News Releases

The City is pleased to announce several recent public artwork installations at various locations throughout the Downtown, Riversdale and Broadway areas:  

“Make a Wish” by Kyle Thornley. Steel sculpture that captures the essence of resilience, growth and optimism expressed through a mature dandelion stalk and seeds, held by vibrant, colourful fingers. Located Downtown at the corner of 2nd Avenue N and 23rd Street E.

“Inner City” by Josh Jacobson. Mural highlighting an urban female jackrabbit bounding towards Saskatoon city centre. “Inner City” is 1,675 square feet in size, making it one of the largest murals in the city. Located in River Landing beneath the Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge.

“Resurgence” by Ruth Cuthand and Henry Lau, painted by Steven Paul. 3D aluminum sculpture of a buffalo cow and calf in an intimate position, representing the relationship between Indigenous people and the buffalo. Located in the Riversdale Business Improvement District (BID) at the corner of 20th Street and Avenue B.

“Carousal” by Karen Ho Fatt Lee. Two aluminum carousel-type horses coated in brightly coloured paints (orange, yellow and blue) and attached with a center pole. “Carousal” is a play on words, a merry-go-round of fun and boisterous (carousing) merrymaking. Located in the Broadway BID at the corner of Broadway Avenue and 10th Street.  

“Saadat Qalbi/Miyawâtam 1” by Ruth Cuthand and Suada Jailan, curated by Dr. Jen Budney. Hand-painted aluminum sculpture composed of floral motives inspired by both Cree/Michif beadwork and traditional East African henna design. Located in the Broadway BID at the corner of Broadway Avenue and Main Street.

For more information on public art in Saskatoon, visit saskatoon.ca/publicart.

Saskatoon Light & Power will be putting up seasonal decorations on city bridges starting tomorrow. Work will impact traffic on the following bridges: 
 
University Bridge – Tuesday, November 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  
Broadway Bridge – Tuesday, November 9 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
 
Due to the time it takes to install seasonal decorations, work needs to start early. Decorations will not be turned on until after November 11. 
 
These will be moving work zones and will impact traffic in both directions. Road users are reminded to slow down in work zones and be respectful of workers. 

Saskatoon Transit is recognizing veterans and current members of the Canadian Armed Forces with free transit service on Remembrance Day.  
 
The free bus service will be offered to armed forces veterans and current serving personnel, including cadets and reservists. Free bus service will also be provided to their one companion.  
 
Eligible transit users can identify themselves by wearing a military uniform or presenting military ID or a CF1 card when they board.  
 
Providing free transit to veterans and current members of the Canadian Armed Forces is a way to recognize the tremendous commitment they have made, and continue to make, to the community and country.  
 
Saskatoon Transit buses will also display a “Lest We Forget” message on November 11. 

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

NEW

CIRCLE DR WB SPEED REDUCTION FROM LORNE AVE TO GORDIE HOWE BRIDGE
(Construction)
Start: November 8, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR VARIOUS EB & WB LANE CLOSURES FROM CUMBERLAND AVE N TO PRESTON AVE N
(Streetlight bulb replacement)
Start: November 8, 9:00 a.m. End: November 8, 3:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM FORESTRY FARM PARK DR TO REVER RD
(Road resurfacing)
Start: November 8, 11:00 a.m. End: November 8, 2:00 p.m.

ONGOING

NEAULT RD NB & SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water Main installation)
Start: October 29, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 4TH AVE S
(Roadwork)
Start: November 3, 7:00 a.m. End: November 12, 4:00 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

CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT TO COLLEGE DR
(Barrier repair)
Start: November 6, 7:00 a.m. End: November 7, 7:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE N TO BOTTOMLEY AVE N
(Tree trimming)
Start: November 6, 8:00 a.m. End: November 6, 2:00 p.m.

2ND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Crane lift)
Start: November 7, 6:30 a.m. End: November 7, 10:30 a.m.

COLLEGE DR EB & WB SPEED REDUCTION FROM CENTRAL AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Guide Sign Repair)
Start: November 7, 7:00 a.m. End: November 7, 2:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Guide Sign Repair)
Start: November 7, 7:00 a.m. End: November 7, 2:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT PRESTON AVE
(Barrier installation)
Start: November 7, 7:00 a.m. End: November 7, 7:00 p.m.

QUEEN ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 1ST AVE N
(Roadway patching)
Start: November 7, 8:00 a.m. End: November 7, 6:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM DUKE ST TO KING ST
(Roadway patching)
Start: November 7, 8:00 a.m. End: November 7, 6:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MELROSE AVE TO MCPHERSON AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: November 7, 9:00 a.m. End: November 7, 7:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO EASTLAKE AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: November 7, 9:00 a.m. End: November 7, 7:00 p.m.

ONGOING

NEAULT RD NB & SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water Main installation)
Start: October 29, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 4TH AVE S
(Roadwork)
Start: November 3, 7:00 a.m. End: November 12, 4:00 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.