News Releases

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

NEW

IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 33RD TO 32ND ST W
(Connection replacement)
Start: February 2, 7:00 a.m. End: February 3, 7:00 a.m.

MARQUIS DR E EB MEDIAN LANE & WB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM ARTHUR ROSE AVE TO BRODSKY AVE
(Streetlight pole replacement)
Start: February 2, 9:30 a.m. End: February 2, 12:30 p.m.

ONGOING
No projects are ongoing at this time.

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.

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

NEW 
CIRCLE DR RAMP TO IDYLWYLD DR N CLOSED
(Sign repair)
Start: January 31, 7:00 a.m. End: January 31, 9:00 a.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD NB LANES CLOSED
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes from Marquis Dr E to 71st St E
(Pipeline work)
Start: January 31, 7:00 a.m. End: February 1, 5:00 p.m.

CONFEDERATION DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO 22ND ST W, 
CONFEDERATION DR NB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED 
(Hydrant lead repair)
Start: January 31, 8:00 a.m. End: January 31, 5:00 p.m..

ONGOING
No projects are ongoing at this time.

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.

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Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Prince Albert Raiders at SaskTel Centre on Sunday, February 1, at 4:00 p.m. is available at the following times:

• 2:45 p.m.
• 3:25 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.

Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.

The Circle Drive ramp to Idylwyld Drive northbound will be closed on Saturday, January 31 starting at 7:00 a.m. for a sign repair. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. This project is expected to take two hours 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.

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

NEW

AVE C N NB CURB & RIGHT TURN LANES CLOSED AT 45TH ST W
(Pole swap)
Start: January 30, 9:00 a.m. End: January 30, 3:00 p.m.


ONGOING

WARMAN RD SB TO WB RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Fence install)
Start: January 20, 9:00 a.m. End: January 30, 3:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM LANSDOWNE AVE TO DUFFERIN AVE
(Service connection replacement)
Start: January 29, 8:00 a.m. End: January 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.

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City Council at its January 28, 2026, meeting, approved a 3.9 per cent electrical rate increase effective February 1, 2026, and a further 3.9 per cent increase effective February 1, 2027, to align with SaskPower’s proposed rate adjustments.

In alignment with SaskPower, the February 1, 2026, increase will be implemented on an interim basis. This will be in place until final approval is received from the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel following the public rate review process, expected to conclude this summer.

For an average residential customer using 625 kWh per month, the monthly bill is expected to increase by $5.61 in February 2026 and an additional $5.85 in February 2027. The impact for commercial customers will vary based on their rate category and electricity consumption, resulting in an overall 3.9 per cent increase.

The main drivers for the rate increase, as indicated in SaskPower’s current application, include increased capital investments, operating, maintenance, fuel, and administration expenses.

Saskatoon Light & Power (SL&P), as a reseller of electricity, matches its power rates to those established by SaskPower. This ensures equitable rates between utility customers in Saskatoon regardless of whether they live within SL&P’s service area or SaskPower's.

The previous general electricity rate increase occurred on April 1, 2023, when a system-wide average increase of 4 per cent came into effect. Since then, the Carbon Charge was updated annually until April 1, 2025, when the Government of Saskatchewan suspended it temporarily.

Please visit saskatoon.ca/ElectricalRates for full details on electrical rates effective February 1, 2026.

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

NEW

TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM LANSDOWNE AVE TO DUFFERIN AVE
(Service connection replacement)
Start: January 29, 8:00 a.m. End: January 30, 5:00 p.m. 

IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND ST E TO HILLIARD ST W
(Streetlight maintenance)
Start: January 29, 9:00 a.m. End: January 29, 12:00 p.m.

CONFEDERATION DR SB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO 22ND ST W
(Manhole repair)
Start: January 29, 9:00 a.m. End: January 29, 12:00 p.m.

AVE C N SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 45TH ST W
(Traffic pole replacement)
Start: January 29, 9:00 a.m. End: January 29, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

WARMAN RD SB TO WB RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Fence install)
Start: January 20, 9:00 a.m. End: January 30, 3:00 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.

