News Releases

Roadway microsurfacing on Stensrud Road beginning Wednesday, August 6

August 4, 2026 - 9:00am

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August 4, 2026 - 9:00 am

Roadway microsurfacing will be impacting traffic on Stensrud Road beginning Wednesday, August 6. This work will be completed in phases to minimize traffic impacts. Each phase is expected to take approximately one day, although schedules are subject to change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.

August 6-7

Phase 1 (August 6): Keedwell Street/Van Impe Court to Willowgrove Crescent

Phase 2 (August 7): Willowgrove Crescent to Willowgrove Boulevard/Square

August 10-17

Work will continue from McOrmond Drive to Willowgrove Boulevard/Square in the following phases:

McOrmond Drive to Pickard Bay/Wilkins Crescent

Pickard Bay/Wilkins Crescent to Botting Bay/Zimmer Crescent

Botting Bay/Zimmer Crescent to Trimble Crescent/Paton Crescent

Trimble Crescent/Paton Crescent to between Shepherd Crescent and Trimble Crescent

Shepherd Crescent to Willowgrove Crescent

Willowgrove Crescent to Willowgrove Boulevard/Square

Residents and motorists are asked to watch for temporary no parking signs, which will indicate the scheduled work dates for each phase. Parking restrictions will be in effect while resurfacing is underway to allow crews to complete the work safely and efficiently.

During construction, traffic restrictions will be in place and motorists should expect delays. Signage will be in place to guide motorists, pedestrians and cyclists safely through the area.

Drivers are encouraged to follow posted detours and use caution when travelling near construction zones.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

Fall Leisure Guide now available; program registration begins Sunday, August 16, 2026

August 4, 2026 - 9:00am

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August 4, 2026 - 9:00 am

The City of Saskatoon Leisure Guide is the community’s go-to source for sport, culture and recreation information in Saskatoon.

The Fall Leisure Guide is now available online at saskatoon.ca/leisureguide and at pick-up locations throughout Saskatoon. Printed copies can be found at any City leisure facility, Saskatoon public library or wherever the StarPhoenix is sold. For a complete list of pick-up locations, visit saskatoon.ca/leisureguide.

Highlights of the Fall Leisure Guide (September 1 to December 31, 2026) include:

Lifesaving Society swim lessons at City Leisure Centres including multi-level swim lessons for families and a youth swimmer program for beginner swimmers ages 9 to 15 years
3 new programs for teens 13 +: Youth Dryland Training Club, Youth Sport Team Training and Learn to Pickleball
Public and Parent & Tot skating at the indoor rinks
A variety of free community programs including events for youth ages 10 to 14 on school breaks and the popular Drop N’ Shop for ages 6-12.
Adult drop-in and registered fitness programs
Community Association programs and activities
Personal and small group training programs for youth, adults and 50 + participants.

Mark your calendar! Registration for Fall programs begins Sunday, August 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. by logging into to your account on leisureonline.saskatoon.ca or by calling 306-975-2800.

Registration for private and semi-private swim lessons and multi-level lessons for families will open on Monday, August 17. Registrations are accepted by phone only. To register, call the Leisure Centre offering the lessons you are interested in.

For more information on how to be prepared for registration, visit sa skatoon.ca/register.

River rescue call near Spadina Cres. & Ravine Dr.

July 31, 2026 - 3:37pm

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July 31, 2026 - 3:37 pm

The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) responded at 11:50 a.m. to a report of a person and dog in the river.

SFD launched two boats from the 33rd Street boat launch. They went to the individual’s last reported known location on the east side of the riverbank adjacent Spadina Crescent and Ravine Drive.

The fire crews conducted both a riverbank and water search and also began dive operations from the point the person was last seen.

Drone supports from the Saskatoon Police Service and Corman Park Police service also assisted to expand the search area from the air.

A fire department diver conducted rescue operations for approximately 60 minutes but was unable to locate the individual.

Another dive team will continue the search switching to sonar scan operations.

Initial reports indicated a dog was also in the water and self-rescued. However, further conversations with the fire rescue crews and police reveal that so far, no dog has been located.

More information will be released if it becomes available.

Daily Road Report - August 4

July 31, 2026 - 3:00pm

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July 31, 2026 - 3:00 pm

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

NEW

ADDISON RD CLOSED FROM THODE AVE TO STENSRUD RD
(Road microsurfacing)
Start: August 4, 7:00 a.m. End: August 5, 4:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT ALBERT AVE
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 4, 7:00 a.m. End: August 5, 5:00 p.m.

LORNE AVE NB PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED AT MAPLE ST E
(Roadway paving)
Start: August 4, 7:00 a.m. End: August 6, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM EDMONTON AVE TO AVE P N
(Sidewalk repair)
Start: August 4, 7:00 a.m. End: August 7, 5:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E WB PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM MCPHERSON AVE TO LORNE AVE
(Road work)
Start: August 4, 7:00 a.m. End: August 9, 5:00 p.m.

