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National Day of Remembrance of the Battle of Vimy Ridge; flags to be lowered April 9
April 9, 2026 - 8:30am
On April 9, Canada will observe the National Day of Remembrance of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. This day commemorates the sacrifices made by members of the Canadian Corps during the Battle of Vimy Ridge in 1917.
In honour of this significant event, flags at all City of Saskatoon facilities will be flown at half-mast in respect of Canada’s veterans, and to remember the nearly 3,600 soldiers who lost their lives and more than 7,000 who were wounded on that fateful day.
The Battle of Vimy Ridge marked the first time that all four divisions of the Canadian Corps fought in a battle together in the First World War against a common enemy. The Battle is considered by many to be a turning point for our country and the beginning of Canada’s march towards nationhood.
REMINDER: City parking pay stations upgrade ongoing
April 9, 2026 - 8:00am
- More Convenient: The new pay stations will accept multiple payment options, including debit and credit card tap, Apple and Google Pay and digital wallets, making parking quicker and easier.
- More Reliable: Improved hardware means fewer breakdowns and faster transactions, reducing wait times. A pilot station was tested downtown over two winters with no technical issues.
- More Accessible: Larger, full-colour screens and a user-friendly design make the stations easier for everyone to use.
- More Efficient: Real-time data will help us monitor usage and availability, so we can make better decisions about parking policy and enforcement.
The City is upgrading all public pay parking stations to improve your parking experience and to better serve our community. While the current stations have helped manage the City’s pay parking for years, it's time for an upgrade to meet the needs of a modern and growing Saskatoon.
Here’s why we’re upgrading:
If you do not have tap functionality, you can still pay using coins, the ParkedIn Parking App, a City Parking Card or by scanning the QR code located on the pay station.
Upgrades began summer 2025 and will be completed in fall 2026. Stations will remain operational during the transition, though brief interruptions may occur. If a station has been temporarily removed and covered, please use the nearest station in the area to pay for parking or the ParkedIn Parking App.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we modernize our city’s parking infrastructure!
For more information please visit saskatoon.ca/payparking.
Daily Road Report - April 9, 2026
April 8, 2026 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
SPADINA CRES W SB LANES CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO DUDLEY ST
(Manhole repairs)
Start: April 9, 8:00 a.m. End: April 9, 4:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE N TO BOTTOMLEY AVE N
(Unplanned connection replacement)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: April 9, 9:00 a.m. End: April 10, 1:00 p.m.
ONGOING
UNIVERSITY BRIDGE CLOSED
(Arch repairs and Link construction)
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 2026
COLLEGE DRIVE ROAD CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Link construction)
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 2026
CIRCLE DRIVE EB CURB LANE AND ACCELERATION LANE CLOSED AT HIGHWAY 11 OVERPASS
(Overpass repairs)
Start: March 6, 7:00 a.m. End: April 30, 5:00 p.m.
ACADIA DR ROAD CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO AVONDALE RD
(Water main maintenance)
Start: March 23, 7:00 a.m. End: May 4, 5:00 p.m
20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(SL&P work)
Start: March 9, 9:00 a.m. End: June 5, 5:30 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.
Daily Road Report - April 8, 2026
April 7, 2026 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
25TH ST E WB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT 3RD AVE N
(Sewer inspection)
Start: April 8, 9:00 a.m. End: April 8, 1:00 p.m.
25TH ST E WB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT 5TH AVE N
(Sewer inspection)
Start: April 8, 9:00 a.m. End: April 8, 1:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM JARVIS DR TO WILSON CRES
(Pole swap)
Start: April 8, 9:00 a.m. End: April 8, 4:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Manhole repair)
Start: April 8, 10:00 a.m. End: April 8, 6:00 p.m.
ONGOING
UNIVERSITY BRIDGE CLOSED
(Arch repairs and Link construction)
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 2026
COLLEGE DRIVE ROAD CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Link construction)
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 2026
CIRCLE DRIVE EB CURB LANE AND ACCELERATION LANE CLOSED AT HIGHWAY 11 OVERPASS
(Overpass repairs)
Start: March 6, 7:00 a.m. End: April 30, 5:00 p.m.
ACADIA DR ROAD CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO AVONDALE RD
(Water main maintenance)
Start: March 23, 7:00 a.m. End: May 4, 5:00 p.m
20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(SL&P work)
Start: March 9, 9:00 a.m. End: June 5, 5:30 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.
City Compost Depot set to open on Monday, April 13
April 7, 2026 - 10:00am
- Elm wood
- sawdust
- treated and untreated lumber
- building materials
- garbage
- any animal waste
- food waste
The City’s Compost Depot is set to open in time for spring clean-up. Residents are invited to drop off excess yard waste at no cost. This helps keep yard waste out of the landfill which the City turns into high-quality, nutrient-rich compost and mulch used in Saskatoon’s parks and community gardens.
