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7th Avenue will be closed at Windsor Street on Wednesday, May 7, starting at 7:00 a.m. for construction. 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.

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

NEW

LORNE AVE DRIVING LANES CLOSED AT 3RD ST E
(Sewer lining)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in parking lanes
Start: May 6, 8:00 a.m. End: May 6, 12:00 p.m.

20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE T S TO AVE U S
(Water main repair)
Start: May 6, 8:00 a.m. End: May 6, 4:30 p.m.

WARMAN RD NB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM HAZEN ST TO CIRCLE DR E
(Catch basin repair)
Start: May 6, 11:00 a.m. End: May 6, 2:00 p.m.

ONGOING

CIRCLE DR W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AIRPORT DR TO AVE C N
(Street sweeping)
Start: May 5, 8:00 p.m. End: May 6, 6:00 a.m.

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.

Starting May 7, 2025, residents can drop off their Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) every Wednesday at the Material Recovery Centre.

The weekly collection program makes it easier for residents to dispose of items that should not be thrown in regular garbage or recycling bins due to their potential harm to the environment and public health. Accepted items include aerosols, automotive fluids, cleaners, cylinders, light bulbs, yard chemicals and more. Complete lists of acceptable and unacceptable items are available at saskatoon.ca/hazardouswaste.

HHW will be accepted every Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Material Recovery Centre, located at 42 Valley Road.

The City encourages residents to take advantage of this free service to ensure these materials are handled in an environmentally responsible manner.

Reminders:

• The program is open to residents with household products only – no commercial loads will be accepted.
• Containers used for transporting HHW may not be returned to the participants.
• Please ensure all containers are safely sealed and clearly labelled.
• To avoid potentially long line-ups and wait times, ask the Waste Wizard at saskatoon.ca/wastewizard to find other means of recycling and safe disposal.

Thank you for helping us put waste in the right place.

20th Street will be closed between Avenues T and U on Tuesday, May 6, starting at 8:00 a.m. for a water main repair. 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.

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

NEW

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.

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.

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.

SPADINA CRES E SB LANES CLOSED FROM DUKE ST TO QUEEN ST
(Sewer lining)
Start: May 5, 9:00 a.m. End: May 5, 2:00 p.m.

LORNE AVE NB & SB TRAFFIC SQUEEZED OVER AT 4TH ST W
(Sewer lining)
Start: May 5, 9:00 a.m. End: May 5, 3:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM LANSDOWNE AVE TO DUFFERIN AVE
(Manhole repair)
EB traffic squeezed into parking lane
Start: May 5, 11:00 a.m. End: May 5, 2:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE S NB & SB DRIVING LANES CLOSED AT 12TH ST E
(Sewer lining)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in parking lanes
Start: May 5, 12:00 p.m. End: May 5, 4:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AIRPORT DR TO AVE C N
(Street sweeping)
Start: May 5, 8:00 p.m. End: May 6, 6:00 a.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.

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 19, 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

19TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 4TH AVE S
(Sewer lining)
Start: May 3, 8:00 a.m. End: May 3, 4:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WIGGINS AVE S
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: May 3, 10:00 a.m. End: May 3, 2:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR W WB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO AVE C N
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 4, 7:00 a.m. End: May 4, 3:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E SB LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 4, 7:00 a.m. End: May 4, 3:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM AVE K S TO AVE I S
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 4, 7:00 a.m. End: May 4, 3:00 p.m.

23RD ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 5TH AVE N
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 4, 7:00 a.m. End: May 4, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S NB CURB, CENTRE & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 4, 7:00 a.m. End: May 4, 3:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N INTERSECTION CLOSED AT QUEEN ST
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 4, 7:00 a.m. End: May 4, 3:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Battle of the Atlantic Parade)
Start: May 4, 8:00 a.m. End: May 4, 1:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO BOYCHUK DR
(Water main repair)
Start: May 4, 8:00 a.m. End: May 4, 5:00 p.m.

MCKERCHER DR NB LANES CLOSED AT 8TH ST E
(Water main repair)
Start: May 4, 8:00 a.m. End: May 4, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

TRAFFIC BRIDGE CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 11TH ST E
(Bridge cleaning)
Start: May 2, 7:00 p.m. End: May 3, 5:00 a.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.

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 19, 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.

An employment program designed to make community safety and well-being improvements is underway in Saskatoon. 

To acknowledge the launch of the Saskatoon Wellbeing Employment Enterprise Program (SWEEP) and in preparation for Red Dress Day on May 5, a smudging ceremony had taken place this morning to coincide with the cleaning and maintenance of the Red Star Dancer monument located outside the Saskatoon Police Service headquarters.

The monument, known as "Wicanhi Duta Win” (Red Star Woman), is a sculpture that honours missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. To go about the cleaning of the monument in a good way, an all-female SWEEP team had tasked with the cleaning.

SWEEP is a collaborative initiative between the City and Quint Development Corporation (Quint), funded by Public Safety Canada’s Building Safer Communities Fund (BSCF). The program goal intends to enhance community safety and well-being through the principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). By focusing on environmental improvements, SWEEP aims to reduce crime and foster a sense of security within neighbourhoods. The pilot program will run until March 2026.

