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It's an exciting time and we still have open positions where you can serve your city and directly influence decisions in your community. Would you like to be involved with Saskatoon’s newly elected local leadership in 2025?  

Apply to join a City of Saskatoon board, committee or commission and help shape programs and services that matter to you. The application deadline to take an active role has been extended to November 15, 2024.

Volunteering on a board, committee or commission is a great opportunity to share your experience and skills and expand your resume and network of contacts.

Review our open positions and term lengths here. Apply online with your resume and two letters of reference at saskatoon.ca/boards before 5 p.m., Friday, November 15, 2024. 

To be eligible for public appointment, you must reside within the boundaries of Saskatoon, except for applicants to the City’s Controlled Corporations, which allow for up to two non-resident members.

This year’s newly elected City Council will consider all public appointments at its December 18, 2024, Regular Business Meeting, and all applicants will be notified of the status of their application following that meeting.

City Council relies on volunteer members of the public to bring their diverse backgrounds and expertise to our open positions. Council welcomes, supports, values, and encourages Indigenous, Black, people of colour, members of the 2SLGBTQ community, people living with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups to apply. We are stronger through diverse membership, and in working together we continue to make Saskatoon a better city.

For more information email online.appointments@saskatoon.ca or call the City Clerk’s Office at 306-975-3240.

Visit saskatoon.ca/boards

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

NEW

22ND ST W WB MEDIAN LANE & EB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM AVE D N TO AVE F N
(Valve replacement)
Start: November 10, 8:00 a.m. End: November 10, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

AVE H S ROAD CLOSED FROM 16TH ST W TO 18TH ST W
(Valve replacement)
Avenue H and 17th Avenue intersection will remain open
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 13, 4:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO MOSS AVE
(Construction)
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 5:00 p.m.

24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(SL&P construction)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: November 19, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED AT MCORMOND DR
(Intersection construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 22, 4:30 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: November 22, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: November 29, 4:00 p.m.

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

MELVILLE ST EB LANES CLOSED FROM JASPER AVE S TO BRAND RD
(Construction)
Start: November 6, 7:00 a.m. End: November 6, 5:00 p.m.

3RD AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(SL&P)
Start: November 6, 9:00 a.m. End: November 6, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

MEADOWS PKY NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MEADOWS BLVD TO TAYLOR ST E
(Construction)
Start: November 4, 7:00 a.m. End: November 6, 5:00 p.m.

AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM WALMER RD TO BEDFORD RD
(Service connections)
Start: November 5, 7:00 a.m. End: November 6, 5:00 p.m.

AVE H S ROAD CLOSED FROM 16TH ST W TO 18TH ST W
(Valve replacement)
Avenue H and 17th Avenue intersection will remain open
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 4:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO MOSS AVE
(Construction)
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 5:00 p.m.

24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(SL&P construction)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: November 19, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED AT MCORMOND DR
(Intersection construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 22, 4:30 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: November 22, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: November 29, 4:00 p.m.

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.

Courtesy of RBC, Saskatoon Transit will offer free rides to the Remembrance Day Service at SaskTel Centre on Monday, November 11. The program begins at 10 a.m., with buses leaving from:

• Downtown Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue):
  • Service every 20 minutes starting at 9 a.m., with the final bus leaving by 10:20 a.m.
• Market Mall:
  • Buses will depart from the mall transit terminal at 9:45 a.m.
• Centre Mall:
  • Buses will also leave from the mall transit terminal at 9:45 a.m.

Return trips from SaskTel Centre will begin immediately following the close of the ceremony.

Free Service for Canadian Armed Forces
Veterans and current Canadian Armed Forces members will be recognized with free transit service all day throughout the system on November 11.

This free bus service is available to veterans, current personnel, cadets, reservists, and a companion. Canadian Armed Forces Transit riders can identify themselves by wearing a military uniform or showing military ID or a CF1 card when boarding.

Providing free transit to veterans and current Canadian Armed Forces members is a way to recognize their significant dedication to the community and Canada.

Trips can be planned using the mobile app Transit or Google Maps Transit in advance to help find the best route.

For more information about Transit Remembrance Day hours and service, visit saskatoontransit.ca.