Taylor Street between Dufferin and Lansdowne Avenues will be closed on Thursday, January 29th, starting at 8:00 a.m. for a service 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.

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

NEW

DIEFENBAKER DR NB & SB LEFT TURN & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT DOUGLAS CRES 
(manhole repair)
Start: January 28, 9:00 a.m. End: January 28, 12:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 115TH ST W TO 108TH ST W
(construction)
Start: January 28, 9:30 a.m. End: January 28, 3:30 p.m.

ONGOING

IDYLWYLD DR N NB RAMP TO CIRCLE DR E CLOSED

(sanitary service connection)
Start: January 27, 10:00 a.m. End: January 28, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR N
(sanitary service connection)
Start: January 27, 10:00 a.m. End: January 28, 5:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB TO WB RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Fence install)
Start: January 20, 9:00 a.m. End: January 30, 3:00 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

AVE P N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 23RD ST W TO 22ND ST W
(Tree Maintenance)
Start: January 27, 9:00 a.m. End: January 27, 12:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 10TH ST E TO 11TH ST E
(construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: January 27, 9:00 a.m. End: January 27, 2:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB RAMP TO CIRCLE DR E CLOSED

(sanitary service connection)
Start: January 27, 10:00 a.m. End: January 28, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR N
(sanitary service connection)
Start: January 27, 10:00 a.m. End: January 28, 5:00 p.m. 

ONGOING

WARMAN RD SB TO WB RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Fence install)
Start: January 20, 9:00 a.m. End: January 30, 3:00 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 Idylwyld Drive northbound ramp to Circle Drive will be closed starting Tuesday, January 27, at 10:00 a.m. for a sanitary service connection. 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.

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

NEW

NEAULT RD NB SHOULDER CLOSED AT 33RD ST W
(Storm pond and sewer work)
Start: January 26, 8:00 a.m. End: January 26, 6:00 p.m.

20TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(SL&P work)
Start: January 26, 9:00 a.m. End: January 26, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

WARMAN RD SB TO WB RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Fence install)
Start: January 20, 9:00 a.m. End: January 30, 3:00 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

No projects are scheduled to start on these dates.

ONGOING

WARMAN RD SB TO WB RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Fence install)
Start: January 20, 9:00 a.m. End: January 30, 3:00 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.

Saskatoon Light & Power will remove seasonal decorations on some city streets and bridges starting January 19. Work will impact traffic in the following areas:

• 2nd Avenue – Sunday, January 25, from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

This will be a moving work zone and will impact traffic in both directions. Drivers are reminded to slow down in work zones and be respectful of workers.

The Decorative Lighting Program provides lit and unlit seasonal decorations on street light poles in many of Saskatoon’s major commercial areas over the winter season. The decorations provide a welcoming ambience, supporting the Winter City Strategy by providing more lighting to make the darker winter season more inviting and beautiful.

While some are removed in January, the remainder of the decorations are turned off and removed after the spring equinox.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Medicine Hat Tigers at SaskTel Centre on Friday, January 23, at 7:00 p.m. is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.

Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.

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

NEW

No projects are scheduled to start on this date.

ONGOING

WARMAN RD SB TO WB RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Fence install)
Start: January 20, 9:00 a.m. End: January 30, 3:00 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

3RD AVE S NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(SL&P work)
Start: January 22, 9:00 a.m. End: January 22, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

WARMAN RD SB TO WB RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Fence install)
Start: January 20, 9:00 a.m. End: January 30, 3:00 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.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Victoria Royals at SaskTel Centre on Wednesday, January 21, at 7:00 p.m. is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.

Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.

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

NEW

ADDISON RD EB LANES CLOSED FROM WATERS CRES TO STENSRUD RD
(Manhole repair)
Start: January 21, 9:00 a.m. End: January 21, 12:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST W WB LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO KILBURN AVE
(Tree trimming)
Start: January 21, 9:00 a.m. End: January 21, 3:00 p.m.

24TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 5TH AVE N
(Manhole repair)
Start: January 21, 1:00 p.m. End: January 21, 4:00 p.m.

