News Releases

The City continues to urge residents and visitors seeking recreational activities to stay off the South Saskatchewan River; the flow rate remains well above what is typical in Saskatoon and the river remains dangerous.

Typical flows are about 160 cubic metres per second, currently they are almost double that around 296 cubic metres per second.

Stay away from the area of the weir. Usually, there are buoys across the river downstream of the University Bridge. The river boom was recently damaged during the ongoing rapid water flow event.

Beware: the buoys are currently not across the river.

The City continues its efforts to have the boom safely reinstalled as soon as possible.

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

NEW

MELVILLE ST CLOSED FROM PORTAGE AVE TO BRAND RD
(Sewer maintenance)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W WB MEDIAN LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR W TO CONFEDERATION DR
(Streetlight maintenance)
Start: June 23, 9:00 a.m. End: June 23, 1:00 p.m.

EVERGREEN BLVD NB & SB TRAFFIC SQUEEZED OVER FROM LOWE RD TO ZARY RD
(Sewer inspections)
Start: June 23, 9:00 a.m. End: June 23, 1:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT TAYLOR ST W
(SL&P work)
Start: June 23, 9:00 a.m. End: June 23, 3:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 10TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: June 23, 10:30 a.m. End: June 24, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CENTRAL AVE
(Overnight pavement line painting)
Start: June 23, 7:00 p.m. End: June 24, 6:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO 7TH ST E
(Overnight bridge washing)
Start: June 23, 8:00 p.m. End: June 24, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES E
(Overnight bridge washing)
Start: June 22, 8:00 p.m. End: June 23, 6:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR EB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM BOTTOMLEY AVE N TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Link station work)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 5:00 p.m.

DIEFENBAKER DR EB CLOSED FROM LISGAR AVE TO LLOYD CRES
(Road paving)
Two-way traffic in WB lanes
Start: June 22, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 5:00 p.m.

AVE H S ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 20TH ST W
(Sewer maintenance)
Start: June 15, 7:00 a.m. End: June 29, 5:00 p.m.

3RD AVE N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Temporary water line installation)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.

24TH ST E EB & WB PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO 3RD AVE N
(Temporary water line installation)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N NB & SB PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Temporary water line installation)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.

5TH AVE N NB & SB PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Temporary water line installation)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E SB/WB/EB CUMBERLAND AVE INTERSECTION
(Link Station Construction)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.

3RD AVE S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Median restoration)
Start: June 15, 7:00 a.m. End: July 1, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB FROM LOUISE AVE TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Link Station Construction)
Two-way traffic to be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: July 3, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB PARKING & CURB LANE CLOSURE. FROM AVE B S TO AVE B S
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: July 5, 5:00 p.m.

25TH ST E WB CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE N TO 1ST AVE N
(SL&P work)
Two-way traffic in EB lanes
Start: June 15, 9:00 a.m. End: July 10, 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: July 10, 5:00 p.m.

12TH ST E EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO DUFFERIN AVE
(Sewer work)
Start: May 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 12, 5:00 p.m.

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: July 13, 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.

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 CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR W TO 72ND ST E
(Construction)
Two-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: October 9, 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.

At the end of this week, three new sculptural “erratics” will be present in our landscape. These large artworks, collectively titled Modern Erratics, will arrive at the Forestry Farm Park, Diefenbaker Park and Material Recovery Centre.

Inspired by large glacier-deposited rocks called erratics, which are present across the Saskatchewan plains, the artworks recreate these natural forms using discarded plastic collected from Saskatchewan and the broader Prairie region. Using 3D scans of locally sourced stones, the artists created geometric, contemporary recreations of erratics that draw connections between materials carried by ancient ice sheets with present-day plastics that travel long distances and remain in the environment for generations.

To that end, the artists fabricated the sculptures by processing over 4,500 kilograms (10,000 lbs) of used plastic to form the erratics.

“Public art helps shape how people experience and connect with our shared spaces,” says Lesley Anderson, Director of Planning and Development with the City of Saskatoon. “Modern Erratics reflects Saskatoon’s commitment to meaningful, site-responsive artwork. By transforming plastic waste into large-scale sculptures, these installations invite people to think differently about materials, sustainability and our relationship with the land.”

Each sculpture incorporates materials connected to its location:

• Forestry Farm Park (1903 Forestry Farm Park Drive) uses recycled black and white plastic grain bags commonly used on prairie farms.
• Diefenbaker Park (St Henry Avenue, near the Optimist Hill parking lot) is made of colourful recycled bottle caps provided by SARCAN, reflecting materials commonly discarded in parks.
• Material Recovery Centre (42 Valley Road), the largest erratic, is constructed from decommissioned, shredded black, blue and green carts formerly used by households across the city.