After the first four days of Advance Polls, November 1 to 4, Elections Saskatoon reports over 19,400 voters took advantage of the ten early voting polling locations across the city. Based on the number of eligible voters, this volume translates to approximately 10% per cent overall turnout.

Eligible voters still have several opportunities over this week and of course on Election Day, November 13, 2024, to mark their ballot for Saskatoon’s next mayor, city councillors and public and separate school board trustees for the next four-year term.

Next, upcoming early voting opportunities: note - dates, times & locations

November 5 - 6: Post-secondary Advance Polls to provide eligible students, faculty and staff a convenient on-campus early voting opportunity.

• University of Saskatchewan – Place Riel: 1 Campus Drive
  Tuesday, November 5: from 10 am to 5 pm
  Wednesday, November 6 from 10 am to 5 pm

• Saskatchewan Polytechnic – 1130 Idylwyld Drive North
  Thursday, November 7: from 10 am to 5 pm

November 4 - 8: Special Polls for 40 retirement homes and long-term care facilities.

• Elections Saskatoon will conduct Special Polls from Monday, November 4 to Friday, November 8, 2024, except for the hospitals and Parkridge Centre, which will operate on Election Day, November 13. Special Polls are only open to residents and staff that are currently within the facilities. These polls are not open to the public. Check locations on Page 10 in the 2024 Voter Information Guide.

November 9: Drive-Thru Voting Advance Poll

• Drive-Thru Voting Advance Poll is another early voting option. Vote conveniently from your vehicle on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 10 am to 6 pm in the parking lot of Saskatoon City Hall, entrance off 4^th Avenue North. Check Page 12 in the 2024 Voter Information Guide.

Visit saskatoon.ca/vote2024, your trusted source for all election-related information, or call Elections Saskatoon at 306-657-VOTE(8683). The 2024 Voter Information Guide is another helpful reference.
 

Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting periods of snow and the risk of freezing rain beginning early Tuesday morning and continuing throughout the day. City crews are fully prepared to manage the road conditions. 

Roadway crews with 17 Sander units and, if needed, 10 Plow trucks will focus on priority streets for the morning commute with de-icing treatments, starting with Circle Drive and expressways, and will continue to maintain city streets as long as the weather persists. 

With snow, freezing rain, and subzero temperatures in the forecast, road conditions can become dangerous. Drivers are encouraged to adjust to winter conditions, keeping a safe distance from other vehicles. 

Please give road equipment the space they need to operate, signaled by their blue and amber flashing lights. Service Alerts will keep residents updated on the need for road maintenance. 

For more information on winter road maintenance, visit saskatoon.ca/snow. 

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

NEW

AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM WALMER RD TO BEDFORD RD
(Service connections)
Start: November 5, 7:00 a.m. End: November 6, 5:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 105TH ST W TO 107TH ST W
(Tree trimming)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB Lanes
Start: November 5, 9:00 a.m. End: November 5, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

25TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(Construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: November 1, 10:00 a.m. End: November 5, 7:00 a.m.

MELVILLE ST WB LANES CLOSED FROM BRAND RD TO JASPER AVE S
(Landscaping repairs)
Start: November 4, 8:00 a.m. End: November 5, 4:30 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E 4-WAY STOP POSTED AT VICTORIA AVE
(Underground maintenance)
Start: October 28, 9:00 a.m. End: November 5, 4:30 p.m.

MEADOWS PKY NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MEADOWS BLVD TO TAYLOR ST E
(Construction)
Start: November 4, 7:00 a.m. End: November 6, 5:00 p.m.

AVE H S ROAD CLOSED FROM 16TH ST W TO 18TH ST W
(Valve replacement)
Avenue H and 17th Avenue intersection will remain open
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 4:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 4:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO MOSS AVE
(Construction)
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 5:00 p.m.

24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(SL&P construction)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: November 18, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED AT MCORMOND DR
(Intersection construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 22, 4:30 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: November 22, 5:00 p.m.

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.

Saskatoon Transit is warning residents of a “Saskatoon Public Transport Card” fare scam on social media and through a fraudulent website.

