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Co-existing with Saskatoon’s urban wildlife
April 16, 2025 - 9:00am
- Do not feed wildlife: You are not helping them. Feeding wild animals can make them lose their natural fear of humans, leading to increased encounters and potential conflicts.
- Secure food sources: Keep garbage, compost, birdseed and pet food out of reach and tightly sealed.
- Keep pets safe: Always supervise pets when they are outside, especially at night. While out on a walk, have pets under your control and on a leash in
areas known to have wildlife. - Respect wildlife: They are not pets. Keep wildlife wild by not approaching or attempting to touch them.
- Use hazing techniques: If you encounter a wild animal, make loud noises, wave your arms and throw small objects towards (but not at) it to scare it away. Do not run or turn your back.
- Report unusual behaviour: If the animal is acting unusual (e.g., approaching people, staggering or acting confused), call Customer Care at
306-975-2476. If the animal is acting aggressive, contact the Saskatoon Police Service non-emergency line at 306-975-8300. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
As warmer weather approaches, it’s important to remember that we share our urban spaces with many species of wildlife such as coyotes, foxes, geese, jackrabbits and raccoons. Encountering urban wildlife in Saskatoon is normal and these animals play a vital role in our ecosystem. Understanding how to coexist with them can ensure safety for both the wildlife and our community.
Here are some important tips for co-existing with urban wildlife:
By following these guidelines, we can co-exist safely and prevent unwanted encounters with the wildlife that share our urban spaces.
The City continues to work on plans to mitigate aggressive wildlife behaviour, with City Council approving next steps on this matter at its March 26 meeting.
For more information on urban wildlife, visit saskatoon.ca/wildlife.
Cumberland Avenue closed between McLorg Street and Wilson Crescent on Thursday
April 16, 2025 - 6:00am
Cumberland Avenue will be closed between McLorg Street and Wilson Crescent on Thursday, April 17, starting at 8:00 a.m. for an emergency connection replacement. Detours are in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one day 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 - April 16, 2025
April 15, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
20TH ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT AVE G S
(Sewer lining)
Start: April 16, 8:00 a.m. End: April 16, 12:00 p.m.
1ST AVE S NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Construction)
Start: April 16, 8:00 a.m. End: April 16, 4:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR E NB EXIT RAMP SHOULDER CLOSED AT ATTRIDGE DR
(Streetlight work)
Start: April 14, 9:00 a.m. End: April 16, 3:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB SHOULDER CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E EXIT RAMP
(Streetlight work)
Start: April 14, 9:00 a.m. End: April 16, 3:00 p.m.
AVE P S ROAD CLOSED FROM 19TH ST W TO 20TH ST W
(Construction)
Start: April 15, 7:00 a.m. End: April 16, 5:00 p.m.
BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
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, 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.
Spring clean-up of park and open space areas starts
April 15, 2025 - 1:15pm
- Park clean-up, consisting mainly of litter control and removal of branches and leaves from turf areas and shrub beds.
- Pumping out spring run-off in low-lying areas in parks and green spaces.
- Sweeping park-front sidewalks and boulevards where grass, trees and/or flowerpots are located. Full-size street sweepers will follow the same path after to collect the debris left behind on the road.
- Grooming of crusher dust trails in naturalized park areas to remove the ruts from run-off and other winter activities will begin once the trails have fully dried.
- Collecting litter and beginning of mowing cycles to over 400 hectares of open space areas along Circle Drive and other major freeways.
- Emptying of garbage receptacles will increase to at least once a week, at the beginning of May.
- The Sports Field program is gearing up for the May 1 (weather dependent) start date for various sport user groups. Preparations includes infield grooming of the softball/baseball diamonds, turf inspection, litter/garbage control and field line painting.
Spring is here, which means City workers are starting to ramp up maintenance activities for the more than 2,000 hectares of park and open spaces in Saskatoon. Seasonal workers returned mid-April and the park clean-up process will continue until mid-May.
Spring park maintenance activities include:
Residents are reminded that a Park Access Permit is required to access private property from a City park to complete all work including landscaping, construction, tree removal, renovations and building a deck, fence or pool. Homeowners and contractors can request a permit by completing the online application form at least one week prior to the date required. Visit saskatoon.ca/parkaccess to access the form and more information on park access requirements.
For more information on seasonal park maintenance, visit saskatoon.ca/parkmaintenance.
Daily Road Report - April 15, 2025
April 14, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
AVE P S ROAD CLOSED FROM 19TH ST W TO 20TH ST W
(Construction)
Start: April 15, 7:00 a.m. End: April 16, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE B S
(Sewer lining)
Start: April 15, 9:00 a.m. End: April 15, 1:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM CONFEDERATION DR TO MATHESON DR
(Sanitary main repair)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: April 15, 9:00 a.m. End: April 15, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR E NB EXIT RAMP SHOULDER CLOSED AT ATTRIDGE DR
(Streetlight work)
Start: April 14, 9:00 a.m. End: April 16, 3:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB SHOULDER CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E EXIT RAMP
(Streetlight work)
Start: April 14, 9:00 a.m. End: April 16, 3:00 p.m.
BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
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, 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.