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Daily Road Report - December 19, 2025
December 18, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
22ND ST W WB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM AVE W N TO AVE Y S
(Construction)
Start: December 19, 7:00 a.m. End: December 19, 1:00 p.m.
AVE W N ROAD CLOSED FROM RYLSTON RD TO 29TH ST W
(Service connections)
Start: December 19, 8:00 a.m. End: December 22, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM AVE C S TO AVE B S
(Link station construction)
Start: December 19, 9:00 a.m. End: December 19, 3:00 p.m.
22ND ST W WB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM AVE C N TO AVE D N
(Link station construction)
Start: December 19, 9:00 a.m. End: December 19, 3:00 p.m.
23RD ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(Drilling)
Start: December 19, 9:00 a.m. End: December 19, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB & WB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM AVE G N TO AVE I N
(Link station construction)
Start: December 19, 12:00 p.m. End: December 19, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
NEAULT RD NB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT KENSINGTON GATE W
(Trunk work)
Start: December 10, 7:00 a.m. End: December 19, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 31ST ST W TO 30TH ST W
(Connection replacement)
Start: December 18, 7:00 a.m. End: December 20, 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.
Crews mobilized for cleanup after blowing snow hits city
December 18, 2025 - 7:02am
Contractor crews joined the City snow maintenance team yesterday to maintain mobility on Saskatoon streets. After 11 cm of snow accumulated throughout the day, along with high winds, the City has declared a snow event.
The City has 30 graders, 6 plows and 15 sanders which are focused on clearing and maintaining Priority 1 routes, including Circle Drive and major arterials. There are 9 sidewalk plows clearing City facility sidewalks, the Meewasin Trail, pathways along freeways and arterials in addition to bridge/overpass walkways which will be cleared within 48 hours.
Residents are reminded to watch for blue and amber flashing lights and to give road maintenance equipment the space needed to operate safely, especially during periods of reduced visibility.
During a Snow Event, residents can track progress using the Priority Street Snow Grading Map. More information about winter road maintenance and service levels is available at saskatoon.ca/snow. The latest Snow & Ice Report is posted at saskatoon.ca/SnowReport.
Saskatoon Transit will continue to monitor conditions and adjust service as needed. Delays or disruptions may occur due to collisions, drifting snow or inaccessible bus stops. Riders are encouraged to check Saskatoon Transit service alerts, use third-party apps such as Transit or Google Transit, and enable route notifications for real-time updates.
Information on any other impacted City services is available at saskatoon.ca/servicealerts.
City of Saskatoon 2026 rates and fees effective January 1, 2026
December 18, 2025 - 7:00am
To provide quality services and help plan for the future, some City of Saskatoon rates and fees will change on January 1, 2026 (unless noted otherwise).
These updates help sustain the programs and facilities you value. Check here for the detailed list.
Thank you for your continued support.
City of Saskatoon 2026 rates and fees effective January 1, 2026
December 17, 2025 - 3:59pm
- Curbside Residential Garbage Program (black cart) average fees per cart per month will increase to approximately as follows in 2026: small (120 L) cart - $4.15, medium (240 L) - $7.84 and large (360 L) - $11.76.
- Curbside Residential Organics Program (green cart) average fees per cart per month will remain at $7.78 per month in 2026.
- Curbside Residential Recycling Program (blue cart) average fees per cart per month will remain at $7.47 per month in 2026.
- Multi-Unit Residential Recycling Program average fees per dwelling per month will remain at $4.22 per month in 2026.
- Cart swap fees will increase to $38 to change the size of a black cart.
- Tax Certificates (EPTSC): $40 per certificate (an increase of $5)
- Tax Searches: $20 per search (an increase of $5)
- Hourly pay parking rate is $2.50 per hour. Posted time limits do apply.
- ParkedIn App will charge an additional $0.15 convenience fee on each transaction in 2026. Visit Public Pay Parking for rate information.
- There are various fee changes for the Impound Lot. Visit Vehicle Seizures for 2026 rate information.
- Sidewalk Crossing permit application fee: $775.00
- Truck permit application fee:
- $200.00 for blanket annual
- $75.00 for daily
- There will be various rate changes for Saskatoon Transit, effective July 1, 2026.
- Visit saskatoontransit.ca/fares for current rates.
- There are various rate and fee changes effective January 1, 2026, for both building and plumbing permits.
- For a full list of 2026 Building Permit Fees visit saskatoon.ca/permitfees.