A fraudulent social media account is advertising a scam offer for a $2.00 Go-Pass that supposedly provides six months of unlimited travel. Additionally, a linked website falsely impersonates as an official Saskatoon Transit page, promoting the opportunity to receive one of 500 limited edition cards for six months of unlimited travel through an online survey. This deceptive tactic seeks to mislead individuals into purchasing a fake pass and sharing their personal information.

To find the complete list of fare prices for Saskatoon Transit, visit: saskatoontransit.ca/fares-passes.

How to identify a potential scam:

• The scam offers seem too good to be true.
• The website may not be an official webpage or social media account page.
• Requests for personal or financial information are a red flag.

Helpful reminders to help protect residents from potential scammers: 

• The City never requests or collects credit card, bank accounts or any sort of personal information from customers via phone, text, social media, or email. 
• Never give out your personal or banking information, or credit card number over the phone, by text, on social media, by email, or on a non-trusted website. It is a best practice to block suspicious phone numbers, email addresses or social media accounts and delete them after reporting. 
• Do not click on suspicious web links. 

• Always verify information from trusted sources:
  • Official website:
    • Saskatoon.ca
    • Saskatoontransit.ca or Transit.saskatoon.ca
  • Social media channels:
    • @cityofsaskatoon
    • @stoontransit

Scammers typically use the information gathered to get money or commit identity theft.

Residents should contact their bank if they have become a victim of fraud and report these types of phone or online scams to Saskatoon Police Service at saskatoonpolice.ca/onlinereporting/fraud/ or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, 1-888-495-8501.

Concerned residents may also call the City of Saskatoon to speak with a Customer Service Representative at 306-975-2400. 

Avenue H will be closed between Walmer and Bedford roads starting Tuesday, November 5, at 7:00 a.m. for service connection replacements. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two 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.

It's been a busy weekend with Saskatoon voters taking advantage of Advance Poll early voting opportunities for mayor, city councillors and public and separate school board trustees. 

Advance Polls across ten locations will be open today, Monday, November 4, from Noon until 8 pm . A reminder,  at the Advance Polls, voters can choose any of the following locations to vote at regardless of the ward they live in:

• Saskatoon Field House: 2020 College Drive
• Alice Turner Library: 110 Nelson Road
• Station 20 West: 1120 20^th Street West
• Shaw Centre: 122 Bowlt Crescent
• Cosmo Civic Centre: 3130 Laurier Drive
• Rusty Macdonald Library: 225 Primrose Drive
• Circle Drive Alliance Church: 3035 Preston Avenue South
• Lakewood Civic Centre: 1635 McKercher Drive
• Market Mall*: 2325 Preston Avenue South
• City Hall Committee Room E*: 222 3^rd Avenue North

*Voter Assist Terminals (VAT) will be available at Market Mall and

Other Early Voting Opportunities: Note - Dates, Times & Locations

November 5 - 6: Post-secondary Advance Polls are made available to provide eligible students, faculty and staff a convenient on-campus early voting opportunity.

University of Saskatchewan – Place Riel: 1 Campus Drive
Tuesday, November 5: from 10 am to 5 pm
Wednesday, November 6 from 10 am to 5 pm

Saskatchewan Polytechnic – 1130 Idylwyld Drive North
Thursday, November 7: from 10 am to 5 pm

November 4 - 8: Special Polls

Elections Saskatoon will hold early voting for 40 retirement homes and long-term care facilities. These Special Polls will be conducted Monday, November 4 to Friday, November 8, 2024, except for the hospitals and Parkridge Centre, which will operate on Election Day, November 13. Special Polls are only open to residents and staff that are currently within the facilities and are not open to the public. Check locations on Page 10 in the 2024 Voter Information Guide.

November 9: Drive-Thru Voting Advance Poll

The Drive-Thru Voting Poll is another early voting option. Vote conveniently from your vehicle on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 10 am to 6 pm in the parking lot of Saskatoon City Hall, entrance off 4^th Avenue North. Check Page 12 in the 2024 Voter Information Guide.

Eligible voters will cast their ballots in the 2024 Civic Election for Saskatoon’s local government leadership for the next four-year term: Mayor, City Councillors and Public and Separate School Board Trustees.

Visit saskatoon.ca/vote2024, your trusted source for all election-related information, or call Elections Saskatoon at 306-657-VOTE(8683). The 2024 Voter Information Guide is also a helpful reference.