News Releases

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

NEW

CIRCLE DR S WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO VALLEY RD
(Construction)
Start: March 3, 7:00 a.m. End: March 4, 5:00 p.m.

LORNE AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM ASH ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Connection repair)
Start: March 3, 8:00 a.m. End: March 4, 5:00 p.m.


ONGOING

No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.


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.

City Council is seeking individuals for appointment to the Downtown Event and Entertainment District Advisory Group. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 4.

The Advisory Group’s role is to foster connections between business and community partners, and the City Administration and City Council to support the successful implementation of a new event and entertainment district in Downtown Saskatoon.

The development of an animated Downtown event and entertainment district, anchored by a new Downtown arena and convention centre, will stimulate the economy and bring renewed energy and life to Saskatoon’s Downtown. Together, these two projects will provide public benefit to all residents of Saskatoon by creating a vibrant Downtown that is open, inviting, safe and accessible for all.

While the City of Saskatoon (City) will retain overall ownership of these new facilities and infrastructure once constructed, numerous key stakeholders, project partners, and sponsors will be integral in driving the successful development and delivery of the project.

The formation of the Advisory Group will reflect the diversity of the community and possess the preferred qualifications, attributes, and experience as a whole.

• Advisory Group meetings will be held quarterly, or at the call of the Chair.
• The duration of each meeting is subject to the contents of the agenda and ensuing discussion.
• Advisory Group members shall serve without receiving remuneration.

Interested applicants are asked to submit an application and résumé with two letters of reference by no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 4, 2022, using the Committee Application Form found online at saskatoon.ca/boards. All applications will be kept on file and reviewed throughout the year should further vacancies occur.

Note: Upon applying to this Board, your application/résumé/reference letters may be shared with current Board members as part of the review process.

Additional information on the Advisory Group is available on the City’s website at saskatoon.ca/boards. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 306-975-3240 or city.clerks@saskatoon.ca if you have any questions regarding the application process.

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

NEW

CIRCLE DR W SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO 22ND ST E
(Traffic pole repairs)
Start: March 2, 9:00 a.m. End: March 2, 12:00 p.m.


ONGOING

No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.


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 March 1, 2022, building, development and plumbing permits can be done completely online through the City of Saskatoon’s new ePermitting system. This new ePermitting system will let people apply for permits, track the progress of the application and even request inspections all digitally – reducing the need for in-person visits to City Hall and increasing transparency around the permitting process.

“The ePermitting system will allow the permitting process to become inherently digital,” says Kara Fagnou, Director of Building Standards. “It houses a vast library of pre-configured permit types to meet most business needs, includes email notifications that are automatically triggered and offers mobile capacity to support field inspection staff.”

Service Saskatoon and Building Standards staff will still be available via phone, or where needed, in person, but the ePermitting system will remove the need for most residents and businesses to travel to City Hall for permitting assistance.

“The launch of ePermitting is a key step for Building Standards toward its goal of being a national leader in permit turnaround times,” says Fagnou. “We are always looking for ways to streamline and improve our business processes. To support ePermitting, we have also streamlined our internal workflows and updated many of our procedures to help meet customers’ needs in the most efficient way possible.”

For more information, please visit saskatoon.ca/buildingstandards, or call 306.975.2645. Customers can register an account and login to the ePermitting system starting March 1 at saskatoon.ca/ePermitting.

Since 1990, Saskatoon City Council has proclaimed March Race Relations Month. The month includes the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination which the City marks annually with the presentation of the Living in Harmony Awards.

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed on March 21st to commemorate the Sharpeville Massacre in South Africa that occurred on March 21, 1960. On this day, police opened fire on a peaceful Apartheid protest that was being carried out by Black residents in the township of Sharpeville (South Africa).

Following is a list of notable dates related to Race Relations Month:

• March 1 – The City of Saskatoon officially proclaims March Race Relations Month with the release of this Virtual Proclamation Video and by raising the Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Flag in Civic Square (area beside City Hall off 23rd Street East). The flag remains up between March 1-7.
• March 4 – This is the last day to submit a nomination for an individual, organization, student, class, or school for contributing to the elimination of racial discrimination.
• March 21 – On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the City's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee presents the annual Living in Harmony Awards. These awards recognize local organizations, individuals, and students for their efforts in promoting intercultural harmony. A PSA announcing the winners will be posted here.

For more information about Race Relations Month, please visit saskatoon.ca/RaceRelations.

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

NEW

AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 30TH ST W TO 31ST ST W
(Sanitary manhole repair)
Start: March 1, 8:00 a.m. End: March 1, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: March 1, 9:30 a.m. End: March 1, 11:30 a.m.


ONGOING

No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.


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

4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Hydrant replacement)
Start: February 28, 8:00 a.m. End: February 28, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD ST E TO 4TH ST E
(Service connection replacement)
Start: February 28, 8:00 a.m. End: March 1, 5:00 p.m.


ONGOING

No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.


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

20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO AVE B S
(Water & Sewer connection repair)
Start: February 27, 7:00 a.m. End: February 27, 5:00 p.m.

51ST ST E WB CURB AND CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM MINERS AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(New power pole)
Start: February 27, 8:00 a.m. End: February 27, 2:00 p.m.

51ST ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Hydrant replacement)
Start: February 27, 8:00 a.m. End: February 27, 5:00 p.m.


ONGOING

No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.


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.