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The City Administration will request Council approval to begin negotiations with Muskeg Lake Cree Nation representatives and explore a strategic partnership toward the development of the Downtown Event and Entertainment District. Details are in a report to be presented at the June 24 Regular Business City Council meeting. 

The recommendation before Council is not to approve a final agreement. It is to authorize Administration to enter direct negotiations toward a potential development partnership.

“The seven Chiefs of the Saskatoon Tribal Council support this proposal to enter negotiations and the City is ready to talk more,” says Dan Willems, Director of Technical Services. “Early discussions have identified opportunities that could extend beyond entertainment and hospitality development to also include an operating partnership for the new convention centre and event centre, and finally, the lands for these venues potentially established as new urban reserves within Saskatoon.”

With eight urban reserves, plus three at various stages of the approval process and two in the beginning stages, Saskatoon has long been recognized as a national leader in urban reserve creation and partnership-based economic development with First Nations. Saskatoon is also home to Canada’s first commercial urban reserve, established by Muskeg Lake Cree Nation in 1988.

Willems says this approach demonstrates practical leadership in reconciliation and supports the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. Discussions such as these also are a response to Council’s earlier direction to explore Indigenous placemaking and partnership opportunities as part of the District’s development.

“By creating meaningful opportunities for Indigenous ownership, economic development, operations, employment, career development, cultural expression, and Indigenous placemaking and placekeeping, the District can move beyond symbolic recognition and embed reconciliation directly into one of Saskatoon’s most significant city-building initiatives.”

Subject to Council approval, the negotiation work is anticipated to include:
• defining the proposed partnership structure; 
• roles and responsibilities;
• governance considerations;
• land and development arrangements; 
• operating opportunities; and,
• any financial or legal implications requiring future approval.

Once negotiations have progressed to the point where the key terms are sufficiently defined, the Administration would report back to City Council with the details of the proposed partnership and any recommendations required to advance implementation. 

All substantive financial commitments, land disposition, or governance arrangements will be subject to future City Council approval. Any future agreement, land arrangement, governance structure, financial commitment or legal agreement would also be subject to Muskeg Lake Cree Nation’s own governance and approval processes. 

The Administration would also report back to City Council every two months to update City Council on the progress of negotiations.


 

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

NEW

1ST AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Materials drop off)
Start: June 18, 5:00 a.m. End: June 18, 9:00 a.m.

CORNISH RD CLOSED FROM LEWIN CRES TO MCBETH CRES
(Road microsurfacing)
Start: June 18, 7:00 a.m. End: June 18, 7:00 p.m.

EVERGREEN BLVD WB CLOSED FROM LOWE RD TO ZARY RD
(Sewer work)
Start: June 18, 7:00 a.m. End: June 19, 6:00 a.m.

21ST ST W WB CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO AVE B S
(Sewer work)
Start: June 18, 7:00 a.m. End: June 19, 5:00 p.m.

VALLEY RD EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM EAST ACCESS RD TO RECOVERY RD N
(Streetlight maintenance)
Start: June 18, 9:00 a.m. End: June 18, 3:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB & WB VARIOUS LANES CLOSED FROM AVE G S TO AVE H S
(Water main maintenance)
Start: June 18, 9:00 a.m. End: June 19, 12:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE S SB CLOSED FROM RUTH ST E TO CASCADE ST
(Sewer work)
Start: June 18, 11:00 a.m. End: June 18, 2:00 p.m.

ONGOING

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO CIRCLE DR E
(Overnight pavement painting)
Start: June 17, 7:00 p.m. End: June 18, 6:00 a.m.

33RD ST W EB CLOSED. FROM TILLEY AVE TO WEDGE RD
(Sewer work)
Two-way traffic set in WB lanes.
Start: June 17, 8:00 a.m. End: June 18, 12:00 p.m.

23RD ST E EB/WB FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(Civic Pancake Breakfast (Special Event))
Start: June 17, 7:00 p.m. End: June 18, 1:00 p.m.

115TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM KENDERDINE RD TO BERINI DR
(Concrete Preservation)
Two-way traffic in EB lanes
Start: June 4, 7:00 a.m. End: June 18, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM AVE J S TO AVE J S
(Water main work)
Start: June 15, 7:00 a.m. End: June 19, 5:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E EB CLOSED FROM PARK AVE TO GROSVENOR AVE
(Sidewalk replacement)
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: June 19, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: June 19, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO 1ST AVE S
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: June 19, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE L S TO AVE N S
(Pavement work)
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 19, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE P S TO AVE O S
(Pavement work)
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: June 20, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM BOTTOMLEY AVE N TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Link station work)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 5:00 p.m.

3RD AVE S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Median restoration)
Start: June 15, 7:00 a.m. End: June 29, 5:00 p.m.

AVE H S ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 20TH ST W
(Water main work)
Start: June 15, 7:00 a.m. End: June 29, 5:00 p.m.

3RD AVE N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Temporary water lines installation)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.

24TH ST E EB & WB PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO 3RD AVE N
(Temporary water lines installation)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N NB & SB PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Temporary water lines installation)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.

5TH AVE N NB & SB PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Temporary water lines installation)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E SB/WB/EB CUMBERLAND AVE INTERSECTION
(Link Station Construction)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB FROM LOUISE AVE TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Link Station Construction)
Two-way traffic to be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: July 3, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB PARKING & CURB LANE CLOSURE. FROM AVE B S TO AVE B S
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: July 5, 5:00 p.m.

25TH ST E WB CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE N TO 1ST AVE N
(SL&P work)
Two-way traffic in EB lanes
Start: June 15, 9:00 a.m. End: July 10, 5:00 p.m.

24TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(Building construction)
Start: June 16, 8:00 a.m. End: July 10, 5:00 p.m.

12TH ST E EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO DUFFERIN AVE
(Sewer work)
Start: May 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 12, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB/WB UNIVERSITY BRIDGE
(College Dr Link Construction)
Closure of College Dr includes a full closure of the University Bridge at Spadina Cr E
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: July 13, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Building construction)
Start: June 15, 8:00 a.m. End: July 31, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E NB REDUCED LANE WIDTH AT 25TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 42ND A ST E TO CIRCLE DR E
(Building construction)
Start: May 1, 8:00 a.m. End: October 1, 5:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD NB CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR W TO 72ND ST E
(Construction)
Two-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: October 9, 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.

One more sleep!  Forecast says sunny with a 100% chance of pancakes for the 50th anniversary of our welcoming community event!

The City of Saskatoon is preparing to celebrate five decades of flipping pancakes, building community spirit and supporting our local charity partner United Way Saskatoon & Area. This beloved annual event brings the community together to kick off summer with great food, a diverse lineup of music, entertainment and activities and displays for all ages.

Join us for local celebrity pancake flippers, fun and furry local sports team mascots and the always popular relay race.

Plan to come out and be part of the City's extra special 50th pancake breakfast celebration tomorrow!

Thursday, June 18, 2026
7:30 am to 10:30 am - rain or shine
Outdoors in Civic Square at 23rd Street & 4th Avenue
The event site is accessible to all

$8 gets you pancakes, sausages, toppings, coffee or tea and juice

You'll have an opportunity to pay it forward! Take part in our Act of Kindness board by purchasing and donating an extra $8 breakfast ticket(s). It’s an easy way to help someone enjoy a hot meal and be part of this special community event.

For over 50 years, United Way Saskatoon & Area has worked to positively impact the lives of vulnerable children, youth and their families by identifying and addressing barriers. The City is proud to donate all breakfast proceeds annually to help make our community better for everyone.

We wish to thank our valued sponsors, without their generous support, we could not put on our 50th fundraising event:

Saskatoon City Employees Credit Union (SCECU), Saskatoon Civic Employees’ Union (CUPE59), Hamm Construction, The Society of United Professionals (SUP, IFPTE160), The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF80), Sheraton Cavalier, Butler Byers Insurance, Federated Co-op (FCL), Canteen, Night Owl Entertainment, Handy Special Events, Pelican Signs, Saskatoon Media Group, Rawlco Radio, Harvard Media.

