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Special event bus service to SaskTel Centre this weekend
September 26, 2025 - 6:00am
- 6:15 p.m.
- 6:55 p.m.
- 2:20 p.m.
- 3:00 p.m.
- 3:40 p.m.
- 4:40 p.m.
- 5:20 p.m.
- 6:00 p.m.
- 7:20 p.m.
- 8:00 p.m.
- 8:40 p.m.
- 10:40 a.m.
- 11:20 a.m.
- 12:00 p.m.
- 1:40 p.m.
- 2:20 p.m.
- 3:00 p.m.
- 5:20 p.m.
- 6:00 p.m.
- 6:40 p.m.
- 9:00 p.m.
- 9:40 p.m.
- 10:20 a.m.
- 11:00 a.m.
- 11:40 a.m.
- 1:20 p.m.
- 2:00 p.m.
- 2:40 p.m.
- 3:40 p.m.
- 4:20 p.m.
- 5:00 p.m.
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:
Warren Zeiders
Saturday, September 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Buses depart at:
Every Child Matters Pow Wow
Sunday, September 28 at 6:00 p.m.
Buses depart at:
Every Child Matters Pow Wow
Monday, September 29 at 12:00 p.m.
Buses depart at:
Every Child Matters Pow Wow
Tuesday, September 30 at 12:00 p.m.
Buses depart at:
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.
Daily Road Report - September 26, 2025
September 25, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
PRESTON AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE & NB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT ADELAIDE ST E
(Trenching)
Start: September 26, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 11:00 a.m.
ACADIA DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM HIGHBURY CRT TO HIGHBURY PL
(Roadway patching)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: September 26, 9:00 a.m. End: September 26, 3:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault work)
Start: September 26, 9:00 a.m. End: September 26, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT AVE V N
(Construction)
Start: September 26, 9:00 a.m. End: September 27, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AVE D N TO AVE F N
(Concrete repair)
Start: September 26, 9:00 a.m. End: September 27, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT AVE O S
(Construction)
Start: September 26, 10:00 a.m. End: September 26, 12:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB MEDIAN CLOSED AT LOUISE ST
(Sewer construction)
Start: September 26, 11:00 a.m. End: September 26, 3:00 p.m.
LORNE AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Water main preservation)
Start: September 26, 12:30 p.m. End: October 24, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
LORNE AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 6TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: September 15, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 11:30 a.m.
7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO 33RD ST E
(Construction)
Start: July 4, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE S TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Construction)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 14TH ST E
(Link station construction)
Start: August 26, 9:00 a.m. End: September 26, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM LOUISE AVE TO JARVIS DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB & EB CURB LANES CLOSED AT MCKERCHER DR
(Link station construction)
Start: September 3, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 6:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 5TH AVE N
(Link station construction)
Start: September 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 28, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 5:00 p.m.
MEADOWS PKY ROAD CLOSED FROM MEADOWS BLVD TO ROSEWOOD BLVD E
(Service installations)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB & EB RIGHT TURN BAYS CLOSED AT MCKERCHER DR
(Link station construction)
Start: September 12, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
FAIRLIGHT DR EB LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED AT FAIRMONT DR
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: September 22, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT MCKERCHER DR
(Platform construction)
Start: September 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
ASSINIBOINE DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM NAHANNI DR TO CHURCHILL DR
(Concrete replacements)
Start: September 25, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 10, 5:00 p.m.
23RD ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 1, 7:00 a.m. End: October 10, 5:00 p.m.
AVE H S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST W TO 22ND ST W
(Water & sewer connections)
Start: September 22, 7:00 a.m. End: October 11, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE S
(Willows development)
Start: August 12, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM JASPER AVE S TO PORTAGE AVE
(Sewer main installation)
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 5:00 p.m.
BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: September 18, 8:00 a.m. End: October 28, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT HART RD
(Link station construction)
Start: September 15, 8:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE/BROADWAY BRIDGE CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Start: May 11, 7:00 p.m. End: October (Date TBA)
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(New road construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 28, 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.
