News Releases

*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: December 22, 8:00 a.m. End: December 22, 4:00 p.m.

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

ONGOING

AVE W N ROAD CLOSED FROM RYLSTON RD TO 29TH ST W
(Service connections)
Start: December 19, 8:00 a.m. End: December 22, 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

22ND ST W EB CLOSED FROM BETTS AVE TO DIEFENBAKER DR
(Structure work)
Two-way traffic in WB lanes. Hart Rd access from Betts Ave only
Start: December 20, 9:00 a.m. End: December 20, 3:00 p.m.

20TH ST W PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM AVE O S TO AVE P S
(St. Mary Christmas Hamper Pick-up)
Start: December 20, 11:00 a.m. End: December 20, 4:00 p.m.

25TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(Crane lift)
Start: December 21, 7:00 a.m. End: December 21, 1:00 p.m.

ONGOING

AVE W N ROAD CLOSED FROM RYLSTON RD TO 29TH ST W
(Service connections)
Start: December 19, 8:00 a.m. End: December 22, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 31ST ST W TO 30TH ST W
(Connection replacement)
Start: December 18, 7:00 a.m. End: December 20, 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.

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 Georgia Swarm
Saturday, December 20 at 7:00 p.m. 
Buses depart at:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Nitro Circus
Sunday, December 21 at 5:00 p.m.
Buses depart at:

• 3:45 p.m.
• 4:25 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

22ND ST W WB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM AVE W N TO AVE Y S
(Construction)
Start: December 19, 7:00 a.m. End: December 19, 1:00 p.m.

AVE W N ROAD CLOSED FROM RYLSTON RD TO 29TH ST W
(Service connections)
Start: December 19, 8:00 a.m. End: December 22, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM AVE C S TO AVE B S
(Link station construction)
Start: December 19, 9:00 a.m. End: December 19, 3:00 p.m.

22ND ST W WB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM AVE C N TO AVE D N
(Link station construction)
Start: December 19, 9:00 a.m. End: December 19, 3:00 p.m.

23RD ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(Drilling)
Start: December 19, 9:00 a.m. End: December 19, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB & WB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM AVE G N TO AVE I N
(Link station construction)
Start: December 19, 12:00 p.m. End: December 19, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

NEAULT RD NB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT KENSINGTON GATE W
(Trunk work)
Start: December 10, 7:00 a.m. End: December 19, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 31ST ST W TO 30TH ST W
(Connection replacement)
Start: December 18, 7:00 a.m. End: December 20, 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.

To provide quality services and help plan for the future, some City of Saskatoon rates and fees will change on January 1, 2026 (unless noted otherwise). 

These updates help sustain the programs and facilities you value. Check here for the detailed list.

Thank you for your continued support.

SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS

Animal Services – Pet Licenses

There are various rate and fee changes for Animal Services effective January 1, 2026. 
Visit saskatoon.ca/petlicensing for current rates.

Material Recovery Centre & Landfill

In 2026, landfill tipping fees will increase to $108/tonne and the landfill entrance fee will increase to $20. 
Visit saskatoon.ca/mrc for current rates and fees.

Compost Depot

The Compost Depot Commercial Hauler Season Permit fee remains $150 for 2026.

Waste-Related Handling Services

• Curbside Residential Garbage Program (black cart) average fees per cart per month will increase to approximately as follows in 2026: small (120 L) cart - $4.15, medium (240 L) - $7.84 and large (360 L) - $11.76.
• Curbside Residential Organics Program (green cart) average fees per cart per month will remain at $7.78 per month in 2026.
• Curbside Residential Recycling Program (blue cart) average fees per cart per month will remain at $7.47 per month in 2026.
• Multi-Unit Residential Recycling Program average fees per dwelling per month will remain at $4.22 per month in 2026.
• Cart swap fees will increase to $38 to change the size of a black cart.

Visit saskatoon.ca/wasterates for current rates and fees.

2026 Saskatoon Light & Power Electrical Rates

There are no electrical rate increases planned at this time. All SL&P fees and rates can be found at saskatoon.ca/electricalrates.

The City has historically set its rates to match those established by SaskPower. This is to ensure there are no inequities between utility customers regardless of whether their property is within the SL&P or SaskPower franchise area.

