News Releases

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

NEW

8TH ST E EB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(water valve maintenance and repair)
Drivers can still access Circle Drive southbound
Start: March 3, 10:30 a.m. End: March 5, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: March 4, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(construction)
Use McOrmond Drive
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.

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

NEW

33RD ST W WB CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO AVE B N
(tree maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the eastbound lanes
Start: March 1, 7:00 a.m. End: March 1, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10 7:00 a.m. End: March 4 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 Leisure Guide is the community’s go-to source for sport, culture and recreation information in Saskatoon.  

The Spring/Summer Leisure Guide will be available online at saskatoon.ca/leisureguide and on display at pick-up locations throughout Saskatoon beginning Monday, March 3. Guides can be picked up from any City leisure facility, Saskatoon public library or anywhere the StarPhoenix is sold. Visit saskatoon.ca/leisureguide for a complete list of pick-up locations.

Highlights of the Spring/Summer Leisure Guide (April 1 to August 31, 2025) include information on:

• Saskatoon’s civic Leisure Centres (Cosmo, Lakewood, and Lawson Civic Centres; Saskatoon Field House; and Shaw Centre);
• Lifesaving Society swim lessons at the Leisure Centres and outdoor pools; 
• Drop-in and registered programs for children and youth, including free School Break Camps, Summer Play Programs and Youth Centres;
• The return of the discounted Summer Indoor LeisureCard and other seasonal admission products such as Bulk Tickets (10 pack) for outdoor pools;
• Opening dates for spray pads, paddling pools and outdoor pools;
• Lifeguard certification training opportunities;
• Rates for Holiday Park, Wildwood and Silverwood golf courses;
• Saskatoon’s best summer attractions: Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park and the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo.

For more information on the Spring/Summer Leisure Guide, visit saskatoon.ca/leisureguide.

Mark your calendars! Registration for Spring and Summer programs begins Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. by logging into to your account on leisureonline.saskatoon.ca or by calling 306-975-2800. 

For more information on how to be prepared for registration, visit saskatoon.ca/register.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatchewan Rush take on the Buffalo Bandits at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, March 1 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Edmonton Oil Kings at SaskTel Centre on Sunday, March 2 at 4:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 2:45 p.m.
• 3:25 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.

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

NEW

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 33RD ST E TO EMPRESS ST
(Tree maintenance)
Start: February 28, 9:00 a.m. End: February 28, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: March 4, 2025, 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.