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Saskatoon Transit is proud to announce that it received national recognition for its commitment to creating a safer environment for both employees and riders. The Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) presented Saskatoon Transit with the 2025 Corporate Award for Safety & Security for its Frontline Employee Safety public awareness campaign at its awards ceremony in Montreal on November 5, 2025.

Launched in collaboration with ATU Local 615 in 2024, the Frontline Employee Safety Plan introduced 19 initiatives to address workplace safety concerns and improve security across the transit system. A key component was a public awareness campaign featuring real frontline employees sharing their stories through videos, radio and ads. This authentic approach fostered empathy, strengthened community trust and promoted respect for transit workers.

Impact highlights

• Generated more than 14 million impressions
• Contributed to a sharp decline in operator assaults, from nine in the first half of 2024 to zero in the second.
• Improved employee perceptions of safety and customer surveys showed rising confidence in transit safety.

This award underscores Saskatoon Transit’s leadership in safety innovation and its dedication to protecting those who keep our city moving.

CUTA is the national voice for urban transit in Canada, representing transit systems, municipalities and industry suppliers. Its awards program is regarded as the benchmark for excellence in the sector, celebrating organizations that set high standards for innovation, sustainability, safety and inclusivity.

For more information, visit cutaactu.ca/2025awards/ and watch campaign videos at saskatoontransit.ca/safety.

With colder temperatures in the forecast, some green carts may not be fully emptied during collection. Frozen materials can stick inside the cart, making it difficult for them to be fully emptied.

To help reduce this issue:

• Line your cart and layer your waste with recycled newspaper, paper bags or old pizza boxes.
• Set your cart out at every collection, even if it's not full.
• If things get stuck or frozen, use a broom or shovel handle to loosen them.

Visit saskatoon.ca/cartcare for more tips and tricks. To view your collection calendar, visit saskatoon.ca/collectioncalendar or download the Saskatoon Waste Wizard app.

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

NEW

DIEFENBAKER DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CENTENNIAL DR TO LAURIER DR
(Curb repair)
Start: November 10, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 1:00 p.m.

DIEFENBAKER DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM DEVONSHIRE CRES TO DIEFENBAKER TERR
(Roadway patching)
Start: November 10, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 3:00 p.m.

29TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE B N TO AVE C N
(Roadway patching)
Start: November 10, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 3:00 p.m.

25TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE N TO 1ST AVE N
(Manhole replacement)
Start: November 10, 9:00 a.m. End: November 10, 10:00 a.m.

AVE C N SB LANES CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO HANGAR RD
(Catch basin repair)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes
Start: November 10, 9:00 a.m. End: November 10, 12:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 24TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: November 10, 9:00 a.m. End: November 10, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

4TH AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 19TH ST E
(Valve replacement)
Start: November 3, 7:00 a.m. End: November 12, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE S CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 19TH ST E
(Valve replacement work)
Start: October 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 14, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE S NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Building construction)
Start: November 3, 8:00 a.m. End: November 14, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM JASPER AVE S TO PORTAGE AVE
(Water main construction)
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: November 21, 5:00 p.m.

25TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Valve installation)
Start: November 3, 7:00 a.m. End: November 24, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 28, 2025, 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.

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

NEW

RUSSELL RD ROAD CLOSED FROM DAVIES RD TO GIRGULIS CRES
(Sanitary main repairs)
Start: November 8, 6:00 a.m. End: November 9, 10:00 a.m.

2ND AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Catch basin repair)
Start: November 8, 8:00 a.m. End: November 8, 5:00 p.m.

AVE C N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 47TH ST W TO IDYLWYLD DR N
(Construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: November 9, 12:00 p.m. End: November 9, 3:00 p.m.

HART RD ROAD CLOSED AT BOWLT CRES
(Traffic signal and light installations)
Start: November 9, 6:30 a.m. End: November 9, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W 4-WAY STOP AT HART RD
(Traffic signal and light installations)
Start: November 9, 6:30 a.m. End: November 9, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

4TH AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 19TH ST E
(Valve replacement)
Start: November 3, 7:00 a.m. End: November 12, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE S CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 19TH ST E
(Valve replacement work)
Start: October 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 14, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE S NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Building construction)
Start: November 3, 8:00 a.m. End: November 14, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM JASPER AVE S TO PORTAGE AVE
(Water main construction)
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: November 21, 5:00 p.m.

25TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Valve installation)
Start: November 3, 7:00 a.m. End: November 24, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 28, 2025, 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.

Courtesy of RBC Royal Bank, Saskatoon Transit will provide free service to the Remembrance Day event at SaskTel Centre on Tuesday, November 11. The program begins at 10 a.m., with buses leaving from:

• Downtown Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue):
  • Service every 20 minutes starting at 8:45 a.m., with the final bus leaving at 10:05 a.m.
• Market Mall:
  • Buses will depart the mall transit terminal at 9:45 a.m.
• Centre Mall:
  • Buses will depart the mall transit terminal at 9:45 a.m.

Return trips from SaskTel Centre will begin immediately following the close of the ceremony.

Free Service for Canadian Armed Forces 
Veterans and current Canadian Armed Forces members will be recognized with free transit service all day throughout the system on November 11.

This free bus service is available to veterans, current personnel, cadets, reservists, and a companion. Canadian Armed Forces Transit riders can identify themselves by wearing a military uniform or showing military ID or a CF1 card when boarding.

Providing free transit to veterans and current Canadian Armed Forces members is a way to recognize their significant dedication to the community and Canada.

Trips can be planned using the mobile app Transit or Google Maps Transit in advance to help find the best route.

For more information about Transit Remembrance Day hours and service, visit saskatoontransit.ca.