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Spadina Crescent closed between Pinehouse Drive and Pembina Avenue on Sunday
October 13, 2023 - 8:00am
Spadina Crescent will be closed between Pinehouse Drive and Pembina Avenue on Sunday, October 15, starting at 7:00 a.m. for the Bridge City Duathlon. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. Restrictions will be lifted at 2:00 p.m., 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.
4th Avenue closed between 25th and 26th streets on Saturday
October 13, 2023 - 7:30am
4th Avenue will be closed between 25th and 26th streets on Saturday, October 14, starting at 9:00 a.m. for construction. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one day 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.
Avenue C ramp closed at Idylwyld Drive on Saturday
October 13, 2023 - 7:00am
Avenue C will be closed at Idylwyld Drive on Saturday, October 14, starting at 7:00 a.m. for pond maintenance. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. 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.
Boychuk Drive closed between Arnason Crescent and Huntington Place on Saturday
October 13, 2023 - 6:30am
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Boychuk Drive will be closed between Arnason Crescent and Laurentian Drive from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
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Boychuk Drive will be closed between Laurentian Drive and Huntington Place from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Sections of Boychuk Drive will be closed for crack sealing on Saturday, October 14, starting at 7:00 a.m.
Road closures:
Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take half a day 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.
1st Avenue closed from Princess to Duke streets on Saturday
October 13, 2023 - 6:00am
1st Avenue will be closed between Princess and Duke streets on Saturday, October 14, starting at 7:00 a.m. for roadwork. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one day 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.
Call for Artists: Bunkhouse Studios - January 2024 Residency at Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo
October 12, 2023 - 3:30pm
- to provide opportunities for artistic expression in a civic facility
- to provide opportunities for artists to connect and learn from each other
- to inspire artists through the nature, animals, and people at the SFFP&Z and connect the SFFP&Z to a larger community
The City of Saskatoon invites emerging and established artists in all disciplines including literary, visual, music, theatre, video, multi-disciplinary, design, social practice, and performance to apply for a residency in the historic Bunkhouse at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo (SFFP&Z).
The Bunkhouse Studios is a residency program to revitalize the historic Bunkhouse at the SFFP&Z through the development and implementation of an artist studio program. The program was established in 2019 when several local artists were selected to set up studios in the Bunkhouse for an initial residency.
Program goals include:
The residency will begin January 15, 2024, until March 28, 2025. The Bunkhouse will be available from 9 am to 4 pm each day with extended hours in the summer months.
The deadline for applications is 4:30 p.m. on November 15, 2023.
For more information on selection criteria and submission requirements, please visit saskatoon.ca/bunkhouse.
Daily Road Report, October 13, 2023
October 12, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BOTTOMLEY AVE N TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Sign removal)
Start: October 13, 9:00 a.m. End: October 13, 12:00 p.m.
ONGOING
MCORMOND DR SB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD TO FEDORUK DR
(Horizontal boring)
Start: October 10, 8:00 a.m. End: October 13, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E NB ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Storm pipe repair)
Start: October 10, 8:00 a.m. End: October 13, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 6:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB ROAD CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON CIRCLE TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Jersey barrier relocation)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 7:00 a.m.
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 7:00 p.m.
NELSON RD EB & WB TRAFFIC SQUEEZED OVER FROM NELSON RD TO HEAL AVE
(Channelization)
Start: October 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 18, 6:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 19TH ST E
(SL&P manhole repair)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 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.
Fall into clean streets: City of Saskatoon Fall Street Sweeping campaign to start Monday, October 16
October 12, 2023 - 8:00am
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Pick up leaves on the sidewalk and boulevard beside your property. Don’t push leaves onto the street because big piles of leaves slow down sweeping.
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Put loose leaves in your green cart or take them to a compost depot. Bagged leaves can go in your black cart.
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Watch for yellow No Parking signs and move your car by 7:00 a.m. on your sweep day. Refer to Find My Vehicle! to locate your vehicle if it was towed or call our Customer Care Centre at 306-975-2476.
The City of Saskatoon is set to kick off its annual Fall Street Sweeping Campaign, a crucial initiative aimed at maintaining the city's cleanliness and strategy to prevent springtime flooding.
From October 16 to October 25, street sweeping crews will be hard at work clearing the streets of fallen leaves in the city’s leafiest neighbourhoods: Buena Vista, Caswell Hill, City Park, Exhibition, Holiday Park, King George, Mayfair, Nutana, Riversdale and Varsity View. Find your sweep day at saskatoon.ca/sweep.
“Leaves can pose a challenge when they accumulate on city streets and can plug catch basins and storm drains, leading to flooding during the spring melt,” says Tracy Danielson, Roadways Manager.
“This proactive measure is a safeguard for City infrastructure and enhances the overall quality of life for residents.”
Like residential street sweeping in the spring, temporary parking restrictions will be enforced with ticketing and towing as required.
How you can help:
Service Alerts will be issued for any expected changes that may affect the sweep schedule, such as weather. Find more information at saskatoon.ca/sweep.
Fairlight Drive closed between 11th Street and McCormack Road on Thursday
October 11, 2023 - 4:00pm
Fairlight Drive will be closed between 11th Street and McCormack Road on Thursday, October 12, starting at 6:00 a.m. for CP rail repairs. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take twelve 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.
Daily Road Report, October 12, 2023
October 11, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
FAIRLIGHT DR ROAD CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO MCCORMACK RD
(CP rail repairs)
Start: October 12, 6:00 a.m. End: October 12, 6:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO KINGSMERE BLVD
(Power pole maintenance)
Start: October 12, 8:00 a.m. End: October 12, 4:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM MARQUIS DR W TO APEX ST
(Work adjacent to roadway)
Start: October 12, 9:00 a.m. End: October 12, 2:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE S TO EWART AVE
(Tree planting)
Start: October 12, 9:00 a.m. End: October 12, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
MCORMOND DR SB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD TO FEDORUK DR
(Horizontal boring)
Start: October 10, 8:00 a.m. End: October 13, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 4:30 p.m.
