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The countdown is on! Plan to attend the City's 50th annual pancake breakfast fundraiser next week
June 10, 2026 - 10:56am
The countdown is on Saskatoon! We hope you can join us next week. The forecast looks sunny with a 100% chance of pancakes and a welcoming community event!
The City of Saskatoon is preparing to celebrate five decades of flipping pancakes, building community spirit and supporting our local charity partner United Way Saskatoon & Area. This beloved annual event brings the community together to kick off summer with great food, a diverse lineup of music, entertainment and activities and displays for all ages.
Join us for local celebrity pancake flippers, fun and furry local sports team mascots and the always popular relay race.
Mark your calendar and plan to come out and be part of the City's extra special 50th pancake breakfast celebration on:
Thursday, June 18, 2026
7:30 am to 10:30 am rain or shine
Outdoors in Civic Square at 23rd Street & 4th Avenue
The event site is accessible to all
$8 gets you pancakes, sausages, toppings, coffee or tea and juice
You'll have an opportunity to pay it forward! Take part in our Act of Kindness board by purchasing and donating an extra breakfast ticket(s). It’s an easy way to help someone enjoy a hot meal and be part of this special community event.
Want your pancakes faster? Consider prepaying your $8 breakfast ticket(s) and or Act of Kindness tickets(s) to skip the cashier line:
• eTransfer to pancakebreakfast@saskatoon.ca
• Deadline: prepaid ticket orders close at 5 pm, Tuesday, June 16
• Pick up your pre-paid breakfast tickets on event day at the Volunteer Check-in Station beside Civic Square ( if you are purchasing prepaid tickets for a group, designate one person to pick up your full ticket order)
• Questions? Email pancakebreakfast@saskatoon.ca
For over 50 years, United Way Saskatoon & Area has worked to positively impact the lives of vulnerable children, youth and their families by identifying and addressing barriers. The City is proud to donate all breakfast proceeds annually to help make our community better for everyone.
We wish to thank our valued sponsors, without their generous support, we could not put on our 50th fundraising event: Saskatoon City Employees Credit Union (SCECU), Saskatoon Civic Employees’ Union (CUPE59), Hamm Construction, The Society of United Professionals (SUP, IFPTE160), The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF80), Sheraton Cavalier, Butler Byers Insurance, Federated Co-op (FCL), Canteen, Night Owl Entertainment, Handy Special Events, Pelican Signs, Saskatoon Media Group, Rawlco Radio, Harvard Media.
For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/pancakes
Road resurfacing on Diefenbaker Drive beginning June 12
June 10, 2026 - 10:00am
Road resurfacing work is scheduled for Diefenbaker Drive eastbound between Diefenbaker Terrace and Laurier Drive beginning June 12.
Work will be done in phases to minimize impacts to the neighbourhood, with an expected completion date of June 23, weather permitting and barring unforeseen circumstances.
Work hours are between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m., with evening and weekend work occurring as required. Residents can expect increased construction activity, including noise and vibration from heavy equipment.
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the westbound lanes. Access to adjacent driveways will be restricted beginning at 6 a.m. on the day work starts. On-street parking and access to parking lots adjacent to the work area will also be unavailable. Residents, businesses and visitors are asked to make alternate parking arrangements.
Drivers are encouraged to follow posted detours and use caution when travelling near construction zones.
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.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Daily Road Report - June 10
June 9, 2026 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
11TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE R S TO AVE Q S
(SaskEnergy)
Two-way traffic in WB lanes
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: June 10, 6:00 p.m.
71ST ST E EB & WB CLOSED FROM ARONEC AVE TO LIPSETT CRES
(Road resurfacing)
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: June 11, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 41ST ST E TO 45TH ST E
(Sewer maintenance)
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: June 11, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB CLOSED FROM PARK AVE TO GROSVENOR AVE
(Sidewalk replacement)
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: June 15, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO 1ST AVE S
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: June 16, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE P S TO AVE O S
(Construction)
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: June 20, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: June 24, 5:00 p.m.
FAITHFULL AVE SB CLOSED FROM 56TH ST E TO 56TH ST E
(Underground maintenance)
Start: June 10, 8:00 a.m. End: June 10, 11:00 a.m.
8TH ST E EB PARKING & CURB LANES CLOSED. FROM MUNROE AVE S TO CAIRNS AVE
(Sidewalk repair)
Start: June 10, 9:00 a.m. End: June 10, 12:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT TAYLOR ST E
(Streetlight maintenance)
Start: June 10, 9:00 a.m. End: June 10, 3:00 p.m.
