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Bus service to PBR this Friday and Saturday
October 22, 2026 - 6:00am
- 5:40 p.m.
- 5:50 p.m.
- 6:20 p.m.
- 6:30 p.m.
- 5:40 p.m.
- 5:50 p.m.
- 6:20 p.m.
- 6:30 p.m.
Direct bus service to the Professional Bull Riders Saskatoon Classic event this weekend at SaskTel Centre from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue):
PBR event on Friday, October 23, starting at 7:00 p.m. Buses will depart at the following times:
PBR event on Saturday, October 24, starting at 7:00 p.m. Buses will depart at the following times:
Regular fares apply ($3.25 per trip) and can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or Transit apps, transfers and passes are also accepted.
Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal. Typically, buses arrive on site 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.
Plan your trip to SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.
Enjoy the ease of using Saskatoon Transit for all your favourite events. Transit schedules for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular spots are available at saskatoontransit.ca.
Progress continues along College Drive corridor
October 21, 2026 - 4:14pm
Construction continues to progress on the College Drive corridor, with several improvements completed for motorists and pedestrians, and more work underway to prepare the area for winter.
Stage One of the Link construction project from the University Bridge to the Hospital Drive/University Drive intersection is now complete. Landscaping is undergoing final touches and traffic signal lights are being installed at the Hospital Drive/University Drive intersection, allowing for a signaled left turn into the hospitals planned for activation Thursday evening. Stage Two work from the Hospital Drive/University Drive intersection to Cumberland Avenue is also moving along with pedestrian walkways and westbound lanes (north lanes) undergoing final work and paving.
Clarence Avenue will be fully closed in both northbound and southbound directions between Colony Street and Aird Street beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 22 until 7:00 a.m. on Friday, October 23. The closure is required for emergency Priority 1 sewer replacement. Drivers are asked to use alternate routes and follow posted signage.
As part of the next phase of construction, Cumberland Avenue will close between College Drive and Elliott Street beginning 7:00 a.m. on Friday, October 23, for approximately four to five weeks as part of the ongoing construction.
The closure is required to rebuild the north curb to its new location and install new traffic signals at the intersection. This work will help prepare the corridor for operations over the winter season and minimize further closures in 2027.
During construction, Cumberland Avenue will not be accessible from College Drive, but pedestrian access along Cumberland Avenue will remain open. College Drive traffic will continue in both directions, with one lane in each direction. Traffic will initially use the south lanes between Hospital Drive/University Drive and just east of Cumberland Avenue. Once work on the north side is complete, traffic will shift to the north lanes while crews undertake construction on the south side of the intersection.
Existing traffic and pedestrian signals at the intersection will be deactivated. Temporary pedestrian signals will be installed just east of the intersection to maintain a crossing. Drivers and pedestrians are asked to follow posted signage and traffic and pedestrian signals and use caution in the area.
Cumberland Avenue is expected to reopen for the winter once construction is complete. Crews will continue working to advance the remaining corridor improvements and open two lanes of traffic on College Drive in each direction for the winter, where planned. For current road restrictions and construction updates, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Daily Road Report - October 22
October 21, 2026 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
22ND ST W EB CURB & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE H S TO AVE E S
(Road resurfacing)
Start: October 22, 7:00 a.m. End: October 22, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE EB & WB CLOSED FROM COLONY ST TO AIRD ST
(Emergency sewer work)
Start: October 22, 7:00 a.m. End: October 23, 7:00 a.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB/EB AT WILSON CRES
(Link Station Installation)
Start: October 22, 8:00 a.m. End: October 22, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WORK ADJACENT TO ROADWAY AT ATTRIDGE DR
(Bridge inspections)
Start: October 22, 8:00 a.m. End: October 22, 3:30 p.m.
33RD ST W EB & WB CURB & PARKING LANES CLOSED AT AVE B N
(Water main work)
Two-way traffic maintained
Start: October 22, 8:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.
KERR RD WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM COWLEY RD TO BORNSTEIN CRES
(Road work)
Start: October 22, 9:00 a.m. End: October 22, 12:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 51ST ST E
(Overpass repairs)
Start: October 22, 9:00 a.m. End: October 22, 3:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO MCKERCHER DR
(Road work)
Start: October 22, 9:00 a.m. End: October 22, 3:00 p.m.