ZIMMERMAN RD NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM MARKET DR TO MEADOWS PKY
(Sidewalk installation)
Start: September 25, 8:00 a.m. End: October 15, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 6:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB ROAD CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON CIRCLE TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Jersey barrier relocation)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 7:00 a.m.
NELSON RD EB & WB TRAFFIC SQUEEZED OVER FROM NELSON RD TO HEAL AVE
(Channelization)
Start: October 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 18, 6:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 19TH ST E
(SL&P manhole repair)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E NB ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Storm pipe repair)
Start: October 10, 8:00 a.m. End: October 24, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 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.
Upcoming sewer smoke testing – Idylwyld Crescent, Monday October 16
October 11, 2023 - 12:00pm
People using, residing on, or working on Idylwyld Crescent may notice a white smoke coming from their roofs and on their property next Monday, October 16. The City’s sewer maintenance staff will use a non-toxic liquid smoke to identify weak points in the sanitary system. Impacted residents are advised to be home throughout testing if possible.
The oil-based smoke product mimics the properties of invisible sewer gases. It will be poured into the sanitary sewer manholes in the street and tracked as it follows the pipes to identify weak points or small openings where contaminants could enter.
While the test is being carried out thick, white smoke will be visible exiting from the vent stacks and rooftop drains on houses, yard drains tied to the sewer system, and from any holes or cracks in the contained area. It is possible for the smoke to enter a home through rarely used drain traps or old plumbing. To prevent this, residents and businesses in the testing area have been advised to run water into all drains for one minute the morning of the testing.
The smoke itself is an odourless, oil-based product that appears thick and white when activated. It is a non-toxic material that has been safely used for testing and simulations for more than 25 years in Saskatoon and other municipalities.
Province asks City to help locate compatible community shelter spaces
October 10, 2023 - 5:30pm
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Two sites providing a combined total of 60 beds
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Beds in an open shelter-type hall with movable partitions
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Some private rooms with internal access
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Area suitable for staff office space
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Kitchen, showers and bathroom facilities
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Internal and external gathering spaces on site
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Proximity to other services
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Zoned appropriately for shelter/care home or applicable for Emergency Shelter zoning provision
Following the October 6 provincial government announcement of its plan for homelessness and mental health supports, the City is being asked to assist provincial ministry officials locate compatible areas where smaller-sized shelters could operate.
The province last week outlined several strategies to address the homelessness, mental health and addictions crisis in Saskatoon and other cities. The plan calls for more supports for mental health and addictions plus a three-pillar approach to addressing homelessness.
As outlined in an Administration report to the Wednesday, October 11 meeting of Governance and Priorities Committee of City Council, the provincial government program is prepared to provide funding for all the real estate, rental and operating costs for smaller-sized shelters. There would be independent service providers to operate the shelters.
Shelters with fewer beds have operated throughout Saskatoon with minimal negative impact. As noted in the report, there are successful examples of emergency shelters in Saskatoon that are similar in size to the two sites being sought for the new facilities. The report highlights the City’s role would be limited.
The proposed criteria would be:
The provincial government announcement follows recent results from the Civic Services Survey which identifies homelessness as the most important issue facing the city.
Daily Road Report, October 11, 2023
October 10, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
NELSON RD EB & WB TRAFFIC SQUEEZED OVER FROM NELSON RD TO HEAL AVE
(Channelization)
Start: October 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 18, 6:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE N TO MCKINNON AVE N
(Planting trees)
Start: October 11, 9:00 a.m. End: October 11, 3:00 p.m.
MCKERCHER DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM HOLLAND RD TO AVONDALE RD
(Crack sealing)
Two-way NB lanes
Start: October 11, 9:00 a.m. End: October 11, 3:00 p.m.
20TH ST W EB & WB DRIVING LANES CLOSED AT AVE O S
(Roadway patching)
Traffic squeeze into parking lanes
Start: October 11, 9:00 a.m. End: October 11, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
MCORMOND DR NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD TO FEDORUK DR
(Horizontal boring)
Start: October 10, 8:00 a.m. End: October 13, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 4:30 p.m.
ZIMMERMAN RD NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM MARKET DR TO MEADOWS PKY
(Sidewalk installation)
Start: September 25, 8:00 a.m. End: October 15, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 6:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB ROAD CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON CIRCLE TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Jersey barrier relocation)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 7:00 a.m.
4TH AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 19TH ST E
(SL&P manhole repair)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E NB ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Storm pipe repair)
Start: October 10, 8:00 a.m. End: October 24, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 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.
City releases powerful new anti-racism video featuring Saskatchewan athletes
October 10, 2023 - 11:30am
- If you hear something wrong, offensive or hateful: step up, speak up.
- Racism is real and it’s happening all around us every day. But it doesn’t have to be that way—we can change the game.
- It’s up to current generations to change the story and create a legacy of healthy and inclusive societies.
- Be a Bridge to ending racism.
- Together we can ensure no one gets left behind.
On Saturday, Oct. 7, the City of Saskatoon launched a new anti-racism video in partnership with the City of Regina at the Saskatchewan Roughriders home game at Mosaic Stadium.
The video is a collaboration between a number of Saskatchewan sports organizations and athletes including the Saskatchewan Roughriders, the Saskatchewan Rattlers Basketball Team, Saskatoon Blades Hockey Team, USask Huskies, Fighting Sioux Lacrosse Team, Standing Buffalo Saskatchewan Lacrosse Association, and athletes Michael Linklater and Carol Lafayette-Boyd.
“Using the powerful influence of athletes, we’re seeking to shed light on racism in a way that’s inspiring, positive, and empowering,” says City of Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark. “We’re hoping this video will inspire people to speak up when they hear something wrong. Racism can only exist if we allow it to.”
“We build bridges of understanding and respect by engaging in open and honest conversations,” says City of Regina Mayor Sandra Masters. “When we speak up against prejudice and discrimination, we can help combat racism and create a more inclusive community for all residents.”
