News Releases

The City’s Compost Depot is set to open in time for spring clean-up. Residents are invited to drop off excess yard waste, including leaves, grass, sod, topsoil, garden refuse, non-elm branches, stumps and tree trimmings, at no cost. This helps keep yard waste out of the Landfill and produces high-quality, nutrient-rich compost and mulch used in Saskatoon’s parks and community gardens.

In addition to dropping off yard waste, residents are welcome to take part in the Dig-Your-Own program at the Compost Depot, located at Highway 7 and 11th Street. Residents 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. 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 City Compost Depot does NOT accept elm wood, sawdust, treated and untreated lumber, building materials, garbage, or any animal waste/litter. Food waste is also NOT accepted for drop-off at the compost depots; selected food waste may be composted at home and all food waste can be placed in Green Carts. Excess yard waste is welcomed at the Compost Depot.

For more information, please visit saskatoon.ca/compostdepot.

2nd Avenue will be closed at Spadina Crescent on Tuesday, April 8, starting at 9:00 a.m. for an installation removal. Detours are in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take half a 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.

Cumberland Avenue will be closed between Hanson and McLorg streets on Tuesday, April 8, starting at 8:00 a.m. for an emergency connection replacement. 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.

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

NEW

No new projects are scheduled to start on this date.

ONGOING

BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: March 17, 7:00 a.m. End: May 19, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 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.

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

NEW

51ST ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO MILLAR AVE
(Railway crossing upgrade)
Start: April 5, 7:00 a.m. End: April 6, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR SB EXIT RAMP CURB LANE CLOSED TO 8TH ST E
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: April 6, 6:30 a.m. End: April 6, 8:00 a.m.

ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Pole replacements)
Start: April 6, 6:30 a.m. End: April 6, 8:30 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT ATTRIDGE DR
(Pole replacements)
Start: April 6, 6:30 a.m. End: April 6, 8:30 a.m.

CIRCLE DR W NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE W N TO 33RD ST W
(Pole replacements)
Start: April 6, 8:00 a.m. End: April 6, 9:30 a.m.

HIGHWAY 11 NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: April 6, 8:30 a.m. End: April 6, 9:30 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT TAYLOR ST E
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: April 6, 9:30 a.m. End: April 6, 10:30 a.m.

CIRCLE DR W EXIT RAMP CLOSED AT AIRPORT DR
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: April 6, 9:30 a.m. End: April 6, 12:30 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED RAMP AT WARMAN RD
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: April 6, 10:30 a.m. End: April 6, 11:30 a.m.

AVE C N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO HANGAR RD
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: April 6, 12:30 p.m. End: April 6, 3:30 p.m.

ONGOING

BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: March 17, 7:00 a.m. End: May 19, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 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.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatchewan Rush take on the Calgary Roughnecks at SaskTel Centre on Friday, April 4 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 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.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatchewan Rush take on the Colorado Mammoth at SaskTel Centre on Friday, April 4 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 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 connect 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

No new projects are scheduled to start on this date.

ONGOING

BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: March 17, 7:00 a.m. End: May 19, 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 is proposing a revised property tax ratio following recent amendments to primarily warehouse property assessments that would have a material impact on the distribution of the 2025 municipal property tax levy if left unadjusted.

The amended assessments, finalized on March 27, 2025, reflect necessary time adjustments to warehouse property assessment data to align with the base valuation date of January 1, 2023. The result is an increase of approximately $653 million in assessed value within the commercial property class.

"These updated assessments ensure our property values reflect current market conditions and maintain fairness across all property types," says Clae Hack, Chief Financial Officer. "However, the scale of the change means we must also adjust our property tax ratio to reflect the original intent of City Council’s direction."

As a result, City Administration is proposing to revise the commercial-to-residential tax ratio from the previously approved 1.88 to 1 to 1.71 to 1, at the April 9, 2025, Governance and Priorities Committee meeting. This updated ratio maintains the intended balance of 32% of tax revenue from non-residential properties and 68% from residential properties, consistent with City Council’s previously stated objectives.

"This recommendation ensures that we remain aligned with Council’s direction and avoid placing an undue tax burden on one part of the tax base due to the amended assessment values," Hack adds.

Visit saskatoon.ca/propertytax for more information.

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

NEW

PRESTON AVE N SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT PERIMETER RD
(Traffic signal work)
Start: April 3, 9:00 a.m. End: April 3, 3:00 p.m.

AIRPORT DR SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT CLAYPOOL DR
(Manhole repair)
Start: April 3, 9:00 a.m. End: April 3, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: March 17, 7:00 a.m. End: May 19, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 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.