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The City of Saskatoon Environmental Grant Program will open for applications on November 13, 2026.

Local non-profit organizations have the opportunity to apply for funding to support projects and initiatives that advance environmental sustainability and contribute to the City of Saskatoon's strategic goal of Environmental Leadership.

Funding will be prioritized for initiatives that:

• Support the City’s goal of Environmental Leadership.
• Increase awareness and protection of water resources.
• Reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills.
• Encourage active transportation and sustainable transportation options
• Conserve our natural resources
• Protect and enhance Saskatoon’s green network
• Improve energy efficiency and reduce water use in buildings, operations, and activities
• Provide research and education that support the City’s environmental goals.

Applications for projects taking place in 2027 will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on February 5, 2027.

Grant Workshops & Information Sessions

The City of Saskatoon is offering free grant-writing workshops and grant information sessions throughout Fall/Winter 2026/2027. Registration is required for all sessions.

Grant-Writing Workshop (2.5 hours)

Learn the basics of writing a strong grant application, including clear project descriptions, measurable outcomes, and realistic budgets. Workshops are free and accessible.

• Nov. 19, 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. – Women's Business Hub, 733C 1st Avenue North
• Jan. 7, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. – Virtual

City of Saskatoon Grant Information Sessions (1 hour, virtual)

Get an overview of current and upcoming grant opportunities. Register for the session that covers the grants you're interested in.

• Dec. 8, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Cash Grant Environmental, Cash Grant Social, Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant, Sport Projects Grant

Eligibility requirements, application guidelines and application forms for the Environmental Grant Program will be available beginning November 13 at saskatoon.ca/envirogrant.

For more information about the Environmental Grant Program, including eligibility requirements and funding priorities, visit saskatoon.ca/envirogrant or contact grants@saskatoon.ca.

Various downtown roads will have temporary closures and lane restrictions on Sunday, November 15, between 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the annual Santa Claus Parade.

Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the event area. Drivers are reminded to expect delays and to drive carefully and watch for participants. The City thanks everyone for their patience.

The following roads closures will begin at 8:00 a.m. and reopen by 3:00 p.m.

• 20th Street at 4th Avenue
• 21st Street between 1st and 2nd avenues
• 1st Avenue between 22nd and 23rd streets
• Idylwyld Drive NB Ramp to 1st Avenue
• 19th Street between Avenue B and 4th Avenue

The following roads closures will begin at 12:00 p.m. and will reopen by 3:00 p.m.

• 1st Avenue between 20th and 22nd streets
• 2nd Avenue between 19th and 23rd streets
• 3rd Avenue between 19th and 20th streets
• 4th Avenue between 20th and 22nd streets
• 20th Street between Idylwyld Drive and 4th Ave S
• 22nd Street between 1st and 4th avenues

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.

The City of Saskatoon’s tax policy survey has been extended to Sunday, November 15. 

Saskatoon residents, property owners, renters and interested stakeholders are invited to complete the online survey about the City’s future property tax policy. 

Complete the survey before the deadline to share your perspective. Paper copies are also available for pickup in the lobby of City Hall. 

What the survey is about

This survey focuses on one part of tax policy: how the City’s total municipal property tax requirement, set through the budget process, is shared or distributed between residential and non-residential (commercial) property classes.

The survey seeks public input on the principles and trade-offs City Council should consider when it next reviews Saskatoon’s property tax policy in 2029. The City’s tax policy is typically reviewed every four years to align with Saskatchewan’s provincially legislated reassessment cycle.

The survey also asks participants how they prefer to receive information about tax policy and property assessment, and how the City can communicate tax policy more clearly.

This engagement is not intended to measure support for a specific decision or outcome. There are no right or wrong answers to the opinion questions. Residents are encouraged to review the background information before completing the survey.

Reporting back

Results from the tax policy focus groups, public survey, dedicated letters and emails received and the November 4 in-person session will be reported publicly as key themes, differing perspectives and areas of uncertainty. A What We Learned report will be shared with City Council in early 2027 and posted on the tax policy project page on Engage Saskatoon.

City Council wants to hear from Saskatoon residents. Visit engage.saskatoon.ca to learn more and to complete the survey.

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

NEW

5TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Crane lift)
Start: November 13, 7:00 a.m. End: November 13, 5:00 p.m.

LORNE AVE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT ASH ST E
(Catch basin repair)
Start: November 13, 8:00 a.m. End: November 13, 5:00 p.m.


ONGOING

IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 35TH ST W TO 34TH ST W
(Construction)
Start: November 12, 9:00 a.m. End: November 13, 3:00 p.m.

19TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 3RD AVE S
(Tree maintenance)
Start: November 12, 8:00 a.m. End: November 13, 5:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM VICTORIA AVE TO EASTLAKE AVE
(Manhole installation)
Start: October 5, 7:00 a.m. End: November 13, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST W EB LANES CLOSED AT AVE B N
(Water main replacement)
Start: October 9, 8:00 a.m. End: November 16, 5:00 p.m.

FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM WOOLF BEND TO HENRY DAYDAY RD
(Construction)
Start: November 11, 10:00 a.m. End: November 13, 5:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY DR NBLANES CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO COLLEGE DR
(Link construction)
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: December 14 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM HOSPITAL DRIVE TO CUMBERLAND AVE 
(Link Construction)
Two-way traffic wiill be maintained in the EB lanes. Wiggins Ave open for WB to NB and SB to WB left turns
Start: September 4, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 7:00 p.m.

12TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT DUFFERIN AVE
(Water main construction)
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 17, 4:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON COMMON TO BRIGHTON GATE
(Environmental work)
Start: November 3, 9:00 a.m. End: November 17, 5:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM LANSDOWNE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Storm sewer lining)
Start: November 6, 7:00 a.m. End: November 17, 5:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE N CLOSED FROM ELLIOTT ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Link construction)
Start: October 26, 8:00 a.m. End: December 14, 5:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD SPEED REDUCTION AT 72ND ST E
(Construction)
Start: November 1, 5:00 p.m. End: November 21, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO COLLEGE DR
(Construction)
Start: September 28, 10:00 a.m. End: December 1, 6:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DRIVE & 51ST STREET/AVENUE C OVERPASS – IDYLWYLD DRIVE N SB CURB LANE CLOSED & 51ST STREET EAST WB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED – AVENUE C EXIT RAMP REMAINS OPEN 
(Overpass repairs) 
Start: November 2, 9:00 a.m. End: December 15, 5:00 p.m. 

MAIN ST EB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM EASTLAKE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Construction)
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: June 21, 2027, 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.