Water and Wastewater

In 2026, water and wastewater rates will increase by an average rate of 5.18%.

A $75 fee will be introduced for emergency sanitary sewer maintenance service. The exact implementation date has not yet been finalized but is anticipated to launch in late spring 2026.

Property Tax

Current Property Tax: For property tax levied in the current year that remains outstanding beyond the June 30 payment deadline, the penalty remains at 1.75% per month.
Property Tax in Arrears: For Property Tax Arrears, where a property tax balance remains outstanding beyond December 31 of the year the property tax was levied in, the penalty remains at 2.25% per month.

Corporate Revenue Service Requests

• Tax Certificates (EPTSC): $40 per certificate (an increase of $5)
• Tax Searches: $20 per search (an increase of $5)

Parking Services

• Hourly pay parking rate is $2.50 per hour. Posted time limits do apply.
• ParkedIn App will charge an additional $0.15 convenience fee on each transaction in 2026. Visit Public Pay Parking for rate information.
• There are various fee changes for the Impound Lot. Visit Vehicle Seizures for 2026 rate information.

Special Permits

Special permit information is available at saskatoon.ca/trafficpermits.

• Sidewalk Crossing permit application fee: $775.00
• Truck permit application fee:
  • $200.00 for blanket annual
  • $75.00 for daily

Saskatoon Transit and Access Transit

• There will be various rate changes for Saskatoon Transit, effective July 1, 2026.
• Visit saskatoontransit.ca/fares for current rates.

Building and Plumbing Permits

• There are various rate and fee changes effective January 1, 2026, for both building and plumbing permits.
• For a full list of 2026 Building Permit Fees visit saskatoon.ca/permitfees.
• For a full list of 2026 Plumbing Permit Fees visit saskatoon.ca/plumbingpermit.

PARKS, RECREATION & ATTRACTIONS

Leisure Centres
There are various rate changes for Leisure Centres effective January 1, 2026. 
Visit saskatoon.ca/admissions for 2026 rates.

Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo
There are various rate and fee changes for the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo effective January 1, 2026. 
Visit saskatoon.ca/zoo for 2026 admission rates.
Visit Saskatoon.ca/zoorentals for rental rates.

Indoor Registered Swim Lessons
Rates are effective April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. All rates listed exclude GST.
30 Minutes: $95.25
45 Minutes: $125.00
60 Minutes: $143.00

Outdoor Registered Swim Lessons
Rates are effective April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. All rates listed exclude GST.
30 Minutes: $81.00
45 Minutes: $106.25
60 Minutes: $121.50

Gordon Howe Campground
There are various rate and fee changes for Gordon Howe Campground effective January 1, 2026. 
Visit saskatoon.ca/camp for 2026 rates.

Golf Courses
There are various rate and fee changes for golf courses effective April 1, 2026. 
Visit saskatoon.ca/golf for 2026 rates.

Sport Fields
Rates are effective January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The following rates are per game (2 hours). 
All rates listed exclude GST.
Class 1 (with lights): $154.00
Class 1 (without lights): $74.00
Class 2: $71.00
Class 3: $62.00

Visit saskatoon.ca/sportfields for more information.

Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park

General Admission (single ticket) - $3.50
Play Pack (8 tickets) $21.00
Group booking 1 ride / hour (recommended for groups of 50 or less) $170.00
Group booking 2 rides /hour (recommended for groups of 51 to 75) $285.00
Group booking 3 rides / hour (recommended for groups of 75 to 150 +) $395.00

Visit saskatoon.ca/nutrienplayland for more information.

Outdoor Pools
There are various rate changes for outdoor pools.
Visit saskatoon.ca/outdoorpools for 2026 rates.

Indoor Arenas

Rates and fees effective October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027.

Arena Rates and Fees
Prime-Time Ice: $350 /hour
Non-Prime Ice: $240 hour
Summer Ice: $350/hour
Dry Arena Rental: $90/hour
Dry Arena Daily: $810/hour

Woodlawn Cemetery
Visit saskatoon.ca/woodlawn for 2026 rates.

Visit saskatoon.ca for more information on City programs and services.