For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/pancakes

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

NEW

TAYLOR ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO CIRCLE DR E
(Roadway paving)
Acadia Dr SB closed
Start: June 17, 6:00 a.m. End: June 17, 12:00 p.m.

CORNISH RD ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIS CRES TO WILLIS WAY
(Road microsurfacing)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: June 17, 7:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM BOTTOMLEY AVE N TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(SaskEnergy)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST W EB CLOSED. FROM TILLEY AVE TO WEDGE RD
(Sewer work)
Two-way traffic set in WB lanes.
Start: June 17, 8:00 a.m. End: June 18, 12:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N NB PARKING & CURB LANES CLOSED, EB PARKING & CURB LANES CLOSED. 23RD ST E CORNER
(Sewer work)
Start: June 17, 9:00 a.m. End: June 17, 12:00 p.m.

ASSINIBOINE DR EB CLOSED FROM STURGEON DR TO ASSINIBOINE CRT
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 17, 9:00 a.m. End: June 17, 3:00 p.m.

KENDERDINE RD ROAD CLOSED FROM GILLAM CRES TO KERR RD
(Sewer work)
Start: June 17, 9:00 a.m. End: June 17, 4:00 p.m.

LAURIER DR EB CLOSED FROM CONFEDERATION DR TO CIRCLE DR W
(Sewer work)
Start: June 17, 11:00 a.m. End: June 17, 2:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO CIRCLE DR E
(Overnight pavement painting)
Start: June 17, 7:00 p.m. End: June 18, 6:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CENTRAL AVE
(Overnight pavement painting)
Start: June 17, 7:00 p.m. End: June 18, 6:00 a.m.

23RD ST E EB/WB FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(Civic Pancake Breakfast (Special Event))
Start: June 17, 7:00 p.m. End: June 18, 1:00 p.m.

ONGOING

SPADINA CRES W INTERSECTION CLOSED AT AVE D S
(Sewer work)
Start: June 16, 8:00 a.m. End: June 17, 12:00 p.m.

115TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM KENDERDINE RD TO BERINI DR
(Concrete preservation)
Two-way traffic in EB lanes
Start: June 4, 7:00 a.m. End: June 18, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM AVE J S TO AVE J S
(Water main work)
Start: June 15, 7:00 a.m. End: June 19, 5:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E EB CLOSED FROM PARK AVE TO GROSVENOR AVE
(Sidewalk replacement)
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: June 19, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: June 19, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO 1ST AVE S
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: June 19, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE L S TO AVE N S
(Pavement work)
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 19, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE P S TO AVE O S
(Pavement work)
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: June 20, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB PARKING & CURB LANE CLOSURE. FROM AVE B S TO AVE B S
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: June 21, 5:00 p.m.

3RD AVE S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Median restoration)
Start: June 15, 7:00 a.m. End: June 29, 5:00 p.m.

AVE H S ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 20TH ST W
(Construction)
Start: June 15, 7:00 a.m. End: June 29, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E SB/WB/EB CUMBERLAND AVE INTERSECTION
(Link Station Construction)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.

3RD AVE N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Temporary water lines installation)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.

24TH ST E EB & WB PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO 3RD AVE N
(Temporary water lines installation)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N NB & SB PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Temporary water lines installation)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.

5TH AVE N NB & SB PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Temporary water lines installation)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB FROM LOUISE AVE TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Link Station Construction)
Two-way traffic to be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: July 3, 5:00 p.m.

25TH ST E WB CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE N TO 1ST AVE N
(SL&P work)
Two-way traffic in EB lanes
Start: June 15, 9:00 a.m. End: July 10, 5:00 p.m.

24TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(Building Construction)
Start: June 16, 8:00 a.m. End: July 10, 5:00 p.m.

12TH ST E EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO DUFFERIN AVE
(Sewer work)
Start: May 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 12, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB/WB UNIVERSITY BRIDGE
(College Dr Link Construction)
Closure of College Dr includes a full closure of the University Bridge at Spadina Cr E
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: July 13, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Building construction)
Start: June 15, 8:00 a.m. End: July 31, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E NB REDUCED LANE WIDTH AT 25TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD NB CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR W TO 72ND ST E
(Construction)
Two-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: October 9, 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.