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Daily Road Report - June 4, 2025
June 3, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM COWLEY RD TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Construction)
Start: June 4, 7:00 a.m. End: June 4, 4:00 a.m.
4TH AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Utility locates and road inspections)
Start: June 4, 10:00 a.m. End: June 4, 1:00 p.m.
24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 4TH AVE N
(Utility locates and road inspections)
Start: June 4, 10:00 a.m. End: June 4, 1:00 p.m.
ONGOING
22ND ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE I N TO AVE K N
(Water main maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: June 5, 6:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM SASKATCHEWAN CRES E TO 12TH ST E
(Link platform construction)
Start: May 20, 7:00 a.m. End: June 6, 4:30 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 12TH ST E
(Link station construction)
Start: June 2, 7:00 a.m. End: June 6, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Sidewalk replacements)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: June 7, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 9TH ST E
(Link station construction)
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: June 8, 4:30 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM NELSON RD TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Link station construction)
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: June 8, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MOSS AVE TO MCKERCHER DR
(Concrete work)
Start: June 3, 8:00 a.m. End: June 9, 5:00 p.m.
BOYCHUK DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO BRIARWOOD RD
(Sidewalk construction)
Start: May 16, 8:00 a.m. End: June 13, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM ONTARIO AVE TO PACIFIC AVE
(Link station construction)
Start: June 2, 7:00 a.m. End: June 15, 4:30 p.m.
2ND AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Service connection installation)
Start: June 2, 6:00 a.m. End: June 17, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM GLENWOOD AVE TO 33RD ST W
(Jersey barrier placement)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: June 18, 4:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Construction)
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: June 20, 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: July 1, 5:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
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.
Outdoor pools open for the season beginning Friday, June 6, 2025
June 3, 2025 - 10:00am
- Riversdale Pool (822 Ave H S) on Friday, June 6
- Lathey Pool (815 Taylor St E) on Monday, June 9
- Mayfair Pool (1025 Ave F N) on Friday, June 13
- George Ward Pool (1915 5th St E) on Tuesday, June 17
- Public Swim – George Ward, Lathey, Mayfair, Riversdale
- Family Swim – George Ward, Riversdale
- Parent Splash Time (for children 5 & under) – Riversdale
- Lane Swim – George Ward, Riversdale
- Aqua Fitness – George Ward (drop-in reserve), Riversdale
- Baby & Me Aqua Fitness – Riversdale
- Lathey Pool – Wednesday, July 2
- Riversdale Pool – Friday, July 4
- George Ward Pool – Thursday, August 14
- Mayfair Pool – Tuesday, August 19
Make a splash this summer at the City of Saskatoon’s four outdoor pools! The outdoor pools open for the season on the following dates:
With a drop-in admission, take advantage of amenities such as waterslides, springboards, spray features, sports courts, and lawn areas. Children under six years of age are admitted free when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Patrons not swimming are still required to pay admission.
Programs are scheduled for set times—please check the drop-in schedule at dropinschedule.saskatoon.ca for the program availability.
Drop-in Programs:
Note: Aqua Fitness at George Ward Pool requires a reservation due to limited space and equipment. Reserve a spot online at dropinschedule.saskatoon.ca or by calling George Ward pool.
Discount Alert! Bulk Tickets are available for the outdoor pools. This popular admission option offers 10 outdoor pool passes at a discounted price. A LeisureCard also provides admission to the outdoor pools.
Once again, all four outdoor pools will offer a Weekday Swim Special. Pay an admission of $1.50/person, Monday to Thursday from 6 p.m. until close.
Swimming lessons are offered at the outdoor pools in July and August. Class options are listed in the Spring /Summer Leisure Guide, which is available for pick up at any leisure facility or viewable online at saskatoon.ca/leisureguide. Registrations are accepted online by logging into your Leisure Online account or calling or visiting any Leisure Centre.
In 2025, three of the beloved outdoor pools reach significant milestones. Riversdale Pool marks its 100th anniversary, Lathey Pool celebrates 70 years, and George Ward Pool commemorates 60 years of community fun. To honour these milestones, free admission days will be held at each location. Additionally, a free admission day will take place at Mayfair pool to celebrate community spirit.
