News Releases

As part of the Saskatoon Extreme Heat & Air Quality Emergency Response Plan, all spray pads hours have been extended to 10:00 p.m. starting Friday, August 1 until Monday, August 4. Spray pads open daily at 10:00 a.m.

Visit saskatoon.ca/spraypads for a list of locations. Information about the Saskatoon Extreme Heat & Air Quality Emergency Response Plan can be found at saskatoon.ca/heat.

City Council has finalized key details of the Link rapid transit route along College Drive with approval to remove the above-street pedestrian overpass along the route as it no longer meets accessibility standards, with a street-level accessible crosswalk taking its place. The current crosswalk at Bottomley Avenue further west will also be removed for better traffic flow.

Council approved the finalized concept plan in June with just the question about the pedestrian crosswalk remaining for the July meeting. Link remains on course to launch city-wide service in 2028.

“College Drive plays a crucial role in the Link network—it serves as a major corridor for residents, students and workers traveling across Saskatoon,” says Terry Schmidt, General Manager, Transportation and Construction Division. “In 2025 we are on track to build approximately 44 station platforms city-wide, expanding significantly from the six built last year. With the College corridor concept plan now finalized we can look at beginning to work on College Drive in 2026.”

The dedicated centre running rapid transit lanes for Link on College Drive and 1st Avenue were approved by Council in 2019, following extensive public consultation and technical development. With upgrades to the College Drive corridor slated to begin next year, the Link team will continue work to finalize the concept plan for the 1^st Avenue corridor from 19^th Street to 25^th Street, with detailed design and tenders for the work to follow. Work on the design of the 1^st Avenue corridor is currently ongoing, and it is anticipated that public and stakeholder information sessions for the concept plan will take place this autumn, with a report to City Council planned for late 2025 or early 2026.

“The majority of the funding for Link—over 73 per cent—is being provided by the Province of Saskatchewan and the Government of Canada,” Schmidt adds. “Once complete, this system will transform transit in Saskatoon by offering more frequent, efficient and reliable service across the city.”

For more information on Link and how it will transform transit in Saskatoon, please visit saskatoon.ca/link.

A person has been sent to hospital with injuries after an incident where their legs were reportedly run over by a garbage truck. It happened around 10 a.m. in an alleyway adjacent to Avenue I and south of 22nd Street.

“Our thoughts are with this individual and their loved ones right now,” says Angela Gardiner, General Manager of Utilities and Environment.

The alley in this location is configured with a 90-degree sharp turn to the left. Initial information is an individual was lying to the side of the laneway near the left corner of the turn, near a power box and not visible to the truck operator. Garbage trucks have a right-hand driver’s seat and steering wheel to allow the operator a better view for collecting and tipping bins on the right-hand side of the truck.

Water and Waste Operations managers were on scene to provide support to the operator and to cooperate with the Police investigation. No charges have been laid.

City Council approved several significant changes to its Business Licence Bylaw regarding the sale of bear spray, aiming to reduce its misuse, particularly among youth. These changes affect all businesses that sell bear spray and will be enforced starting July 30, 2025.

Key changes to the bylaw include:

• Mandatory buyer registry:
  • Record buyer’s name, address, phone number, date of birth
  • Collect two pieces of ID (one with a photo)
  • Document product details (manufacturer, model, serial number, etc.)
  • Record date, time, and employee name who completed the sale
  • Keep records for at least two years
• Age restrictions:
  • Buyers and sellers must be 18 years or older
  • No sales to anyone who fails to properly identify themselves
• Storage and product requirements:
  • Bear spray must be stored out of public view
  • Only unmodified, clearly labeled products may be sold
• Enforcement:
  • Non-compliant businesses may face fines, suspension, or loss of licence

“Bear spray incidents in Saskatoon have more than doubled in recent years with youth-related offences increasing by over 500% since 2021.” says Mark Wilson, Licensing and Permitting Manager. “These changes are intended to reduce the availability of the product to minors, reduce the number of bear spray incidents and provide records that could assist in an investigation.”

The bylaw has been formally adopted as of July 30, 2025. Businesses known to the City of Saskatoon and Saskatoon Police Service to sell bear spray have been notified of the changes and their obligations under the bylaw. We would like to thank these businesses for their support, and for the voluntary efforts undertaken by large format sporting goods stores to check for identification prior to the bylaw coming into force.

For more information please visit saskatoon.ca/start-business

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

NEW

WARMAN RD SB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED AT ASSINIBOINE DR
(Pole installation)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: July 31, 4:00 p.m.

ASSINIBOINE DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM ST LAWRENCE CRES TO WARMAN RD
(Pole installation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: July 31, 4:00 p.m.

STENSRUD RD ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLOWGROVE BLVD TO TRIMBLE CRES
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: July 31, 7:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE M S
(Manhole maintenance)
Start: July 31, 8:00 a.m. End: July 31, 3:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM ADELAIDE ST E TO LOUISE AVE
(Sewer lining construction)
Start: July 31, 9:00 a.m. End: July 31, 3:00 p.m.

ACADIA DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM DALHOUSIE CRES TO ACADIA PL
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 31, 9:00 a.m. End: July 31, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO PRESTON AVE N
(Deck washing)
Start: July 30, 8:00 p.m. End: July 31, 6:00 a.m.

33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO QUEBEC AVE
(Water main maintenance)
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: July 31, 5:00 p.m.