ACADIA DR SB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT HAIGHT CRES
(Underground maintenance)
Start: October 22, 9:00 a.m. End: October 22, 3:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Landscaping
Start: October 22, 10:00 a.m. End: October 22, 3:00 p.m.
12TH ST E CLOSED FROM MCKINNON AVE S TO MUNROE AVE S
(Emergency sewer work)
Start: October 23, 7:00 a.m. End: October 24, 8:00 p.m.
25TH STREET E RESTRICTIONS
25TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 3RD AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: October 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 23, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 4TH AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: September 21, 7:00 a.m. End: October 23, 5:00 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 23, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED AT 6TH AVE N INTERSECTION
(Water main work)
Start: October 5, 7:00 a.m. End: October 23, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 5TH AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: October 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
33RD ST W EB CLOSED AT AVE B N
(Water main work)
Two-way traffic maintained in WB lanes
Start: October 9, 8:00 a.m. End: October 22, 7:00 a.m.
8TH ST E CURB LANES CLOSED ALL DIRECTIONS AT GROSVENOR AVE
(Streetlight maintenance)
Start: October 20, 9:00 a.m. End: October 22, 5:00 p.m.
LOWE RD SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM NELSON RD TO LUDLOW ST
(Road work)
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: October 22, 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.
CIRCLE DR E NB SPEED REDUCTION FROM HIGHWAY 11 TO HIGHWAY 16
(Slope repair)
Start: October 5, 7:00 a.m. End: October 23, 5:00 p.m.
TASKAMANWA ST WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM SCHMEISER BEND TO BRIGHTON BLVD
(Sidewalk work)
Start: October 20, 7:00 a.m. End: October 26, 5:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO TUFTS WAY
(Sidewalk work)
Start: October 20, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 4:00 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 1ST ST E
(Construction)
Start: October 1, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 4:00 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND ST E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Sewer work)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 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 30, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N SB FROM RESEARCH DR TO INNOVATION BLVD
(Link Station Construction)
Start: October 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS FROM CLARENCE AVE 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. University Dr NB between Elliot St and College Dr is closed.
Start: September 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 7:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB CURB & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT LANSDOWNE AVE
(Construction)
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 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.
MELVILLE ST CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO PORTAGE AVE
(Sewer work)
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 6:00 p.m.
FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD WB LANES CLOSED AT ORBAN WAY
(Construction)
Start: October 19, 7:00 a.m. End: November 2, 6:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM SOMERS RD TO FEDORUK DR
(Road work)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: November 2, 5:00 p.m.
FEDORUK DR EB LANES CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Road work)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: November 2, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 4TH ST E TO 6TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: October 7, 7:00 a.m. End: November 7, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB CURB & PARKING LANE CLOSED AT LANSDOWNE AVE
(Construction)
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 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.
Final day to drop off Household Hazardous Waste next Wednesday, October 28
October 21, 2026 - 10:00am
- The program is open to residents with household products only – no commercial loads will be accepted.
- Containers used for transporting HHW may not be returned to the participants.
- Please ensure all containers are safely sealed and clearly labelled.
- To avoid potentially long line-ups and wait times, ask the Waste Wizard at saskatoon.ca/wastewizard to find other means of recycling and safe disposal.
Weekly Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) drop-off days will be ending for the season with the final drop-off day taking place next Wednesday, October 28 at the Material Recovery Centre.
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Material Recovery Centre, located at 42 Valley Road
Accepted items include aerosols, automotive fluids, cleaners, cylinders, light bulbs, yard chemicals and more. Complete lists of acceptable and unacceptable items are available at saskatoon.ca/hazardouswaste.
The City encourages residents to take advantage of this free service to ensure these materials are handled in an environmentally responsible manner.
Reminders:
Thank you for helping us put waste in the right place.
City launches Commercial Energy Planner and Commercial Energy Loan Program to support building upgrades
October 21, 2026 - 7:30am
- Energy and emissions benchmarking
- Building performance reports
- Comparative insights and performance labels
- Guidance on opportunities to improve efficiency
- Support in developing retrofit plans and investment strategies
The City of Saskatoon is launching the Commercial Energy Planner (CEP) and the Commercial Energy Loan Program (loan program) to help affordable housing providers and owners of commercial, institutional, industrial and multi-unit residential buildings better understand the energy and water performance of their buildings, plan retrofits, and secure financing for qualifying upgrades.
