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FREE Transit service to and from Saskatoon EX
August 8, 2022 - 6:00am
Saskatoon Transit has again partnered with the Saskatoon EX to offer free Transit service to Superpass holders during the Exhibition, August 9-14, 2022.
Saskatoon Transit will also provide FREE service to children 10 & under on Wednesday and older adults 65+ on Thursday.
Service on Sunday night* will be extended with three special service routes from the Exhibition loop on the west side of Lorne Avenue, just south of Ruth Street.
Bus #1 – to Downtown & Lawson Mall at 9:30pm, 10:15pm, 11:00pm & 11:45pm
Bus #2 – to Market Mall, Centre Mall & University Heights at 9:45pm, 10:30pm & 11:15pm
Bus #3 – to Confederation & Downtown at 9:15pm, 10:00pm, 10:45pm & 11:30pm
Taking Transit is a great way to avoid the traffic and parking. Riders can plan their route to and from the EX using the Transit app (or Google Maps on desktop). *Sunday night service will not be visible on trip planning apps.
Questions can be addressed to Transit Customer Service at 306-975-3100 transit.services@saskatoon.ca.
Daily Road Report, August 8, 2022
August 5, 2022 - 9:03am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CIRCLE DR W NB LANES CLOSED AT AVE C N
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: August 8, 8:00 a.m. End: August 9, 6:00 a.m.
LORNE AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM ISABELLA ST E TO MAPLE ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 8, 9:00 a.m. End: August 8, 3:00 p.m.
8TH ST E VARIOUS EB & WB SINGLE LANE CLOSURES AT ACADIA DR
(Environmental monitoring)
Start: August 8, 9:00 a.m. End: August 10, 2:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO FIELD HOUSE RD
(Street light pole repairs)
Start: August 8, 9:00 a.m. End: August 12, 3:00 p.m.
OVERNIGHT
COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT MCKERCHER DR
(Durable pavement markings)
Start: August 8, 7:00 p.m. End: August 9, 6:00 a.m.
COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT MCORMOND DR
(Durable pavement markings)
Start: August 8, 7:00 p.m. End: August 9, 6:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 39TH ST E TO 45TH ST E
(Median washing)
Start: August 8, 7:00 p.m. End: August 10, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO VENTURE CRES
(Sewer lining)
Start: August 8, 8:00 p.m. End: August 9, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO WARMAN RD
(Line painting)
Start: August 7, 7:00 p.m. End: August 8, 5:00 a.m.
TAYLOR ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT WIGGINS AVE S
(Watermain repair)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: August 8, 4:30 p.m.
MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New road construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.
7TH AVE N VARIOUS PARKING LANES AND SIDEWALKS FROM BALMORAL ST TO BALMORAL ST
(Pedestrian ramp replacements)
Start: August 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 11, 4:30 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Roadway paving)
Start: August 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 12, 6:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Water main construction)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: August 19, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Water main replacement)
Start: August 3, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Weekend Road Report, August 6-7, 2022
August 5, 2022 - 8:06am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CIRCLE DR E WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO MILLAR AVE
(Permanent line markings)
Start: August 6, 7:00 p.m. End: August 7, 5:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO MILLAR AVE
(Sewer lining)
Start: August 6, 8:00 p.m. End: August 7, 6:00 a.m.
51ST ST E EB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM CLEVELAND AVE TO MILLAR AVE
(Hydro vac valve)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: August 7, 12:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT WIGGINS AVE S
(Water main repair)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: August 8, 4:30 p.m.
OVERNIGHT
CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO WARMAN RD
(Line painting)
Start: August 7, 7:00 p.m. End: August 8, 5:00 a.m.
ONGOING
CLARENCE AVE S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES FROM 8TH ST E TO COLONY ST
(Durable Markings)
Start: August 5, 7:00 p.m. End: August 6, 5:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB & CENTER LANES FROM VENTURE CRES TO MILLAR AVE
(Sewer lining)
Start: August 5, 8:00 p.m. End: August 6, 6:00 a.m.
2ND AVE N NB & SB LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Sewer lining)
Start: August 5, 8:00 p.m. End: August 6, 6:00 a.m.
4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Food Truck Wars)
Start: August 3, 7:00 a.m. End: August 7, 5:00 p.m.
DIEFENBAKER DR NB DRIVING LANE, PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO DOUGLAS CRES
(Sidewalk repair)
Start: August 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 7, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New road construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.