Save the date and join the celebrations!
Please be aware that outdoor pools will be cleared immediately if lightning occurs and will close if the temperature is 14 degrees or lower, or during steady rain conditions. Patrons are encouraged to sign up for Service Alerts at www.saskatoon.ca/servicealerts or follow @YXEServiceAlerts on Twitter for immediate updates.
For more information on outdoor pools, visit saskatoon.ca/outdoorpools.
Daily Road Report - June 3, 2025
June 2, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
1ST AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Crane lift)
Start: June 3, 5:00 a.m. End: June 3, 7:00 a.m.
KERR RD ROAD CLOSED FROM KELLOUGH RD TO ARMSTRONG CRES
(Water valve replacements)
Start: June 3, 8:00 a.m. End: June 3, 4:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MOSS AVE TO MCKERCHER DR
(Concrete work)
Start: June 3, 8:00 a.m. End: June 9, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT AVE I S
(Construction)
Start: June 3, 9:00 a.m. End: June 3, 12:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB & WB DRIVING LANES CLOSED FROM AVE H N TO AVE I N
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in parking lanes
Start: June 3, 9:00 a.m. End: June 3, 1:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N NB CURB & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 108TH ST W TO PERIMETER RD
(Road excavation)
Start: June 3, 9:00 a.m. End: June 3, 3:00 p.m.
ASSINIBOINE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM CAPILANO DR TO CHURCHILL DR
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 3, 9:00 a.m. End: June 3, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 47TH ST E TO 51ST ST E
(SL&P)
Start: June 3, 9:00 a.m. End: June 3, 3:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM ISABELLA ST E TO HILLIARD ST E
(Valve repair)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: June 3, 11:00 a.m. End: June 3, 2:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CUMBERLAND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 8TH ST E
(Equipment offloading)
Start: June 2, 10:00 a.m. End: June 3, 12:00 p.m.
MEADOWS PKY SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO MEADOWS BLVD
(Concrete work)
Start: May 29, 7:00 a.m. End: June 3, 5:00 p.m.
MARQUIS DR W WB CURB & CENTRE LANE CLOSED FROM BILL HUNTER AVE TO HIGHWAY 16
(Ditch construction)
Start: June 2, 7:00 a.m. End: June 3, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB LANES & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AVE I N TO AVE K N
(Water main maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: June 5, 6:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM SASKATCHEWAN CRES E TO 12TH ST E
(Link platform construction)
Start: May 20, 7:00 a.m. End: June 6, 4:30 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 12TH ST E
(Link station construction)
Start: June 2, 7:00 a.m. End: June 6, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Sidewalk replacements)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: June 7, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 9TH ST E
(Link station construction)
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: June 8, 4:30 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM NELSON RD TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Link station construction)
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: June 8, 5:00 p.m.
BOYCHUK DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO BRIARWOOD RD
(Sidewalk construction)
Start: May 16, 8:00 a.m. End: June 13, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM ONTARIO AVE TO PACIFIC AVE
(Link station construction)
Start: June 2, 7:00 a.m. End: June 15, 4:30 p.m.
2ND AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Service connection installation)
Start: June 2, 6:00 a.m. End: June 17, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM GLENWOOD AVE TO 33RD ST W
(Jersey barrier placement)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: June 18, 4:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Construction)
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: June 20, 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: July 1, 5:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
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.
Work begins on City’s fifth and sixth flood mitigation projects
June 2, 2025 - 11:00am
Construction on two new dry storm ponds begins this month in Cumberland Park and on University of Saskatchewan (USask) land adjacent to 14th St E. They are the fifth and sixth of nine Flood Control Strategy (FCS) projects the City of Saskatoon has undertaken, which will be completed in 2026.
The Cumberland Park project will reduce the flood risk for properties near the intersection of Cumberland Avenue South and Main Street, while the USask project will reduce the flood risk for properties near the intersection of Cumberland Avenue South and 14th Street East. The FCS, aimed at reducing neighbourhood flooding during intense rainfalls, was approved by City Council in 2018.
