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City Administration has finalized the 2026 assessment growth revenue at $3.9 million, which is $2.5 million higher than the preliminary estimate of $1.4 million released earlier this month.

“This higher than anticipated revenue is very good news for the City and taxpayers; it helps to partially offset the added costs of responding to increased fire and police calls, maintaining more kilometers of roads and more hectares of park space that come with a growing city,” says Chief Financial Officer, Clae Hack. “It’s a positive indicator that reflects the continued strength and resilience of our local economy.”

Assessment growth refers to new property tax revenue generated from construction, major renovations and property improvements across the city. This growth expands the tax base, allowing the cost of City services and capital projects to be shared among more properties. As a result, the preliminary 2026/2027 budgetary tax increase for existing property owners in Saskatoon will be lower than Administration previously projected.

The stronger-than-expected assessment revenue is a positive development that reflects ongoing confidence in the Saskatoon economy. It will give City Council more financial capacity as it prepares for the 2026/2027 Budget deliberations set for November 25–27, 2025.

The 2026/2027 Budget agenda is now available online at saskatoon.ca/meetings.

The agenda includes the Administration’s report with more than 100 budget scenarios for City Council to review; all are aimed at lowering property tax rates in 2026 and 2027. It also features reports from the City’s Controlled Corporations and Statutory Boards, along with general reports and operating and capital options. Agenda items may change.

How to participate in the 2026/2027 Budget with City Council

Members of the public may submit comments or request to make a five-minute presentation, either in person or remotely, during City Council’s 2026/2027 Budget deliberations.

Deadline: Submissions will be received until 5:00 p.m., Monday, November 24, and will appear on the revised agenda.

Ways to participate:

• By email using the online form
• By mail or in person:
  Office of the City Clerk
  222 – 3rd Avenue North
  Saskatoon, SK S7K 0J5

For questions about the 2026/2027 Budget participation process, contact the City Clerk’s Office at 306-975-3240.

City Council’s 2026/2027 Budget deliberations will be live streamed for all residents at saskatoon.ca/livestream. Meetings will begin at 9:30 a.m. each day.

Visit saskatoon.ca/budget for additional budget-related information.

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

NEW

COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BOTTOMLEY AVE N TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Link station construction)
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 20, 3:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CUMBERLAND AVE N TO BRIAN TOWRISS CRES
(Link station construction)
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 20, 3:00 p.m.

AVE W N ROAD CLOSED FROM BEDFORD RD TO RUSHOLME RD
(Sewer repair)
Start: November 20, 8:00 a.m. End: November 20, 5:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Connection replacement)
Start: November 20, 8:00 a.m. End: November 21, 12:00 p.m.

LORNE AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM RUTH ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Tree maintenance)
Start: November 20, 9:00 a.m. End: November 20, 2:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES WB LANES CLOSED AT BROADWAY BRIDGE 
(SL&P work)
Start: November 20, 9:00 a.m. End: November 20, 3:00 p.m.

1ST AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(SL&P work)
Start: November 20, 9:00 a.m. End: November 20, 3:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE NB LANES CLOSED AT BIRCH CRES
(Sewer repair)
Start: November 20, 10:00 a.m. End: November 20, 2:00 p.m.

ONGOING

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 28, 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.

VALLEY RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT DUNDONALD AVE
(Ditch work)
Start: November 17, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 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.

City crews are clearing snow and slush and applying de-icing materials along Circle Drive and on high-traffic priority streets this morning after just under four centimetres of snow fell overnight. This work began early this morning as rain turned into snow starting at around 3 a.m.

Slushy snow and freezing temperatures are creating some slippery conditions at intersections, bridge decks, and on and off ramps. Drivers should adjust their driving for the road conditions, leaving extra room between vehicles and allowing extra time for their commute.

Today, there will be 20 sanders and 8 plows working to maintain City streets, as well as 9 sidewalk plows working to maintain City-maintained sidewalks and pathways. Watch for blue and amber flashing lights on snow maintenance equipment and give operators plenty of space to work.

Learn more about the City’s winter road maintenance at saskatoon.ca/snow.

Cumberland Avenue will be closed between 11th and 12th streets starting Thursday, November 20, at 8:00 a.m. for a connection replacement. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. This project is expected to take two days to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

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.

Avenue W will be closed between Rusholme and Bedford roads on Thursday, November 20, starting at 8:00 a.m. for a sewer connection. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. This project is expected to take one day to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

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.