20TH ST W INTERSECTION CLOSED AT OTTAWA AVE S
(Valve replacement)
Start: June 10, 9:00 a.m. End: June 10, 4:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 7 NB CLOSED, EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HART RD TO 22ND ST W
(Road resurfacing)
Start: June 10, 11:00 a.m. End: June 10, 2:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED. FROM HIGHWAY 11 TO CLARENCE AVE S
(Overnight road work)
Start: June 10, 7:00 p.m. End: June 11, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR S EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO CLARENCE AVE S
(Overnight road resurfacing)
Start: June 9, 7:00 p.m. End: June 10, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR S WB CENTRE LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Overnight road resurfacing)
Start: June 9, 6:30 p.m. End: June 10, 6:00 a.m.
22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED. FROM NEAULT RD TO HIGHWAY 7
(Road work)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: June 10, 5:00 p.m.
KENSINGTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM ELLS CRES TO ELLS CRES
(Homeland Trenching)
Start: May 27, 8:00 a.m. End: June 10, 5:00 p.m.
2ND AVE N SB CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Saskatoon New Central Library)
24th St WB curb lane closed
Start: June 4, 6:00 a.m. End: June 11, 6:00 p.m.
BERINI DR SB CLOSED FROM 115TH ST E TO ROGERS RD
(Concrete repair)
Two-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: June 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 12, 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: June 14, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Construction)
Start: June 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 15, 5:00 p.m.
115TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM KENDERDINE RD TO BERINI DR
(Concrete Preservation)
Two-way traffic in EB lanes
Start: June 4, 7:00 a.m. End: June 18, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE L S TO AVE N S
(Construction)
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 19, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W WB PARKING & CURB LANE CLOSURE. FROM AVE B S TO AVE B S
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: June 21, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E SB/WB/EB CUMBERLAND AVE INTERSECTION
(Link Station Construction)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB FROM LOUISE AVE TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Link Station Construction)
Two-way traffic to be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: July 3, 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.
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.
WANUSKEWIN RD NB CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR W TO 72ND ST E
(Construction)
Two-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: October 9, 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.
Lathey Pool delayed opening. George Ward will open early on Thursday, June 11
June 9, 2026 - 9:30am
Due to unforeseen mechanical issues, Lathey Pool will be delayed in opening.
As an alternative, George Ward Pool (1015 5th Street East) will open early on Thursday, June 11 to accommodate swimmers. George Ward will operate on a temporary schedule until Lathey Pool becomes operational, after which it will return to its regular schedule.
Visit dropinschedule.saskatoon.ca for public swim, family swim and lane swim times.
We appreciate your patience and understanding. Updates on Lathey Pool’s opening date will be posted at saskatoon.ca/outdoorpools.
Daily Road Report - June 9
June 8, 2026 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE L S TO AVE N S
(Construction)
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 19, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E VARIOUS EB & WB LANES CLOSED CIRCLE DR NORTH BRIDGE
(Mowing)
Start: June 9, 9:00 a.m. End: June 9, 3:00 p.m.
MARQUIS DR E EB & SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT MILLAR AVE
(SL&P work)
Start: June 9, 9:00 a.m. End: June 9, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR S WB CENTRE LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Overnight road paving)
Start: June 9, 6:30 p.m. End: June 10, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR S EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO CLARENCE AVE S
(Overnight road resurfacing)
Start: June 9, 7:00 p.m. End: June 10, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR S EB CURB & BOTH CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO CLARENCE AVE S
(Overnight road resurfacing)
Start: June 8, 7:00 p.m. End: June 9, 6:00 a.m.
71ST ST E EB & WB CLOSED FROM LANGER AVE TO ARTHUR ROSE AVE
(Road resurfacing)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: June 9, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO HIGHWAY 7
(Road work)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: June 10, 5:00 p.m.
KENSINGTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM ELLS CRES TO ELLS CRES
(Homeland Trenching)
Start: May 27, 8:00 a.m. End: June 10, 5:00 p.m.
2ND AVE N SB CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Saskatoon New Central Library)
24th St WB curb lane closed
Start: June 4, 6:00 a.m. End: June 11, 6:00 p.m.
BERINI DR SB CLOSED FROM 115TH ST E TO ROGERS RD
(Concrete repair)
Two-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: June 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 12, 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: June 14, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Construction)
Start: June 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 15, 5:00 p.m.
115TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM KENDERDINE RD TO BERINI DR
(Concrete Preservation)
Two-way traffic in EB lanes
Start: June 4, 7:00 a.m. End: June 18, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W WB PARKING & CURB LANE CLOSURE. FROM AVE B S TO AVE B S
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: June 21, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E SB/WB/EB CUMBERLAND AVE INTERSECTION
(Link Station Construction)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB FROM LOUISE AVE TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Link Station Construction)
Two-way traffic to be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: July 3, 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.
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.
WANUSKEWIN RD NB CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR W TO 72ND ST E
(Construction)
Two-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: October 9, 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.