Dry storm ponds hold water that would otherwise cause flooding in intersections and nearby properties during intense rainfalls. The water flows into the pond instead, then slowly drains into the storm sewer system. Whenever dry, it is used as recreational or park space.
The first three dry ponds constructed as part of the FCS are complete and open to the public in W.W. Ashley Park. Churchill Park, and Weaver Park. The fourth project, which includes underground storm water storage in Brevoort Park South is in service to mitigate flooding, with landscaping work to commence this year. Additionally, three more FCS projects will be built in Saskatoon in 2026 and 2027.
For more information about the FCS program and future project locations, visit saskatoon.ca/floodplan.
Cosmo Civic Centre to resume transit ticket and leisure admission pass sales
June 2, 2025 - 8:30am
On May 27, Cosmo Civic Centre was designated as an evacuation site for residents of northern Saskatchewan and is currently temporarily closed to the public.
To better serve residents and our northern guests, the City has reopened the customer service kiosk at Cosmo Civic Centre for transit ticket sales, leisure admission sales and renewals, program registrations, rental payments and the purchase of Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo season passes. The customer service kiosk is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., daily.
Drop-in programming and facility rentals continue to be suspended until further notice. To find available programming at the City’s other leisure facilities, visit dropinschedule.saskatoon.ca.
The Carlyle King Branch Library continues to remain open at this time.
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this emergency response.
For more information visit saskatoon.ca/cosmo.
Daily Road Report - June 2, 2025
May 30, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
2ND AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Service connection installation)
Start: June 2, 6:00 a.m. End: June 17, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM PACIFIC AVE TO IDYLWYLD DR N
(Junction box replacement)
Start: June 2, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 11:00 a.m.
MARQUIS DR W WB CURB & CENTRE LANE CLOSED FROM BILL HUNTER AVE TO HIGHWAY 16
(Ditch construction)
Start: June 2, 7:00 a.m. End: June 3, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 12TH ST E
(Link station construction)
Start: June 2, 7:00 a.m. End: June 6, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM ONTARIO AVE TO PACIFIC AVE
(Link station construction)
Start: June 2, 7:00 a.m. End: June 15, 4:30 p.m.
BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: June 2, 7:00 a.m. End: July 1, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST W WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT AVE P N
(Sewer main lining)
Start: June 2, 9:00 a.m. End: June 2, 1:00 p.m.
AVE P N NB LANES CLOSED AT 33RD ST W
(Sewer main lining)
Start: June 2, 9:00 a.m. End: June 2, 1:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 8TH ST E
(Minor bridge maintenance)
Start: June 2, 9:00 a.m. End: June 2, 3:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON CIRCLE TO TASKAMANWA ST
(Roadway paving)
Start: June 2, 10:00 a.m. End: June 2, 4:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 8TH ST E
(Equipment offloading)
Start: June 2, 10:00 a.m. End: June 2, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES E
(Link station construction)
Start: May 27, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 6:00 p.m.
MEADOWS PKY SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO MEADOWS BLVD
(Concrete work)
Start: May 29, 7:00 a.m. End: June 3, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB LANES & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AVE I N TO AVE K N
(Water main maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: June 5, 6:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM SASKATCHEWAN CRES E TO 12TH ST E
(Link platform construction)
Start: May 20, 7:00 a.m. End: June 6, 4:30 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Sidewalk replacements)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: June 7, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 9TH ST E
(Link station construction)
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: June 8, 4:30 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM NELSON RD TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Link station construction)
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: June 8, 5:00 p.m.
BOYCHUK DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO BRIARWOOD RD
(Sidewalk construction)
Start: May 16, 8:00 a.m. End: June 13, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM GLENWOOD AVE TO 33RD ST W
(Jersey barrier placement)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: June 18, 4:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Construction)
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: June 20, 5:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
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.
Weekend Road Report - May 31-June 1, 2025
May 30, 2025 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
8TH ST E EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED AT WIGGINS AVE S
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: May 31, 10:00 a.m. End: May 31, 2:00 p.m.
