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Additional Saskatoon Transit detours for College Drive construction start May 7
May 6, 2026 - 11:00am
- Phase 1: Stage 1B (starting May 7)
- Route 16: Temporarily terminates at USask
- Alternate downtown service: Routes 4/40s, 6, 8 and 19
- Route 17: Detours via 14th Street and Cumberland Avenue
- Routes 4/43/44/45/46: Continues downtown via Cumberland Avenue, 12th Street, and Broadway Avenue
- Route 517: Temporary shuttle service between Clarence Avenue and Place Riel via Cumberland and 12th Street
- Monday to Saturday: 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Sunday: 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Route 16: Temporarily terminates at USask
- Phase 1: Stage 2
- Following the conclusion of Stage 1B, transit routes will return to regular routing along College Drive. Some stops will remain closed, but temporary stops will be added as needed
Starting Thursday, May 7, Saskatoon Transit will implement additional temporary route adjustments as construction along College Drive and into downtown progresses to the next stage of the project. Riders should anticipate some delays during construction.
Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact Saskatoon Transit at transit.services@saskatoon.ca or 306.975.3100.
We thank our customers for their patience and cooperation during construction detours.
For bus stop closures, temporary stops, detour route maps, and more information, visit saskatoontransit.ca/collegedrive.
For College Drive and related construction project information, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
2026 Property Tax notices: City to begin mailing Wednesday, May 6
May 6, 2026 - 10:03am
- Several payment options are available, including the monthly Tax Instalment Payment Plan Service (TIPPS). Property owners may apply to join TIPPS at any time.
- For those already enrolled in TIPPS, the amount showing on the 2026 Property Tax notice is for information purposes only.
- No late payment penalties apply if the full 2026 Property Tax amount due is paid by the deadline of Monday, June 30, 2026.
- Not receiving a property tax notice does not exempt a property owner from late payment penalties.
The City of Saskatoon will begin mailing out more than 102,000 property tax notices today, Wednesday, May 6. Property owners should expect their 2026 Property Tax notice to arrive in the coming weeks. Each notice will include a 2026 Property Tax Notice Guide with key information. Property owners who have not received their tax notice by May 31, 2026, should call 306-975-2400.
New online option to property tax notices and more coming fall 2026
The City of Saskatoon is preparing to launch MyProperty this fall. MyProperty is a new online service option that will give residents a convenient way to view, download and manage property tax and assessment notices, utility billing and other services in one secure location.
Property owners will find a unique access code printed on page one of their 2026 Property Tax notice. Those who prefer online access should keep this code to create a MyProperty account when the service launches. Paper notices will continue for residents who prefer them. Learn more at saskatoon.ca/mypropertyinfo.
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Starting Friday, May 8, property owners can enter their address in the Property Assessment & Tax Tool at saskatoon.ca/taxtool to view a detailed breakdown of the municipal portion of their 2026 Property Tax, historical property tax information, current and previous property assessed value and related details.
For property tax questions, visit saskatoon.ca/propertytax, email revenue@saskatoon.ca or contact a Customer Service Representative at 306-975-2400.
Every worker is someone’s someone: slow down and give crews space
May 6, 2026 - 9:00am
- Treat every work zone as a restricted area. Follow posted signs and directions, and do not move or ignore barriers, cones or tape. They are there for your safety, and the safety of workers.
- Expect work anywhere. Crews may be on roadways, sidewalks, alleys or utility corridors, and work can happen at any time of day.
- Reduce speed and eliminate distractions. Staying focused protects both workers and the people travelling through the area.
With construction season ramping up, the City of Saskatoon is urging people to adjust how they move through streets, sidewalks and neighbourhoods where work is underway. These areas aren’t inconveniences to pass through quickly, they’re active job sites where people are doing skilled, often high-risk work. Every worker is someone’s someone.
Across Saskatoon, crews are repairing roads, maintaining water infrastructure, upgrading power systems and completing neighbourhood improvements. This work takes place in changing conditions, alongside live traffic and tight spaces, making awareness from the public a critical part of keeping everyone safe.
“Behind every work zone are people doing their jobs to help improve our community. They’re someone’s parents, partners, children and friends, and many are working just feet away from moving vehicles and heavy equipment for hours at a time,” says Terry Schmidt, General Manager of Transportation & Construction. “When drivers rush, become distracted or are inattentive, the consequences can be serious and put the safety of others at risk. Slowing down and following the guidance in place is one of the simplest ways we can help ensure everyone gets home safely at the end of the day.”
The City is reminding all road users to take a more deliberate approach when encountering work zones:
Work zones are a necessary part of maintaining and improving city infrastructure, but they rely on cooperation from the public to function safely. Taking a few extra seconds to slow down or follow a detour helps prevent injuries and keeps projects moving forward.
More information about work zone safety is available at saskatoon.ca/respectworkzones.
Taylor Street will be closed between Lansdowne and York Avenues on Thursday
May 6, 2026 - 6:00am
Taylor Street will be closed between Lansdowne and York Avenues on Thursday, May 7, starting at 9:00 a.m. for Saskatoon Light & Power work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. This project is expected to take six hours 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.
Update: Saskatoon continues to keep water safe
May 5, 2026 - 3:45pm
Saskatoon Water would like to provide an update related to a fuel spill April 30 in the South Saskatchewan River far upstream at Medicine Hat, Alberta – not near Leader, Saskatchewan – as originally shared; the City regrets this error.
Saskatoon’s water supply is safe and is expected to remain safe. The following is a statement from the Office of the Minister of Environment and Protected Areas of Alberta.
Alberta’s government received notification that a locomotive was leaking diesel as it left the train yard in Medicine Hat, prompting a response from a local environment officer. Most of the spilled diesel spilled on the ground and a small amount went into the river.
The health and safety of Albertans, communities and the environment are always our first priority in these situations. Environmental contractors for both land and water remediation were brought in, and a vac truck was used to clean-up the area shortly after the incident. A thorough inspection of the South Saskatchewan River was completed by boat and drone imagery near the release site and more than 30 kilometres downstream. The contractors reported no sheen or minimal sheen where the diesel entered the river, and no diesel was reported further downstream. Water samples were taken both upstream and downstream and have been submitted for testing.
CPKC* is required to pay for all associated clean-up costs.
*Canadian Pacific Kansas City rail
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