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City releases Climate Action Strategy
July 29, 2026 - 4:30pm
A long-term framework: 25-year roadmap supports safer, healthier, more prosperous Saskatoon
The City of Saskatoon has revealed its Climate Action Strategy (Strategy), a 25-year proposal for climate readiness that provides a framework for responding to the growing impacts of climate change while supporting the vision for a safer, healthier and more prosperous community.
The updated Strategy is made up of two playbooks for climate readiness; one outlines measures that reduce carbon pollution while the other suggests ways to prepare the community for impacts of a changing climate. The Strategy includes corporate leadership and community action, all guided by a commitment to equity, reconciliation, prosperity, and miyo-pimâtisiwin (the good life).
“Climate change is already affecting communities across Canada, and Saskatoon is not immune to those impacts,” says Director of Sustainability Jeanna South. “This Strategy helps ensure we are prepared for the future by taking a thoughtful, responsible approach that protects our community, supports residents and helps maintain the services people rely on every day.”
The Strategy outlines potential actions and areas of focus that can be explored over time as community needs, technologies and funding opportunities evolve. It will help guide decision-making as the City prepares for challenges such as extreme heat, flooding, wildfire smoke and severe storms that can affect public safety, infrastructure and essential services.
Approval of the Strategy does not include approval or funding for individual initiatives, which will be considered separately through future decision-making, budget and public engagement processes.
“The Climate Action Strategy helps people in Saskatoon to stay healthy, supported and strong in a changing climate,” said South. "A safer Saskatoon means being prepared before the next heat wave, smoke event or major storm arrives, not after. Climate action is not about spending for the sake of spending; it's about making smart investments today that help avoid bigger costs tomorrow."
Supporting a safer Saskatoon
The Climate Action Strategy is designed to help the City manage climate-related risks and strengthen community resilience in the face of growing climate impacts, including heatwaves, flooding, wildfire smoke and severe storms. By looking forward, the Strategy supports efforts to protect public safety, maintain reliable City services, safeguard critical infrastructure and improve readiness for increasingly frequent and severe weather events.
Actions identified in the Strategy include: measuring indoor air quality in civic buildings to help ensure safe public spaces during wildfire smoke events; considering climate risk in City planning and infrastructure projects; and supporting homeowners in improving the climate resilience of their properties. The Strategy also supports good municipal governance by providing a long-term framework for risk management and informed decision-making. Taking proactive steps today can reduce future risks, help avoid costly disruptions and repairs, and better position Saskatoon to respond to changing conditions.
Supporting a healthier Saskatoon
The Climate Action Strategy guides climate action that supports public health, quality of life and community well-being. Climate-related impacts such as extreme heat, poor air quality from wildfire smoke and severe weather can affect residents in different ways, particularly vulnerable populations. By helping the community adapt to changing environmental conditions, the Strategy supports healthy, livable neighbourhoods while reflecting Saskatoon’s local needs, priorities and evolving circumstances.
Actions identified in the Strategy include: partnering to increase food security and local food production; installing solar panels on City-owned lands; and maintaining, renewing and growing the urban forest to help improve air quality, provide shade and enhance community well-being. Together, these actions contribute to more resilient neighbourhoods and a healthier city that is better equipped to respond to future environmental and public health challenges.
Supporting a more prosperous Saskatoon
The Climate Action Strategy supports a strong and resilient local economy by encouraging responsible, forward-looking planning and stewardship of public resources. By acting today, the City can help reduce long-term costs, protect community assets, strengthen economic resilience and ensure responsible use of taxpayer dollars. Acting proactively can help avoid expensive repairs, service disruptions and emergency response costs while positioning Saskatoon to take advantage of future opportunities as technologies, government policies and funding programs evolve.
Actions identified in the Strategy include: updating design standards for City parks and green spaces to reduce watering needs; developing local reuse and recycling markets to reduce waste and create markets for reusable products; and supporting industry in preparing for future energy-efficiency requirements for new homes and buildings.
