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Daily Road Report - April 24, 2025
April 23, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
RUTH ST E SB LANES CLOSED FROM DUFFERIN AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: April 24, 8:00 a.m. End: April 24, 12:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 6TH AVE N
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: April 24, 9:00 a.m. End: April 24, 1:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB & WB DRIVING LANES CLOSED FROM AVE H N TO AVE I N
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Traffic will be moved into the parking lanes
Start: April 24, 9:00 a.m. End: April 24, 1:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM STEEVES AVE TO BYNG AVE
(Catch basin repairs)
Start: April 24, 11:00 a.m. End: April 24, 2:00 p.m.
33RD ST W WB LANES CLOSED FROM STEEVES AVE TO CHYNOWETH MEWS
(Catch basin repairs )
Start: April 24, 1:00 p.m. End: April 24, 4:00 p.m.
ONGOING
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.
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
(const)
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.
Council approves shift to SK Recycles-led programs in 2028
April 23, 2025 - 1:00pm
Saskatoon City Council today approved making a formal written submission to SK Recycles (formerly Multi-Material Stewardship Western), the provincial stewardship agency, signaling intent to participate in their SK Recycles-led collection models. Starting in January 2028, SK Recycles will deliver both the curbside and multi-unit residential recycling programs for the City of Saskatoon. This will allow time to transition the funding model for waste services that had previously been supported by SK Recycles funding. The change is not expected to cause disruption to the service level for residents.
The decision follows a formal offer from SK Recycles to transition to its new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) household recycling program. In May 2024, the Government of Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment approved the Household Packaging and Paper Stewardship Program Regulations, appointing SK Recycles to take over municipal recycling programs.
A report to the April 1 meeting of the Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services Committee (EU&CS) provided a detailed analysis of the options available to the City. Due to considerations such as existing contractual requirements for blue carts and compost depots, Administration recommended and City Council approved maintaining the status quo while Administration works with SK Recycles and recycling service providers to explore an interim agreement that could see the City join earlier as a collector.
Residents will learn more about the service-provider change in the months leading up to the 2028 SK Recycles implementation. By 2028, all Saskatchewan communities will have the option to transition to a full Extended Producer Responsibility program for household packaging and paper, joining the SK Recycles program.
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.