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Reminder! 2024 Ward Boundary Review Public Engagement session tomorrow evening
June 19, 2023 - 12:00pm
Early planning for Saskatoon’s 2024 municipal/school boards’ elections to be held in fall 2024 is underway. One of the first steps is to review the boundaries of the city’s ten current wards to ensure they all have similar population numbers, according to The Cities Act.
In the fall of 2022 City Administration reported to Council that under the existing provisions of The Cities Act, Ward 2 and Ward 7 are currently outside of the allowable 10% population variance threshold that triggers a ward boundary review. The Ward Boundary Commission has been created following The Municipal Wards Commission Bylaw and consists of King’s Bench Justice Richard Danyliuk, U of S Political Studies Professor Dr. Kathy Walker, and City Clerk Adam Tittemore.
The Ward Boundary Commission is now entering into the public engagement phase of the ward boundary review process and will be holding the first public engagement session to invite public feedback on several possible options to reconfigure ward boundaries.
The Municipal Wards Commission will present three options for ward boundary changes for feedback. The Commission has considered current density, future population growth, geographic barriers, limiting change, communities of interest, and maintaining neighbourhood boundaries.
Changing ward boundaries to ensure all ten wards comply with the legislated population range could affect the Community Association you belong to, or the City Councillor you've had to date - we know this is important to residents.
Plan to attend this first of two planned engagement opportunities tomorrow evening. Share your feedback, review current boundaries and the three options presented, and Saskatoon’s projected growth areas:
Ward Boundary Review Public Engagement Session #1
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Committee Room E, City Hall
Use entrance #1 at the corner of 4th Ave and 23rd St East
Public parking: available in the City Hall staff lot after 6:00 p.m.
Saskatoon residents can also provide feedback online through a brief survey at saskatoon.ca/engage/ward-boundaries, in-person sessions, emailing or writing a letter to the City Clerk’s office or dropping a submission in a comment box in the City Hall lobby. City Hall was chosen for the in-person engagement session due to its centrality to all affected wards.
A second engagement session will be held this September following a review of the feedback provided through session #1 and the engagement process. Following this, the Municipal Wards Commission will establish new ward boundaries and file its report with City Council in fall 2023.
Ward boundary reviews must be completed no less than 180 days before a general municipal election. The new ward boundaries will be in effect for the City of Saskatoon municipal elections and the School Board trustee elections to be held in November of 2024.
For more information visit saskatoon.ca/wardboundaries or call 306-975-3240.
Water pressure remains lower west of Circle Drive due to ongoing water main issues
June 17, 2023 - 9:45am
Homes and businesses west of Circle Drive and south of Airport Drive continue to experience lower-than-normal water pressure following a break along the primary water main on Monday, June 12. Additional breaks in the water distribution system are delaying the process of restoring water pressure fully by as much as a week - or more. Watch for updates as repairs progress.
The water pipes that we isolated as part of the Circle Drive water main repair did not result in water outage for most homes or businesses and water remains safe to drink. Drinking Water Advisories are in place for affected properties. Water pressure is adequate for normal usage; however, people may notice a change with their fixtures, appliances and sprinklers.
It will take several days for crews to complete all repairs, flush the pipes and complete laboratory testing before we can restore full water pressure . We will notify homes or businesses impacted by other breaks with a yellow Drinking Water Advisory door hanger that includes instructions.
The City thanks everyone for their patience as crews diligently work 7 days a week to get water service restored.
1st Avenue closed between Circle Drive and 42nd Street starting Monday
June 16, 2023 - 3:30pm
1st Avenue will be closed between Circle Drive and 42nd Street starting Monday, June 19, at 7:00 a.m. for valve removal work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take five 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.
Daily Road Report - June 19, 2023
June 16, 2023 - 3:15pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
3RD AVE S NB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 21, 4:30 p.m.
3RD AVE S NB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 21, 4:30 p.m.
HART RD ROAD CLOSED FROM BETTS AVE TO SHILLINGTON CRES
(Construction)
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 21, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB CURB CLOSED AT 1ST AVE N
(Valve removal)
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 4:30 p.m.
1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO 42ND ST E
(Valve removal)
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 4:30 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 8TH ST E
(Road resurfacing)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes.