- For a full list of 2026 Plumbing Permit Fees visit saskatoon.ca/plumbingpermit.
These updates help sustain the programs and facilities you value. Thank you for your continued support.
SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS
Animal Services – Pet Licenses
There are various rate and fee changes for Animal Services effective January 1, 2026.
Visit saskatoon.ca/petlicensing for current rates.
Material Recovery Centre & Landfill
In 2026, landfill tipping fees will increase to $108/tonne and the landfill entrance fee will increase to $20.
Visit saskatoon.ca/mrc for current rates and fees.
Compost Depot
The Compost Depot Commercial Hauler Season Permit fee remains $150 for 2026.
Waste-Related Handling Services
Visit saskatoon.ca/wasterates for current rates and fees.
2026 Saskatoon Light & Power Electrical Rates
There are no electrical rate increases planned at this time. All SL&P fees and rates can be found at saskatoon.ca/electricalrates.
The City has historically set its rates to match those established by SaskPower. This is to ensure there are no inequities between utility customers regardless of whether their property is within the SL&P or SaskPower franchise area.
Water and Wastewater
In 2026, water and wastewater rates will increase by an average rate of 5.18%.
A $75 fee will be introduced for emergency sanitary sewer maintenance service. The exact implementation date has not yet been finalized but is anticipated to launch in late spring 2026.
Property Tax
Current Property Tax: For property tax levied in the current year that remains outstanding beyond the June 30 payment deadline, the penalty remains at 1.75% per month.
Property Tax in Arrears: For Property Tax Arrears, where a property tax balance remains outstanding beyond December 31 of the year the property tax was levied in, the penalty remains at 2.25% per month.
Corporate Revenue Service Requests
Parking Services
Special Permits
Special permit information is available at saskatoon.ca/trafficpermits.
Saskatoon Transit and Access Transit
Building and Plumbing Permits
PARKS, RECREATION & ATTRACTIONS
Leisure Centres
There are various rate changes for Leisure Centres effective January 1, 2026.
Visit saskatoon.ca/admissions for 2026 rates.
Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo
There are various rate and fee changes for the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo effective January 1, 2026.
Visit saskatoon.ca/zoo for 2026 admission rates.
Visit Saskatoon.ca/zoorentals for rental rates.
Indoor Registered Swim Lessons
Rates are effective April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. All rates listed exclude GST.
30 Minutes: $95.25
45 Minutes: $125.00
60 Minutes: $143.00
Outdoor Registered Swim Lessons
Rates are effective April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. All rates listed exclude GST.
30 Minutes: $81.00
45 Minutes: $106.25
60 Minutes: $121.50
Gordon Howe Campground
There are various rate and fee changes for Gordon Howe Campground effective January 1, 2026.
Visit saskatoon.ca/camp for 2026 rates.
Golf Courses
There are various rate and fee changes for golf courses effective April 1, 2026.
Visit saskatoon.ca/golf for 2026 rates.
Sport Fields
Rates are effective January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The following rates are per game (2 hours).
All rates listed exclude GST.
Class 1 (with lights): $154.00
Class 1 (without lights): $74.00
Class 2: $71.00
Class 3: $62.00
Visit saskatoon.ca/sportfields for more information.
Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park
General Admission (single ticket) - $3.50
Play Pack (8 tickets) $21.00
Group booking 1 ride / hour (recommended for groups of 50 or less) $170.00
Group booking 2 rides /hour (recommended for groups of 51 to 75) $285.00
Group booking 3 rides / hour (recommended for groups of 75 to 150 +) $395.00
Visit saskatoon.ca/nutrienplayland for more information.
Outdoor Pools
There are various rate changes for outdoor pools.
Visit saskatoon.ca/outdoorpools for 2026 rates.
Indoor Arenas
Rates and fees effective September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027.
Arena Rates and Fees
Prime-Time Ice: $350 /hour
Non-Prime Ice: $240 hour
Summer Ice: $350/hour (effective May 1)
Dry Arena Rental: $90/hour
Dry Arena Daily: $810/hour
Woodlawn Cemetery
Visit saskatoon.ca/woodlawn for 2026 rates.
Visit saskatoon.ca for more information on City programs and services.
Daily Road Report - December 18, 2025
December 17, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
IDYLWYLD DR N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 31ST ST W TO 30TH ST W
(Connection replacement)
Start: December 18, 7:00 a.m. End: December 20, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
NEAULT RD NB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT KENSINGTON GATE W
(Trunk work)
Start: December 10, 7:00 a.m. End: December 19, 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.