The City of Saskatoon’s 2022-25 Strategic Plan states that it’s a Council priority to advance work that contributes to the elimination of individual and systemic discrimination. In support of this, the City of Saskatoon shares anti-racism messages to raise the collective awareness about the presence of racism and discrimination and to encourage each of us to be a bridge.
Be a Bridge
The video can be accessed here: Be a Bridge to Ending Racism.
Daily Road Report, October 10, 2023
October 6, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
MCORMOND DR SB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD TO FEDORUK DR
(Horizontal boring)
Start: October 10, 8:00 a.m. End: October 13, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E NB ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Storm pipe repair)
Start: October 10, 8:00 a.m. End: October 24, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO MUNROE AVE S
(Tree trimming)
Start: October 10, 9:00 a.m. End: October 10, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: October 2, 7:00 a.m. End: October 10, 6:00 a.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 10, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 4:30 p.m.
ZIMMERMAN RD NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM MARKET DR TO MEADOWS PKY
(Sidewalk installation)
Start: September 25, 8:00 a.m. End: October 15, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB ROAD CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON CIRCLE TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Jersey barrier relocation)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 7:00 a.m.
4TH AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 19TH ST E
(SL&P manhole repair)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 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.
Long Weekend Road Report, October 7-9, 2023
October 6, 2023 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
LORNE AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD ST E TO 4TH ST E
(Valve repair)
Start: October 7, 8:00 a.m. End: October 7, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(Community event)
Start: October 7, 9:00 a.m. End: October 7, 2:00 p.m.
QUEEN ST ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO 9TH AVE N
(Crack sealing)
Start: October 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 8, 12:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB ROAD CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO CIRCLE DR E
(Water main repair)
Start: October 8, 8:00 a.m. End: October 8, 5:00 p.m.
CONFEDERATION DR ROAD CLOSED ALL DIRECTIONS FROM GALT CRT TO 33RD ST W
(Groundwater monitoring)
Various lane closures using a pilot truck.
Start: October 9, 9:00 a.m. End: October 9, 1:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM ALBERTA AVE TO MILLAR AVE
(Median restoration)
Start: October 6, 9:00 p.m. End: October 7, 7:00 a.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 7, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: October 2, 7:00 a.m. End: October 8, 5:30 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 4:30 p.m.
ZIMMERMAN RD NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM MARKET DR TO MEADOWS PKY
(Sidewalk installation)
Start: September 25, 8:00 a.m. End: October 15, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB ROAD CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON CIRCLE TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Jersey barrier relocation)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 7:00 a.m.
4TH AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 19TH ST E
(SL&P manhole repair)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 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.
22nd Street closed from 1st to 5th avenues on Saturday
October 6, 2023 - 10:00am
22nd Street will be closed between 1st and 5th avenues on Saturday, October 7, starting at 9:00 a.m. for a community event. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the event. Roadways are expected to reopen by 2:00 p.m. 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.
Confederation Drive closed between Galt Crescent and 33rd Street W on Monday
October 6, 2023 - 8:00am
Confederation Drive will be closed between Galt Crescent and 33rd Street W on Monday, October 9, starting at 9:00 a.m. for groundwater monitoring. A pilot truck and detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take four 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.
Queen Street closed between 5th to 9th avenues on Sunday
October 6, 2023 - 7:00am
Queen Street will be closed between 5th and 9th avenues on Sunday, October 8, starting at 7:00 a.m. for crack sealing. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take five 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.
Special event bus service to SaskTel Centre this weekend
October 6, 2023 - 6:30am
- 6:15 p.m.
- 6:55 p.m.
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see Daniel Caesar at SaskTel Centre TONIGHT, October 6 at 7:30 p.m., is available at the following times:
Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Regina Pats on Saturday, October 7 at 7 p.m., is available at the following times:
Post-event drop-off is 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.
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 that helps 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.
Lorne Avenue closed between 3rd to 4th streets on Saturday
October 6, 2023 - 6:00am
Lorne Avenue will be closed between 3rd and 4th streets on Saturday, October 7, starting at 8:00 a.m. for valve repairs. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one day 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.
Daily Road Report, October 6, 2023
October 5, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
IDYLWYLD DR S NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT SASKATCHEWAN CRES E
(Minor bridge rehabilitation)
Start: October 6, 9:00 a.m. End: October 6, 3:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANE CLOSED & WB 2 LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR W TO CONFEDERATION DR
(Minor overpass repairs)
Start: October 6, 9:00 a.m. End: October 6, 3:00 p.m.
22ND ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE H N TO AVE I N
(Groundwater monitoring)
Start: October 6, 9:30 a.m. End: October 6, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM ALBERTA AVE TO MILLAR AVE
(Median restoration)
Start: October 6, 9:00 p.m. End: October 7, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: October 2, 7:00 a.m. End: October 8, 5:30 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 10, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 4:30 p.m.
ZIMMERMAN RD NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM MARKET DR TO MEADOWS PKY
(Sidewalk installation)
Start: September 25, 8:00 a.m. End: October 15, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB ROAD CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON CIRCLE TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Jersey barrier relocation)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 7:00 a.m.
4TH AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 19TH ST E
(SL&P manhole repair)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 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.
City of Saskatoon adjusted civic services & holiday hours on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 9
October 5, 2023 - 10:15am
The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and holiday hours on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 9.
The forecast ahead calls for warm fall weather over the long weekend, great news!
Consider a visit to the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo or maybe book a round or two of scenic fall golf at one of the City's courses.
Looking for other long weekend activities? Check out the City's Leisure Centre drop-in programs or plan for a first of the season skate at an indoor rink!
And as always, any of the Saskatoon Public Library locations or Remai Modern provide for a fun weekend outing!
Find all details on what's open or closed at the City, facility hours, parking requirements, Transit and Access Transit updates and more here.
City of Saskatoon adjusted civic services & holiday hours on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 9
October 5, 2023 - 6:00am
The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and holiday hours on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 9.
The forecast ahead calls for warm fall weather over the long weekend, great news!