3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: July 7, 7:00 a.m. End: August 1, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E NB LANES CLOSED FROM OXFORD ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Storm outfall maintenance)
Start: July 30, 8:00 a.m. End: August 1, 5:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 5TH AVE N
(Link station construction)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 2, 5:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM EMPRESS ST TO 5TH AVE N
(Link station construction)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 2, 6:00 p.m.

LOWE RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO LUDLOW ST
(Link station construction)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: August 4, 5:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT LOWE RD
(Link station construction)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: August 4, 5:00 p.m.

NELSON RD WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO LOWE RD
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 23, 7:00 a.m. End: August 6, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: July 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.

BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: June 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 9TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Link station construction)
Start: July 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED AT TAYLOR ST E
(Construction)
Start: July 28, 7:00 a.m. End: August 10, 5:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LOWE RD TO NELSON RD
(Link station construction)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 11, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE ROAD CLOSED AT 14TH ST 
(Sewer work and resurfacing)
Start: June 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Flood control strategy)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 5:00 p.m.

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO 33RD ST E
(Water main project)
Start: July 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 7:00 a.m.

RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE S TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Water main lining)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM JASPER AVE S TO PORTAGE AVE
(Sewer main installation)
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(New road construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 5:00 p.m

BROADWAY AVE 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.

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

NEW

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 33RD ST E
(Saskatoon Ex Parade)
Start: July 30, 5:30 a.m. End: July 30, 2:00 p.m.

STENSRUD RD ROAD CLOSED FROM ADDISON RD TO PATON CRES
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: July 30, 7:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 9TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Link station construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM JASPER AVE S TO PORTAGE AVE
(Sewer main installation)
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E NB LANES CLOSED FROM OXFORD ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Storm outfall maintenance)
Start: July 30, 8:00 a.m. End: August 1, 5:00 p.m.

RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCKINNON AVE S TO MUNROE AVE S
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 30, 9:00 a.m. End: July 30, 3:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM EAST DRIVE TO TAYLOR ST E
(Sanitary lining)
Start: July 30, 9:00 a.m. End: July 30, 3:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 108TH ST W
(Overpass inspection)
Start: July 30, 10:00 a.m. End: July 30, 11:00 a.m.

4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Saskatoon Ex Parade)
Start: July 30, 10:00 a.m. End: July 30, 12:00 p.m.

24TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 4TH AVE N
(Saskatoon Ex Parade)
Start: July 30, 10:00 a.m. End: July 30, 12:00 p.m.

20TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 4TH AVE N
(Saskatoon Ex Parade)
Start: July 30, 10:00 a.m. End: July 30, 12:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Saskatoon Ex Parade)
Start: July 30, 10:00 a.m. End: July 30, 12:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO PRESTON AVE N
(Deck washing)
Start: July 30, 8:00 p.m. End: July 31, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge washing)
Start: July 29, 8:00 p.m. End: July 30, 6:00 a.m.

ATTRIDGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO FORESTRY FARM PARK DR
(Paving)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: July 28, 7:00 p.m. End: July 30, 6:00 a.m.

AIRPORT DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM CLAYPOOL DR TO CIRCLE DR W
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 29, 7:00 p.m. End: July 30, 6:00 a.m.

CENTRAL AVE VARIOUS SINGLE LANE CLOSURES AT 103RD ST E
(Environmental monitoring)
Start: July 29, 9:00 a.m. End: July 30, 1:00 p.m.

33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO QUEBEC AVE
(Water main maintenance)
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: July 31, 5:00 p.m.

3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: July 7, 7:00 a.m. End: August 1, 5:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 5TH AVE N
(Link station construction)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 2, 5:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM EMPRESS ST TO 5TH AVE N
(Link station construction)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 2, 6:00 p.m.

LOWE RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO LUDLOW ST
(Link station construction)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: August 4, 5:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT LOWE RD
(Link station construction)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: August 4, 5:00 p.m.

NELSON RD WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO LOWE RD
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 23, 7:00 a.m. End: August 6, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: July 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.

BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: June 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 9TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Link station construction)
Start: July 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED AT TAYLOR ST E
(Construction)
Start: July 28, 7:00 a.m. End: August 10, 5:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LOWE RD TO NELSON RD
(Link station construction)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 11, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE ROAD CLOSED AT 14TH ST 
(Sewer work and resurfacing)
Start: June 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Flood control strategy)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 5:00 p.m.

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO 33RD ST E
(Water main project)
Start: July 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 7:00 a.m.

RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE S TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Water main lining)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(New road construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 5:00 p.m

BROADWAY AVE 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.

Come celebrate a decade of fun and memories at Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Event Highlights:

• 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Enjoy throwback pricing from 2015. $2 per ticket and $20 per PlayPack.
• 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Birthday-themed activities and entertainment.

Nutrien Playland opened on August 5, 2015, with three main attractions in the rides garden:

• Ferris Wheel: Soar 19 metres high for a stunning view of Saskatoon’s cityscape.
• Carousel: Ride beautifully restored vintage animals on the antique carousel.
• Canpotex Train: Hop aboard a one-third scale replica of a Canadian Pacific train that winds along a 626 m loop.

Plus, enjoy the free children’s play area that includes water spray features, sand play and climbing structures.

This delightful attraction in the heart of Saskatoon is possible thanks to the generous support from Nutrien, Canpotex and Canadian Pacific.

The 10-year Birthday Bash is proudly presented by our sponsor, Nutrien with support from Canpotex.

For more information visit, saskatoon.ca/nutrienplayland.

Ruth Street will be closed between McKinnon and Munroe avenues on Wednesday, July 30, starting at 9:00 a.m. for roadway patching. 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.