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT PRESTON AVE S
(Road resurfacing)
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD SB RIGHT TURN BAY CLOSED FROM 33RD ST W TO 22ND ST W
(Storm sewer upgrades)
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: July 3, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HORNER CRES TO BALTZAN BLVD
(Ramp tie in)
Start: June 19, 1:00 p.m. End: July 2, 4:30 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
MCORMOND DR EB & WB ROTATING SINGLE LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM WANUSKEWIN RD TO HENRY DAYDAY RD
(Pavement Testing)
Start: June 18, 8:00 p.m. End: June 19, 5:00 a.m.
CENTRAL AVE NB & SB ROTATING SINGLE LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO MCORMOND DR
(Pavement Testing)
Start: June 18, 8:00 p.m. End: June 19, 5:00 a.m.
ONGOING
2ND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Concrete pour)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 19, 4:30 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM ISABELLA ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Service connection replacements)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 19, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT STENSRUD RD
(Pavement & curb work)
Start: May 15, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 4:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM COLONY ST TO AIRD ST
(Water main work)
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 7:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB LANES CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WARMAN RD
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained across Circle Drive North Bridge. Max Load width is 4.5m
Start: February 28, 6:00 a.m. End: June 24, 7:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM TEMPERANCE ST TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Construction)
Start: May 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 3RD ST E
(Connection replacement)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD ST E TO 1ST ST E
(Connection replacement)
Start: June 14, 7:00 p.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM EASTLAKE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Storm sewer installation)
Start: May 23, 7:00 a.m. End: June 26, 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.
Weekend Road Report - June 17-18, 2023
June 16, 2023 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
COLLEGE DR EB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Pole replacements)
Start: June 17, 6:00 a.m. End: June 17, 1:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB RAMP CLOSED TO CIRCLE DR SB
(Pole replacements)
Start: June 17, 6:00 a.m. End: June 17, 1:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO SPADINA CRES E
(Pride Parade)
Start: June 17, 10:30 a.m. End: June 17, 2:30 p.m.
1ST AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Pride Parade)
Start: June 17, 12:00 p.m. End: June 17, 3:30 p.m.
4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Pride Parade)
Start: June 17, 12:00 p.m. End: June 17, 3:30 p.m.
22ND ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE N TO PACIFIC AVE
(Pride Parade)
Start: June 17, 12:00 p.m. End: June 17, 3:30 p.m.
3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 19TH ST E
(Pride Parade)
Start: June 17, 12:00 p.m. End: June 17, 3:30 p.m.
SID BUCKWOLD BRIDGE NB RAMP CLOSED AT 1ST AVE S
(Pride Parade)
Start: June 17, 12:00 p.m. End: June 17, 3:30 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB CLOSED FROM ARLINGTON AVE TO CAMERON AVE
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: June 17, 7:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM SALISBURY DR TO MCEOWN AVE
(Sewer lining)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: June 17, 7:00 p.m.
20TH ST W EB LANES & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AVE D S TO AVE E S
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 18, 7:00 a.m. End: June 18, 3:00 p.m.
33RD ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(Next of Kin Memorial Event)
Start: June 18, 11:00 a.m. End: June 18, 5:30 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
MCORMOND DR EB & WB ROTATING SINGLE LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM WANUSKEWIN RD TO HENRY DAYDAY RD
(Pavement Testing)
Start: June 18, 8:00 p.m. End: June 19, 5:00 a.m.
CENTRAL AVE NB & SB ROTATING SINGLE LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO MCORMOND DR
(Pavement Testing)
Start: June 18, 8:00 p.m. End: June 19, 5:00 a.m.
ONGOING
BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED AT HORNER CRES
(Building construction)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 17, 5:00 p.m.
VICTORIA BRIDGE CLOSED
(Pride Festival)
Start: June 16, 2:00 p.m. End: June 18, 3:00 p.m.
2ND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Concrete pour)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 19, 4:30 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM ISABELLA ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Service connection replacements)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 19, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT STENSRUD RD
(Pavement & curb work)
Start: May 15, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 4:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM COLONY ST TO AIRD ST
(Water main work)
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 7:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB LANES CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WARMAN RD
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained across Circle Drive North Bridge. Max Load width is 4.5m
Start: February 28, 6:00 a.m. End: June 24, 7:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM TEMPERANCE ST TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Construction)
Start: May 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 3RD ST E
(Connection replacement)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD ST E TO 1ST ST E
(Connection replacement)
Start: June 14, 7:00 p.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM EASTLAKE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Storm sewer installation)
Start: May 23, 7:00 a.m. End: June 26, 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.