“SWEEP is a testament to the City's commitment to fostering an inclusive and safe community. By collaborating with the community, we can support residents by creating jobs that might not otherwise exist due to barriers and past experiences. This allows us to build a stronger and safer Saskatoon while also enhancing community safety and well-being,” says Tenille Thomson, Community Development Manager. “The cleaning of the Red Star Dancer monument is just one example of the great work performed by SWEEP's crews and represents the many successes that have emerged out of this program."

The program, operated by Quint, provides employment opportunities for community members who are leaving a correctional life or who may face significant barriers to workforce entry. Individuals have a chance to rebuild their lives through stable employment, which is complemented by comprehensive support services. SWEEP crew members receive life-skills training and wraparound support, including assistance with housing, family reconnection and navigating parole. This holistic approach ensures that participants are well-equipped to reintegrate into society and contribute positively to their communities.

“SWEEP is a unique social enterprise that addresses unjust social and economic barriers and embodies our organization's mission. The program stacks positive outcomes, both revitalizing our neighbourhoods and empowering participants to transform their lives. In less than a year, we have already seen the remarkable impact SWEEP has had not only on our participants but also the community at large,” says Kristen Thoms, Executive Director, Quint Development Corp.

SWEEP’s services are dedicated to tasks that improve overall public safety, cleanliness and community wellbeing. Examples of work performed by SWEEP crews include:

• Trash removal and diversion
• Graffiti maintenance
• Biological waste removal
• Additional supports to City operations

Those who are interested in hiring a SWEEP crew can do so by contacting Quint at info@quintsaskatoon.ca.

For additional information about SWEEP, visit: quintsaskatoon.ca/sweep.

The City of Saskatoon and Iskwewuk E-wichiwitochik (Women Walking Together) invite families and community members to join them in recognizing Red Dress Day on May 5—the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit+ People. The day aims to honour, and to broaden and sharpen societal awareness of the thousands of Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit people who have experienced disproportionate violence in Canada. This year's events include a focus on the prevention of future violence against these groups in our community.

The day will begin with a Knowledge Sharing event at Cosmo Civic Centre, featuring information booths focused on raising awareness of safety, domestic violence, human trafficking and its risk factors, and current community supports. The goal of the Knowledge Sharing is to build capacity within the community to prevent and ultimately eliminate the risk that Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit+ individuals face in everyday life. Community members can register for a session on Training Active Bystanders, where they will gain tools for responsible intervention and supporting those in need while avoiding complicity through inaction.

The Red Dress Day Walk will follow the Knowledge Sharing. The walk was started three years ago in Saskatoon by Faith Bosse, daughter of Daleen Bosse, a 25-year-old University of Saskatchewan student, wife, and mother, who disappeared in 2004 and was later found murdered. Faith explains, “As the daughter of a missing and murdered Indigenous woman, hosting this walk is important to me, and being her voice, as well as the voice of other women and girls, who are still missing or have been taken away from their families. My main goal is to get the message out to our community and also educate them about the dangers we as Indigenous women face every day.”

Darlene Okemaysim-Sicotte is a 20 plus year member and co-chair of Iskwewuk E-wichiwitochik (Women Walking Together), one of the partner organizations for Red Dress Day. Darlene affirms, "Red Dress Day is for families of MMIWG 2SLGBTQQIA to share their love about their missing loved ones. Nothing about us without us."

Other partners coming together to host Red Dress Day include the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN), Métis Nation—Saskatchewan, the City of Saskatoon, Central Urban Métis Federation Inc., University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon Police Service, and Family Information Liaison Units (Department of Justice, Government of Canada). Financial support for the event comes from the Government of Saskatchewan’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+ Community Response Fund.

For details on Red Dress Day events, visit http://www.saskatoon.ca/reddress 

For media interview requests please contact:

Carrie Catherine, Event Organizer: 306-241-6297 makesharechange@gmail.com

2025 is going to be an exciting year as the Link rapid transit project drives forward, according to reports going forward to the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation on May 6, 2025. The reports outline the concept plan of Link along College Drive, as well as a construction update for 2025. This builds on the numerous come-and-go events the project team held in March and marks a major milestone in the project as construction moves forward toward a goal of a 2028 service launch.

“The College Drive section of the Link route is incredibly important, as it will move a large number of people from, to and through the area,” says Terry Schmidt, General Manager of Transportation and Construction. “We are also pleased to share that we will be building 44 Link station platforms across the city in 2025, a major addition to the six platforms that were built in 2024. The rest of the platforms, as well as the building of shelters, information displays and other furniture will come online over the next few years with system launch planned for 2028.”

Link rapid transit routing, including dedicated bus lanes on College Drive and 1^st Avenue, was approved by City Council in April 2019 and work has continued since through technical design and engagement with the public. 2025 construction work is anticipated to start in mid-May and will continue through to mid-October. Construction of corridor improvements on College Drive is planned to commence in 2026.

“More than 73 per cent of the cost of Link is being covered by partnerships with the Province of Saskatchewan and the Government of Canada,” says Schmidt. “Once service is launched it will move people across the city more sustainably and efficiently and will change the way transit works in Saskatoon.”

For more information on the project please visit saskatoon.ca/link.

Feheregyhazi Boulevard will be closed between McOrmond Drive and Orban Way starting Monday, May 5, at 7:00 a.m. for construction. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take five days to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

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

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