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Call for Applications deadline extended! City Boards, Committees & Commissions seek new members
October 8, 2025 - 2:40pm
- Board of Revision (3 vacancies)
- Development Appeals Board (2 vacancies)
- Saskatoon Appeal Board (2 vacancies)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee (1 vacancy)
- Marr Residence Management Board (1 vacancy)
- Meewasin Valley Appeals Board (1 vacancy - Legal or Planning background)
- Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee (1 vacancy – Citizen Representative of the First Nation or Métis Community and 1 vacancy – Citizen Representative of the youth community (16-23 yrs old)
- Municipal Planning Commission (2 vacancies)
- Public Art Advisory Committee (1 vacancy – Citizen Representative of the First Nation or Métis Community)
- Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee (1 vacancy – General Citizen Representative and 1 vacancy – Citizen Representative of the First Nation or Métis Community)
- SaskTel Centre Board (2 vacancies)
- TCU Place Board (1 vacancy)
- Social Services Subcommittee (1 vacancy)
- P4G District Planning Commission (1 vacancy)
The City of Saskatoon has extended the deadline for engaged and committed residents to apply for a position on one the City’s boards, commissions or committees.
Make this your year to take an active role in shaping City policies, programs and services that impact your community!
Together, we are stronger. Together, we shape Saskatoon.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strongly encourage submissions from Indigenous peoples, equity-deserving and ethnically diverse communities, immigrants, members of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, persons with disabilities, youth aged 16–23 and other underrepresented groups.
Join us! The City currently has a wide range of open positions where you can share your knowledge, experience, and passion:
Review the complete list of our open positions, term length and duties, and apply online at saskatoon.ca/boards before 5 p.m., Friday, October 17, 2025. Your application must include your resume and two letters of reference. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For more information on the application process, email online.appointments@saskatoon.ca or call the City Clerk’s Office at 306-975-3240.
Apply today! Visit saskatoon.ca/boards
City of Saskatoon golf courses wrap up for the 2025 season
October 8, 2025 - 1:30pm
- Executive 9 – October 13, 2025
- 9 Holes of Championship course – October 19, 2025
- Remaining 9 holes of Championship course & Driving Range – October 26, 2025
- Back 9 – October 13, 2025
- Front 9 – October 19, 2025
- Driving Range – October 26, 2025
- Back 9 – October 19, 2025
- Front 9 – October 26, 2025
The City of Saskatoon’s three golf courses (Holiday Park, Silverwood, and Wildwood Golf Courses) are preparing to close for the season.
The last day of operation at each course is as follows:
Holiday Park Golf Course
Silverwood Golf Course
Wildwood Golf Course
The final days of operation are weather dependent. For course updates, please visit saskatoon.ca/golf.
The City would like to thank all patrons for their support this year. Holiday Park Golf Course pro shop will remain open throughout the winter season for Club 6 pack, gift card and season pass purchases during regular business hours, Monday to Friday.
Clarence Avenue closed between Ruth and Adelaide streets starting Thursday
October 8, 2025 - 7:00am
Clarence Avenue will be closed between Ruth and Adelaide streets starting Thursday, October 9, at 8:00 a.m. for service connection replacements. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. This project is expected to take two days 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.
Ruth Street closed at St Henry Avenue starting Thursday
October 8, 2025 - 6:00am
Ruth Street will be closed at St Henry Avenue starting Thursday, October 9, at 10:00 a.m. for construction. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. This project is expected to take five days 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.
Daily Road Report - October 8, 2025
October 7, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
MCKERCHER DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO PARKDALE RD
(Traffic signal installation)
Start: October 8, 6:00 a.m. End: October 8, 11:00 a.m.
ACADIA DR NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO HIGHLANDS CRES
(Construction)
Start: October 8, 8:00 a.m. End: October 10, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Guardrail repair)
Start: October 8, 9:00 a.m. End: October 8, 3:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM ASPEN RIDGE ST TO HENRY DAYDAY RD
(Apartment construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: October 8, 9:00 a.m. End: October 8, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB VARIOUS CLOSURES FROM CIRCLE DR S TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES E
(Mowing & Trimming)
Closures will be set daily from 9am to 3pm
Start: October 8, 9:00 a.m. End: October 9, 3:00 p.m.
MCKERCHER DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO EDINBURGH PL
(Traffic signal installation)
Start: October 8, 11:00 a.m. End: October 8, 4:00 p.m.
ONGOING
PRESTON AVE S NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM EAST DRIVE TO LOUISE ST
(Sewer lining)
Start: October 6, 7:00 a.m. End: October 9, 11:00 a.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 5TH AVE N
(Link station construction)
Start: September 19, 7:00 a.m. End: October 10, 5:00 p.m.
23RD ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 1, 7:00 a.m. End: October 10, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE S TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Construction)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: October 10, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 10, 5:00 p.m.
24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO ONTARIO AVE
(SL&P work)
Start: October 7, 10:00 a.m. End: October 10, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM LOUISE AVE TO JARVIS DR
(Watermain construction)
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 10, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED AT MCKERCHER DR
(Link station construction)
Start: September 3, 7:00 a.m. End: October 10, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB & EB RIGHT TURN BAYS CLOSED AT MCKERCHER DR
(Link station construction)
Start: September 12, 7:00 a.m. End: October 10, 5:00 p.m.
AVE H S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST W TO 22ND ST W
(Water & sewer connections)
Start: September 22, 7:00 a.m. End: October 11, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 23RD ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: October 6, 7:00 a.m. End: October 12, 5:00 p.m.
MEADOWS PKY ROAD CLOSED FROM MEADOWS BLVD TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Construction)
Start: October 6, 7:00 a.m. End: October 13, 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 17, 5:00 p.m.
ASSINIBOINE DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM CHURCHILL DR TO RAVINE DR
(Concrete replacement)
Start: October 7, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE S
(Willows development)
Start: August 12, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 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: October 17, 5:00 p.m.
LORNE AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Water main preservation)
Start: September 26, 12:30 p.m. End: October 24, 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: October 28, 5:00 p.m.
ACADIA DR SB LANES & NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AVONDALE RD TO TAYLOR ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: September 29, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT HART RD
(Link station construction)
Start: September 15, 8:00 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)
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.