Participants may use the Commercial Energy Planner independently or combine it with financing. Participation in the CEP is required to access the loan program.
Description
The Commercial Energy Planner provides energy and emissions benchmarking, building performance reporting, comparative insights and performance labeling, guidance on opportunities to improve efficiency and support in developing retrofit plans and investment strategies to help guide future investments in building upgrades and modernization. Participating in building owners gain access to information that can help identify cost-saving opportunities and plan future building improvements.
The loan program complements this support by providing eligible building owners with access to financing for energy and water efficiency upgrades, renewable energy installations, climate resiliency enhancements, and other approved building improvements.
Together, the programs provide participants with information, planning support and financing options to help reduce energy use, operating costs, and greenhouse gas emissions while improving the comfort, safety and long-term performance of their buildings.
"Buildings play a critical role in Saskatoon's climate goals and economic resilience," says Amber Weckworth, Climate Manager, Sustainability Department. "By helping building owners better understand how their buildings are performing and providing tools to support improvements, they can make informed investments that lower operating costs and create more comfortable, efficient spaces."
From understanding building performance to making retrofits a reality
The Commercial Energy Planner provides participating building owners with:
Financing building improvements
For owners ready to act on identified opportunities, the Commercial Energy Loan Program provides another tool, offering financing to support eligible energy efficiency and building upgrades.
"Many building operators want to improve their properties but don't know where to start," says Weckworth. "The Commercial Energy Planner can help owners understand their current performance and identify opportunities, while the loan program provides a financing option to help turn those plans into action."
Supporting Saskatoon's climate and economic goals
The Commercial Energy Planner is partially funded by the Government of Canada’s Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative. The Commercial Energy Loan Program is partially funded by a $500,000 grant from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund (GMF), funded by the Government of Canada. The initiative unlocks affordable, long-term financing for energy and water upgrades, helping building owners reduce emissions, improve performance, and advance Saskatoon’s transition to a low-carbon future.
“Saskatchewan communities know how important it is to plan — and build — for the future. With $450,000 in federal support through the Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative, these targeted programs will help property owners in Saskatoon make practical upgrades that save on energy costs and extend the life of their buildings.”
— The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development
“Improving the energy performance of buildings is an important part of reducing emissions, lowering operating costs, and building stronger, more sustainable communities. With the federal government helping to support Saskatoon’s Commercial Energy Planner, we are working together to create healthier, more resilient, and economically secure communities.”
– The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Nature
“Municipalities play a critical role in building a more affordable, resilient, and sustainable future for Canadians. FCM, with the support of the Government of Canada, is proud to support the City of Saskatoon in exploring practical solutions that will increase building energy efficiency to reduce energy costs and emissions. This is an example of how FCM’s Green Municipal Fund is a proven federal-municipal delivery platform helping meet national goals in communities.”
– Tim Tierney, FCM President
The two programs are part of Saskatoon's efforts to reduce community greenhouse gas emissions and improve the performance of existing buildings. Commercial, institutional, and multi-unit residential buildings account for 61% of Saskatoon’s total greenhouse gas emissions.
By bringing building performance information, improvement planning and financing together, the City is helping building owners take a more informed approach to investments that can reduce energy costs, improve building performance and extend the useful life of existing properties.
Registration and applications now open
Eligible building owners can now register for the Commercial Energy Planner and apply for financing through the Commercial Energy Loan Program.
Commercial Energy Planner participants receive personalized support and resources throughout the benchmarking and reporting process, while building owners planning upgrades can explore whether their project qualifies for financing.
Learn more
Building owners interested in the Commercial Energy Planner can visit saskatoon.ca/CEP for eligibility requirements and program details.
About FCM’s Green Municipal Fund
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund (GMF) is a globally unique organization that leverages investments from the Government of Canada to provide funding and education to municipalities, helping them both reach net-zero and build resilient communities, while also delivering economic and social benefits such as jobs, housing and infrastructure. Since inception in 2000, it has helped reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 3.02 million tonnes, funded nearly 60,000 person-years of employment and contributed $5.6 billion to the national GDP via the more than 2,850 approved projects. GMF manages approximately $2.4 billion in programs funded by the Government of Canada.