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City invites public input on future tax policy; survey to launch fall 2026
August 27, 2026 - 10:07am
The City of Saskatoon is preparing to engage residents, residential and non-residential property owners and renters on the principles, goals and trade-offs City Council may consider when developing a future (property) tax policy.
The City’s tax policy Engage page is now available; it provides residents and stakeholders with background information and an overview of the project’s scope, including the areas where public input will be considered. The tax policy public online survey opens in October 2026. Paper copies of the survey will be available.
The tax policy engagement is focused on how the total municipal property tax revenue requirement, set through the City’s budget process, is shared between residential and non-residential properties. The tax policy engagement project will not decide or influence the City's budget process, service levels, individual property assessments or appeals.
Non-residential properties are sometimes collectively called commercial properties. This tax class includes commercial and industrial properties, agricultural land, elevators, pipelines and railways. Non-profit is not a property tax class.
Reassessment updates property values, and some property types may increase in value faster than others. Tax policy can help manage change in the share of municipal property tax paid by the residential and non-residential property classes as a result of reassessment. All property types in Saskatchewan will be reassessed in 2029.
City Council has historically set a tax ratio at the start of each legislated four-year reassessment cycle. In April 2025, City Council set the current tax ratio at 1.71:1. This means that for every $1.00 in property tax paid by a residential property owner, a non-residential property owner pays $1.71 on an equivalent assessment.
The tax ratio approach distributes the overall municipal property tax requirement between property classes. It does not change the total amount of municipal property tax revenue collected by the City.
Public input received on tax policy principles, goals and trade-offs will help the City understand community priorities, including where residential and non-residential property owner perspectives align and where they differ.
Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to visit the City’s Engage page to review the information and prepare to participate in the October tax policy survey.
Visit saskatoon.ca/engage
Microsurfacing starting on Circle Drive S this weekend
August 27, 2026 - 9:00am
Starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, road restrictions for road microsurfacing will begin in the eastbound median and center lanes of Circle Drive S from the Gordie Howe Bridge to the Idylwyld Drive S southbound merges. Continuing at 7 a.m. on Sunday, August 30, work will continue in the eastbound curb and center lanes of Circle Drive S from the Gordie Howe Bridge to the Idylwyld Drive S southbound merges. This closure includes the Lorne Avenue off ramp from Circle Drive S. One lane will be open for general traffic during this work.
Detour signs will be in place to guide motorists around the area. The City thanks everyone for their patience. These restrictions are expected to take two days from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, 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.
Subscribe to the Daily Road Report for a full list of construction projects on priority roads by visiting saskatoon.ca/news-releases.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Full closures of priority one roads starting Friday
August 27, 2026 - 6:00am
Hart Road closed from Bowlt Crescent to 22nd Street W for road microsurfacing
Friday, August 28 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
20th Street W closed from Avenue D S to Avenue B S for the Forkin Around Riversdale event
Friday, August 28 at 8:00 a.m. to Saturday, August 29 at 10 p.m.
Spadina Crescent closed from 20th Street E to 21st Street E for the Annual Ukrainian day in the Park event
Friday, August 28 at 7:00 a.m. to Saturday, August 29 at 12 a.m.
Various priority one roadways will have closures and restrictions starting Friday, August 28, 2026. Detour signs will be in place to guide motorists around these areas. Drivers are reminded to drive carefully and watch for participants during the various event closures. The City thanks everyone in advance for their patience.
The closures will be as follows:
Closure end times are 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.
Subscribe to the Daily Road Report for a full list of construction projects on priority roads by visiting saskatoon.ca/news-releases.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
City Council approves Climate Action Strategy
August 26, 2026 - 4:00pm
25-year roadmap supports a safer, healthier and more prosperous Saskatoon
Saskatoon City Council has approved the City’s Climate Action Strategy, a 25-year framework that will help the community prepare for the impact of climate change while supporting a safer, healthier and more prosperous future.
The Strategy includes two complementary playbooks: one focused on reducing carbon pollution and another focused on helping Saskatoon adapt to climate-related risks such as extreme heat, flooding, wildfire smoke and severe storms. Guided by principles of equity, reconciliation, prosperity and miyo-pimâtisiwin (the good life), the Strategy supports both corporate leadership and community action.
“Preparing for climate impacts is part of responsible long-term planning,” said Director of Sustainability Jeanna South. “The Climate Action Strategy helps the City identify opportunities to reduce risks, make informed investments and protect the infrastructure and services residents depend on every day.”
