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Saskatoon Transit will provide direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to SaskTel Centre for the following events this weekend:

Stars on Ice

Friday, May 9 at 7:00 p.m.

Buses depart at:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

NLL Semifinal: Game 2

Saskatchewan Rush vs. Halifax Thunderbirds

Saturday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m.

Buses depart at:

• 6:15 p.m.
• 6:55 p.m.

NLL Semifinal: Game 3 (if necessary)

Saskatchewan Rush vs. Halifax Thunderbirds

Sunday, May 11 at 6:00 p.m.

Buses depart at:

• 4:45 p.m.
• 5:25 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.

Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

RUTH ST E EB & WB DRIVING LANES CLOSED AT KELVIN AVE
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in parking lanes
Start: May 9, 8:00 a.m. End: May 9, 12:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT ADELAIDE ST E
(Sewer cleaning)
Start: May 9, 9:00 a.m. End: May 9, 1:00 p.m.

ONGOING

CUMBERLAND AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Sidewalk repairs)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: May 9, 5:00 p.m.

FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ORBAN WAY
(Construction)
Start: May 5, 7:00 a.m. End: May 9, 5:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ASSINIBOINE DR TO CIRCLE DR E
(CNR pedestrian crossing)
Start: May 7, 7:00 a.m. End: May 11, 5:00 p.m.

RUSSELL RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM NORDSTRUM RD TO LENORE DR
(Concrete work)
Start: May 5, 7:00 a.m. End: May 11, 5:00 p.m.

BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: March 17, 7:00 a.m. End: May 18, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 14TH ST E
(Concrete replacements)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: May 5, 7:00 a.m. End: May 18, 5:00 p.m.

24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 5TH AVE N
(Construction)
Start: April 28, 9:00 a.m. End: May 21, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR W SB SHOULDER CLOSED; SPEED REDUCTION FROM GLENWOOD AVE TO 33RD ST W
(Jersey barrier placement)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 4:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

FAITHFULL AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 52ND ST E TO FAITHFULL CRES
(Underground maintenance)
Start: May 8, 8:00 a.m. End: May 8, 12:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Manhole repair)
Start: May 8, 9:00 a.m. End: May 8, 12:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WILLIS CRES
(Sewer inspections)
Start: May 8, 9:00 a.m. End: May 8, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

MARQUIS DR W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO THATCHER AVE
(Median concrete work)
Start: May 5, 7:00 a.m. End: May 8, 4:30 p.m.

AVE W S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO APPLEBY DR
(Drilling)
Start: May 5, 7:00 a.m. End: May 8, 5:00 p.m.

11TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE W S TO AVE U S
(Drilling)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: May 5, 7:00 a.m. End: May 8, 5:00 p.m.

AVE W S NB LANES CLOSED FROM DUDLEY ST TO 11TH ST W
(Drilling)
Start: May 5, 7:00 a.m. End: May 8, 5:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Sidewalk repairs)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: May 9, 5:00 p.m.

FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ORBAN WAY
(Construction)
Start: May 5, 7:00 a.m. End: May 9, 5:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ASSINIBOINE DR TO CIRCLE DR E
(CNR pedestrian crossing)
Start: May 7, 7:00 a.m. End: May 11, 5:00 p.m.

RUSSELL RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM NORDSTRUM RD TO LENORE DR
(Concrete work)
Start: May 5, 7:00 a.m. End: May 11, 5:00 p.m.

24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 5TH AVE N
(Construction)
Start: April 28, 9:00 a.m. End: May 11, 5:00 p.m.

BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: March 17, 7:00 a.m. End: May 18, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 14TH ST E
(Concrete replacements)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: May 5, 7:00 a.m. End: May 18, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR W SB SHOULDER CLOSED; SPEED REDUCTION FROM GLENWOOD AVE TO 33RD ST W
(Jersey barrier placement)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 4:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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.

Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park (945 Spadina Crescent East) will open for the season on Sunday, May 11, 2025.

Hours of operation are as follows:

May and June
Monday to Friday: 2:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

July to September 1
Daily: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Admission is $3.25 for a single ticket and $32.50 for a play pack (12 tickets). One ticket per ride is required for the Canpotex train, Ferris wheel and carousel. Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Children under the age of 2 ride for free.

