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Electric vehicle charging stations fees take effect today at Lakewood and Lawson Civic Centres
October 30, 2025 - 6:30am
Effective today, following a City Council decision in August, the electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at Lakewood and Lawson Civic Centres will begin charging user fees. Council approved a rate of $5.35 per hour. Fees can be paid using the ChargePoint app, RFID card, and directly with credit cards or through digital wallet.
User fees are in effect 24 hours a day, including weekends, evenings, statutory and other holidays. The maximum charging duration is three hours. Onsite signage is in place to provide more information to users.
These EV charging stations were installed in May 2023 as part of a free two-year pilot project and received steady use and positive feedback. City Council decided to implement the new hourly rate at the August 27, 2025, meeting.
For more information about electric vehicles in Saskatoon, please visit saskatoon.ca/CityEV.
Bus service to Skate Canada
October 30, 2025 - 6:00am
- 9:25 a.m.
- 3:40 p.m.
- 12:10 p.m.
- 4:25 p.m.
- 9:55 a.m.
Saskatoon Transit will provide direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to SaskTel Centre for Skate Canada International this weekend:
Thursday, October 30 at 10:00 a.m.
Buses depart at:
Friday, October 31 at 4:15 p.m.
Buses depart at:
Saturday, November 1 at 12:45 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.
Buses depart at:
Sunday, November 2 at 10:30 a.m.
Buses depart at:
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.
Daily Road Report, October 30, 2025
October 29, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
PRESTON AVE S NB & SB LEFT TURN BAYS CLOSED AT ADELAIDE ST E
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: October 30, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 9:00 a.m.
ASSINIBOINE DR EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CAPILANO DR TO CHURCHILL DR
(Manhole rehab)
Start: October 30, 8:00 a.m. End: October 30, 3:30 p.m.
2ND AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Catch basin repairs)
Start: October 30, 8:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: October 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 30, 11:00 a.m.
22ND ST W WB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED & NB LANES CLOSED AT AVE E N
(Construction)
Start: October 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 30, 11:00 a.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM EAST DRIVE TO LOUISE ST
(Sewer lining)
Start: October 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 30, 11:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR W SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MARLBOROUGH CRES TO MARLBOROUGH PL
(Minor bridge repairs)
Start: October 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 30, 3:00 p.m.
ASSINIBOINE DR WB TRAFFIC LANES REDUCED OVER FROM HURON CRT TO HURON PL
(Manhole rehabilitation)
Start: October 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 30, 4:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM LOUISE AVE TO LOUISE ST
(Sewer lining)
Start: October 30, 10:00 a.m. End: October 30, 12:00 p.m.
22ND ST W WB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM AVE I N TO AVE J N
(Storm manhole repairs)
Start: October 30, 11:00 a.m. End: October 30, 1:00 p.m.
24TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(Construction)
Start: October 30, 11:00 a.m. End: October 30, 1:00 p.m.
5TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: October 30, 1:00 p.m. End: October 30, 3:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED AT EAST DRIVE
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: October 30, 1:00 p.m. End: October 30, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
22ND ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE K N TO AVE M N
(SL&P work)
Start: October 28, 9:00 a.m. End: October 30, 6:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM LOUISE AVE TO EAST DRIVE
(Construction)
Start: October 9, 7:00 a.m. End: November 5, 5:00 p.m.
BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: September 18, 8:00 a.m. End: November 7, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE/BROADWAY BRIDGE CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Start: May 11, 7:00 p.m. End: October (Date TBA)
CIRCLE DR W SB LANES SPEED REDUCTION FROM AIRPORT DR TO 33RD ST W
(Construction)
Start: October 6, 9:00 a.m. End: November 12, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 19TH ST E
(Valve replacement)
Start: October 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 12, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM JASPER AVE S TO PORTAGE AVE
(Sewer main installation)
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: November 21, 5:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(New road construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 28, 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.
Council defers decision on proposed Event Centre and Convention Centre operator Agreement Framework
October 29, 2025 - 2:10pm
City Council has, at its October 29 Regular Business Meeting, deferred a decision on a proposed private partner Agreement Framework with OVG360 (OVG) which would have begun to create a third-party operating management structure for the Downtown District Event Centre and Convention Centre.
Council voted unanimously to defer a discussion on the proposed framework until the first quarter of 2026 to further process the information, consider negotiated points and have an opportunity to discuss with impacted organizations.
The proposed agreement framework presented to Council set out $15 million in up-front capital plus a projected $235 million in forecasted operating revenue sharing over the full potential 30-year term, in contrast with the previous agreement which estimated a projected $170 million (combined capital and operating revenue) over 25 years.
The proposed agreement would reduce financial risk for the City: if there are Event Centre losses, those would be absorbed by OVG. The proposed agreement also addresses community benefits including economic opportunities for traditionally marginalized groups, employment that will work with existing employees and unions, and benefits for community non-profit events.
For more information on OVG360 please visit oakviewgroup.com/ovg360/.
For more information on the Downtown Event and Entertainment District, including background information and previous Council decisions, please visit saskatoon.ca/eventdistrict.
City Compost Depot closing for the season on Saturday, November 8
October 29, 2025 - 10:00am
The City’s Compost Depot is set to close on Saturday, November 8. Residents can continue to drop off excess yard waste until the depot closes for the season.
In addition to dropping off yard waste, residents can still take part in the Dig-Your-Own compost program. Residents can self-load up to 1 cubic yard of compost and mulch at no cost, subject to weather and while supplies last.
The Compost Depot is located at Highway 7 and 11th Street and is open 7 days a week, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:50 p.m. Access to the site is subject to weather and site conditions.
The City Compost Depot does NOT accept elm wood, treated and untreated lumber, building materials, garbage, or any animal waste/litter. Food waste is also NOT accepted for drop-off at the compost depot; selected food waste may be composted at home and all food waste can now be placed in green carts.
Residents can also pick up compost at Sort & Go at the Material Recovery Centre (MRC) until the pilot program ends on Saturday, November 8. The MRC is located at 42 Valley Road and is open 7 days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Reminder: the pilot program is only for compost pick-up. No yard waste will be accepted at the MRC.
For more information about the Compost Depot, please visit saskatoon.ca/compostdepot.