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

NEW

IDYLWYLD DR N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 31ST ST W TO 30TH ST W
(Connection replacement)
Start: December 18, 7:00 a.m. End: December 20, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

NEAULT RD NB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT KENSINGTON GATE W
(Trunk work)
Start: December 10, 7:00 a.m. End: December 19, 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.

CITY HALL

Christmas Day, December 25: Closed 
Boxing Day, December 26: Closed. Open Monday, December 29, 8 a.m. 
New Year’s Day, January 1. Closed. Open Friday, January 2, 8 a.m.

ROADWAY DETOURS & CLOSURES

Check here for road restrictions for priority one roadways.

REMAI MODERN

Christmas Eve, December 24: Closed at 3pm
Christmas Day, December 25: Closed 
Boxing Day, December 26: Open 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
New Year’s Day, January 1: Closed

SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY (SPL): ALL LOCATIONS

Christmas Eve, December 24: All SPL locations will close at 5 p.m.
Christmas Day, December 25: Closed 
Boxing Day, December 26: All SPL locations open regular operating hours 
New Year’s Eve, December 31: All SPL locations will close at 5 p.m.
New Year’s Day, January 1: Closed

SASKATOON TRANSIT

• Fixed-route transit will run with holiday service hours on December 25, 26, and January 1, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (normal fares apply).
  • For real-time bus locations, service alerts, and trip planning, use the Transit app.
  • Visit saskatoontransit.ca
• Route 1225 - Jingle Bell Express will provide free service on December 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• New Year's Eve service, Saskatoon Transit and Access Transit will offer free service on all routes on December 31, from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. (times may vary slightly by route).
• OnDemand transit will not be available on December 25, 26, and January 1.
• Access Transit will operate holiday service hours on December 25, 26, and January 1, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Trips must be booked in advance as per normal procedures.
  • Customers are reminded that subscriptions do not apply on Statutory Holidays.
• Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed for walk-in customers on December 25, 26, and January 1, 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.

PAY PARKING OVER THE HOLIDAYS

No payment is required on these two days:

Christmas Day, December 25 
New Year’s Day, January 1 

Payment is required on these two days:

Christmas Eve, December 24
Boxing Day, December 26 
Motorists are reminded that all other parking requirements remain in effect, including parking time limits.

MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT

• Closed:
  • Christmas Day, December 25
  • New Year’s Day, January 1
• Open:
  • Boxing Day, December 26: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • December 27: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Regular hours resume: December 29

WASTE COLLECTIONS: HOLIDAY COLLECTION SCHEDULE

• Garbage, Recycling, and Organics collections scheduled for Christmas Day (Thursday, December 25) and New Year’s Day (Thursday, January 1) will be collected the following Saturday. All other collection days remain unchanged and will operate as scheduled.
• Check your Collection Calendar here.

MATERIAL RECOVERY CENTRE & LANDFILL

• The Material Recovery Centre and Landfill will be closed on Christmas Day, December 25, and New Year’s Day, January 1.
• Live Christmas trees can be dropped off for free at Sort & Go from December 26 to January 31 from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
• Cash transactions are accepted, although Credit and Debit are recommended.
• More information at saskatoon.ca/mrc.

COMPOST DEPOT

The Compost Depot is closed for the season.

WOODLAWN CEMETERY

• The cemetery office is closed on Christmas Day, December 25 and Boxing Day, December 26.
• Cemetery grounds are open to the public 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily as per usual.

SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO

Christmas Day, December 25: Closed
Regular Hours of Operation on Boxing Day, December 26 and New Year’s Day, January 1

• Zoo: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Forestry Farm Park: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

LEISURE CENTRES

Search for drop-in program information including fitness and weight room hours, public swim sessions and fitness programs on Leisure Online at dropinschedule.saskatoon.ca