The children’s play area is free to enjoy and includes water spray features, sand play and a climbing area. The spray pad will open June 1, 2025 and operate daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Turn moments into memories and host your birthday party or corporate event at Nutrien Playland! Daytime and after-hours bookings are now being accepted for Playland Parties. There are also affordable rental options available for schools and daycares. Visit saskatoon.ca/playlandparties for all the details and to book now.

For more information about Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park, please visit saskatoon.ca/nutrienplayland.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

2ND AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Roofing)
Start: May 7, 4:30 a.m. End: May 7, 9:30 a.m.

7TH AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM BALMORAL ST TO OSBORNE ST
(Water main work)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: May 7, 7:00 a.m. End: May 7, 4:30 p.m.

7TH AVE N INTERSECTION CLOSED AT WINDSOR ST
(Construction)
Start: May 7, 7:00 a.m. End: May 7, 5:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ASSINIBOINE DR TO CIRCLE DR E
(CNR pedestrian crossing)
Start: May 7, 7:00 a.m. End: May 11, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST E ROAD CLOSED AT 6TH AVE N
(Water main construction)
Start: May 7, 8:00 a.m. End: May 7, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST W WB LANES CLOSED FROM VALENS DR TO HOWELL AVE
(Sanitary main repair)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: May 7, 9:00 a.m. End: May 7, 3:00 p.m.

33RD ST W WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT AVE P N
(Sanitary main repair)
Start: May 7, 9:00 a.m. End: May 7, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

MARQUIS DR W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO THATCHER AVE
(Median concrete work)
Start: May 5, 7:00 a.m. End: May 8, 4:30 p.m.

AVE W S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO APPLEBY DR
(Drilling)
Start: May 5, 7:00 a.m. End: May 8, 5:00 p.m.

11TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE W S TO AVE U S
(Drilling)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: May 5, 7:00 a.m. End: May 8, 5:00 p.m.

AVE W S NB LANES CLOSED FROM DUDLEY ST TO 11TH ST W
(Drilling)
Start: May 5, 7:00 a.m. End: May 8, 5:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Sidewalk repairs)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: May 9, 5:00 p.m.

FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ORBAN WAY
(Construction)
Start: May 5, 7:00 a.m. End: May 9, 5:00 p.m.

RUSSELL RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM NORDSTRUM RD TO LENORE DR
(Concrete work)
Start: May 5, 7:00 a.m. End: May 11, 5:00 p.m.

24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 5TH AVE N
(Construction)
Start: April 28, 9:00 a.m. End: May 11, 5:00 p.m.

BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: March 17, 7:00 a.m. End: May 18, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 14TH ST E
(Concrete replacements)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: May 5, 7:00 a.m. End: May 18, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR W SB SHOULDER CLOSED; SPEED REDUCTION FROM GLENWOOD AVE TO 33RD ST W
(Jersey barrier placement)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 4:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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.

The City of Saskatoon will begin mailing out over 100,000 property tax notices tomorrow, Wednesday, May 7. Property owners should expect their 2025 Property Tax Notice to arrive in the coming weeks. If you do not receive your tax notice by May 30, 2025, please call 306-975-2400.

Key Points:

• Your tax notice will arrive with a 2025 Property Tax Notice Guide to key information found on your notice.
• Various payment options are available, including the monthly Tax Instalment Payment Plan Service (TIPPS). Join the TIPPS program anytime.
• If you are already on TIPPS, the amount showing on your 2025 Property Tax notice is for information only.
• No late payment penalties will be incurred if you pay your full 2025 Property Tax amount due by the Monday, June 30, 2025, deadline. Non-receipt of your property tax notice does not exempt you from late payment penalties.

Tax-Phase-in Program

• Property owners will find a tax phase-in plan detailed for their property under Other Charges on Page 2 of the tax notice.
• City Council approved a tax phase-in plan for residential properties to evenly distribute the increase or decrease in property tax resulting from the 2025 Reassessment over two years at a rate of 50% per year.
• The phase-in plan for commercial and multi-residential properties spans four years and adjusts at a rate of 25% per year.
• Examples of how the tax-phase-in program works are included in the key information guide that will accompany tax notices.

Of the Total Property Tax Collected in 2025:

• 61% is kept by the City to invest in key civic services and programs including fire and police protection, transit, road maintenance, utility services, waste disposal and more.
• 6% goes to support the Saskatoon Public Library.
• 33% is collected and remitted to the Province of Saskatchewan for education; the City does not keep the education property tax.