MCCORMACK RD WB PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM SMITH RD TO PARR PL
(Road work)
Start: August 4, 7:00 a.m. End: August 13, 4:30 p.m.

33RD ST W WB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT AVE D N
(Water main work)
Start: August 4, 7:00 a.m. End: August 26, 4:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE N SB FROM FIELD HOUSE RD TO 14TH ST E
(Link Station Construction)
Start: August 4, 7:00 a.m. End: September 4, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE N EB FROM PRESTON AVE N TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Link Station Construction)
Start: August 4, 7:00 a.m. End: September 4, 5:00 p.m.

VICTORIA AVE NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND ST E TO 4TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: August 4, 7:00 a.m. End: September 14, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE N SB FROM 14TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Sewer work)
Two-way traffic in the NB lanes of 14th St
Start: August 4, 8:00 a.m. End: August 5, 12:00 p.m.

25TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 6TH AVE N
(Construction)
Start: August 4, 8:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE Q S TO AVE P S
(Streetlight maintenance)
Start: August 4, 9:00 a.m. End: August 4, 1:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD WB CURB LANE CLOSED & SB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT MARQUIS DR E
(Streetlight maintenance)
Start: August 4, 9:00 a.m. End: August 4, 1:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM WITNEY AVE S TO AVE X S
(Road work)
Start: August 4, 9:00 a.m. End: August 4, 1:30 p.m.

DIEFENBAKER DR NB CLOSED & WB/EB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM CONFEDERATION DR TO DOUGLAS CRES
(Roadway patching and streetlight maintenance)
Two-way traffic in SB lanes
Start: August 4, 9:00 a.m. End: August 4, 3:00 p.m.

LAURIER DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CONFEDERATION DR TO CIRCLE DR W
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: August 4, 10:00 a.m. End: August 4, 12:30 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BOYCHUK DR TO MCKERCHER DR
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: August 4, 1:00 p.m. End: August 4, 3:30 p.m.

ONGOING

BROADWAY AVE NB/SB FROM 12TH ST E TO 10TH ST E
(Fringe Festival - Weekend Closure (Special Event))
Start: August 1, 6:00 a.m. End: August 4, 6:00 a.m.

115TH ST E WB ROAD CLOSED FROM FOREST DR TO BERINI DR
(Sidewalk repair)
Two-way in EB lanes
Start: July 27, 7:00 a.m. End: August 4, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO MOSS AVE
(Water main work)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 4, 5:00 p.m.

BOYCHUK DR SB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT HUNTINGTON PL
(Road work)
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: August 5, 5:00 p.m.

KONIHOWSKI RD SB CLOSED AT PEZER CRES
(Channelization)
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: August 6, 6:00 p.m.

25TH ST E EB CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(SL&P work)
Two-way traffic in WB lanes
Start: July 20, 9:00 a.m. End: August 7, 4:00 p.m.

8TH ST E SB/WB/EB CUMBERLAND AVE INTERSECTION
(Link Station Construction)
Start: June 8, 7:00 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.

KENDERDINE RD NB CLOSED FROM BENTHAM CRES TO 115TH ST E
(Road work)
Two-way traffic in SB lanes
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 12, 6:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB FROM ALBERT AVE TO CLARENCE AVE S
(Link Station Construction)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: August 18, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB PARKING & CURB LANES CLOSED AT AVE D S
(Water main work & streetscaping)
Start: July 23, 7:00 a.m. End: August 19, 5:00 p.m.

KENSINGTON BLVD CLOSED AT ELLS CRES
(Sewer work)
Start: July 7, 8:00 a.m. End: August 21, 5:00 p.m.

LORNE AVE NB CLOSED FROM HILLIARD ST E TO ISABELLA ST E
(Water main work)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 6:00 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.

25TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO 6TH AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.

25TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 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: August 28, 5:00 p.m.

25TH ST E EB/WB FROM 2ND AVE N TO 3RD AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: July 27, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB/WB FROM HOSPITAL DR TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Link College Dr Construction)
Two-way traffic in the EB lanes
Start: July 9, 7:00 a.m. End: September 1, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR ALL DIRECTIONS FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO HOSPITAL DR
(Link College Dr Construction)
Start: April 21, 7:00 a.m. End: TBA

COLLEGE DR EB/WB UNIVERSITY BRIDGE CLOSED
(Link College Dr Construction)
Start: July 20, 7:00 a.m. End: TBA

WANUSKEWIN RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM ARTHUR ROSE AVE TO MARQUIS DR E
(Construction)
Two-way traffic in SB lanes
Start: July 20, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 6:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD CLOSED AT 72ND ST E
(Pipelines work)
Start: July 27, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 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.

Long Weekend Road Report - August 1-3, 2026

July 31, 2026 - 2:30pm

TC26-12242

July 31, 2026 - 2:30 pm