CORRECTION: Orange Shirt Day Community Event - Friday, September 26, 2025
September 25, 2025 - 1:00pm
***The previous Public Service Announcement incorrectly stated the date. The Orange Shirt Day Community Event will be held on Friday, September 26.***
In honour of residential school survivors, their families and those who never made it home, the City of Saskatoon invites you to a special Orange Shirt Day Community Event.
Join us for a day of reflection, connection and celebration featuring a community barbecue, arts and crafts, recreational activities, live entertainment, stories shared by survivors, a tree to hang orange shirts with messages and a round dance to close the day.
Friday, September 26, 2025
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Cosmo Civic Centre (3130 Laurier Drive) & Confederation Mall (300 Confederation Drive)
The event is free to attend. Everyone is welcome.
Get involved, join a City of Saskatoon Board, Committee or Commission; apply before October 3
September 25, 2025 - 7:00am
The City of Saskatoon is continuing to accept applications until October 3 from residents who want to take an active role in their community. We invite you to apply to join one of the City's Boards, Commissions or Committees to help make a difference on civic matters important to you!
Our civic boards, committees and commissions rely on dedicated volunteers to share their diverse perspectives, skills and experience. By serving, you’ll contribute to the development and enhancement of City policies, programs and services and help City Council build a stronger, more inclusive Saskatoon.
Together, we are stronger. Together, we shape Saskatoon.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strongly encourage submissions from Indigenous peoples, equity-deserving and ethnically diverse communities, immigrants, members of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, persons with disabilities, youth aged 16–23 and other underrepresented groups.
There’s a wide range of meaningful opportunities where you can share your knowledge, experience, and passion. From Controlled Corporations like the Boards for TCU Place, SaskTel Centre and Remai Modern Art Gallery of Saskatchewan, to Statutory Boards such as the Board of Police Commissioners and the Saskatoon Public Library Board, and numerous advisory committees and appeals boards.
Review the complete list of our open positions, term length and duties, and apply online at saskatoon.ca/boards before 5 p.m., Friday, October 3, 2025. Your application must include your resume and two letters of reference. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For more information on the application process, email online.appointments@saskatoon.ca or call the City Clerk’s Office at 306-975-3240.
Join us. Apply today! Visit saskatoon.ca/boards
Lorne Avenue closed between 3rd and 5th streets starting Friday
September 25, 2025 - 6:00am
Lorne Avenue will be closed between 3rd and 5th streets starting Friday, September 26, at 12:30 p.m. for water main maintenance. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. This project is expected to take one month to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Daily Road Report - September 30, 2025
September 24, 2025 - 4:34pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
1ST AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Roofing)
Start: September 30, 5:00 a.m. End: September 30, 8:00 a.m.
TRAFFIC BRIDGE ROAD CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO 19TH ST E
(RunConciliation)
Start: September 30, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 10:30 a.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED AT EAST DRIVE
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: September 30, 9:00 a.m. End: September 30, 1:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT LOUISE ST
(Sewer construction)
Start: September 30, 1:00 p.m. End: September 30, 3:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE & NB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT ADELAIDE ST E
(Sewer construction)
Start: September 30, 3:00 p.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
2ND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Construction)
Start: September 29, 9:00 a.m. End: September 30, 12:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: September 29, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:30 p.m.
WARMAN RD NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT ASSINIBOINE DR
(Traffic pole installation)
Start: September 29, 7:00 a.m. End: October 2, 5:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB LANES CLOSED FROM BALMORAL ST TO 33RD ST W
(Link Station construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: September 29, 7:00 a.m. End: October 2, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB & EB RIGHT TURN BAYS CLOSED AT MCKERCHER DR
(Link station construction)
Start: September 12, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
23RD ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 1, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT MCKERCHER DR
(Link station construction)
Start: September 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
MEADOWS PKY ROAD CLOSED FROM MEADOWS BLVD TO ROSEWOOD BLVD E
(Service installations)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
FAIRLIGHT DR EB LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED AT FAIRMONT DR
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: September 22, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
ASSINIBOINE DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM NAHANNI DR TO CHURCHILL DR
(Concrete replacements)
Start: September 25, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 5:00 p.m.