ONGOING

20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE D S TO AVE E S
(Connection repair)
Start: January 20, 9:00 a.m. End: January 21, 5:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB TO WB RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Fence install)
Start: January 20, 9:00 a.m. End: January 30, 3:00 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 City of Saskatoon has introduced a new Homeowner Plumbing Permit to support residents completing plumbing work in their own single‑family homes.

The permit applies to homeowners planning to construct, extend, alter, renovate, remove or repair plumbing systems within a single‑family dwelling unit. All work must meet the National Plumbing Code of Canada and Saskatchewan Plumbing Regulations.

Eligibility for a Homeowner Plumbing Permit

You may apply for a Homeowner Plumbing Permit if:

• You own the single-family dwelling unit. You must be the legal owner.
• You live in the dwelling. The unit is intended to be used exclusively for living quarters and will be occupied by the owner.
• You are doing the work yourself. You cannot pull a homeowner permit for someone else (an individual or company).
• The property is not intended for sale or rent.

Homeowners can apply through the City’s ePermitting platform, which makes it easy to submit applications, book inspections and pay fees online at any time.

To learn more about the new Homeowner Plumbing Permit, visit saskatoon.ca/homeownerplumbingpermit.

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

NEW
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE D S TO AVE E S
(Priority 1 repair)
Start: January 20, 9:00 a.m. End: January 21, 5:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB RAMP TO WB CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(fence install)
Start: January 20, 9:00 a.m. End: January 30, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING
No projects are ongoing at this time.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

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20th Street will be closed between Avenues D and E starting Tuesday, January 20, at 9:00 a.m. for a connection repair. 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.

The Warman Road southbound ramp to Circle Drive westbound will be closed starting Tuesday, January 20, at 9:00 a.m. for a fence installation. The closure will be set daily between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. This project is expected to take 11 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.

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

NEW

No projects are scheduled to start on this date.

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing at this time.

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

CONFEDERATION DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO 22ND ST W
(Hydrant replacement)
Start: January 17, 9:00 a.m. End: January 17, 3:00 p.m.

MCCORMACK RD INTERSECTION CLOSED AT NEEDHAM CRES
(Sewer repair)
Start: January 18, 8:00 a.m. End: January 18, 4:00 p.m.

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing at this time.

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.

Saskatoon Light & Power will remove seasonal decorations on some city streets and bridges starting January 19. Work will impact traffic in the following areas:

• University Bridge – Monday, January 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• 2nd Avenue – Sunday, January 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

This will be a moving work zone and will impact traffic in both directions. Drivers are reminded to slow down in work zones and be respectful of workers.

The Decorative Lighting Program provides lit and unlit seasonal decorations on street light poles in many of Saskatoon’s major commercial areas over the winter season. The decorations provide a welcoming ambience, supporting the Winter City Strategy by providing more lighting to make the darker winter season more inviting and beautiful.

While some are removed in January, the remainder of the decorations are turned off and removed after the spring equinox.

Saskatoon Transit will provide direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to SaskTel Centre for the following events this weekend:

Saskatoon Blades vs Swift Current Broncos
Friday, January 16 at 7:00 p.m. 
Buses depart at:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Saskatchewan Rush vs Oshawa Firewolves
Saturday, January 17 at 7:00 p.m.
Buses depart at:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.

Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.

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

NEW

No projects are scheduled to start on this date.

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing at this time.

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 W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE M N TO AVE N N
(SL&P work)
Start: January 15, 9:00 a.m. End: January 15, 11:00 a.m.

ONGOING

33RD ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE G N TO AVE H N
(Construction)
Start: January 13, 9:00 a.m. End: January 15, 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.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Brandon Wheat Kings at SaskTel Centre on Wednesday, January 14, at 7:00 p.m. is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.

Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.

