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Saskatoon residents are invited to attend an information session this evening, Wednesday, September 9, 2026, to learn how they can help shape what’s next for Saskatoon by serving on a City board, commission or committee.

The session is for residents interested in volunteering their time, experience and perspectives for the 2027 term. First-time applicants are welcome.

Plan to attend to ask questions and hear from current and former members about their experiences. Learn how you can contribute your perspective, skills and experience to issues that matter to you and your community. 

Information Session
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
City Hall, in Committee Room E

• Please enter City Hall through the accessible entrance Door 1A off 4th Avenue North.
• Parking is available in the City Hall back parking lot.

Attendees will learn about:

• Who can apply for City boards, commissions and committees
• The application process
• The role of public members and what to expect
• Time commitments and meeting expectations
• Available positions and how to apply
• Honorariums, where applicable

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strongly encourage submissions from Indigenous peoples, equity-deserving groups/ethnically diverse communities, immigrants, members of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, persons with disabilities, youth aged 16–23 and other under-represented groups.

Applications for the 2027 term are being accepted until September 18, 2026. Vacancies remain open until filled. 

Serving on a City board, commission or committee is an opportunity to help inform decisions on policies, programs and services that affect Saskatoon residents. Explore our open positions at saskatoon.ca/boards or call 306-975-3240 for more information.

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

NEW

BROADWAY AVE NB CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES E
(Crane lift)
Two-way traffic set in SB lanes.
Start: September 9, 5:00 a.m. End: September 9, 7:00 a.m.

ACADIA DR EB & WB TRAFFIC SQUEEZE OVER FROM CAMPION CRES TO ACADIA CRT
(Sewer work)
Start: September 9, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 3:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT LANSDOWNE AVE
(Water main work)
Start: September 9, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

PENDYGRASSE RD WB/NB/SB CLOSED FROM FORRESTER RD TO PRIEL CRES
(Storm drain repair)
Two-way traffic in EB lanes
Start: September 9, 9:00 a.m. End: September 9, 3:00 p.m.

FAIRLIGHT CRES EB CLOSED, NB CURB LANE CLOSED & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT FAIRMONT DR
(Road patching)
Start: September 9, 9:00 a.m. End: September 9, 3:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB CLOSED FROM AVE D S TO AVE F S
(Overnight road work)
Start: September 9, 7:00 p.m. End: September 10, 6:00 a.m.

8TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO MOSS AVE
(Overnight drilling)
Start: September 9, 9:00 p.m. End: September 11, 6:00 a.m.

ACADIA DR SB CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO HIGHLANDS CRES
(Overnight drilling)
Start: September 9, 9:00 p.m. End: September 11, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

12TH ST E CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO ALBERT AVE
(Water main maintenance)
Start: September 8, 9:00 a.m. End: September 9, 12:00 p.m.

MCCORMACK RD WB/SB PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM BLACKLEY PL TO PARR PL
(Construction)
Start: August 31, 7:00 a.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.

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.

DIEFENBAKER DR EB & WB DRIVING LANES CLOSED FROM DIEFENBAKER DR TO DIEFENBAKER TERR
(Traffic calming)
Start: September 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 10, 4:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE D S
(Road work)
Start: August 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 11, 5:00 p.m.

HART RD EB & WB TRAFFIC SQUEEZED OVER FROM BETTS AVE TO SHILLINGTON CRES
(Traffic Calming)
Start: September 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 11, 5:00 p.m.

KERR RD WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM KAPLAN GREEN TO COLLINS CRES
(Sidewalk repairs)
Start: August 31, 10:00 a.m. End: September 11, 5:00 p.m.

VICTORIA AVE NB CLOSED FROM 2ND ST E TO 4TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: August 4, 7:00 a.m. End: September 14, 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.

PRESTON AVE N WB FROM CIRCLE DR E TO PRESTON AVE N
(Link Station Construction)
Start: August 25, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE M S TO AVE P S
(Construction)
Start: September 5, 7:00 a.m. End: September 19, 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.

PRESTON AVE N NB/SB FROM 14TH ST E TO FIELD HOUSE RD
(Link Station Construction)
Start: September 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 25, 5:00 p.m.

25TH ST E AND 2ND AVE N INTERSECTION CLOSED
(Water main work)
Start: September 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 27, 5:00 p.m.