Consider a visit to the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo or maybe book a round or two of scenic fall golf at one of the City's courses.
Looking for other fun activities? Check out the City's Leisure Centre drop-in programs or plan for a first of the season skate at an indoor rink!
As always, any of the Saskatoon Public Library locations or Remai Modern provide for a fun weekend outing!
Find out all the details on what's open or closed at the City, facility hours, parking requirements, Transit and Access Transit updates and more here.
TRC Calls to Action and Sisters in Spirit Day inspire new Indigenous bus shelter art
October 4, 2023 - 1:00pm
- Confederation Drive & Massey Drive
- Rusholme Road at E.D. Feehan High School
- Broadway Avenue & 12 Street
- Clarence Avenue at Aden Bowman Collegiate
To coincide with Sisters in Spirit Day on October 4, Saskatoon Transit partnered with talented Indigenous artist Vanessa Hyggen, to unveil a new bus shelter at Preston Avenue and Adelaide Street. This is Saskatoon Transit’s fifth bus shelter in commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #79.
This year’s bus shelter was created in collaboration with family and community members affected by the tragedy of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), as well as Two-Spirit individuals. Vanessa skillfully integrated the shared thoughts and emotions of the group. Her aim was to pay tribute to and raise awareness of the issues faced, provide a healing space, and encourage community members to speak out. The bus shelter stands as a tribute to the lives affected by this tragic issue, a call for justice, and a symbol of hope for a brighter tomorrow.
Scan the QR code on the front of the bus shelter to be directed to a webpage page that includes the full story behind the artwork, information on the committee members that inspired the piece, and previous bus shelter art projects.
For more information, visit: saskatoon.ca/trc-bus-shelter-art
The other four Saskatoon Transit bus shelters displaying Indigenous artwork are located at the following locations:
Faith Bosse, artwork committee member says: "I'm so thankful to have worked alongside the talented artists & family members who helped piece together this beautiful artwork over the past few months. As the daughter of an MMIW, it means so much to me to have something representing all of the families & our loved ones we have lost.”
Paul Trottier, artwork committee member says: “This bus shelter helps to lift the veil of silence, it expresses the voice of those who are missing, those who cannot be heard. Those who are missing are a part of someone, a life, a future, a human being. We want our loved ones back.”
Vanessa Hyggen, Indigenous artist says: “I've been honoured to work with the families who shared their stories with me. I carried their words and stories on my heart for about 3 weeks before I began to draw. Once I started to draw though, I felt like the direction of the piece all came together. I met with the committee a couple of times, received feedback, then worked to incorporate the feedback. This piece is a story, and a feeling, and I can only hope that it will help to elevate their voices, and raise the issue of Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, Girls and Two -Spirit People.”
Charlie Clark, Mayor says: “Coinciding with the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, I am proud to be able to unveil this new shelter. The Bus Shelter Art projects placed around the city provide meaningful art displays that tie together learning, understanding, and steps towards reconciliation. I am very grateful for all of the community partners and city staff who helped make this happen. The willingness of community members to support our work in responding to the TRC Calls to Action continues to be invaluable.”
Jim Puffalt, Director of Saskatoon Transit says: “We hope this bus shelter serves as an inclusive space where everyone, regardless of their background, feels valued and protected. With Vanessa and the committee members, we have crafted a beacon of awareness and a tribute to the strength of Indigenous cultures.”
Daily Road Report, October 5, 2023
October 4, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
FAIRLIGHT DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM MCCORMACK RD TO 11TH ST W
(Crack sealing)
Two-way traffic in NB lanes.
Start: October 5, 7:00 a.m. End: October 5, 12:00 p.m.
22ND ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE H N
(Environmental monitoring)
Start: October 5, 9:00 a.m. End: October 5, 10:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR W NB & SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 33RD ST W TO AIRPORT DR
(Litter pick up)
Start: October 5, 9:00 a.m. End: October 5, 12:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD NB & SB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Bridge Maintenance)
Start: October 5, 9:00 a.m. End: October 5, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 7, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: October 2, 7:00 a.m. End: October 8, 5:30 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 4:30 p.m.
ZIMMERMAN RD NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM MARKET DR TO MEADOWS PKY
(Sidewalk installation)
Start: September 25, 8:00 a.m. End: October 15, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB ROAD CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON CIRCLE TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Jersey barrier relocation)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 7:00 a.m.
4TH AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 19TH ST E
(SL&P manhole repair)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 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.
City of Saskatoon golf courses scheduled to close for the 2023 season
October 4, 2023 - 2:00pm
- Monday, October 9 –Back 9
- Sunday, October 15 - Front 9
- Sunday, October 22 - driving range
- Monday, October 9 - Executive 9
- Sunday, October 15 - Front 9
- Sunday, October 22 - Back 9 and driving range
- Sunday, October 15 – Back 9
- Sunday, October 22 - Front 9
The City of Saskatoon’s three golf courses (Holiday Park, Silverwood, and Wildwood Golf Courses) are in the process of closing for the season to ensure the maintenance requirements can be completed before winter, and the courses are in good condition for 2024. The City would like to thank all patrons for their support this year.
The last day of operation at each course is as follows:
Silverwood
Holiday Park
Wildwood
All dates are tentative and dependent on weather conditions. Golfers are advised to call the golf course to check playing conditions.
For more information about any of the City’s golf courses please visit saskatoon.ca/golf
City of Saskatoon adjusted civic services & holiday hours on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 9
October 4, 2023 - 1:30pm
- Fixed route transit will run holiday service on Monday, October 9 – 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (normal fares apply).
- Access Transit will operate with holiday service on Monday, October 9 – 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Trips must be booked in advance as per normal procedures (8:15 a.m. to 10:45 p.m.).
- Customers are reminded that subscriptions do not apply on Statutory Holidays.
- OnDemand service will not be available on Monday, October 9.
- Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed for walk-in customers on Monday, October 9, but phone lines (306-975-3100) will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Motorists are reminded that all parking requirements remain in effect, including parking time limits.