7TH AVE N VARIOUS PARKING LANES, & SIDEWALKS CLOSED AT BALMORAL ST
(Pedestrian ramp replacements)
Start: August 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 11, 4:30 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Roadway paving)
Start: August 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 12, 6:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Water main construction)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: August 19, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Water main replacement)
Start: August 3, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
School & playground zones will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 7 days a week
August 5, 2022 - 8:30am
People in all neighbourhoods will be noticing new or updated signs around schools and playgrounds in preparation for changes that take effect next month. Starting September 1, 2022, school and new playground zones with maximum 30 km/h signs will change to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., 7 days a week.
The City encourages everyone who sees social media messages, billboards or hears about the reduced speed zone changes over the next month to share it with their family, friends and networks of people who aren’t yet aware.
This is the last summer that school zones won’t be in effect.
Some school and playground signs do not include a posted speed limit, such as around high schools and certain play areas. Drivers should treat the sign as a caution and pay close attention through this area.
U-turns are not permitted in school zones around elementary or high schools.
The new times will be shown on signs marking school and playground zones by the end of August and you can read more at saskatoon.ca/speedlimit.
Fall Leisure Guide available Friday, August 5; Program registration begins Sunday, August 21
August 5, 2022 - 8:00am
- Saskatoon’s six civic Leisure Centres (Cosmo, Lakewood, and Lawson Civic Centres; Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre; Saskatoon Field House; and Shaw Centre) including admission rates and special saving on LeisureCards and Bulk Tickets;
- Public skating schedules for the four indoor rinks;
- Red Cross swimming lessons and lifeguard certification training opportunities;
- A variety of free community programming including events for youth on professional development days off school and the popular Drop N’Shop;
- Adult drop-in and registered fitness programs for all fitness levels and all stages of your life;
- Learn to Skate, Play and Learn and Sport registered programs for toddlers, children and youth;
- Community Association programs and activities; and,
- Facility Rental options and birthday packages.
The City of Saskatoon Leisure Guide is the community’s go-to source for sport, culture and recreation information in Saskatoon.
The Fall Leisure Guide will be available online at saskatoon.ca/leisureguide and on display at pick-up locations beginning Friday, August 5. Pick up the guide from any City leisure facility, Saskatoon public library or anywhere the StarPhoenix is sold. Visit saskatoon.ca/leisureguide for a complete list of pick-up locations.
Highlights of the Fall Leisure Guide (September 1 to December 31, 2022) include information on:
Mark your calendars! Registration for Fall programs begins Sunday, August 21, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. by logging into to your account on leisureonline.saskatoon.ca or by calling 306-975-2800.
Rescheduled: Taylor Street closed between Cairns and Ewart avenues starting Sunday
August 5, 2022 - 7:00am
Taylor Street will be closed between Cairns and Ewart avenues starting Sunday, August 7, at 8:00 a.m. for water main repair work. The intersection at Taylor Street and Wiggins Avenue will be closed during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two 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, August 5, 2022
August 4, 2022 - 9:05am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 1ST ST E
(Manhole repair)
Start: August 5, 8:00 a.m. End: August 6, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT NORTHUMBERLAND AVE
(Manhole repair)
Start: August 5, 9:00 a.m. End: August 5, 3:00 p.m.
OVERNIGHT
CLARENCE AVE NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM COLLEGE DR TO 8TH ST E
(Durable marking installation)
Start: August 5, 7:00 p.m. End: August 6, 5:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM VENTURE CRES TO MILLAR AVE
(Sewer lining)
Start: August 5, 8:00 p.m. End: August 6, 6:00 a.m.
2ND AVE N NB & SB LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Sewer lining)
Start: August 5, 8:00 p.m. End: August 6, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
8TH ST E EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM SOMMERFELD AVE TO ARLINGTON AVE
(Permanent line markings)
Start: August 4, 7:00 p.m. End: August 5, 5:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB & CENTRE LANE CLOSED FROM VENTURE CRES TO MILLAR AVE
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: August 4, 8:00 p.m. End: August 5, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB; & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Deck washing)
Start: August 4, 8:00 p.m. End: August 5, 6:00 a.m.
1ST AVE N SB LANESCLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO 40TH ST E
(Sewer lining)
Start: August 4, 8:00 p.m. End: August 5, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED AT 1ST AVE N
(Sewer lining)
Start: August 4, 8:00 p.m. End: August 5, 6:00 a.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: August 5, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: August 5, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Food Truck Wars)
Start: August 3, 7:00 a.m. End: August 7, 5:00 p.m.
DIEFENBAKER DR NB DRIVING LANE, PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO DOUGLAS CRES
(Sidewalk repair)
Start: August 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 7, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New road construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.
