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Parks staff conducting prescribed fires in naturalized park areas today
April 23, 2025 - 12:00pm
- Small areas of land are burned during a fire, so only portions of a park are blackened at any given time
- The surrounding area may experience some smoke
- Shrubs and trees are not burned and therefore are not negatively impacted
- Vigorous new growth occurs in the spring which is appreciated by wildlife
- The reduction in accumulated dead plant material provides protection against accidental wildfires
Parks staff in consultation with the Meewasin Valley Authority and the Saskatoon Fire Department, will be performing brief, small-scale prescribed fires in the naturalized areas within Heritage Park today and, weather permitting, Donna Birkmaier Park tomorrow. This initiative is part of the City’s overall strategy to enhance and conserve the biodiversity of naturalized areas in Saskatoon parks.
A prescribed fire is the planned and controlled application of fire to a defined area of land. Prescribed fires replicate the natural renewal process of grasslands, reduce the risk of wildfire and enhance habitat for wildlife.
Prescribed fires are performed by trained Parks staff, and the Saskatoon Fire Department is either on-site or on call to help manage the fire if needed. Prescribed fires are a common, cost-effective park management practice in many cities across Canada and the United States and have been conducted safely for many years.
Timing of the prescribed fires will be determined by weather and wind conditions and residents will be notified via the City’s service alerts and social media channels. Signage will also be placed at the location of the fire to alert park visitors.
The City asks residents for their cooperation at the time of a prescribed fire by respecting work zones and ensuring dogs are leashed when walking through the parks.
The following can be expected during and after a prescribed fire:
For more information on the City’s Prescribed Fire Program, visit saskatoon.ca/prescribedfires.
Take Saskatoon Transit for free to the polls on April 28
April 23, 2025 - 11:00am
To help reduce transportation barriers to voting polls for the federal election, Saskatoon Transit will provide a special pass for free transit service on April 28, 2025. This free service allows everyone to reach their polling station conveniently and affordably.
Find the free pass at saskatoontransit.ca or pick one up at the Transit Customer Service Centre, City Hall, Civic Leisure Centres or a Saskatoon Public Library. A printed pass is not required; electronic versions on mobile phones will be accepted. Just show the pass to the operator when boarding.
The pass is only valid on federal election day, April 28. It can be used multiple times on fixed-route, OnDemand, and Access Transit and will expire at the end of service.
Trips can be planned using the mobile app Transit or Google Maps Transit in advance to help find the best route to a polling station.
For more information about free election day transit service, visit saskatoontransit.ca.
Traffic lights out at intersection of 22nd Street and Diefenbaker Drive
April 23, 2025 - 9:12am
The intersection of 22nd Street West and Diefenbaker Drive is operating as an all-way stop following a collision this morning that caused a traffic signal outage. The all-way stop is in effect until the electronic system that operates the signals can be repaired.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Please use caution and take care when passing workers.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by this traffic delay. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on the Transit app.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Daily Road Report - April 23, 2025
April 22, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CONFEDERATION DR VARIOUS NB & SB LANES CLOSED AT 33RD ST W
(Environmental monitoring)
Pilot truck used for this mobile work
Start: April 23, 9:00 a.m. End: April 24, 1:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM HOWELL AVE TO AVE P N
(Sewer lining)
Start: April 23, 10:00 a.m. End: April 23, 2:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE P N TO EDMONTON AVE
(Sewer lining)
Start: April 23, 10:00 a.m. End: April 23, 2:00 p.m.
ONGOING
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE S S TO AVE T S
(Water and sewer Connections)
Start: April 21, 7:00 a.m. End: April 27, 6:00 p.m.
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.
City of Saskatoon golf courses will open on Friday, April 25, 2025
April 22, 2025 - 11:00am
- Holiday Park Golf Course (Phone: 306-975-3325, 1630 Avenue U South)
- Silverwood Golf Course (Phone: 306-975-3314; 3503 Kinnear Avenue)
- Wildwood Golf Course (Phone: 306-975-3320, 4050 8th Street East)
The City of Saskatoon is ready to welcome golfers to Holiday Park, Wildwood, and Silverwood golf courses beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, April 25. Tee time reservations are being accepted by phone, online at saskatoon.ca/golf or in person at the pro shops beginning Wednesday, April 23 at 8:00 a.m.
Starting Saturday, April 26 tee times will begin at 6:00 a.m., daily.
The driving ranges at Holiday Park and Silverwood are currently open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., daily.
Daily Road Report - April 22, 2025
April 17, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
HART RD EB LANES CLOSED FROM BOWLT CRES TO 22ND ST W
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: April 22, 9:00 a.m. End: April 22, 11:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR S WB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM ST HENRY AVE TO SPADINA CRES W
(Pole replacement)
Start: April 22, 9:00 a.m. End: April 22, 12:00 p.m.
ONGOING
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE S S TO AVE T S
(Water and sewer connections)
Start: April 21, 7:00 a.m. End: April 27, 6:00 p.m.
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, 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.
Woodlawn Cemetery Guidelines for Gravesite Memorials
April 17, 2025 - 10:00am
- Only approved monuments or memorials are considered permanent items and are permitted to remain in the cemetery year-round. All other items placed on a gravesite, flowerbed, monument, or concrete foundation are considered temporary and will be removed periodically.
- Flowers and other items are permitted on the gravesite the day of the burial and will be left for a period of seven calendar days. After this time, items will be removed by the City. Please note, the City does not take responsibility for any removed, damaged, or missing items placed in the cemetery by the public.
- Families may establish a flowerbed at the gravesite upon approval from the Cemetery Office, except for military burials in the Field of Honour and flat marker areas. Annual flowers are allowed, provided they do not hang over the edge of the flowerbed or impede maintenance of adjacent gravesites. Flowerbeds must be approved by the Cemetery Office before installation to ensure they are within guidelines.
- Items not allowed in flowerbeds include shrubs, perennials, decorative fencing, rocks, stones, concrete, and breakable or fragile items.
- The City assumes no responsibility for the appearance, maintenance and fall cleanup of approved flowerbeds planted by the public. If flowerbeds are neglected, they will be removed.
As the weather warms, cemetery staff will begin spring cleanup of the cemetery grounds. The City of Saskatoon reminds visitors to the Woodlawn Cemetery of the guidelines in place for gravesite memorials. These guidelines are intended to maintain a pleasant environment and respect the final resting place of loved ones:
From May 1 to October 15:
Cemetery visiting hours are 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily. The Cemetery Office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:20 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays. For all inquiries, contact the Cemetery Office at 306-975-3308 or cemetery@saskatoon.ca.
20th Street closed between avenues S and T starting Monday
April 17, 2025 - 8:00am
20th Street will be closed between avenues S and T starting Monday, April 21, at 7:00 a.m. for water and sewer connections. Detours are in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take seven 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.
33rd Street closed between 6th and 7th avenues on Saturday
April 17, 2025 - 7:00am
33rd Street will be closed between 6th and 7th avenues on Saturday, April 19, starting at 8:00 a.m. for a valve 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.
Bus service to SaskTel Centre this weekend
April 17, 2025 - 6:00am
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatchewan Rush take on the Ottawa Black Bears at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, April 19 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:
Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see Nelly at SaskTel Centre on Sunday, April 20 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:
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.