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Tree Planting Initiative Grows Urban Canopy at Herbert Stewart Park
September 29, 2026 - 10:00am
The City of Saskatoon has enhanced Herbert Stewart Park with the addition of new trees through a community greening initiative made possible by funding from CN and Tree Canada.
The project supports the City of Saskatoon’s ongoing efforts to expand the urban forest, enhance biodiversity and create healthier, more resilient neighbourhood parks. The newly planted trees will provide environmental benefits for years to come, including increased shade, improved air quality, wildlife habitat and enhanced public green space.
“Trees are a valuable long-term investment in our community,” says Thai Hoang, Director of Parks. “This initiative will help grow Saskatoon’s urban canopy while creating a greener, more welcoming park for residents to enjoy. We are grateful to CN and Tree Canada for their support and commitment to healthy, sustainable communities.”
Funding was provided through CN EcoConnexions – From the Ground Up, a program delivered in partnership with Tree Canada that supports community tree planting and greening projects across Canada.
The newly planted trees will provide environmental benefits for years to come, including increased shade, improved air quality, wildlife habitat and enhanced public green space.
“Partnerships like this demonstrate the positive impact that can be achieved when organizations work together to support environmental stewardship,” says Scott Brown, Senior Manager, Public Affairs and Community Relations. “We are proud to contribute to projects that strengthen communities and leave a lasting legacy.”
"Tree Canada is grateful to collaborate with CN, a longstanding partner whose commitment to growing greening communities across the country has driven long-lasting impact," says Nicole Hurtubise, CEO of Tree Canada. "Through projects like this one in Saskatoon, together we're helping strengthen climate-resilience in Canadian communities."
Herbert Stewart Park is among the neighbourhood parks that have received enhancements through the City’s Park Upgrade Program, which funds improvements to established parks to address deficiencies and bring them up to current standards. The tree planting complements these broader improvements and contributes to an enhanced park experience for residents.
The City of Saskatoon continues to work with community organizations, residents and funding partners to protect and expand urban green spaces throughout the city.
Archibald, Cosmo and Lions Arenas are scheduled to open for public and parent & tot skating
September 29, 2026 - 9:00am
- Adult (19 and over) - $7.50
- Youth (6 to 18) - $5.25
- Preschool (5 and under) - Free
- Family - $15.00
- Parent & Tot – Free
Cosmo arena will open for public skating on Thursday, October 1, followed by Lions arena on Sunday, October 4 and Archibald arena on Sunday, November 8. ACT arena began public and parent & tot skating at the beginning of September. The weekly public and parent & tot schedules for each rink are listed online at dropinschedule.saskatoon.ca and are as follows:
ACT Arena: 107 105th Street East
Public Skating – began September 1, 2026
Tuesday: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday: 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Parent and Tot Skating – began September 3, 2026
Monday and Thursday: 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Archibald Arena: 1410 Windsor Street
Public Skating – begins November 8, 2026
Sunday: 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Parent and Tot Skating – begins November 11, 2026
Wednesday: 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Cosmo Arena: 3130 Laurier Drive
Public Skating – begins October 1, 2026
Wednesday and Thursday: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Friday: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday: 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Parent and Tot Skating – begins October 5, 2026
Monday and Friday: 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Lions Arena: 2205 McEown Avenue
Public Skating – begins October 4, 2026
Sunday: 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Parent and Tot Skating – begins October 6, 2026
Tuesday and Friday: 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
2026-27 admission rates (effective September 1, 2026) are as follows:
The indoor rinks accept debit and credit cards. Cash and Leisure gift cards are also accepted at the rinks. LeisureCards, which provide unlimited access to the six Leisure Centres, Terry Fox Track and four outdoor pools are also accepted as a payment option at the indoor rinks.
Children, 6 years of age and younger, must be accompanied by a responsible person 16 years of age or older. A maximum of two preschoolers per adult is allowed.
Visit saskatoon.ca/indoorrinks for more information, including ice rental opportunities.
Full road closures on priority one roadways starting Thursday and Friday
September 29, 2026 - 8:00am
Victoria Avenue and 1st Street E intersection closed for water main work
Starting on Thursday, October 1 at 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. on October 29
25th Street E and 6th Avenue N intersection closed for water main work. Kinsmen Avenue westbound turn lane to 25th Street E will remain open.
Starting on Friday, October 2 at 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. on October 16
Spadina Cres E closed under the University Bridge from Kinsmen Park to 24th Street E for bridge maintenance
Friday, October 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Various priority one roads will have closures and lane restrictions starting Thursday, October 1 and Friday, October 2, 2026. Detour signs will be in place to guide motorists around the areas. The City thanks everyone for their patience. The closures will be as follows:
Closure end times are 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.
Subscribe to the Daily Road Report for a full list of construction projects on priority roads by visiting saskatoon.ca/news-releases.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Adjusted civic services & hours of operation, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Wednesday, September 30
September 28, 2026 - 4:05pm
The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation on the Wednesday, September 30, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Find out what's open or closed, transit schedules, waste collection, Leisure Centre hours and more, here.
Special note: Residents, parking payment is required on Wednesday, September 30.
On Wednesday, September 30, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the City encourages residents to observe this important day through reflection, learning and meaningful conversations about reconciliation.