7TH AVE N VARIOUS PARKING LANES AND SIDEWALKS CLOSED AT BALMORAL ST
(Pedestrian ramp replacements)
Start: August 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 11, 4:30 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Roadway paving)
Start: August 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 12, 6:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Watermain construction)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: August 19, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Water main replacement)
Start: August 3, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
City exploring second Water Treatment Plant to serve future population
August 4, 2022 - 2:30am
The City of Saskatoon has a responsibility to provide clean drinking water to a growing population through an efficient and reliable water treatment and distribution system. Since it was established in 1906, Saskatoon’s Water Treatment Plant has been expanded to a treatment capacity of 250 million litres per day (MLD). The plant, along with reservoirs and pump stations, serve the city and several surrounding municipal and rural customers.
“We will continue to utilize and upgrade our current Water Treatment Plant and infrastructure for years to come, but we need to begin planning the development of a second plant to increase treatment capacity,” says Pamela Hamoline, Interim Director of Saskatoon Water. “A second plant would eventually bring our total treatment capacity to 450 ML per day, which is necessary for an expected population of 500,000 in the coming years.”
On Monday, the Water Treatment Long Term Capital Strategy will go before the City’s Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services. The report highlights the current and future steps needed to increase treatment capacity.
“Despite many successful water conservation efforts, as well as maintenance and upgrades over the years, it is unrealistic to depend on our 116-year-old Water Treatment Plant to keep up with future demand,” says Hamoline.
Hamoline says an internal Decision Quality Team is committed to ensuring the alignment of the City’s Strategic Goals in determining a treatment plant expansion strategy, including the goal of Environmental Leadership to reduce the City’s environmental footprint and promoting responsible use of resources.
“The team still has a lot of work to do and is currently exploring funding strategies so it can report the findings to City Council. That work will include looking into opportunities and partnerships with Federal and Provincial funding programs.”
The City has a draft Engagement Plan in the works as well, focusing on identifying major stakeholders and opportunities for proactive public communication.
For more information about the Water Treatment Plant, history, distribution system, and treatment process, visit saskatoon.ca/water.
Rescheduled: Cumberland Avenue closed between 1st and Taylor streets starting Friday
August 4, 2022 - 7:00am
Cumberland Avenue will be closed between 1st and Taylor streets starting Friday, August 5, at 8:00 a.m. for manhole repair work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two 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, August 4, 2022
August 3, 2022 - 9:13am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO PRINCESS ST
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 4, 7:00 a.m. End: August 4, 3:00 p.m.
FAITHFULL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 45TH A ST E TO 47TH ST E
(Catch basin repairs)
Start: August 4, 8:00 a.m. End: August 4, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ONTARIO AVE TO FAITHFULL AVE
(Traffic pole replacement)
Start: August 4, 9:00 a.m. End: August 4, 2:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT PEMBINA PL
(Pedestrian bridge repairs)
Start: August 4, 9:00 a.m. End: August 4, 3:00 p.m.
LENORE DR WB PARKING, CURB, & NEXT LANES CLOSED AT ROBORECKI CRES
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 4, 9:00 a.m. End: August 4, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 10TH ST E TO 11TH ST E
(Streetlight pole replacement)
Start: August 4, 10:00 a.m. End: August 4, 2:00 p.m.
OVERNIGHT
8TH ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM SOMMERFELD AVE TO ARLINGTON AVE
(Permanent line markings)
Start: August 4, 7:00 p.m. End: August 5, 5:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM VENTURE CRES TO MILLAR AVE
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: August 4, 8:00 p.m. End: August 5, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE; & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Deck washing)
Start: August 4, 8:00 p.m. End: August 5, 6:00 a.m.
1ST AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO 40TH ST E
(Sewer lining)
Start: August 4, 8:00 p.m. End: August 5, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED AT 1ST AVE N
(Sewer lining)
Start: August 4, 8:00 p.m. End: August 5, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO VENTURE CRES
(Sewer lining)
Start: August 3, 8:00 p.m. End: August 4, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM VENTURE CRES TO MILLAR AVE
(Sewer lining)
Start: August 3, 8:00 p.m. End: August 4, 6:00 a.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: August 5, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: August 5, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Food Truck Wars)
Start: August 3, 7:00 a.m. End: August 7, 5:00 p.m.
DIEFENBAKER DR NB DRIVING LANE, PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO DOUGLAS CRES
(Sidewalk repair)
Start: August 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 7, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New road construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.
7TH AVE N VARIOUS PARKING LANES AND SIDEWALKS AT BALMORAL ST
(Pedestrian ramp replacements)
Start: August 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 11, 4:30 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Roadway paving)
Start: August 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 12, 6:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Water main construction)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: August 19, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Water main replacement)
Start: August 3, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.