- The Impound Lot will be closed to the public on Monday, October 9. Vehicles will be released to the public as usual on Tuesday, October 10. Information on Vehicle Seizures
- Garbage (Black Cart) – Collections as scheduled
- Recycling (Blue Cart) – Collections as scheduled
- Organics (Green Cart) – Collections as scheduled
- For collection schedules and reminders, get the Saskatoon Waste Wizard app or visit saskatoon.ca/collectioncalendar
- The Landfill is open over the long weekend from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Cash transactions are accepted, although Credit and Debit are recommended.
- More information at saskatoon.ca/landfill
- The compost depots are open over the long weekend with normal operating hours.
- West Compost Depot – open 7 days a week, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- East Compost Depot – open Thursday to Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- More information at saskatoon.ca/compostdepots
- The cemetery office is closed on Monday, October 9.
- Cemetery grounds are open to the public 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily as per usual.
- Zoo – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Forestry Farm Park - 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Zoo Gift Shop – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
LEISURE CENTRES
- Cosmo Civic Centre – CLOSED Monday, October 9
- Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre Closed for facility upgrade. Learn more at saskatoon.ca/harrybailey.
- Lakewood Civic Centre – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Lawson Civic Centre – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saskatoon Field House – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Shaw Centre – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Terry Fox Track– Saturday (October 7) - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday (October 8) and Monday (October 9) - CLOSED
- ACT - Parent & Tot skating regular hours of operation from 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
- Cosmo Arena – Parent & Tot skating cancelled Monday, October 9
The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and holiday hours on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 9 as follows:
CITY HALL
All Administrative Offices are closed on Monday, October 9, and will reopen Tuesday, October 10 at 8 a.m.
ROADWAY DETOURS & CLOSURES
Check here for detailed long weekend road restrictions for priority one roadways.
REMAI MODERN
Remai Modern will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 9.
SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY
All library locations will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 9.
SASKATOON TRANSIT
PAY PARKING
Parking payment is not required on Monday, October 9.
MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT
WASTE COLLECTIONS
LANDFILL
COMPOST DEPOTS
WOODLAWN CEMETERY
SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO
Regular Hours of Operation:
Search for drop-in program information including fitness and weight room hours, public swim sessions and fitness programs on Leisure Online at saskatoon.ca/leisureonline.
GOLF COURSES
Holiday Park, Silverwood and Wildwood golf courses are open regular hours of operation 8 a.m. to dusk. Monday, October 9 will be last day of operation for Silverwood Back 9 and Holiday Park Executive 9.
INDOOR RINKS
Search the public and parent and tot schedules on Leisure Online at saskatoon.ca/leisureonline.
Search the public and parent and tot schedules on Leisure Online at saskatoon.ca/leisureonline.
NOTIFYNOW
Residents are encouraged to sign-up to notifynow for timely and targeted public safety messages. Notifynow is a free service. Tell us how to best reach you on your preferred communication device. Visit saskatoon.ca/notifynow for more information.
YXE SERVICE ALERTS
For information and updates on service disruptions such as power or water check saskatoon.ca/servicealerts or follow @yxeservicealert on Twitter.
Marquis Drive closed between Arthur Rose and Kochar avenues starting Thursday
October 4, 2023 - 10:00am
Marquis Drive will be closed between Arthur Rose and Kochar avenues on Thursday, October 5th, starting at 6:00 a.m. for railway track repairs. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take twenty-four 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.
Bus service to Blades vs. Oil Kings
October 4, 2023 - 6:00am
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to experience the Saskatoon Blades take on the Edmonton Oil Kings at SaskTel Centre tonight (October 4) at 7 p.m., is available at the following times:
Post event drop-off is 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.
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.
Daily Road Report - October 4, 2023
October 3, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON CIRCLE TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Jersey barrier relocation)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 7:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N VARIOUS NB & SB LANE CLOSURES FROM 40TH ST E TO 45TH ST E
(Litter pickup)
Start: October 4, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 12:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD NB MEDIAN LANE & SB LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Deck maintenance )
Start: October 4, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 3:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE N TO MCKINNON AVE N
(Tree planting)
Start: October 4, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 7, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: October 2, 7:00 a.m. End: October 8, 5:30 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 4:30 p.m.
ZIMMERMAN RD NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM MARKET DR TO MEADOWS PKY
(Sidewalk installation)
Start: September 25, 8:00 a.m. End: October 15, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 19TH ST E
(SL&P manhole repair)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault Repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 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.
Water treatment program accepting applications for January 2024 intake
October 3, 2023 - 10:00am
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Grade 12 or GED
-
Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver’s Licence
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Driver Abstract (within the last 3 months)
-
Resumé (including 3 references)
The kanātan nipīy (water is clean) Water Distribution & Collection Training Course is delivering its next session between January 29 and March 29, 2024. Applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis.
This course is just 9 weeks long and it provides the training needed to work in water and wastewater treatment—including at the City of Saskatoon where 13 of the 29 program graduates have found employment. The course content and delivery are coordinated by Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the Radius Community Centre.
Application Info: Send copies of the following admission requirements to kanatannipiy.project@gmail.com:
This program was developed in response to the TRC Call to Action to provide pathways to employment for Indigenous learners. As such, admission preference is given to Indigenous applicants. Funding supports may be available for persons qualifying through referral by program partners including the Saskatoon Tribal Council and Gabriel Dumont Institute.
City of Saskatoon and Downtown Saskatoon launch Poetry Downtown project
October 3, 2023 - 9:00am
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to reflect on the theme of Kindness – acts of
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to provide opportunities for artistic expression in the city centre
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to inspire the public through poetry
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to connect the work of local poets to the community
The Poetry Downtown project features poems from ten local poets displayed on the Third Avenue poster directories between 19th Street and 23rd Street in Downtown Saskatoon. The theme of the project is Kindness – acts of.
