-being of staff and residents. We will also continue to reassess the way we deliver services to the public in order to keep staff and residents safe when we are out in the community.
Updates will continue to be provided at saskatoon.ca/covid-19 and at saskatoonpolice.ca
Valve work scheduled for Avenue H North
April 18, 2018 - 6:49am
- Avenue H will be closed to traffic between 22nd Street and 23rd Street on Thursday, April 19.
- Detour signs will be in place well in advance of the work zone, directing traffic around the area.
- Transit Route 3 Hudson Bay/ City Centre will be impacted by this construction zone. Please consult the app called Transit for details.
- Drivers are advised to expect delays and may want to reroute their commute and avoid the area if possible.
- Plan your bus route in advance online at Saskatoontransit.ca or on your mobile device with the real-time Google Maps or Transit App.
- Refer to the Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map for updates and more information.
Water valve repairs will close a section of Avenue H between 22nd Street and 23rd Street on April 19, 2018. This work is scheduled to take one day to complete, barring unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
What you can expect from us
How you can help us
The City thanks drivers for their patience while this necessary work is carried out. Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs, and barriers.
Section of Warman Road to close for resurfacing work
June 1, 2018 - 7:53am
Weather permitting, the City will be resurfacing Warman Road southbound between Circle Drive and 7th Avenue this weekend. The work will take place overnight on Saturday and Sunday (June 2 & 3) between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.
While work is underway, there will be a complete closure to southbound traffic at this location. Signage will advise road users to take an alternate route.
City crews will be returning to Warman Road during the summer months, when traffic volumes are lighter, in order to pave the stretch of roadway between 7th Avenue and 33rd Street. Due to its proximity to residential areas, and the potential for noise disruptions, paving at this location needs to take place during the day.
For updates on construction projects anytime, refer to the Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Road users are reminded to reduce speeds, stay alert and mind posted signage and barriers when encountering a construction zone.
Traffic signals operational at Warman Road intersection
May 18, 2018 - 6:25am
- Traffic lights have been repaired and the intersection is fully operational.
- Road users can use normal routes.
- Visit saskatoon.ca/servicealerts or follow @YXEServiceAlert on Twitter for Traffic Detour updates.
- Refer to the Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map for updates and more information
Repairs to traffic signal lights at Warman Road and Assiniboine Drive are now complete. Normal operations have been fully restored at this intersection.
Yesterday afternoon, a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Warman Road and Assiniboine Drive caused considerable damage to the traffic control equipment and the concrete pad that supports it. This damage resulted in the intersection operating as a 3-way stop while crews worked to repair the concrete pad and restore the traffic control equipment.
Due to the substantial damage at this location, underground repairs were required. Underground work was completed overnight last night and crews replaced the traffic cabinet this morning.
What you can expect from us
How you can help us
Shaw Centre Competitive Pool Closed for Maintenance July 29 through September 5, 2016
July 26, 2016 - 7:04am
- Competitive pool: July 29 to September 5, inclusive;
- Women’s change room: August 2 to 12;
- Men’s change room: August 15 to 19;
- Family change room: August 22 to 26; and
- Main Hot Tub: August 18 to September 5, inclusive.
The Shaw Centre competitive pool will be closed for maintenance from Friday, July 29, at 12:00 p.m., through Monday, September 5, 2016. During this time, the leisure pool will remain open with modified access provided through the change rooms. The Hamm Fitness Centre and Walking Track will also remain open to the public during this time. Regularly scheduled programming for the competitive pool will resume on Tuesday, September 6. Please refer to Drop-in Online at saskatoon.ca/dropinonline for up-to-date information on affected programs.
Maintenance closures will also occur in the change rooms and hot tub areas on the following dates (subject to change). Access to alternate change rooms will be made available during this time:
Visitors and patrons may notice slight construction odours in the building due to painting and work being done.
The Saskatoon Field House, Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre, Lakewood, Lawson and Cosmo Civic Centres, and Terry Fox Track will maintain regular hours during this time. For drop-in programming information at any of the other six facilities, please refer to saskatoon.ca/dropinonline.
The City of Saskatoon and Shaw Centre thank patrons for their cooperation. For more information on programming and services affected, please contact the facility at
306-975-7744.
2016 Civic Services Survey Show Citizen Satisfaction & Quality of Life Rate High
July 14, 2016 - 2:33am
The results are in on the 2016 Civic Services Survey and public engagement activities, which will help shape the City’s 2017 Business Plan and Budget. This year’s Civic Services Survey shows overall satisfaction with the level of services provided by the City remains high and is significantly higher than in 2013. Since 2013, overall satisfaction increased by 5% for telephone respondents and 10% for online respondents.
“I am very pleased to see this result,” says Catherine Gryba, General Manager of Corporate Performance. “In 2015, we established a performance target of overall satisfaction with civic services of 90% or more. Looking at 2016 survey results, it shows we are definitely moving in the right direction toward hitting that target.”
The majority of Civic Services Survey respondents continue to rate Saskatoon’s quality of life as high, and they feel the City is on the right track to becoming a better city 10 years from now. Each year, citizens are also asked to the name the most important issue facing the City.
“In 2013, citizens were very concerned with the condition of roads and sidewalks,” says Gryba. “As a result of that feedback, we launched the most aggressive road improvement program in the community’s history, Building Better Roads, in 2014. That investment is definitely making a difference, and although roads continue to be cited as the most important issue, there are significantly fewer respondents saying this is an issue as compared to 2013.”
Similar to 2015, citizens also prefer to pay for services and balance the operating budget using a combination of user fees and property tax increases. Annual survey results have always been considered in the development of the City’s business plans and budgets, but Gryba says additional engagement initiatives are also proving to be quite valuable, including an online budget tool called "Citizen Budget", and in-person surveys conducted at various locations throughout the City.
“Participation in the Citizen Budget was very strong this year with over 2,600 unique visitors and a total of 803 online submissions, which is an increase of 60% for online budget submissions and matches the number of participants in the 2016 Civic Services Survey online study.”
Although participation for the in-person survey varies and cannot be considered statistically reliable, the responses still provide important input into the process. When the results of all engagement initiatives are combined, citizens generally support increases in service levels or an increase in spending on road maintenance. Besides road maintenance, there is also support for increases for affordable housing, transit, snow and ice management, and traffic management.
“It’s interesting to see the needs and wants of citizens of varying demographics coming in as fairly consistent through each method of engagement,” says Gryba.
The 2016 Civic Services Survey and Citizen Budget engagement strategies support the Strategic Goal of Continuous Improvement and being the best-managed city in Canada. All results are available at saskatoon.ca/financialfuture and in the coming weeks the comments provided by on the Citizen Budget site will also be posted.