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

NEW

FAITHFULL AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 66TH ST E TO MARQUIS DR E
(Repeater removal)
Start: January 14, 9:00 a.m. End: January 14, 10:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND ST E TO HILLIARD ST W
(SL&P work)
Start: January 14, 9:00 a.m. End: January 14, 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: January 14, 9:00 a.m. End: January 14, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

33RD ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE G N TO AVE H N
(Construction)
Start: January 13, 9:00 a.m. End: January 15, 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

25TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE N TO 1ST AVE N
(SL&P work)
Start: January 13, 8:00 a.m. End: January 13, 4:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT BOYCHUK DR
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: January 13, 9:00 a.m. End: January 13, 12:00 p.m.

33RD ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE G N TO AVE H N
(Construction)
Start: January 13, 9:00 a.m. End: January 15, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM NORTHRIDGE DR TO IDYLWYLD DR N
(Sewer inspections)
Start: January 13, 10:00 a.m. End: January 13, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing at this time.

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 City of Saskatoon continues to hold the highest credit rating possible from S&P Global Ratings (S&P) since it first began affirming the City’s rating in 2002.

S&P, has today, confirmed its ‘AAA’ credit rating with a “Stable” Outlook, for the City of Saskatoon. This is the 24^th year in a row the City has achieved the highly regarded rating and is among only a handful of Canadian municipalities to have it.

“We are proud to be one of only six cities in Canada to receive the ‘AAA’ Credit Rating with a "Stable" Outlook from S&P and the only city to receive the highest scoring possible across all six rating factor assessment categories,” says Clae Hack, Chief Financial Officer. “This rating confirms that the City is managing its finances responsibly as we continue to focus on planning appropriately to meet the needs of our growing city now and for years to come.”

Saskatoon benefits from an extremely predictable and supportive local and regional government framework, the S&P analysis states, and has demonstrated high institutional stability and evidence of systemic extraordinary support in times of financial distress.

Key quotes from S&P’s analysis, rationale and outlook contributing to the confirmation of the City’s strong credit rating as stated within January 12, 2026, S&P Global Ratings Direct® Report for the City of Saskatoon include:

• “The City’s administration remains largely stable, with significant experience and a record of effectively enacting fiscal policies.”
   
• "The City consistently produces detailed annual budget documents. It also prepares multi-year operating and capital budgets alongside comprehensive long-term capital and borrowing plans. This underpins fiscal transparency and discipline, in our assessment.”
   
• "The stable outlook reflects S&P Global Ratings’ expectation that Saskatoon will continue to benefit from a resilient economy that supports budgetary performance, maintain exceptional liquidity, and keep its debt burden manageable at below 45% of adjusted operating revenues."
   
• “In our view, Saskatoon's strong and prudent financial management is a key credit strength.”
   
• “We view both management accountability and transparency as strong, as reflected in ongoing disclosures and grounded assumptions.”

“We are moving forward with significant strategic investments, such as our Bus Rapid Transit System ‘Link’, expansion to the water treatment plant and new fire stations to support the needs of our expanding city,” Hack says. “We have high confidence in our plans to use debt strategically to deliver our large capital projects in a fiscally responsible manner – as supported through S&P’s credit rating, assessment and comments.”

Credit ratings are one of several tools that investors and lenders use when making decisions regarding an organization’s future financial strengths and weaknesses. For the City of Saskatoon, the ‘AAA’/Stable rating serves as an indication of the City’s credit risk and ability to meet its financial obligations in full and on time. The rating is also viewed as critical to support stakeholders’ confidence and the trust of our community.

View reports on the City of Saskatoon’s financial performance and credit rating history at saskatoon.ca.

33rd Street will be closed between Avenues G and H starting Tuesday, January 13, at 9:00 a.m. for construction. 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.

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

4TH AVE N SIDEWALKS CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Sign removals)
Start: January 12, 8:00 a.m. End: January 12, 4:00 p.m.

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing at this time.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

Weekend Road Report, January 10 & 11, 2026

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

NEW

MCCORMACK RD INTERSECTION CLOSED AT NEEDHAM CRES
(Sanitary sewer repair)
Start: January 11, 8:00 a.m. End: January 11, 4:00 p.m.

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing at this time.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Edmonton Oil Kings at SaskTel Centre on Friday, January 9, at 7:00 p.m. is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.

Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.

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

NEW

No projects are scheduled to start on this date.

