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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.
 

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 11^th 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.

4th Avenue will be closed between 24th and 25th streets on Thursday, October 30, starting at 9:00 a.m. for construction. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. This project is expected to take two hours 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.

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

NEW

29TH ST W WB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE D N TO AVE E N
(Tree removal)
Start: October 29, 7:00 a.m. End: October 29, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE C N
(Construction)
Start: October 29, 9:00 a.m. End: October 29, 12:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CENTRAL AVE
(Sewer lining)
Start: October 29, 9:00 a.m. End: October 29, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST W TO 20TH ST W
(Underground maintenance)
Start: October 29, 9:00 a.m. End: October 29, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AUDITORIUM AVE
(Catch basin repair)
Start: October 29, 10:00 a.m. End: October 29, 1:00 p.m.

MILLAR AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO 43RD ST E
(Pole replacement)
Start: October 29, 10:00 a.m. End: October 29, 2:00 p.m.

ONGOING

CIRCLE DR W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRPORT DR TO 33RD ST W
(Construction)
Closure will be set daily between 9am and 3pm
Start: October 28, 9:00 a.m. End: October 29, 3:00 p.m.

7TH AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO 33RD ST E
(Concrete replacement)
Start: October 20, 7:00 a.m. End: October 29, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S SB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT ARMISTICE WAY
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: October 9, 7:00 a.m. End: October 29, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED AT 24TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: October 22, 7:00 a.m. End: October 29, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Link construction)
Start: October 28, 7:00 a.m. End: October 29, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB DRIVING LANES CLOSED FROM ADELAIDE ST E TO ARMISTICE WAY
(Sewer construction)
Traffic will be maintained in parking lanes
Start: October 27, 7:00 a.m. End: October 29, 9:00 p.m.

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.

CIRCLE DR W SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM AIRPORT DR TO 33RD ST W
(Construction)
Start: October 6, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 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)

PRESTON AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM LOUISE AVE TO EAST DRIVE
(Laydown area)
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.

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.

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

NEW

ASSINIBOINE DR ROAD CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO ST LAWRENCE CRES
(Traffic pole installations)
Start: October 28, 6:00 a.m. End: October 28, 11:00 a.m.

PRESTON AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT JARVIS DR
(Sewer lining)
Start: October 28, 7:00 a.m. End: October 28, 9:00 a.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Link construction)
Start: October 28, 7:00 a.m. End: October 29, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT AVE H S
(Manhole repair)
Start: October 28, 9:00 a.m. End: October 28, 12:00 p.m.

VALLEY RD WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT EAST ACCESS RD
(Pole replacement)
Start: October 28, 9:00 a.m. End: October 28, 2:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 21ST ST W TO 20TH ST W
(Construction)
Start: October 28, 9:00 a.m. End: October 28, 3:00 p.m.

23RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO 3RD AVE N
(Road marking removal)
Start: October 28, 9:00 a.m. End: October 28, 3:00 p.m.

7TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM EARLY DR TO EMERSON AVE
(Trunk lining)
Start: October 28, 9:00 a.m. End: October 28, 3:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRPORT DR TO 33RD ST W
(Construction)
Closure will be set daily between 9am and 3pm
Start: October 28, 9:00 a.m. End: October 29, 3:00 p.m.

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 AT LOUISE ST
(Sewer construction)
Start: October 28, 11:00 a.m. End: October 28, 1:00 p.m.

22ND ST E WB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM AVE G N TO AVE I N
(Construction)
Start: October 28, 12:00 p.m. End: October 28, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: September 18, 8:00 a.m. End: October 28, 5:00 p.m.

25TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO ONTARIO AVE
(Construction)
Start: October 27, 7:00 a.m. End: October 28, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED AT 24TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: October 22, 7:00 a.m. End: October 28, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ALBERT AVE TO CLARENCE AVE S
(Construction)
Start: October 27, 8:00 a.m. End: October 28, 5:00 p.m.

25TH ST E WB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE N TO 3RD AVE N
(Message board installation)
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: October 28, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE S NB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT 20TH ST E
(Message board installation)
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: October 28, 5:00 p.m.

LORNE AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 2ND ST W TO 6TH ST W
(Water main maintenance)
Start: October 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 28, 6:00 p.m.

7TH AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO 33RD ST E
(Concrete replacement)
Start: October 20, 7:00 a.m. End: October 29, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S SB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT ARMISTICE WAY
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: October 9, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR W SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM AIRPORT DR TO 33RD ST W
(Construction)
Start: October 6, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 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)

PRESTON AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM LOUISE AVE TO EAST DRIVE
(Laydown area)
Start: October 9, 7:00 a.m. End: November 5, 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.