Residents can learn more about the Climate Action Strategy and access the full document on the Environment, Utilities, and Corporate Services Agenda or visit the project’s Engage Page for further details.
City Administration proposes utility-based funding model for multi-unit garbage service
July 29, 2026 - 4:15pm
The City Administration recommends a shift to a utility-funded model for multi-unit residential garbage service, moving away from a property tax-based funding model. A report will be presented to City Council’s Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services (EU&CS) next Tuesday, August 4.
“Transitioning to a utility-funded model is an important step toward a more transparent and equitable waste management system,” says Brock Storey, Environmental Operations Manager. “Under the proposed approach, properties would pay directly for the garbage services they receive, based on bin size and collection frequency.”
At present, multi-unit garbage collection is funded through property taxes, meaning all property taxpayers contribute to the service regardless of whether they receive it. The City currently provides weekly garbage collection to over 80% of the Saskatoon’s multi-unit properties. Under the proposed model, the costs of collection, disposal and program administration would be recovered through utility fees, rather than through property taxes. This change would align multi-unit properties with the City’s curbside collection program which shifted to a utility-funded model for garbage in 2024.
If Administration's recommendations are endorsed by Committee, they will be presented to City Council at its meeting on August 26. If approved, Administration will begin developing the utility framework, billing systems and customer communications required to support the transition. The new funding model is recommended to take effect in January 2028.
Easier access ahead: new MyProperty service to bring City notices online this fall
July 29, 2026 - 3:33pm
- Once MyProperty launches, you will need to create a new MyProperty account to access detailed account information; however, you will continue receiving your account balance digitally until your MyProperty account setup is complete.
- Your secure MyProperty access code is included with eBill notifications starting in August 2026. Keep it handy. You will need it to create your MyProperty account.
The City of Saskatoon is preparing to launch MyProperty this fall.
MyProperty is a new secure online service for residents who prefer convenient digital access to their official City notices.
Once launched, MyProperty will allow residents to view, download and manage their property tax notice, assessment notice, utility billing and more online in one convenient location.
Residents will find their secure MyProperty access code printed on City of Saskatoon utility bills, their 2026 property tax notice, 2026 Assessment notices (including Supplementary, Amended) or in eBill utility billing notifications starting August 1.
People who want to use MyProperty will need to keep their access code to set up their MyProperty account when the service launches. Paper notices will continue for residents who prefer them. No action is required to continue receiving paper notices.
Important notice for current eBill customers: your service is changing this fall
This fall, My Utility Account will be replaced with MyProperty. If you receive utility bills through eBill, no action is needed right now.
Additional information about MyProperty will continue to be shared as we move closer to the fall launch.
Learn more at saskatoon.ca/mypropertyinfo.
Daily Road Report - July 30
July 29, 2026 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
3RD AVE N SB CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Crane lift)
Two-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: July 30, 6:00 a.m. End: July 30, 4:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: July 30, 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
(Traffic calming)
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: August 6, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT COLLEGE DR
(Overnight bridge inspection)
Start: July 30, 8:00 p.m. End: July 30, 1:00 a.m.
ONGOING
MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM COWLEY RD TO COLLEGE DR
(Overnight road resurfacing)
Two-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: July 28, 7:00 p.m. End: July 30, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR W SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO FAIRMONT DR
(Overnight bridge inspection)
Start: July 29, 7:00 p.m. End: July 30, 6:00 a.m.
29TH ST W WB ROAD CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO AVE E N
(Roadway paving)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 30, 5:00 p.m.
AVE P N SB PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED AT FAULKNER CRES
(Traffic calming)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: July 30, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB LEFT TURN AND MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO ACADIA DR & FROM ACADIA DR TO MOSS AVE
(Overnight drilling)
Start: July 29, 7:00 p.m. End: July 31, 6:00 a.m.
ACADIA DR SB CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO HIGHLANDS CRES
(Overnight drilling)
Start: July 29, 7:00 p.m. End: July 31, 6:00 a.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.
