News Releases

The Queen Street intersection at 1st Avenue is closed today for unplanned water main repairs. 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.

NEW

1ST AVE N INTERSECTION CLOSED AT QUEEN ST
(Water main repairs)
Start: March 24, 8:00 a.m. End: March 24, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W WB CURB AND CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM AVE L N TO AVE M N
(Streetlight pole replacement)
Start: March 24, 9:00 a.m. End: March 24, 12:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 33RD ST E TO 35TH ST E
(Underground maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: March 24, 9:00 a.m. End: March 24, 3:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Valve work)
Start: March 24, 9:30 a.m. End: March 24, 10:00 a.m.

8TH ST E WB MEDIAN & NEXT LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Valve work)
Start: March 24, 10:00 a.m. End: March 24, 10:30 a.m.

ONGOING

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.

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, 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

No new projects are scheduled to start on this date.

ONGOING

5TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 26TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: March 17, 7:00 a.m. End: March 26, 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.

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, 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 is pleased to announce the 2025 Living In Harmony Award recipients today, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and during Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Month. These awards recognize outstanding achievements in contributing to community harmony through the elimination of racial discrimination.

Watch the video announcement.

2025 Award Recipients

High Schools Student Group Award: Newcomer Youth Engagement Program at Mount Royal Collegiate, E.D. Feehan High School, and Nutana Collegiate

High School Student Group Award: Mount Royal Art Students/ Mustang Creations

Elementary Student Group Award: Brownell School Students & Staff

Elementary Individual Student Award: Mylana Shekera - Chief Whitecap School

Honourable Mention – Elementary Student Group: Samiksha Reddy, Annapa Reddy (Grade 8) and Mahiksha Reddy (Grade 4) at Colette Bourgonje School

Honourable Mention – High School Individual Students:  Gabbi Taras and Skyla Jennings at Mount Royal Collegiate

Community Impact Award: Maria and Teedly Linklater

Nominations/submissions were accepted between February 3 and March 5, 2025 and we thank everyone who submitted a piece for consideration. The winners were selected by the City of Saskatoon's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Committee.

1st Avenue will be closed between 26th and King streets on Monday, March 24, starting at 8:00 a.m. for water main maintenance. Detours are 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.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Prince Albert Raiders at SaskTel Centre on Friday, March 21 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 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

No new projects are scheduled to start on this date. 

ONGOING

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 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

No new projects are scheduled to start on this date. 

ONGOING

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 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.

4th Avenue is closed between 23rd and 24th streets today for unplanned hydrant repairs. 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

No new projects are scheduled to start on this date. 

ONGOING

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 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.