AVE H S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST W TO 22ND ST W
(Water & sewer connections)
Start: September 22, 7:00 a.m. End: October 11, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE S
(Willows development)
Start: August 12, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM JASPER AVE S TO PORTAGE AVE
(Sewer main installation)
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 5:00 p.m.
LORNE AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: September 26, 12:30 p.m. End: October 24, 5:00 p.m.
BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: September 18, 8:00 a.m. End: October 28, 5:00 p.m.
ACADIA DR SB LANES & NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AVONDALE RD TO TAYLOR ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: September 29, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT HART RD
(Link station construction)
Start: September 15, 8:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE/BROADWAY BRIDGE CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Start: May 11, 7:00 p.m. End: October (Date TBA)
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(New road construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 28, 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.
Daily Road Report - September 25, 2025
September 24, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
21ST ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 4TH AVE S
(All in for Literacy)
Start: September 25, 6:00 a.m. End: September 25, 5:30 p.m.
ASSINIBOINE DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM NAHANNI DR TO CHURCHILL DR
(Concrete replacements)
Start: September 25, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 5:00 p.m.
AVE W N ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST W TO RUSHOLME RD
(Roadway patching)
Start: September 25, 9:00 a.m. End: September 25, 3:00 p.m.
51ST ST E EB & WB LEFT TURN LANES & EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM MINERS AVE TO CLEVELAND AVE
(Flushing)
Start: September 25, 9:00 a.m. End: September 25, 5:00 p.m.
FAIRLIGHT DR NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT FAIRMONT CRT
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: September 25, 9:00 a.m. End: September 25, 11:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Construction)
Start: September 25, 10:00 a.m. End: September 25, 1:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE S NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Construction)
Start: September 25, 12:00 p.m. End: September 25, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
KENSINGTON BLVD NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO PALLISER WAY
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: September 11, 10:00 a.m. End: September 25, 5:00 p.m.
LORNE AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 6TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: September 15, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 11:30 a.m.
7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO 33RD ST E
(Construction)
Start: July 4, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE S TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Construction)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 14TH ST E
(Link station construction)
Start: August 26, 9:00 a.m. End: September 26, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM LOUISE AVE TO JARVIS DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB & EB CURB LANES CLOSED AT MCKERCHER DR
(Link station construction)
Start: September 3, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 6:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 5TH AVE N
(Link station construction)
Start: September 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 28, 5:00 p.m.
23RD ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 1, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 5:00 p.m.
MEADOWS PKY ROAD CLOSED FROM MEADOWS BLVD TO ROSEWOOD BLVD E
(Service installations)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB & EB RIGHT TURN BAYS CLOSED AT MCKERCHER DR
(Link station construction)
Start: September 12, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
FAIRLIGHT DR EB LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED AT FAIRMONT DR
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: September 22, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT MCKERCHER DR
(Platform construction)
Start: September 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
AVE H S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST W TO 22ND ST W
(Water & sewer connections)
Start: September 22, 7:00 a.m. End: October 11, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE S
(Willows development)
Start: August 12, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM JASPER AVE S TO PORTAGE AVE
(Sewer main installation)
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 5:00 p.m.
BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: September 18, 8:00 a.m. End: October 28, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT HART RD
(Link station construction)
Start: September 15, 8:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE/BROADWAY BRIDGE CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Start: May 11, 7:00 p.m. End: October (Date TBA)
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(New road construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 28, 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.
Victoria Avenue closed between Hillard and Willow streets today
September 24, 2025 - 8:15am
Victoria Avenue will be closed today between Hillard and Willow streets 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
Avenue W closed between 23rd Street and Rusholme Road on Thursday
September 24, 2025 - 7:00am
Avenue W will be closed between 23rd Street and Rusholme Road on Thursday, September 25, starting at 9:00 a.m. for roadway patching. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. 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.
21st Street closed between 3rd and 4th avenues on Thursday
September 24, 2025 - 6:00am
21st Street will be closed between 3rd and 4th avenues on Thursday, September 25, starting at 6:00 a.m. for the All in for Literacy event. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the event. This closure is expected to be lifted after 5:30 p.m., 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.