News Releases

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

NEW

IDYLWYLD DR N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 33RD ST W TO 38TH ST W
(Sewer flushing)
Start: November 26, 9:00 a.m. End: November 26, 3:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM ASPEN RIDGE ST TO HENRY DAYDAY RD
(Construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: November 26, 9:00 a.m. End: November 26, 3:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WIGGINS RD TO HOSPITAL DR
(Construction)
Start: November 26, 9:00 a.m. End: November 26, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(Vault work)
Start: November 26, 9:00 a.m. End: November 27, 5:00 p.m.

ADDISON RD WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO THODE AVE
(Underground maintenance)
Start: November 26, 11:00 a.m. End: November 26, 2:00 p.m.

ONGOING

2ND AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Unplanned water main work)
Local access only
Start: November 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 26, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM JASPER AVE S TO PORTAGE AVE
(Waterline Construction)
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: November 26, 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.

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.

BOYCHUK DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM ARNASON CRES TO MONCTON PL
(SaskPower work)
Two-way will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: November 24, 7:00 a.m. End: November 28, 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.

The most recent one-day count of people experiencing homelessness in Saskatoon found there are more individuals without stable housing in the city tallied than ever before.

The City of Saskatoon, in partnership with Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP), conducted Saskatoon’s fifth Point-in-Time (PiT) Count on October 16, 2025.

The count identified 1,931 individuals experiencing homelessness in the city. This figure represents an increase of 432 individuals experiencing homelessness over the 2024 count.

• Unsheltered – 725
• Encampments – 151
• Emergency Shelters – 327
• Transitional Homes – 444
• Systems – 47
• Hidden Homelessness – 237
• TOTAL* – 1931

The PiT Count provides a snapshot of the minimum number of individuals experiencing homelessness, both sheltered and unsheltered, across Saskatoon. This year’s count focused on enumerating individuals rather than conducting full surveys.

“This count represents the minimum number of individuals currently experiencing homelessness in Saskatoon, both sheltered and unsheltered,” says Lesley Anderson, Director of Planning and Development. “Beyond providing numbers at a single point in time, the data and demographic insights collected are critical for understanding the complex challenges faced by those affected.”

Anderson says this information will guide the development of more responsive, community-driven solutions that address immediate needs while supporting long-term strategies.

“The findings also reveal a concerning upward trend in homelessness, reinforcing the need for continuous monitoring,” Anderson says. “Tracking these changes over time will help us measure progress, adapt interventions, and ensure that resources are directed where they can have the greatest impact.”

More than 250 volunteers were dispersed across the community to count individuals staying in emergency shelters, transitional housing and unsheltered locations such as encampments. The data collected through their efforts will help inform local strategies and support services aimed at addressing homelessness in Saskatoon.

“SHIP is very thankful to all the volunteers and agencies that helped out with the PiT count. While this year’s PiT count was well-organized and successful we are always mindful that the numbers reflect real people who are experiencing poverty, mental health issues, addictions, family violence and other social challenges,” says Robert LaFontaine, Executive Director of the Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership.

“It is now our work as a community to provide opportunities for those people and families to change their circumstances. We thank the City of Saskatoon for coordinating the PIT count and we hope to continue our partnership.”

A comprehensive report with data collected from the 2025 PiT Count will be released in early 2026.

The PiT Count is funded by the Government of Canada through Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy.

For additional information about the PiT Count, visit saskatoon.ca/pit.

*Key Terms

Unsheltered Homelessness − Without any form of shelter and residing in public places (i.e. streets, park, vacant buildings) or in areas not fit for habitation (i.e. cars)

Encampments – Outdoor locations with a group of tents, makeshift shelters or other long-term outdoor settlements, where two or more individuals are staying.

Emergency Shelters – Individuals residing in emergency shelters. It may include people who receive hotel/motel vouchers in lieu of emergency shelter. It does not include people who have security of tenure or who are in social or supported/subsidized housing.

Transitional Housing − Intended to offer a supportive living environment for its residents, including offering them the experience, tools, knowledge, and opportunities for social and skill development to become more independent and transition from homelessness to secure housing. It is considered an intermediate step between emergency shelter and supportive or independent housing, and has limits on how long an individual or family can stay.

Systems − Refers to people experiencing homelessness who spend the night in a health or correctional facility, such as: an urgent care facility; emergency department; hospital inpatient ward; detox, treatment or rehabilitation centre; correctional facility; or police holding cell.

Hidden Homelessness − Individuals experiencing hidden homelessness include those living temporarily with others without guaranteed residency (i.e., couch surfing) and staying in short-term rentals without secure tenure (i.e., self-funded motel/hotel).

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

NEW

33RD ST W EB & WB LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR W
(Pole replacement)
Start: November 25, 9:00 a.m. End: November 25, 12:00 p.m.

AVE C N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CYNTHIA ST TO CIRCLE DR E
(SL&P work)
Start: November 25, 9:00 a.m. End: November 25, 1:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Sewer inspections)
Start: November 25, 9:00 a.m. End: November 25, 1:00 p.m.

33RD ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR W
(Pole replacement)
Start: November 25, 12:00 p.m. End: November 25, 4:00 p.m.

ONGOING

MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM JASPER AVE S TO PORTAGE AVE
(Waterline Construction)
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: November 26, 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.

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.

BOYCHUK DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM ARNASON CRES TO MONCTON PL
(SaskPower work)
Two-way will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: November 24, 7:00 a.m. End: November 28, 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.

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

NEW

BOYCHUK DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM ARNASON CRES TO MONCTON PL
(SaskPower work)
Two-way will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: November 24, 7:00 a.m. End: November 28, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST E WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 4TH AVE S
(Manhole repair)
Start: November 24, 9:00 a.m. End: November 24, 3:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE S TO CAMPUS DR
(Construction)
Start: November 24, 9:00 a.m. End: November 24, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

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.

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.

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.

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

NEW

22ND ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(Construction)
Start: November 22, 7:00 a.m. End: November 22, 11:00 a.m.

MILLAR AVE NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT 48TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: November 22, 7:00 a.m. End: November 23, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE B S TO AVE D S
(Rockin' Around Riversdale)
Start: November 22, 2:00 p.m. End: November 22, 4:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB & RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Sewer inspections)
Start: November 22, 10:00 p.m. End: November 23, 4:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E SB CURB LANE & RAMP CLOSED AT TAYLOR ST E
(Streetlight repair)
Start: November 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 23, 8:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT MCKERCHER DR
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: November 23, 8:30 a.m. End: November 23, 9:30 a.m.

COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO PRESTON AVE N
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: November 23, 9:30 a.m. End: November 23, 10:30 a.m.

CIRCLE DR W SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE C N TO AIRPORT DR
(Streetlight repair)
Start: November 23, 10:30 a.m. End: November 23, 11:30 a.m.

ONGOING

IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 22ND ST W
(Sewer inspections)
Start: November 21, 10:00 p.m. End: November 22, 5:00 a.m.

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO TRAFFIC BRIDGE
(Construction)
Start: November 21, 8:00 a.m. End: November 22, 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.

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.

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.