LORNE AVE NB CLOSED FROM WILLOW ST E TO MAPLE ST E
(Road work)
Two-way traffic in SB lanes
Start: August 28, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS HOSPITAL DRIVE TO CUMBERLAND AVENUE
(Link Construction)
Two-way traffic with one lane in each direction to be maintained in the EB lanes. Wiggins Ave open for WB to NB and SB to WB right turns only. Saskatchewan Crescent access from College Drive is closed. University Drive NB between Elliot Street and College Drive is closed. Access to Munroe Avenue at College Drive is closed.
Start: September 4, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 7:00 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.

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.

25TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE N TO 1ST AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: September 1, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 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.

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.

BROADWAY AVE SB PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 9TH ST E
(Building construction)
Start: August 31, 8:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 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.

Yesterday, September 7, Saskatoon experienced heavy rain in all areas of the city with upwards of 80 millimetres received. City crews worked throughout the evening and overnight to address flooded intersections, popped manhole covers and other flood-related issues on roadways.

Water has receded from flooded streets and most intersections were clear for today’s commute. At this time, the Hampton Village lift station serving the west side remains near capacity.

Leisure Facilities

Facilities are open today with regular operating hours. However the track at the Saskatoon Field House is closed as an exception due to water seepage. Please follow the City’s Service Alerts for the latest updates.

City Flood Protection Infrastructure

Currently, the City’s infrastructure continues to keep up with yesterday’s flood water, but we are monitoring the conditions very closely. More rain is forecast for Saskatoon and area this week and the system will need several days to recover from Monday’s rainfall. Residents can help by reducing the use of washing machines and dishwashers or by flushing toilets only when absolutely necessary.

Dry storm ponds at Churchill, Weaver and W.W. Ashley Parks worked as intended and protected area properties. Dry storm ponds are designed to hold water that would otherwise cause nearby flooding during intense rainfalls. The water flows from properties and roads into the dry storm pond, then slowly drains into the storm sewer.

Be Prepared & Keep Safe

When a rain event such as this occurs, there are things we can all do to keep safe:

• Avoid flooded areas altogether if possible.
• If there are barricaded areas, do not remove barricades or drive into the area.
• Stay out of the water whether you are in your car or if you are on foot.
• Be mindful to avoid flooded areas on your commute to/from work or school – stay up to date with Service Alerts.
• If you encounter flooding on a street, take an alternate route, as deep water can damage a vehicle and cause it to stall.
• Do not remove manhole covers – it can be dangerous. Contact the City instead at 306-975-2476.
• Do not go near drainage areas in parks and follow all signage in parks that may direct you to not enter when flooding occurs – these areas can also be very hazardous in storm-flow conditions
• Emergencies: report stranded vehicles, missing or popped manholes and street or underpass flooding to the City of Saskatoon’s 24-Hour Customer Service Centre at 306-975-2476. Call 9-1-1 in an emergency.

Home Flood Protection

To reduce the risk of damage to property, residents should ensure downspouts disperse water at least two metres (six feet) away from the home foundation. Downpours like this can drop a tremendous amount of water in a relatively short period of time. All homes – even those that have never flooded before may have water seep in.

The City has information available for impacted residents on saskatoon.ca/homefloodprotection.

The intersection of Clarence Avenue and College Drive has reopened for vehicle traffic, as well as all four lanes of College Drive between the University Bridge and Hospital Drive, following construction work in the area.

Drivers should continue to follow posted signage and use caution while travelling through the area, as construction remains ongoing nearby, and traffic restrictions with one lane of traffic in each direction are still in place between Hospital Drive and Cumberland Avenue.

The exit from the University Bridge to Saskatchewan Crescent remains closed.

University Drive between Elliott Street and College Drive remains closed.

Wiggins Road north into the University of Saskatchewan campus is accessible on a right-turn-in, right-turn-out basis. Left turns from College Drive onto Wiggins Road are not permitted. Wiggins Avenue south of College Drive is closed to vehicle traffic but will remain open to pedestrians and other active transportation. Pedestrians and cyclists can cross College Drive at Wiggins and use the available active transportation routes through the area.

Pedestrian access continues to be available on the south side of the University Bridge, while the north side remains closed.

Your patience has been appreciated as crews have worked to improve vital infrastructure that will continue to serve Saskatoon for years to come.

For current road restrictions and construction updates, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.