News Releases

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

NEW

4TH AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Window installation)
Start: March 4, 7:00 a.m. End: March 4, 3:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT LOUISE AVE
(Water main repair)
Start: March 4, 8:00 a.m. End: March 4, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 29TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: March 4, 9:00 a.m. End: March 4, 1:00 p.m.

ONGOING

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: March 4, 2025, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Water valve maintenance)
Drivers can still access Circle Drive southbound
Start: March 3, 10:30 a.m. End: March 5, 5:00 p.m.

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

Taylor Street is closed at Eastlake Avenue for unplanned water main repairs. Detours are 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.

Taylor Street will be closed at Louise Avenue on Wednesday, March 4, starting at 8:00 a.m. for a water main repair. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take four hours 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.

City and Contractor crews have completed city-wide residential and industrial street clearing, with a few streets requiring additional work. These streets that were not completed during the initial grading will be inspected and may need posted parking restrictions for thorough grading. Some localized snow removal may also be necessary. 

Crews have worked hard to maintain driveway access throughout the city. Small ridges of snow left behind are expected, and in most cases, vehicles can back over them. Crews will not return to clear these, but they will revisit and inspect locations where ridges are high enough to block driveway access for light vehicles. For double or triple driveways, snow piles may have reduced available driveway width but access for at least one car width has been maintained. 

With warmer temperatures and ongoing snowmelt, City crews are proactively clearing snow and ice from priority drainage routes and known flooding areas. While some temporary pooling is expected, crews are prepared to respond as needed.  

If you notice significant pooling or a blocked catch basin, check if it’s covered by snow or ice. Clearing it, if safe, can help drainage. If the issue persists, report it to the Customer Care Centre at 306-975-2476 or customercare@saskatoon.ca so it can be properly prioritized. 

Thanks for your patience, Saskatoon! For more information visit saskatoon.ca/snow and saskatoon.ca/snowmelt. 

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

NEW

8TH ST E EB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(water valve maintenance and repair)
Drivers can still access Circle Drive southbound
Start: March 3, 10:30 a.m. End: March 5, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: March 4, 5:00 p.m.

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

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

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

NEW

33RD ST W WB CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO AVE B N
(tree maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the eastbound lanes
Start: March 1, 7:00 a.m. End: March 1, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10 7:00 a.m. End: March 4 5:00 p.m.

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

The City of Saskatoon Leisure Guide is the community’s go-to source for sport, culture and recreation information in Saskatoon.  

The Spring/Summer Leisure Guide will be available online at saskatoon.ca/leisureguide and on display at pick-up locations throughout Saskatoon beginning Monday, March 3. Guides can be picked up 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 Spring/Summer Leisure Guide (April 1 to August 31, 2025) include information on:

• Saskatoon’s civic Leisure Centres (Cosmo, Lakewood, and Lawson Civic Centres; Saskatoon Field House; and Shaw Centre);
• Lifesaving Society swim lessons at the Leisure Centres and outdoor pools; 
• Drop-in and registered programs for children and youth, including free School Break Camps, Summer Play Programs and Youth Centres;
• The return of the discounted Summer Indoor LeisureCard and other seasonal admission products such as Bulk Tickets (10 pack) for outdoor pools;
• Opening dates for spray pads, paddling pools and outdoor pools;
• Lifeguard certification training opportunities;
• Rates for Holiday Park, Wildwood and Silverwood golf courses;
• Saskatoon’s best summer attractions: Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park and the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo.

For more information on the Spring/Summer Leisure Guide, visit saskatoon.ca/leisureguide.

Mark your calendars! Registration for Spring and Summer programs begins Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. by logging into to your account on leisureonline.saskatoon.ca or by calling 306-975-2800. 

For more information on how to be prepared for registration, visit saskatoon.ca/register.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatchewan Rush take on the Buffalo Bandits at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, March 1 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Edmonton Oil Kings at SaskTel Centre on Sunday, March 2 at 4:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 2:45 p.m.
• 3:25 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.

NEW

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 33RD ST E TO EMPRESS ST
(Tree maintenance)
Start: February 28, 9:00 a.m. End: February 28, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: March 4, 2025, 5:00 p.m.

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

The City will hold a gathering at City Hall on Monday, March 3 to kick off Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Month (March). This gathering will take place between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. in Council Chambers at Saskatoon City Hall. The event is open to all. Attendees will hear remarks from special guests about the importance of diversity and inclusion and combatting racism in our community. Speakers include: Mayor Cynthia Block (video message), Western Region 2A Director for Metis Nation Saskatchewan Kathie Pruden-Nansel, Saskatchewan Human Right Commission (SHRC) Chief Commissioner Treena Sikora and City of Saskatoon Auntie Advocate Dorthea Swiftwolfe.

Councillor Senos Timon will act as Master of Ceremonies.

Attendees will also be treated to cultural performances by spoken word poet Ahmad Majid and the Chinese Martial Arts Academy.

Following the program in Council Chambers, the Race Relations Flag will be raised in Civic Square where it will remain raised for one week. 

Since 1990, Saskatoon City Council has proclaimed March Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Month — an opportunity to heighten awareness about the importance of social cohesion, inclusion, and creating equitable communities. Several activities are planned for the month of March in recognition of cultural diversity and race relations. To learn more, visit saskatoon.ca/RaceRelations.