News Releases

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

NEW

2ND AVE S CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Downtown Sidewalk Sale (Special Event))
Not including 22nd St Intersection 
Start: July 9, 5:30 a.m. End: July 11, 7:00 p.m.

CORNISH RD CLOSED FROM WILLIS WAY TO GORDON RD
(Road microsurfacing)
Start: July 9, 7:00 a.m. End: July 9, 7:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM LANSDOWNE AVE TO CLARENCE AVE S
(Construction)
Start: July 9, 7:00 a.m. End: July 10, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB CENTER LANE CLOSED ON IDYLWYLD DR N
(Radar camera maintenance)
Start: July 9, 9:00 a.m. End: July 9, 10:30 a.m.

MCCLOCKLIN RD CLOSED FROM RICHARDSON RD TO JUNOR AVE
(Storm drain repair)
Start: July 9, 9:00 a.m. End: July 9, 1:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR S WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO LORNE AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 9, 9:00 a.m. End: July 9, 3:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE S NB CLOSED & SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 10TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 9, 9:00 a.m. End: July 9, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Man hole repair)
Start: March 9, 9:00 a.m. End: July 10, 4:00 p.m.

MCKERCHER DR NB PARKING & CURB LANES CLOSED FROM HOLLAND RD TO 8TH ST E
(Concrete work)
Start: July 1, 7:00 a.m. End: July 10, 4:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB PARKING & CURB LANE CLOSURE AT AVE B S
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 8, 7:00 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.

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.

22ND ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE F S
(Road work)
Start: July 8, 7:00 a.m. End: July 10, 5:00 p.m.

25TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(Kinsmen Park sign repairs)
Start: July 7, 8:30 a.m. End: July 10, 6:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE M S TO AVE O S
(Traffic calming)
Start: June 26, 7:00 a.m. End: July 10, 6:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES W EB/WB CLOSED FROM 17TH ST W TO AVE G S
(Saskatoon Jazz Fest (Special Event))
Start: July 5, 8:00 a.m. End: July 12, 8:00 a.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 SPEED REDUCTION & WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT MCORMOND DR
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: July 8, 9:00 a.m. End: July 13, 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.

20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM COLUMBIAN PL TO AVE M S
(Traffic calming)
Start: July 8, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE C S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Riversdale water main upgrades and streetscaping)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 17, 5:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD NB & SB CLOSED FROM ARTHUR ROSE AVE TO MARQUIS DR E
(Construction)
Start: April 27, 7:00 a.m. End: July 17, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM AVE S S TO AVE T S
(Concrete & landscaping work)
Start: June 25, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 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.

KENSINGTON BLVD CLOSED AT ELLS CRES
(Water main work)
Start: July 7, 8:00 a.m. End: August 7, 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.

4TH AVE N NB & SB CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 23, 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.

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.

A Saskatoon Court has imposed a $7,000 penalty on a business convicted of unlawfully selling bear spray and failing to record the information of the buyer. The total fine, which includes a $2,000 victim surcharge pursuant to The Victims of Crime Act, is $1,500 for unlawfully selling the bear spray and $3,500 for failing to record the buyer’s information.

The decision, made in Saskatoon Bylaw Court June 30, was the first fine issued by the Court under the City’s updated Business Licence Bylaw. Earlier this year, with help from officials in the City Community Standards Department, the Saskatoon Police Service accused a business operating in the 500 block of 20^th Street, West of breaking the Bylaw.

“One of the primary goals of the bylaw changes is deterrence,” says Mark Wilson, City of Saskatoon Licensing and Permitting Manager. “Since City Council made the amendments to the bylaw, we’ve subsequently heard from multiple retailers who have decided to stop selling bear spray.”

City Council passed the amendments a year ago. They require a purchaser to be at least 18-years-old and provide two pieces of government-issued identification. The name, ID number, date of birth and address of the purchaser must be recorded by the business and made available to the City.

The bear spray must be stored in a secure area, out of view of customers and only products containing the manufacturer’s serial number may be sold.

“Businesses that choose to sell bear spray have a responsibility to do so in accordance with the amendments to the Business License Bylaw. When violations are identified, enforcement helps maintain the integrity of those regulations and supports the collective efforts of police, the City, retailers and the community,” says Doug McNeil, Inspector in charge of the Saskatoon Police Service Community Engagement Division.

“We support measures that promote responsible sales and help reduce opportunities for misuse. Compliance with the bylaw is an important part of a broader community effort to improve public safety.”

Wildlife control products, commonly referred to as bear spray, are designed to repel wildlife through spraying pressurized liquid containing oil made from hot peppers. It causes burning eyes, strained breathing as well as nasal and throat irritation.

The product is not intended for use on humans or in an urban setting.

Police officers and City officials have engaged business managers to ensure they understand the bylaw requirements which have received wide support.

Court information # 110949

There is now one more reason to visit the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park with the opening of a new nine-hole disc golf course.

“We’re excited to add disc golf to the experiences available at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park,” said Jeff Mitchell, manager of the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo. “It’s a great way to get active outdoors, enjoy the park and try something new. We invite everyone to come out and give the course a try.”

Players of all skill levels are welcome to bring their discs and enjoy the course while visiting the park. The course begins east of the fishing pond and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations are required.

The Forestry Farm Park is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Visit saskatoon.ca/forestryfarm to plan your next visit.