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing at this time.

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

25TH ST E WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 5TH AVE N
(Sewer inspections)
Start: January 8, 9:00 a.m. End: January 8, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing at this time.

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.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Harlem Globetrotters at SaskTel Centre on Wednesday, January 7, at 7:00 p.m. is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.

Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.

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

NEW

WANUSKEWIN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT ADILMAN DR
(Sewer inspections)
Start: January 7, 9:00 a.m. End: January 7, 3:00 p.m.

8TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT LORNE AVE
(Construction)
Start: January 7, 9:00 a.m. End: January 7, 3:00 p.m.

LORNE AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 8TH ST W
(Construction)
Start: January 7, 9:00 a.m. End: January 7, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing at this time.

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

No projects are scheduled to start on this date.

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing at this time.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

Starting today, January 5, the City of Saskatoon will begin mailing 2026 Assessment Notices to about 14,000 property owners who have had changes to their property’s assessment, tax status or ownership since January 1, 2025. These notices provide updated information that helps determine property taxes for the upcoming year.

The City’s 2026 Assessment Roll is now open for public review 

From January 5 to February 6, 2026, property owners can review their property’s assessment details or look up other properties in Saskatoon. This review period is an opportunity to confirm the information the City has on file for your property.

“The 30-Day Assessment Review and Appeal period is an important time for property owners to check their assessment for accuracy, fairness and equity,” says Bryce Trew, City Assessor. “Our team is here to answer your assessment-related questions, connect with us first before considering filing a formal appeal in 2026.”

How to review the 2026 Assessment Roll

• In person: By appointment at City Hall, 222 3rd Avenue North, weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (excluding holidays). Call 306-975-3227 to book.
• Online: Use the Property Assessment & Tax Tool anytime during the review period to check the information the City has on your property or call our Assessment Office at 306-975-3227. We’re here to help.

Take time to review your property’s assessed value. If something doesn’t look right, you have 30 days, from January 5 – February 6, 2026, to file a formal appeal (fees apply). You do not need to receive a 2026 Assessment Notice to file an appeal in 2026.

• If you would like to proceed with filing a formal appeal with the City’s Board of Revision, submit your Notice of Appeal and fee by February 6, 2026. The form and online payment options are at saskatoon.ca/assessmentappeals.
• Appeals can be mailed or delivered to:
  The Secretary, Board of Revision
  c/o City Clerk’s Office
  222 3rd Ave North
  Saskatoon, SK S7K 0J5

Assessment appeal hearings are public, and documents filed will be posted online, subject to exceptions under The Cities Act.

For more information, including videos on how property assessments were last calculated in 2025, visit saskatoon.ca/assessment or call 306-975-3227.

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

NEW

CONFEDERATION DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO 22ND ST W
(Hydrant replacement)
Start: January 5, 9:00 a.m. End: January 5, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing at this time.

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

33RD ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 10TH AVE N TO EDWARD AVE
(Curb stop replacement)
Start: January 3, 8:00 a.m. End: January 3, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing at this time.

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.

Saskatoon Transit will provide direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to SaskTel Centre for the following events this weekend:

Saskatchewan Rush vs Halifax Thunderbirds
Friday, January 2 at 7:00 p.m. 
Buses depart at:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Saskatoon Blades vs Brandon Wheat Kings
Saturday, January 3 at 7:00 p.m.
Buses depart at:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.

Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.

Starting Monday, January 5, 2026, crews will begin pruning trees on civic property in Mount Royal and parts of Buena Vista as part of the City's Boulevard Tree Maintenance Program. Tree maintenance in these neighbourhoods will continue until March 31, 2026. The remainder of Buena Vista will be pruned later in the year.

The Boulevard Tree Maintenance Program follows a regular pruning cycle to help preserve the health of the City's tree inventory, eliminate hazards and provide clearance from buildings, signs, streetlights and utility wires.

Tree maintenance often requires road restrictions. The City reminds pedestrians, cyclists and drivers to ensure safety is a priority by respecting the work zone and obeying all road restrictions and signage.

For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/treemaintenance.