BOYCHUK DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO GLAZIER RD
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Flaggers will be present for traffic control
Start: June 1, 6:00 a.m. End: June 1, 8:00 a.m.
AVE H N INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 23RD ST W
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 3:00 p.m.
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 31ST ST W TO 32ND ST W
(Utility cut patching)
Start: June 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 3:00 p.m.
BOYCHUK DR NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM SLIMMON RD TO TAYLOR ST E
(Street light replacement)
Start: June 1, 8:00 a.m. End: June 1, 10:00 a.m.
KINGSMERE BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM STILLWATER DR TO CHRISTOPHER CRES
(Catch basin maintenance)
Start: June 1, 8:00 a.m. End: June 1, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 108TH ST W TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Construction)
Start: June 1, 9:30 a.m. End: June 1, 11:00 a.m.
ONGOING
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES E
(Link station construction)
Start: May 27, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 6:00 p.m.
MEADOWS PKY SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO MEADOWS BLVD
(Concrete work)
Start: May 29, 7:00 a.m. End: June 3, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB LANES & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AVE I N TO AVE K N
(Water main maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: June 5, 6:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM SASKATCHEWAN CRES E TO 12TH ST E
(Link platform construction)
Start: May 20, 7:00 a.m. End: June 6, 4:30 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Sidewalk replacements)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: June 7, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 9TH ST E
(Link station construction)
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: June 8, 4:30 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM NELSON RD TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Link station construction)
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: June 8, 5:00 p.m.
BOYCHUK DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO BRIARWOOD RD
(Sidewalk construction)
Start: May 16, 8:00 a.m. End: June 13, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM GLENWOOD AVE TO 33RD ST W
(Jersey barrier placement)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: June 18, 4:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Construction)
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: June 20, 5:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
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.
Broadway Avenue intersection closed at 12th Street starting Monday
May 30, 2025 - 11:30am
Broadway Avenue will be closed at 12th Street starting Monday, June 2, at 7:00 a.m. for Link station construction. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take five 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.
109th Annual Decoration Day on Sunday, June 1, 2025
May 30, 2025 - 11:00am
The 109th Annual Decoration Day and Memorial Service will be celebrated at the Soldiers’ Cairn located at the Woodlawn Cemetery on Sunday, June 1, 2025. The annual event provides citizens with an opportunity to pay tribute to those brave individuals who lost their lives in the service of our country.
The day will begin with a parade at 1:45 p.m. that includes Legion members, ANAVET members, and members of the Armed Forces, starting from the Woodlawn Cemetery Office gate (north end of Memorial Avenue) and proceeding into the cemetery to the Memorial Cairn. Members of the public are welcome to join the parade. The service will start at 2:00 p.m.
Cankerworms Abundant in Saskatoon Again this Year
May 30, 2025 - 10:00am
Cankerworms and leafrollers are an annual issue for Saskatoon’s urban forest. The trees may experience heavy defoliation but, unless there are underlying issues, the trees will put out new leaves and recover.
Cankerworms, also known as loopers and inchworms, are found primarily on elm, but will also feed on other tree species. The fall and spring cankerworm species often feed together during June and July. The caterpillars can be found hanging from silken threads underneath infested trees and can be a nuisance.
Leafrollers often feed while concealed within leaves that are rolled or tied together with silk webbing. Leafrollers can be found on a wide variety of trees. The leaves will often remain rolled throughout the summer but leafrolling does not affect a tree’s health.
Tree banding can be used to deter cankerworms; however, it is not effective against leafrollers or other insects in the urban forest. The best time to place bands on trees is from September to May to help prevent the wingless adult female cankerworm moths from climbing host trees to lay their eggs. It is important to remove the bands at the beginning of June because the bands can collect moisture and cause the trunk to rot.
The City does not control cankerworms, or leafrollers as they typically do not impact the health of the trees they attack. Homeowners interested in controlling them on their own trees should contact a horticulture professional for advice. For additional information on insects and tree diseases, please visit saskatoon.ca/treepests.