Launched at the beginning of October, the project will be on display until May 31, 2024. A Call for Submissions was issued in March of 2023. Selected poets and their poem titles are: Bronwen McRae: Kindness, Danica Lorer: Treats, Danielle Richardson: In a Garden, Elaine Nieman: A Reflection on Kindness, Jaime Speed: Home, Josiah Nelson: Love Poem, Rita Bouvier: say it ki sî wâ ti sô win, Robert Benz: Anthem, Sonia McWilliams: Kindness, and Tyler Lee: Saviours.
The goals of the project are:
A walking tour of the Poetry Downtown project, with readings by the poets, will be taking place on Saturday, October 14 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The tour starts at the Senator Hotel (corner of Third Avenue and 21st Street). Participants are asked to register in advance: dtnyxe.ca/poetry-downtown
Poetry Downtown was inspired by a challenge from Parliamentary Poet Laureate of Canada Louise Halfe encouraging municipalities to bring poetry to public places.
The public is encouraged to walk along Third Avenue and reflect on the poetry. The Poetry Downtown project is a partnership with Downtown Saskatoon.
For more information, please visit saskatoon.ca/artsandculture.
Daily Road Report - October 3, 2023
September 29, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
PRESTON AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Bridge repairs)
Start: October 3, 9:00 a.m. End: October 3, 3:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO MUNROE AVE S
(Tree trimming)
Start: October 3, 9:00 a.m. End: October 3, 3:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE F N TO AVE E N
(Valve repair)
Start: October 3, 10:00 a.m. End: October 3, 1:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR E WB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Bridge construction)
Start: October 2, 6:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge construction)
Start: October 2, 6:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 7, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 4:30 p.m.
ZIMMERMAN RD NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM MARKET DR TO MEADOWS PKY
(Sidewalk installation)
Start: September 25, 8:00 a.m. End: October 15, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 19TH ST E
(SL&P manhole repair)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 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.
Long Weekend Road Report, September 30 to October 2, 2023
September 27, 2023 - 8:00am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CIRCLE DR E NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 33RD ST W TO AIRPORT DR
(Asphalt repair)
Start: September 30, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 3:00 p.m.
20TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE P S TO AVE H S
(Rock Your Roots)
Start: September 30, 9:00 a.m. End: September 30, 12:30 p.m.
TAYLOR ST W WB LANE CLOSED FROM HERMAN AVE TO ST HENRY AVE
(CIBC Run for the Cure Event)
Start: October 1, 8:00 a.m. End: October 1, 12:00 p.m.
LORNE AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD ST E TO 4TH ST E
(Valve repair)
Start: October 1, 8:00 a.m. End: October 1, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB RIGHT TURN BAY CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Sign painting)
Start: October 1, 9:00 a.m. End: October 1, 7:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 3RD AVE S
(Friends of Fertility Walk)
Start: October 1, 9:00 a.m. End: October 1, 1:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: October 2, 7:00 a.m. End: October 8, 5:30 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT HILLIARD ST E
(Catch basin lead repairs)
Start: October 2, 8:00 a.m. End: October 2, 4:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
VICTORIA BRIDGE CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 11TH ST E
(Bridge Washing)
Start: October 1, 6:00 p.m. End: October 2, 4:00 a.m.
ONGOING
2ND AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO KING ST
(Concrete replacement)
Start: September 25, 7:00 a.m. End: October 1, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 7, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 4:30 p.m.
ZIMMERMAN ROAD NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM MARKET DR TO MEADOWS PKY
(Sidewalk installation)
Start: September 25, 8:00 a.m. End: October 15, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 19TH ST E
(SL&P manhole repair)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 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.
Spadina Crescent closed from 20th to 22nd streets on Sunday
September 29, 2023 - 8:00am
Spadina Crescent will be closed from 20th to 22nd streets on Sunday, October 1, starting at 7:00 a.m. for infrastructure upgrade work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take four 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.
City of Saskatoon will have adjusted hours & civic services on Monday, October 2
September 27, 2023 - 11:45pm
- Fixed route, OnDemand, Access and the Transit Customer Service Centre will be operating regular service hours on Saturday, September 30 and Monday, October 2.
- Parking payment is required on Saturday, September 30
- Parking payment is required on Monday, October 2
- Motorists are reminded that all parking requirements remain in effect, including parking time limits.
- Vehicles will be released to the public as usual on Saturday, September 30 and on Monday, October 2
- Information on Vehicle Seizures
- Garbage (Black Cart) – Collections as scheduled
- Recycling (Blue Cart) – Collections as scheduled
- Organics (Green Cart) – Collections as scheduled
- For collection schedules and reminders, get the Saskatoon Waste Wizard app or visit saskatoon.ca/collectioncalendar
- The Landfill is open over the long weekend from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Cash transactions are accepted, although Credit and Debit are recommended.
- More information at saskatoon.ca/landfill
- The compost depots are open over the long weekend with normal operating hours.
- West Compost Depot – open 7 days a week, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- East Compost Depot – open Thursday to Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- More information at saskatoon.ca/compostdepots
- The cemetery office is closed on Monday, October 2.
- Cemetery grounds are open to the public 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily as per usual.
- Zoo – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Forestry Farm Park - 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Zoo Gift Shop – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Cosmo Civic Centre - CLOSED
- Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre Closed for facility upgrade. Learn more at saskatoon.ca/harrybailey
- Lakewood Civic Centre – Saturday (Sept 30) - 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday (Oct 2) - Regular hours of operation.
- Lawson Civic Centre – Saturday (Sept 30) - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday (Oct 2) – Regular hours of operation.
- Saskatoon Field House – Saturday (Sept 30) - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Regular hours of operation.
- Shaw Centre – Saturday (Sept 30) - 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday (Oct 2) – Regular hours of operation.
- Terry Fox Track– Saturday (Sept 30) - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday (Oct 2) - Regular hours of operation.
The City of Saskatoon will observe the stat for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, on Monday, October 2, 2023.
Civic services and hours of operation will be adjusted as follows:
CITY HALL
All Administrative Offices are closed on Monday, October 2, and will reopen Tuesday, October 3 at 8 a.m.
ROADWAY DETOURS & CLOSURES
Check here for detailed long weekend road restrictions for priority one roadways.