Helpful Resource:

Property owners can enter their address in the Property Assessment & Tax Tool found at saskatoon.ca/taxtool to view a detailed breakdown of their municipal portion of 2025 Property Tax, historical property tax information, current and previous property assessed value and more.

Property’s Assessment & Property Tax:

All property types were reassessed in 2025 and will next be reassessed in 2029. Your property’s 2025 Assessed Value, shown on Page 1 of your property tax notice, is based on your property’s market value assessment as of January 1, 2023. This value provides the base for calculating your property tax for 2025 through to 2028. For more information and helpful videos, visit saskatoon.ca/assessment.

If you have property tax-related questions, please visit saskatoon.ca/propertytax, email revenue@saskatoon.ca or contact a Customer Service Representative at 306-975-2400.

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Saskatoon Transit will detour several routes starting Monday, May 12, 2025, due to the full closure of the Broadway Bridge for scheduled rehabilitation. The project, which is expected to continue for approximately six months, will also coincide with the start of construction for four new Link station platforms on Broadway Avenue as part of the upcoming rapid transit system.

Bus stops on Broadway Avenue, between 12th and 8th Streets, will be temporarily relocated to Victoria Avenue with new short-term signage. Two downtown stops on 19th Street near the Broadway Bridge will also close. Closed bus stops will direct riders to nearby stops for eastbound or westbound travel.

Saskatoon Transit routes to and from downtown will use Victoria Avenue and the Traffic Bridge.

• Westbound Service: Routes 8 and the Oskāyak High School Route.
• Eastbound Service: Routes 81, 82, 84, 86.

As a reminder, the four temporary stops on Victoria Avenue will have parking restrictions limited to the areas necessary for bus stop placement, approximately 25 meters per stop.

Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.      

If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Saskatoon Transit customer service team at transit.services@saskatoon.ca or 306.975.3100.

We thank our customers for their patience and cooperation through these service interruptions.

Saskatoon Transit information: saskatoontransit.ca/broadwaybridge

Broadway Bridge project information: saskatoon.ca/construction

Saskatoon Transit contracted the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) through the National Planning Service for the Government of Canada’s Zero Emission Transit Fund, to create a comprehensive Zero Emissions Bus (ZEB) Implementation Plan. The plan assessed Saskatoon Transit's readiness to transition to a fully zero emission bus fleet.

The study considers economic, technological, social and environmental benefits, risks and constraints of investing in zero emission buses and supporting infrastructure in Saskatoon using three scenarios: full battery electric bus (BEB) fleet, full hydrogen fuel cell electric bus (FCEB) fleet and a fleet with a mix of both.

Both battery electric and hydrogen-powered buses rely significantly on the power grid for charging or fuel production. Saskatchewan power plants use fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas to generate electricity, which emit greenhouse gases and offset the benefits of reduced tailpipe emissions from zero emission buses.

Financial cost is also a significant factor, as the total life cycle cost (15 years) of a fleet of 100% FCEBs would cost $1.1 billion using current prices and $18.2 million for facility retrofits. A fleet of 100% BEBs would have a total life cycle cost (15 years) of $479.2 million and require $47.7 million in facility costs and on-route charging infrastructure.

“The data and analysis in the zero emissions bus study provide a roadmap for Saskatoon Transit to follow when power is generated by a higher proportion of renewable energy sources in Saskatchewan,” says Mike Moellenbeck, Director of Saskatoon Transit. “Saskatoon Transit will continue to monitor advancements in technology, funding programs and changes in the power grid to transition to ZEBs when it is feasible.”

"Transit decarbonization is a critical pathway to the reduction of emissions at the municipal level. But based on the carbon intensity of provincial grids, electrification is not always a slam dunk because of pollution from electrical grids,” says Josipa Petrunic, President and CEO of CUTRIC. “As the provincial grid system decarbonizes in upcoming decades, electrification will become a more viable option for cities like Saskatoon as they transition away from fossil fuels."

A new Transit fleet renewal strategy for annual diesel bus purchases will be presented to City Council’s Standing Policy Committee on Transportation (SPCT) for consideration in June.

For more information, please refer to the Full-Fleet Zero Emission Bus Implementation Plan - CUTRIC Report on the agenda for today's SPCT meeting.

33rd Street will be closed at 6th Avenue on Wednesday, May 7, starting at 8:00 a.m. for water main work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one day to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.