Road restrictions for Pride Festival and Parade this weekend
June 16, 2023 - 7:00am
- The Traffic Bridge closed between 11th and 19th streets
- Spadina Crescent closed between 2nd Avenue and 20th Street
- Spadina Crescent closed between 24th and 25th streets under the University Bridge
- 24th Street closed between Spadina Crescent and 4th Avenue
- 4th Avenue closed between 22nd and 24th streets
- 22nd Street closed between 1st and 4th avenues
- 1st Avenue closed between 20th and 22nd streets
- 20th Street closed from 1st and 4th avenues
- 3rd Avenue closed between 19th and 20th streets
- Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge off-ramp to 1st Avenue closed
To accommodate the Saskatoon Pride Festival and Pride Parade in the downtown area this weekend, detours, lane restrictions, and “no parking” signs will be in place guiding motorists around the event area.
Saskatoon Pride Festival event road restrictions set in place from Friday, June 16 at 2:00 p.m. to Sunday June 18 at 3:00 p.m.:
The Pride Parade route will move from Kiwanis Park, with closures in place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17:
During the Pride Parade, Saskatoon Transit will implement minor route changes and set up temporary bus stops from approximately 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Downtown Terminal bus stops will operate as usual, except for Route 6 Broadway, 60 Confederation, and 65 Kensington. Route 6, 60, and 65 routes will have temporary bus stops on 23rd Street Eastbound, just east of 2nd Avenue. Route 8 City Centre and 81, 82, 84 and 86 Centre Mall will serve downtown via the Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge. Please note that Route 5 City Centre will not be able to reach the residences on 24th or 23rd Streets from approximately 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For detailed information on bus stop closures, Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop. If you have any questions or need assistance, contact the dedicated Customer Service team at 306-975-3100.
Drivers are reminded to watch out for pedestrians. The City thanks everyone for their patience.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Hart Road closed between Betts Avenue and Shillington Crescent starting Monday
June 16, 2023 - 7:00am
Hart Road will be closed between Betts Avenue and Shillington Crescent starting Monday, June 19, at 8:00 a.m. for roadway work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take three 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.
Bus service to A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie
June 16, 2023 - 6:00am
- 6:45 p.m.
- 7:25 p.m.
Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie at SaskTel Centre on Friday, June 16 at 8:00 p.m., is available at the following times:
Post event drop-off is 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.
Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance.
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.
Northbound lanes on Circle Drive between 33rd Street and Airport Drive re-open following water main repair
June 16, 2023 - 5:15am
Northbound lanes on Circle Drive between 33rd Street and Airport Drive re-opened to traffic just prior to 6 a.m. today following necessary restoration work after a water main break. City crews had been working since Tuesday morning to complete repairs.
The repairs were prolonged due to further breaks occurring during the initial repair. Unfortunately, subsequent breaks do occasionally occur after initial repairs are completed as some portions of the pipes date back as far as 1962. Crews worked Wednesday night both repairing the pipe and replacing an adjacent valve that had broken. The paving contractor arrived on Thursday afternoon to complete roadwork restoration.
The City would like to thank everyone for their patience during this repair and the unexpected delays it may have caused.
Daily Road Report - June 16, 2023
June 15, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
2ND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Concrete pour)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 19, 4:30 p.m.
VICTORIA BRIDGE CLOSED
(Pride Festival)
Start: June 16, 2:00 p.m. End: June 18, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DRIVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 33RD ST TO AIRPORT DRIVE
(Emergency water main repairs)
Start: June 13, 5:00 p.m. End: Pending
PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Roadway paving)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes
Start: May 29, 10:00 a.m. End: June 16, 5:00 p.m.
2ND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Construction)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: June 16, 5:00 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED AT HORNER CRES
(Building construction)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 17, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM ISABELLA ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Service connection replacements)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 19, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT STENSRUD RD
(Pavement & curb work)
Start: May 15, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 4:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM COLONY ST TO AIRD ST
(Water main work)
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 7:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB LANES CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WARMAN RD
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained across Circle Drive North Bridge. Max Load width is 4.5m
Start: February 28, 6:00 a.m. End: June 24, 7:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 3RD ST E
(Connection replacement)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM TEMPERANCE ST TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Construction)
Start: May 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD ST E TO 1ST ST E
(Connection replacement)
Start: June 14, 7:00 p.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM EASTLAKE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Storm sewer installation)
Start: May 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 3, 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.