REMAI MODERN
Remai Modern will be closed on Labour Day, Monday, October 2.
SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY
All library locations will be closed on Saturday, September 30.
All library locations will be open on Monday, October 2.
SASKATOON TRANSIT
PAY PARKING
MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT
WASTE COLLECTIONS
LANDFILL
COMPOST DEPOTS
WOODLAWN CEMETERY
SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO HOURS
Regular Hours of Operation:
LEISURE CENTRES
Search for drop-in program information including fitness and weight room hours, public swim sessions and fitness programs on Leisure Online at saskatoon.ca/leisureonline.
GOLF COURSES
Holiday Park, Silverwood and Wildwood golf courses are open regular hours of operation 8 a.m. to dusk.
NOTIFYNOW
Residents are encouraged to sign-up to notifynow for timely and targeted public safety messages. Notifynow is a free service. Tell us how to best reach you on your preferred communication device. Visit saskatoon.ca/notifynow for more information.
YXE SERVICE ALERTS
For information and updates on service disruptions such as power or water check saskatoon.ca/servicealerts or follow @yxeservicealert on X.
Victoria Bridge closed on Sunday night
September 29, 2023 - 11:00am
Victoria Bridge will be closed on Sunday, October 1, starting at 6:00 p.m. for bridge washing. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. The bridge is expected to reopen Monday, October 2, by 4:00 a.m. 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.
Circle Drive North Bridge construction finishing early; fully reopens Tuesday
September 29, 2023 - 10:00am
- Was a proactive construction project to optimize both the service life and the overall capital life cycle costs
- Started early in 2023 to ensure all the work was completed during one construction season rather than extending the work over two years
- Included asphalt and barrier replacements, drainage improvements, and concrete repairs to the bridge deck, piers and abutments
- Included minor repairs to the pedestrian bridge above Circle Drive North that connects Pembina Place to G.D. Archibald Park
Crews are putting the finishing touches on Saskatoon’s Circle Drive North Bridge, which has been under construction since the beginning of March. All traffic restrictions will be removed by late afternoon Tuesday, October 3, 2023.
“Work progressed well over the past several months, and we are opening the bridge approximately three weeks ahead of schedule and within the $10.5 million budget,” says Todd Grabowski, City of Saskatoon Engineering Manager of Asset Preservation. “We’ve improved the overall life span of the 40-year-old bridge, ensuring it will last for several more decades.”
The Circle Drive North Bridge Rehabilitation project:
The 275-metre-long bridge opened in 1983 at a cost of $11.8 million. In 2005, additional lanes were added on each side of the bridge and in 2007, the pedestrian bridge below opened.
For more information about current and future construction, please visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Broadway Avenue intersection closed at Hilliard Street on Monday
September 29, 2023 - 9:00am
The intersection at Broadway Avenue and Hilliard Street will be closed on Monday, October 2 starting at 8:00 a.m. for catch basin repairs. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one day 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.
City hosts community events on National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
September 29, 2023 - 7:45am
Tomorrow (September 30) is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The City will respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's Calls to Action by hosting the following Reconciliation activities open to all Saskatoon residents.
Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation
This walk is one way to honour Residential School Survivors and demonstrate your commitment to making this an inclusive community with equal opportunities for all. Participants are invited to wear an orange shirt. Organizations are invited to carry a banner pledging their commitment to Reconciliation. The walk is family friendly.
The event begins at CUMFI (315 Ave M S) at 10 a.m. and ends at 11:30 a.m. in Victoria Park near the "Where Our Paths Cross" art installation (across the road from 422 Spadina Cres W). Participants are advised to arrive early as the event site is expected to be busy. For timely updates, connect to the Rock Your Roots: Walk for Reconciliation Facebook Event.
Afternoon of free community programming
In response to TRC Calls to Action #66 (deliver programs on reconciliation) and #89 (reduce barriers to sports participation and ensure programming is inclusive of Indigenous peoples), the City will host an afternoon of free programming at Cosmo Civic Centre between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. Activities include drop-in public skating and cookie decorating as well as Indigenous hoop dancing and fiddling performances.
Spadina Crescent closed between 2nd and 3rd avenues on Sunday
September 29, 2023 - 7:00am
Spadina Crescent will be closed between 2nd and 3rd avenues on Sunday, October 1, starting at 9:00 a.m. for the Friends of Fertility Walk. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take four 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.
Lorne Avenue closed between 3rd and 4th streets on Sunday
September 29, 2023 - 6:00am
Lorne Avenue will be closed between 3rd and 4th streets on Sunday, October 1, starting at 8:00 a.m. for valve repairs. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one day 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.
Correction: Bus service to Morgan Wallen is Friday night, September 29
September 28, 2023 - 5:30pm
- 5:15 p.m.
- 5:35 p.m.
- 5:55 p.m.
- 6:15 p.m.
- 6:35 p.m.
Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see Morgan Wallen in concert at SaskTel Centre on Friday, September 29 (stated earlier in error as Sunday) at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:
Post event drop-off is 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.
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.
Correction: Bus service to Morgan Wallen is Friday night, September 29
September 28, 2023 - 6:00am
- 5:15 p.m.
- 5:35 p.m.
- 5:55 p.m.
- 6:15 p.m.
- 6:35 p.m.
Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see Morgan Wallen in concert at SaskTel Centre on Friday, September 29 (stated earlier in error as Sunday) at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:
Post event drop-off is 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.
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.
Daily Road Report - September 29, 2023
September 28, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
3RD AVE N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Temporary water line installation)
Start: September 29, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 4:30 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 7TH ST E
(Gas line repairs)
Start: September 29, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
22ND ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: September 29, 9:00 a.m. End: September 29, 10:30 a.m.
CIRCLE DR S WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ST HENRY AVE TO SPADINA CRES W
(Construction)
Start: September 29, 9:00 a.m. End: September 29, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
2ND AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO KING ST
(Concrete replacement)
Start: September 25, 7:00 a.m. End: October 1, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 7, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 4:30 p.m.