• Cosmo Civic Centre
  • Christmas Eve – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Christmas Day – Closed
  • Boxing Day – Closed
  • New Year’s Eve – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • New Year’s Day – Closed
• Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre - Closed for facility upgrade. Learn more at saskatoon.ca/harrybailey.
• Lakewood Civic Centre
  • Christmas Eve – 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Christmas Day – Closed
  • Boxing Day – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • New Year’s Eve – 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • New Year’s Day – 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Lawson Civic Centre
  • Christmas Eve – 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Christmas Day – Closed
  • Boxing Day – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • New Year’s Eve – 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • New Year’s Day – 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Saskatoon Field House
  • Christmas Eve – 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Christmas Day – Closed
  • Boxing Day – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • New Year’s Eve – 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • New Year’s Day – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Shaw Centre
  • Christmas Eve – 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Christmas Day – Closed
  • Boxing Day – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • New Year’s Eve – 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • New Year’s Day – 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Terry Fox Track
  • Christmas Eve – Closed
  • Christmas Day – Closed
  • Boxing Day – Closed
  • New Year’s Eve – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • New Year’s Day – Closed

Indoor Rinks
Public and Parent & Tot skating schedules for Archibald, ACT, Archibald, Cosmo and Lions arenas are listed at dropinschedule.saskatoon.ca.
Christmas Eve

• Public Skating at Cosmo – 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
• Parent & Tot Skating at Archibald – 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Christmas Day

• All rinks closed.

Boxing Day

• Public Skating at Cosmo – 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

New Year’s Eve

• Free Public Skating at Cosmo – 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
• Parent & Tot Skating at Archibald – 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

New Year’s Day

• All rinks closed

NOTIFYNOW

Residents are encouraged to sign-up for notifynow to receive 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 (Twitter).

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Kelowna Rockets at SaskTel Centre on Wednesday, December 17, 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 new projects are scheduled to start on this date.

ONGOING

BOYCHUK DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM RENNIE PL TO MALCOLM PL
(Power line maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: December 15, 7:00 a.m. End: December 17, 5:00 p.m.

BOYCHUK DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO AULD CRES
(Construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: December 15, 7:00 a.m. End: December 17, 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.

33rd Street will be closed between 10th and Edward avenues on Wednesday, December 17, starting at 8:00 a.m. for a curb stop replacement. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. 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.

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

NEW

4TH AVE S SB & NB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Underground maintenance)
Start: December 16, 9:00 a.m. End: December 16, 1:00 p.m.

22ND ST W TEMPORARY 4-WAY STOP AT AVE P N
(Traffic signal work)
Start: December 16, 9:00 a.m. End: December 16, 3:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT ADILMAN DR
(Sewer inspections)
Start: December 16, 9:00 a.m. End: December 16, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

AVE C N ROAD CLOSED FROM 39TH ST W TO 41ST ST W
(Connection repair)
Start: December 15, 8:00 a.m. End: December 16, 12:00 p.m.

NEAULT RD NB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT KENSINGTON GATE W
(Trunk work)
Start: December 10, 7:00 a.m. End: December 16, 5:00 p.m.

JUNOR AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM MCCLOCKLIN RD TO 37TH ST W
(Sewer work)
Start: December 10, 7:00 a.m. End: December 16, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT KENSINGTON BLVD
(Construction)
Start: December 10, 7:00 a.m. End: December 16, 5:00 p.m.

BOYCHUK DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM RENNIE PL TO MALCOLM PL
(Power line maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: December 15, 7:00 a.m. End: December 17, 5:00 p.m.

BOYCHUK DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO AULD CRES
(Construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: December 15, 7:00 a.m. End: December 17, 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

BOYCHUK DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM RENNIE PL TO MALCOLM PL
(Power line maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: December 15, 7:00 a.m. End: December 17, 5:00 p.m.

BOYCHUK DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO AULD CRES
(Construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: December 15, 7:00 a.m. End: December 17, 5:00 p.m.

AVE C N ROAD CLOSED FROM 39TH ST W TO 41ST ST W
(Connection repair)
Start: December 15, 8:00 a.m. End: December 16, 12:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT MAIN ST
(Construction)
Start: December 15, 9:00 a.m. End: December 15, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ASPEN RIDGE ST TO HENRY DAYDAY RD
(SaskTel construction)
Start: December 15, 11:00 a.m. End: December 15, 7:00 p.m.

ONGOING

NEAULT RD NB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT KENSINGTON GATE W
(Trunk work)
Start: December 10, 7:00 a.m. End: December 16, 5:00 p.m.