Residents are also welcome to take part in the Dig-Your-Own program at the Compost Depot, located at Highway 7 and 11th Street where they can self-load up to 1 cubic yard of compost and mulch at no cost, while supplies last. Accessibility will be dictated by site conditions. Compost pick-up will also be available at the Material Recovery Centre (MRC), located at 42 Valley Road. Note: excess yard waste can not be dropped off at the MRC.
The Compost Depot is open 7 days a week, including statutory holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with the final vehicles being admitted at 5:50 p.m.
All loads must be covered when transported within City limits to prevent debris from blowing off vehicles (Waste Bylaw #9844).
The Compost Depot does NOT accept:
Elm wood can be dropped off at the MRC’s Scale & Pay for free. Elm wood must be separated from other materials or regular landfill fees will apply. Learn more about elm wood here and help stop the spread of Dutch elm disease.
Selected food waste may be composted at home and all food waste can be placed in Green Carts.
For more information, please visit saskatoon.ca/compostdepot.
TRAFFIC UPDATE for drivers: All road restrictions, barricades lifted on Idylwyld Drive, traffic open in all directions
April 4, 2026 - 2:54pm
All traffic restrictions and barricades have now been lifted at the westbound exit to Highway 16 from the northbound lanes of Idylwyld Drive, as well as both southbound lanes of Idylwyld Drive at Marquis Drive. Traffic is open in all directions.
Thank you to drivers for their patience and cooperation while the Saskatoon Police Service investigated today's earlier fatal collision.
We appreciate everyone’s understanding and safe driving.
For information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Attention drivers - road closures in place as a result of collision; Idylwyld Drive southbound and northbound
April 4, 2026 - 8:48am
- There is a full closure on Idylwyld Drive southbound from Martensville approaching Marquis Drive.
- There is no access to Idylwyld Drive southbound at Marquis Drive.
- The northbound Idylwyld Drive exit going to Highway 16 westbound is fully closed.
Due to a major traffic collision, there are several full road closures in effect today, Saturday, April 4. Drivers, please note:
Traffic will be diverted East and West at Marquis Drive as alternate routes. Please follow all signs and detours.
Saskatoon Police Service remain in place investigating the collision.
Traffic updates will be issued once road closures are lifted.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Residential structure fire results in one fatality
April 3, 2026 - 3:58pm
Saskatoon Fire Crews responded to the incident and while conducting fire suppression operations, located one occupant inside the residence who was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Fire inspectors remain on site and are continuing their investigation into the cause and origin of the fire. No further details are available at this time.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Daily Road Report - April 7, 2026
April 2, 2026 - 3:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
There are no new projects at this time.
ONGOING
UNIVERSITY BRIDGE CLOSED
(Arch repairs and Link construction)
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 2026
COLLEGE DRIVE ROAD CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Link construction)
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 2026
HIGHWAY 11 NB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR OVERPASS
(Overpass repairs)
Start: March 17, 11:00 a.m. End: April 7, 8:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DRIVE EB CURB LANE AND ACCELERATION LANE CLOSED AT HIGHWAY 11 OVERPASS
(Overpass repairs)
Start: March 6, 7:00 a.m. End: April 30, 5:00 p.m.
ACADIA DR ROAD CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO AVONDALE RD
(Water main maintenance)
Start: March 23, 7:00 a.m. End: May 4, 5:00 p.m
20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(SL&P work)
Start: March 9, 9:00 a.m. End: June 5, 5:30 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.
Saskatoon Transit detours start April 6 for College Drive construction
April 2, 2026 - 2:30pm
- Phase 1: Stage 1A (April 6)
- Route 17: Detours via 14th Street and Cumberland Avenue
- Phase 1: Stage 1B (Late April)
- Route 16: Temporarily terminates at USask
- Alternate downtown routes: Routes 4/40s, 8, 6, and 19
- Route 17: Detours via 14th Street and Cumberland Avenue
- Routes 4/43/44/45/46: Continues downtown via Cumberland Avenue, 12th Street, and Broadway Avenue
- Route 517: Temporary shuttle service between Clarence Avenue and Place Riel via Cumberland and 12th Street
- Monday to Saturday: 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Sunday: 08:00 to 18:30
- Route 16: Temporarily terminates at USask
- Phase 1: Stage 2 (Late June)
- Transit routes return to regular routing. Some stops will remain closed, but temporary stops will be added as needed
Starting Monday, April 6, Saskatoon Transit will temporarily adjust Route 17 due to construction along College Drive and into downtown. This work includes University Bridge arch repair, water main rehabilitation on 25th Street, and Link station construction for the new rapid transit system.
As projects progress, additional temporary adjustments to Routes 4/40s, 16, and 17 will be implemented. Riders should anticipate some delays during construction.
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 concerns, contact Saskatoon Transit at transit.services@saskatoon.ca or 306.975.3100.
We thank our customers for their patience and cooperation during construction detours.
For Saskatoon Transit bus stop closures, temporary stops, detour route maps and more information, visit saskatoontransit.ca/collegedrive
For College Drive and related construction project information, visit saskatoon.ca/construction