ZIMMERMAN RD NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM MARKET DR TO MEADOWS PKY
(Sidewalk installation)
Start: September 25, 8:00 a.m. End: October 15, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 19TH ST E
(SL&P manhole repair)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault Repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 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.
Holiday Pay Parking Reminder: National Day for Truth & Reconciliation on Saturday, September 30
September 28, 2023 - 1:00pm
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Customers are encouraged to use the Parkedin app as a no-touch way to pay for parking.
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Customers are responsible for entering the correct licence plate information when paying for parking at a FlexParking station or when using the Parkedin app.
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Parking time limits vary by location. Watch for signs wherever you are parking.
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If you have reached the posted time limit but need more time in the area, move your vehicle around the corner or across the street.
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Balances on a parking purchase can be carried forward to another parking space in a new location.
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Additional parking time can be purchased, but only up to the maximum allowable time posted.
Residents are reminded that payment will be required in City-managed pay parking areas on National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, Saturday, September 30, 2023.
Public parking in the Downtown, Broadway, Riversdale, River Landing and Sutherland areas, as well as streets adjacent to St. Paul’s and Saskatoon City Hospitals, are metered from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Payment is not required outside these hours, on Sundays or on statutory holidays (New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Saskatchewan Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day and Christmas Day). The National Day for Truth & Reconciliation is not a statutory holiday in Saskatchewan.
Public Pay Parking reminders:
For more information on Public Pay Parking, visit saskatoon.ca/payparking.
City of Saskatoon Bylaw amendments to align with SGI’s new Vehicle Noise Policy
September 28, 2023 - 9:00am
A report to update the City of Saskatoon’s Noise Bylaw, 2003 to align with the Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) Vehicle Noise Policy will be presented to the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation on October 3, 2023.
The proposed update to the Bylaw will enhance enforcement procedures and reduce ambiguity in compliance assessments, extending the ability of police officers to order sound testing of both motorcycles and other motor vehicles, which is an objective method to measure noise levels rather than determining subjectively when noise from motor vehicles is unreasonably loud or excessive.
The proposed update will also include a noise level limit for motor vehicles while placing the noise level limit for motorcycles to the same standard. If approved by City Council, these changes would take effect on January 1, 2024.
“This bylaw alignment with SGI’s policy addresses a longstanding challenge in enforcing noise bylaws, striving to reduce vehicle noise disruptions across our community,” said Nathalie Baudais, Transportation Engineering Manager.
“This initiative reflects our efforts to improve the quality of life and health for people in our community.”
Similar to the SGI Vehicle Noise Policy, police officers would have the ability to issue vehicle inspection tickets, requiring vehicle owners to take their vehicle for inspection to an SGI-certified vehicle inspection station, and complete all necessary repairs as part of SGI’s Unsafe Vehicle Program.
All light vehicles in Saskatchewan, including passenger cars, pickup trucks, minivans, SUVs and motorcycles, must be equal to or quieter than 101.3 dB when tested, based on stationary measurements of exhaust noise. This noise test and policy is consistent with the Society of Automotive Engineers.
For more information on the City of Saskatoon’s Noise Bylaw, visit www.saskatoon.ca/noise-bylaw
Time to Rock Your Roots YXE!
September 28, 2023 - 8:00am
- Walk begins at CUMFI (315 Ave M S)
- Walk ends at Reconciliation Circle in Victoria Park, near the "Where Our Paths Cross" art installation (across the road from 422 Spadina Cres W)
- Following the walk, there will be short program followed by games in the park
It's almost here! Don't miss out on the chance to take part in the 2023 Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation on the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, Saturday, Sept. 30. Everyone is welcome; it's a family-friendly, no cost event. Wear an orange shirt or “rock your roots” by wearing traditional clothing representing your cultural heritage.
Along the walk route, participants will see cultural performances by: Ashong Family Drummers, Confucius Institute, Magic City Chorus, and Martial Arts Academy. In Victoria Park (where the walk ends), there will be traditional Indigenous dancers and drummers and the Northern Prairie Dancers doing Métis jigging.
Event Details:
Saturday, Sept 30, 2023
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Organizers suggest people plan to arrive early as the event site is expected to be busy. There is an optional pre-walk pancake breakfast outside CUMFI beginning at 8 a.m.
Rock Your Roots is put on by City co-chaired Reconciliation Saskatoon. The intent of this event is to answer the TRC Calls to Action by demonstrating a commitment to Reconciliation, honouring Residential School Survivors, and continuing work towards an inclusive community. The walk has been an annual one in Saskatoon since 2016.
Cynthia Block, Ward 6 Councillor says: “The chapter we’re writing now will be our legacy. I feel like we’re at the precipice of change in our community—I hope so. Rock Your Roots is about healing, building trust, and recommitting to reconciliation.”
Carrie Catherine, Coordinator of Reconciliation Saskatoon says: “The walk is an opportunity to honour Survivors and experience a future where Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples hold a shared understanding of our history, celebrate vibrant cultures and worldviews, have equitable systems that benefit us all, and build authentic relationships. We must listen to the truth of the past to build a better way forward.”
Melissa Cote, City of Saskatoon Director of Indigenous Initiatives says: “It’s not about surviving anymore, it’s about thriving—for our remaining Survivors and everyone affected by the residential school system. On September 30, we’ll walk together to honour all Survivors.”
Shirley Isbister, CUMFI President says: “There’s nothing better than seeing the orange shirts: it shows we’re taking a stand to make sure a new generation has a different life. We must continue to teach young people about our history, so it doesn’t repeat itself.”
Kathie Pruden Nansel, Regional Director, MN-S Western Region 2A says: “I honour all the Survivors and the way they’ve shared their truths. We need to make a commitment to them that we’ll continue making things better for all the future generations.”
22nd Street closed between 3rd and 4th avenues on Friday
September 28, 2023 - 7:00am
22nd Street will be closed between 3rd and 4th avenues on Friday, September 29, starting at 9:00 a.m. for infrastructure upgrades. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. 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.