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Brighton Boulevard will be closed between Brighton Common and taskamanwa Street on Saturday, May 24, starting at 7:00 a.m. for paving. 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.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatchewan Rattlers take on the Niagara Riverlions at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 6:15 p.m.
• 6:55 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.

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4TH AVE N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E 
(Construction) 
Start: May 23, 8:00 a.m. End: May 23, 5:00 p.m. 

22ND ST E WB CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 1ST AVE N 
(Sewer Main Lining) 
Start: May 23, 7:00 p.m. End: May 24, 1:00 a.m.

ONGOING

RUTH ST ROAD CLOSED FROM CUMBERLAND AVE TO BLAIN AVE
(Unplanned water main repairs)
Start: May 20, 7:00 a.m. End: May 22, 2:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 5TH ST E 
(Sidewalk replacements) 
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes 
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: May 23, 5:00 p.m.

3RD AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM TRAFFIC CIRCLE TO 19TH ST E
(Sewer main installation)
Start: May 20, 9:00 a.m. End: May 23, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 14TH ST E 
(Concrete replacements) 
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes 
Start: May 5, 7:00 a.m. End: May 23, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM QUEBEC AVE TO ONTARIO AVE 
(Link platform installation) 
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes 
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: May 25, 5:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E 
(Construction) 
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR W SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM GLENWOOD AVE TO 33RD ST W 
(Jersey barrier placement) 
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 4:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM SASKATCHEWAN CRES E TO 12TH ST E
(Link platform construction)
Start: May 20, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 4:30 p.m.

BOYCHUK DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO BRIARWOOD RD
(Sidewalk construction)
Start: May 16, 8:00 a.m. End: June 6, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E 
(Construction)
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY BRIDGE CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO 20TH ST E 
(Bridge rehabilitation) 
Start: May 11, 7:00 p.m. End: October (Date TBA)

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 of Saskatoon is pleased to announce the adoption of a new Place Identity Framework to guide future place identity and place naming initiatives. City Council adopted the Place Identity Framework on May 21, 2025.
 

The purpose of the Framework is to work with all residents to explore the shared understanding that we all have about our home. The Framework will be a guide to how the City names public spaces, and will guide decisions on public art, commemoration and monuments including what cultural symbols, flags, emblems and coats of arms will be displayed. 
 

“The Place Identity Framework recognizes that not everyone has been included in how the City of Saskatoon has identified and visually represented itself,” says Stryker Calvez, Director of Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI). “This is especially important for those who have called this place home since time immemorial. This framework acknowledges the inherent rights of Indigenous Peoples, those people raised here, and the newcomers who chose to make it their home. We all contribute to Saskatoon and, therefore, should have a say in the making of its identity.”

Place identity will have four guiding principles within the wider context of existing City policies, plans, projects and related initiatives:

• Build relationships- Commit to creating and sustaining relationships with residents, rights holders, stakeholders and community organizations to build a greater sense of place, identity and community.
• Be informed- Understand that place naming and place identity are informed by traditional knowledge, historical research and community insights.
• Be inclusive- Listen to the diverse perspectives and experiences of the residents of this city and commit to public input, transparency, education and communication when it comes to place identity.

• Be relevant- Understand our stories of Saskatoon and what connects us historically and balance that with celebrating our local culture when it comes to place naming, commemoration and symbols.
   

  Implementation of the Framework will include working with community and multiple internal departments within the City of Saskatoon to integrate place identity practices at the earliest stages when it comes to the planning of new public spaces. 
   

  “This is about recognizing change and accepting new perspectives while honouring and reflecting upon our shared past and creating a better, more inclusive future, for all residents” says Calvez.