Modern Erratics, created by Calgary-based artist duo Sans façon (Charles Blanc and Tristan Surtees), was selected through a competitive, juried process by the City’s Public Art Advisory Committee. The sculptures were commissioned through the City’s Percent for Art Program, which enhances public spaces by allocating up to one per cent of designated civic project budgets to public art. Funding for these works was provided through the 2022 Material Recovery Centre project budget.

“These artworks aim to foster a deeper connection between residents and the environment. They celebrate creativity, spark curiosity and encourage active participation, inviting the public to explore new relationships with the materials we use, reuse or discard,” says Anderson.

Developed through consultation with Indigenous advisors, sustainability professionals, as well as land and heritage experts, Modern Erratics explores material reuse, environmental responsibility and the realities of modern recycling systems. The sculptures will serve as prominent landmarks and sites of interest, encouraging residents and visitors to reflect on consumption, waste and the materials used in everyday life.

Residents can learn more about the artworks and the processes used to create them at free public events being hosted on Friday, June 26, 2026, including an artist talk with Sans façon. More information can be found at saskatoon.ca/publicart.

Artist Biography

For over twenty-five years artist duo Sans façon (Charles Blanc & Tristan Surtees) have been fascinated by the relationship between people and place. Based in Calgary, their diverse international practice includes ephemeral performances, large-scale permanent artworks, collaborative infrastructure projects and developing and implementing city-wide strategies involving artists in discourse with a city. Their work tempts interaction with the surroundings and is developed in close collaboration with communities, organizations and individuals, which have included City Councils, scholars, perfumers, composers, architects and engineers.

Their first work for Saskatoon, the temporary project Cacher pour mieux montrer, was realized in 2013 through the City’s Placemaker Program and was the recipient of an Americans for the Arts Public Art Network Award. Their work has continued to be recognized in multiple disciplines including the 2021 Canadian Society of Landscape Architecture Award of Excellence for their project 'Dale Hodges Park’.

Three years in the making, Modern Erratics will be their first permanent project in Saskatchewan.

Saskatoon Transit will be making service changes across the bus network on June 28, 2026. Service changes are introduced four times each year.

Riders can expect adjustments to run times designed to help buses stay on schedule, including Routes 1, 7, 17, 26 and 27.

Riders can expect adjustments to run times designed to help buses stay on schedule, including Routes 1 Exhibition and 7 Dundonald.

Service frequency will also improve on some routes. For example, Routes 26 Forest Grove and 27 Silverspring will run every 30 minutes during key daytime periods instead of every 40 minutes.

Visit saskatoontransit.ca/routes or use your favourite trip planning app to see how your route is affected. Contact Saskatoon Transit Customer Service at transit.services@saskatoon.ca or 306-975-3100 or stop by the Downtown terminal for printed schedules and maps. 

The City of Saskatoon thanks everyone who made the 50th Anniversary Civic Pancake Breakfast fundraiser a memorable and impactful event. From our celebrity servers flipping pancakes, to our talented and diverse entertainers and of course the many community members who joined us in support, your enthusiasm and generosity made it all possible – and led to our highest donation yet!

Thanks to a strong turnout and a sunny morning on June 18, the pancake breakfast raised $15,174 for United Way Saskatoon & Area, our highest donation total in the breakfast’s history. This milestone reflects the strength, spirit and generosity of our community.

Pancake Breakfast results year over year

2026: Total number of breakfast tickets sold: 1,476
2025: Total number of breakfast tickets sold: 1,044

Ticket sales by type year over year

2026: Regular $8 breakfast tickets sold: 1,277
2025: Regular $8 breakfast tickets sold: 1,044

2026: Act of Kindness $8 breakfast tickets purchased and donated:199
2025: Act of Kindness $8 breakfast tickets purchased and donated:115

Our community paid it forward with extra kindness

Thank you, Saskatoon, for generously thinking of others by purchasing 199 Act of Kindness tickets! These tickets helped more people enjoy a warm breakfast and a welcoming atmosphere. Whether used or unused, every dollar from the Act of Kindness tickets is included in our donation to United Way Saskatoon & Area.

The City of Saskatoon also thanks our valued breakfast sponsors. This year’s successful event would not be possible without your generous support:

Saskatoon City Employees Credit Union (SCECU), Saskatoon Civic Employees’ Union (CUPE59), Hamm Construction, The Society of United Professionals (SUP, IFPTE160), The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF80), Sheraton Cavalier, Butler Byers Insurance, Federated Co-op (FCL), Canteen, Night Owl Entertainment, Handy Special Events, Pelican Signs, Saskatoon Media Group, Rawlco Radio, Harvard Media.

Together, we continue to build a stronger, more connected Saskatoon. Thank you to all for being part of our record-breaking success!