News Releases

The City of Saskatoon reminds property owners that the due date for payment of 2014 property taxes is Monday, June 30, 2014*. Payment can be made in person at City Hall up to 5:00 p.m. on June 30.

If you would like to avoid last minute lineups, consider the following convenient payment options:

Internet Banking Options – pay property taxes online through your bank’s internet banking options. Please allow up to 2 business days for payment processing by the vendor. Some vendors may take longer.

Financial Institutions – property taxes may be paid while doing your regular business at most financial institutions and banks.

City Hall Drop Boxes – you can place your property tax payment in one of the two drop boxes located at City Hall outside the main entrance or in the main foyer. Cheques only please, do not deposit cash. City Hall is located at 222-3^rd Avenue North in Saskatoon.
*A penalty of 1.25% per month will be applied to any 2014 taxes unpaid after June 30, 2014.

If you mail in your property tax payment, you can check your account balance by calling our Automated Voice Response toll free at 1-800-667-9944, or 306-975-2400 to determine if your payment has been received.

Other Tax Services/Programs for Property Owners

Tax Installment Payment Plan Service (TIPPS):  Property owners can apply to join this service that allows property taxes to be paid in convenient monthly installments. TIPPS payments are made by automatic withdrawal from a bank account.

Property Tax Deferral Program for Low-Income Senior Citizen Homeowners: For qualified applicants, this program can provide extra financial flexibility by deferring the municipal and library portion of their property tax bill.

To apply for TIPPS or the Property Tax Deferral Program for Low-Income Senior Citizen Homeowners, or for more details on property taxes, visit the City’s website at www.saskatoon.ca, and search under “P” for Property Tax, or call our Customer Service team at 306-975-2400 for helpful information.

For more City of Saskatoon Public Service Announcements, News Releases, Traffic Detours and Service Alerts, visit www.saskatoon.ca or connect with the City of Saskatoon on Twitter and Facebook.

The Saskatchewan Watershed Authority is once again increasing the outflow from the Gardiner Dam. Water flows on the South Saskatchewan River downstream of the Gardiner Dam are at 1000m³/s. Anytime the river flows are higher than 450m³/s, the Saskatoon Fire Department’s (SFD) Water Rescue Team still performs surface rescues but will not dive because of increased risk to the divers.

The City’s public boat launch is currently open. The safety of residents remains our priority and the SFD is monitoring the situation daily. SFD reminds residents to continue to exercise extreme care and caution around the river throughout this period of elevated water levels. 

In an emergency, call 9-1-1.

To minimize the impact to traffic and inconvenience to businesses in the area the work has been scheduled to take place between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. This work was previously postponed due to rain.

Tonight the following restrictions will be in place while crews resurface the roadway:

- Circle Drive northbound curb (outside) and centre lanes closed beginning at the Attridge Drive eastbound off-ramp, with further restrictions on the ramps.

- 51st Street eastbound curb (outside) and centre lanes closed from Faithfull Avenue to 1st Avenue

- Faithfull Avenue between 50th Street and 51st Street closed

The restrictions are expected to be lifted by 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24. All lanes will be open during the day.
Motorists are reminded that the zipper merge is in effect on Circle Drive.
Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.

Know before you go! Find traffic detour information on our website at www.saskatoon.ca/go/traffic. You can also follow us on Twitter @cityofsaskatoon and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

Two of Saskatoon’s newest neighbourhoods, Rosewood and Evergreen - originally scheduled for Monday and Tuesday street sweeping – will be postponed.  No Parking signs will be removed Friday and Saturday.

The recent rain, and the on-going construction in these developing areas, have left many of the streets under thick mud.  It is difficult for the street sweepers to collect this wet debris without smearing it.  No Parking signs will be posted throughout the neighbourhoods when street sweeping is rescheduled. 

Street sweeping is scheduled as follows for the next four days (weather permitting):

• Saturday, June 21- Pacific Heights
• Sunday, June 22 - Forest Grove
• Monday, June 23 – Mayfair (Streets), Hudson Bay Park (Streets), Kelsey-Woodlawn and Blairmore Suburban Centre
• Tuesday, June 24 – Greystone Heights, Brevoort Park and Grosvenor Park

To avoid a ticket and being relocated, drivers are reminded remove their vehicle from a scheduled street by 7:00 a.m.  For more information, schedule updates and Find My Vehicle!, visit Building Better Roads. You may also contact the 24-hour Street Sweeping Hotline at 306-975-2476 or streetsweep@saskatoon.ca.

For more City of Saskatoon Public Service Announcements, News Releases, Traffic Detours and Service Alerts,visit www.saskatoon.ca/go/traffic. You can also follow us on Twitter @cityofsaskatoon and with #BetterRoadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.  

Starting at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 22, the intersection of Central Avenue and 105th Street will be closed while crews repair a manhole. Motorists please use 104th Avenue or 106th Avenue as a detour. 
The restrictions are expected to be lifted by 6:00 p.m. that day, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

REMINDER: 8TH STREET WESTBOUND FROM BROADWAY AVENUE TO CLARENCE AVENUE
The 8th Street westbound lanes from Broadway Avenue to Clarence Avenue continue to be closed for paving. Two-way traffic will be accommodated in the eastbound lanes. The road is expected to reopen by 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 21.

REMINDER: IDYLWYLD DRIVE SOUTHBOUND

The Idylwyld Drive southbound curb (outside) lane from 25th Street to 24th Street continues to be closed while crews carry out streetscaping work. One lane will remain open to traffic. The road is expected to reopen by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 27.

Know before you go! Find traffic detour information on our website at www.saskatoon.ca/go/traffic. You can also follow us on Twitter @cityofsaskatoon and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.