JUNOR AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM MCCLOCKLIN RD TO 37TH ST W
(Sewer work)
Start: December 10, 7:00 a.m. End: December 16, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT KENSINGTON BLVD
(Construction)
Start: December 10, 7:00 a.m. End: December 16, 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

BOYCHUK DR NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM BRIARWOOD RD TO 8TH ST E
(Power line maintenance)
Start: December 13, 7:00 a.m. End: December 14, 5:30 p.m.

2ND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM SAUNDERS PL TO SPADINA CRES E
(Menorah lighting)
Start: December 14, 4:00 p.m. End: December 14, 7:00 p.m.

ONGOING

NEAULT RD NB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT KENSINGTON GATE W
(Trunk work)
Start: December 10, 7:00 a.m. End: December 16, 5:00 p.m.

JUNOR AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM MCCLOCKLIN RD TO 37TH ST W
(Sewer work)
Start: December 10, 7:00 a.m. End: December 16, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT KENSINGTON BLVD
(Construction)
Start: December 10, 7:00 a.m. End: December 16, 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.

Avenue C will be closed between 39th and 41st streets starting Monday, December 15, at 8:00 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.

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. Lethbridge Hurricanes
Friday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m. 
Buses depart at:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Saskatoon Blades vs. Prince Albert Raiders
Sunday, December 14 at 4:00 p.m.
Buses depart at:

• 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.

Cumberland Avenue will be closed at Main Street on Monday, December 15, starting at 9:00 a.m. for construction. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. 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.

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

NEW

No new projects are scheduled to start on this date.

ONGOING

BOYCHUK DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM AULD CRES TO RENNIE PL
(Power line maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: December 11, 7:00 a.m. End: December 12, 7:00 p.m.

JUNOR AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM MCCLOCKLIN RD TO 37TH ST W
(Sewer work)
Start: December 10, 7:00 a.m. End: December 13, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT KENSINGTON BLVD
(Construction)
Start: December 10, 7:00 a.m. End: December 13, 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.

The Clarence Downey Speed Skating oval will open for the season on Monday, December 15, 2025

The Oval, located on Dudley Street at Avenue R in the Gordon Howe Complex, is a 400-metre outdoor, oval-shaped rink for all skating levels. A warm-up building provides change rooms, public washrooms, and an area to lace up skates in comfort. Speed skates are not required.

Public Skating Hours:

• Monday to Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Closed Fridays

For more information, please visit saskatoon.ca/oval or call 306‑668-4693.

Today’s snowfall has finished, and the total snow accumulation has exceeded 5 centimetres. This means contractor crews will now join City snow maintenance equipment across the road network.

Crews will move directly into grading Priority Streets: 8 plows and 26 graders are clearing these roads while 20 sanding trucks continue treating slippery sections to support safer travel.

The Snow Event response follows the Priority Street system:

• Priority 1 – Freeways and major arterials, which will be graded within 12 hours following the end of the snowfall. This includes Circle Drive and streets with three or more lanes in each direction, such as Idylwyld Drive, 22nd Street, and College Drive.
• Priority 2 – Arterials with double-lanes and bus routes, which will be graded within 48 hours following the snowfall. This includes double lane streets such as Clarence Avenue, Confederation Drive and Millar Avenue.
• Priority 3 – Collector streets, remaining Business Improvement District streets and school zones, which will be graded within 72 hours following the snowfall. These streets take you through your neighbourhood like Louise Avenue, Howell Avenue and Emmeline Road.

4 sidewalk plows are clearing city facility sidewalks, Meewasin Trail, pathways along freeways and arterials and bridge/overpass walkways which will be cleared within 48 hours.

Crews will remain active until all Priority streets have been graded. If additional snowfall occurs during the response, operators may need to return to Priority 1 streets to keep major routes passable before resuming work on Priority 2 and 3 streets. This makes sure emergency access and citywide mobility remain a top priority.

Residents are reminded to watch for blue and amber flashing lights and to give road maintenance equipment the space needed to operate safely.