Daily Road Report - September 29
September 28, 2026 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
22ND ST W WB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM AVE E N TO AVE I N
(Road resurfacing)
Start: September 29, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 5:00 p.m.
MCCORMACK RD CLOSED FROM KINLOCH PL TO BLACKLEY PL
(Road paving)
Start: September 29, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E RAMP CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 24TH ST E
(Sidewalk repairs)
Start: September 29, 7:00 a.m. End: October 2, 5:00 p.m.
ADILMAN DR WB CLOSED FROM SPENCER CRES TO MARCOTTE CRES
(Traffic calming)
Start: September 29, 7:00 a.m. End: October 7, 4:00 p.m.
ROSEWOOD BLVD E WB & NB PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM LESKIW MANOR TO AMISK WAY
(Landscaping)
Start: September 29, 7:00 a.m. End: October 12, 5:00 p.m.
ACADIA DR CLOSED FROM HIGHBURY TERR TO HIGHBURY CRT
(Hydrant repair)
Start: September 29, 8:00 a.m. End: September 29, 4:00 p.m.
33RD ST W WB CURB LANE & PARKING LANE CLOSED AT AVE B N
(Water main construction)
Start: September 29, 8:00 a.m. End: October 7, 4:00 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE NB CLOSED & SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM ASH ST E TO ELM ST E
(Road patching)
Start: September 29, 9:00 a.m. End: September 29, 3:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 3RD ST E TO 2ND ST E
(Road patching)
Start: September 29, 9:00 a.m. End: September 29, 3:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB/SB FROM CUMBERLAND AVE S TO MAIN ST
(Link Station Construction)
Start: September 29, 10:00 a.m. End: September 29, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
115TH ST W CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO RAYNER AVE
(Sewer work)
Start: September 28, 8:00 a.m. End: September 29, 1:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB CURB LANE & SIDEWALK FROM ACADIA DR TO CIRCLE DR E
(Crane lift)
Start: September 28, 9:00 a.m. End: September 30, 3:00 p.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR E TO ARTHUR ROSE AVE
(Construction)
Start: September 28, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB FROM WILSON CRES TO CIRCLE DR S
(Link Station Construction)
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE NB CLOSED FROM 2ND ST E TO 4TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: August 12, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE CLOSED FROM 2ND ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.
LORNE AVE NB CLOSED FROM WILLOW ST E TO MAPLE ST E
(Construction)
Two-way traffic in SB lanes
Start: August 28, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W WB PARKING & CURB LANES CLOSED AT AVE B S
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS HOSPITAL DRIVE TO CUMBERLAND AVENUE
(Link Construction)
Two-way traffic with one lane in each direction to be maintained in the EB lanes. Wiggins Ave open for WB to NB and SB to WB right turns only. Saskatchewan Cres access from College Dr is closed. University Dr NB between Elliot St and College Dr is closed. Access to Munroe Ave at College Dr is closed.
Start: September 4, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 7:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM WILSON CRES TO CIRCLE DR S
(Link Station Construction)
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 2ND AVE N
(Construction)
Start: September 28, 7:00 a.m. End: October 1, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S VARIOUS SINGLE LANE CLOSURES AT SASKATCHEWAN CRES E
(Construction)
Start: September 28, 9:00 a.m. End: October 1, 3:00 p.m.
ZARY RD NB CLOSED AT SAUER CRES
(Traffic calming)
Start: September 28, 7:00 a.m. End: October 2, 5:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO REID RD
(Traffic calming)
Start: September 28, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST W WB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO AVE I N
(Road work)
Start: September 28, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM COLLEGE DR TO 108TH ST W
(Overpass repairs)
Start: September 24, 9:00 p.m. End: October 4, 5:00 p.m.
108TH ST W OVERPASS EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED OVER CIRCLE DR E
(Bridge impact repair)
Start: September 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO PORTAGE AVE
(Sewer work)
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 6:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N CLOSED FROM 26TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: September 21, 7:00 a.m. End: October 9, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E ALL DIRECTIONS CLOSED AT 4TH AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: August 24, 12:00 p.m. End: October 9, 5:00 p.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD NB CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR W TO 72ND ST E
(Construction)
Two-way traffic in SB lanes
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: October 9, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE N TO 1ST AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: September 1, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N NB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM INNOVATION BLVD TO RESEARCH DR
(Link Station Construction)
Start: September 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 5:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM SOMERS RD TO FEDORUK DR
(Road work)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: October 19, 5:00 p.m.
FEDORUK DR EB LANE CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Road work)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: October 19, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO ST GEORGE AVE
(Water main construction)
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: October 23, 4:00 p.m.
WANUSKEWIN RD CLOSED AT 72ND ST E
(Pipeline work)
Start: July 27, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.
71ST ST E ALL DIRECTIONS FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO WAKOOMA ST
(Median upgrade)
Start: August 7, 10:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT LANSDOWNE AVE
(Water main work)
Start: September 9, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.
12TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT DUFFERIN AVE
(Water main construction)
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 17, 4:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 9TH ST E
(Building construction)
Start: August 31, 8:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO COLLEGE DR
(Sewer maintenance)
Start: September 28, 10:00 a.m. End: December 1, 6:00 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.