115TH ST E WB ROAD CLOSED FROM FOREST DR TO BERINI DR
(Sidewalk repair)
Two-way traffic in EB lanes
Start: July 27, 7:00 a.m. End: August 2, 5:00 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 4, 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.
KENSINGTON BLVD CLOSED AT ELLS CRES
(Sewer 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.
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 FROM AVE D S TO AVE D S
(Water main work & streetscaping)
Start: July 23, 7:00 a.m. End: August 19, 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.
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.
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
PRESTON AVE N EB FROM PRESTON AVE N TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Link Station Construction)
Start: July 4, 7:00 a.m. End: September 4, 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.
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
(Pipeline 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.
Adjusted civic services & hours of operation, Saskatchewan Day, Monday, August 3
July 29, 2026 - 2:29pm
- Fixed-route transit will run holiday service hours on Monday, August 3, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (normal fares apply).
- Plan your trip with the Transit app.
- Visit saskatoontransit.ca.
- OnDemand service will not be available on Monday, August 3.
- Access Transit will operate holiday service hours on Monday, August 3, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Trips must be booked in advance as per normal procedures
- Customers are reminded that subscriptions do not apply on Statutory Holidays
- Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed for walk-in customers on Monday, August 3, but phone lines (306.975.3100) will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Parking payment is not required on Monday, August 3.
- Motorists are reminded that all other parking requirements remain in effect, including parking time limits.
- Vehicles will not be released to the public on Monday, August 3.
- Open for regular business on Saturday, August 1 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Information on Vehicle Seizures.
- The Material Recovery Centre and Landfill are open on Monday, August 3 from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- Cash transactions are accepted, although Credit and Debit are recommended.
- More information at saskatoon.ca/mrc.
- The cemetery office is closed on Monday, August 3.
- Cemetery grounds are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily as usual.
- Zoo – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Forestry Farm Park - 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Cosmo Civic Centre - Closed
- Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre - Closed for facility upgrade. Learn more at saskatoon.ca/harrybailey.
- Lakewood Civic Centre – 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Lawson Civic Centre – 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Saskatoon Field House – 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Shaw Centre – 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Terry Fox Track - Closed
- Holiday Park, Wildwood and Silverwood golf courses are open regular hours operation – tee times begin at 6 a.m.
- Holiday Park and Silverwood driving ranges are open regular hours of operation - 6 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (last bucket sold at 7:30 p.m.)
- Lathey & Mayfair Pools – Public Swim from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- George Ward & Riversdale Pools
- Family and Lane Swim from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Public Swim from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation on the civic holiday, Saskatchewan Day, Monday, August 3.
CITY HALL
City Hall will be closed on Monday, August 3, and will reopen on Tuesday, August 4, at 8 a.m.
ROADWAY DETOURS & CLOSURES
Check here for detailed long weekend road restrictions for priority one roadways.
REMAI MODERN
Remai Modern will be closed on Monday, August 3.
SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY
All Saskatoon Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, August 3.
SASKATOON TRANSIT
PAY PARKING
MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT
WASTE COLLECTIONS
Garbage, Recycling, and Organics have collections as scheduled. Check your Collection Calendar here.
MATERIAL RECOVERY CENTRE & LANDFILL
COMPOST DEPOT
The Compost Depot is open on Monday, August 3 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
WOODLAWN CEMETERY
SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO
Regular Hours of Operation:
LEISURE CENTRES
Search for drop-in program information including fitness and weight room hours, public swim sessions and fitness programs on Leisure Online at dropinschedule.saskatoon.ca.
NUTRIEN PLAYLAND AT KINSMEN
Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
GOLF COURSES
OUTDOOR POOLS
NOTIFYNOW
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YXE SERVICE ALERTS
For information and updates on service disruptions such as power or water check saskatoon.ca/servicealerts or follow @yxeservicealert on Twitter.