The Strategy identifies potential actions that can be considered over time as community needs, technology and funding opportunities evolve. Examples include integrating climate risk into City planning and infrastructure projects, expanding the urban forest, supporting food security initiatives, improving energy efficiency and strengthening community resilience.
Council’s approval of the Strategy does not approve or fund specific projects. Individual initiatives will be considered separately through future decision-making, budgeting and public engagement processes.
The Climate Action Strategy positions Saskatoon to proactively address climate-related risks and changing environmental conditions while supporting a resilient economy, healthy neighbourhoods and reliable municipal services. By taking a long-term approach, the City can better protect community assets, reduce future costs and help ensure Saskatoon remains a safe, vibrant place to live for generations to come.
Visit the project Engage Page for more information.
Daily Road Report - August 27
August 26, 2026 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
BOYCHUK DR SB CLOSED FROM RENNIE PL TO DEGEER ST
(Tree removal)
Two-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: August 27, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM ALBERT AVE TO DUFFERIN AVE
(Sewer work)
Start: August 27, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 5:00 p.m.
LENORE DR EB CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRIMROSE DR
(Road work)
Two-way traffic in WB lanes
Start: August 27, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 5:00 p.m.
STONEBRIDGE BLVD WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT COPE CRES
(Road microsurfacing)
Start: August 27, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 5:00 p.m.
HART RD CLOSED FROM SHILLINGTON CRES TO BOWLT CRES
(Road work)
Start: August 27, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 7:00 p.m.
20TH ST W EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT AVE B S
(Storm drain repair)
Start: August 27, 9:00 a.m. End: August 27, 1:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE & SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ONTARIO AVE TO ALBERTA AVE
(Radar camera installation)
Start: August 27, 9:00 a.m. End: August 27, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN & CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 46TH ST E TO 51ST ST E
(Overnight road paving)
Start: August 27, 7:00 p.m. End: August 28, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO COLLEGE DR
(Overnight guardrail installation)
Start: August 27, 7:00 p.m. End: August 29, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR S WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CLARENCE AVE S
(Overnight guardrail installation)
Start: August 26, 7:00 p.m. End: August 27, 6:00 a.m.
KENDERDINE RD SB CLOSED FROM 115TH ST E TO BENTHAM CRES
(Road work)
Two-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 5:00 p.m.
KENDERDINE RD NB CLOSED FROM STODOLA CRT TO MORRISON CRT
(Traffic calming)
Start: August 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.
71ST ST E EB CLOSED FROM BURRON AVE TO ARONEC AVE
(Construction)
Start: August 26, 1:00 p.m. End: August 28, 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.
MCCORMACK RD WB/NB/EB SIDEWALK & PARKING LANE FROM PARR PL TO BLACKLEY PL
(Road work)
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 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
(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: TBA
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: TBA
PRESTON AVE N NB FROM 14TH ST E TO FIELD HOUSE RD
(Link Station Construction)
Start: August 4, 7:00 a.m. End: September 4, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST W WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM AVE B N TO AVE D N
(Road work)
Start: August 26, 8:00 a.m. End: September 4, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE D S
(Road work)
Start: August 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 6, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W WB PARKING & CURB LANES CLOSED AT AVE D S
(Water main upgrades & streetscaping)
Start: July 23, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W EB CURB & PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM AVE P S TO AVE M S
(Construction)
Start: August 26, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E ALL DIRECTIONS CLOSED AT 4TH AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: August 24, 12:00 p.m. End: September 9, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT AVE E N
(Water main project)
Start: August 21, 8:00 a.m. End: September 9, 5:00 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: September 14, 5:00 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE NB CLOSED FROM 2ND ST E TO 4TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: August 12, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE CLOSED FROM 2ND ST E TO 4TH ST E
(Water main project)
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E NB REDUCED LANE WIDTH AT 25TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: September 21, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W WB PARKING & CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE B S
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 3RD AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: August 4, 8:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB/WB FROM 2ND AVE N TO 3RD AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: July 27, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 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.
CENTRAL AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM SOMERS RD TO FEDORUK DR
(Road work)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 5:00 p.m.
FEDORUK DR EB LANE CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Road work)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO PORTAGE AVE
(Sewer work)
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 6:00 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.
71ST ST E ALL DIRECTIONS FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO WAKOOMA ST
(Median upgrade)
Start: August 7, 10:00 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.