Residents can track progress through the Priority Street Snow Grading Map. More information, including the City’s level of service, can be found at saskatoon.ca/snow. Stay in the know by checking the latest Snow & Ice Report posted to saskatoon.ca/SnowReport.

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

NEW

BOYCHUK DR NB CLOSED FROM AULD CRES TO RENNIE PL
(Powerline maintenance)
2-way traffic
Start: December 11, 7:00 a.m. End: December 12, 7:00 p.m.

MAIN ST EB CLOSED FROM GARRISON CRES TO BATE CRES
(Watermain valve repair)
Start: December 11, 8:00 a.m. End: December 11, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W THREE-WAY STOP SETUP AT AVE Q S
(20th & Q traffic cabinet swap)
Start: December 11, 9:00 a.m. End: December 11, 1:00 p.m.

HIGHWAY 12 NB SHOULDER LANE CLOSED AT HIGHWAY 11
(Streetlight cable repair)
Start: December 11, 9:00 a.m. End: December 11, 3:00 p.m.

HIGHWAY 11 SB SHOULDER LANE CLOSED AT HIGHWAY 12
(Streetlight cable repair)
Start: December 11, 9:00 a.m. End: December 11, 3:00 p.m.

24TH ST E CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(Parks)
Start: December 11, 9:00 a.m. End: December 11, 4:00 p.m.

2ND AVE S SB CLOSED FROM SAUNDERS PL TO SPADINA CRES E
(Menorah Setup)
Start: December 11, 11:00 a.m. End: December 11, 1:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM AVE F S TO AVE G S
(White Buffalo Youth Lodge holiday dinner)
Start: December 11, 3:00 p.m. End: December 11, 8:00 p.m.

ONGOING

22ND ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM PACIFIC AVE TO 3RD AVE N
(SL&P)
Start: December 10, 9:00 a.m. End: December 11, 3:00 p.m.

JUNOR AVE SB CLOSED FROM MCCLOCKLIN RD TO 37TH ST W
(Storm pond and storm trunk sewer work)
Start: December 10, 7:00 a.m. End: December 13, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT KENSINGTON BLVD
(Construction)
Start: December 10, 7:00 a.m. End: December 13, 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

JUNOR AVE SB CLOSED FROM MCCLOCKLIN RD TO 37TH ST W
(Storm pond and storm trunk sewer work)
Start: December 10, 7:00 a.m. End: December 13, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT KENSINGTON BLVD
(Construction)
Start: December 10, 7:00 a.m. End: December 13, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Sanitary connection repair)
Start: December 10, 8:00 a.m. End: December 10, 5:00 p.m.

29TH ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT AVE L N
(SL&P)
Traffic squeeze into parking lane
Start: December 10, 9:00 a.m. End: December 10, 3:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT MAIN ST
(Construction)
Start: December 10, 9:00 a.m. End: December 10, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM PACIFIC AVE TO 3RD AVE N
(SL&P)
Start: December 10, 9:00 a.m. End: December 11, 3:00 p.m.

25TH ST E WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO KINSMEN AVE
(CCTV inspections)
Start: December 10, 10:00 a.m. End: December 10, 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 intersection at Cumberland Avenue and Main Street will be closed on Wednesday, December 10 starting at 9 a.m. Detours will be in place to guide 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.

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

NEW

SPADINA CRES E CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Repair sanitary connection)
Start: December 9, 8:00 a.m. End: December 9, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE B S
(Construction)
Start: December 9, 9:00 a.m. End: December 9, 1:00 p.m.

ONGOING

JUNOR AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM MCCLOCKLIN RD TO 37TH ST W
(Sewer work)
Start: December 8, 7:00 a.m. End: December 11, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT KENSINGTON BLVD
(Construction)
Start: December 8, 7:00 a.m. End: December 11, 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.

Power to Cosmo Civic Centre has been restored by SaskPower. 

However, due to the length of the power outage today, additional time is needed to bring operations back to full capacity. 

The following City of Saskatoon facilities will remain closed until Sunday, December 7:

• Cosmo Civic Centre
• Cosmo Arena
• Carlyle King Library

Cosmo Civic Centre will be closed for the remainder of the day due to a SaskPower outage.  Power is still off, and additional time will be needed to restore operations once service returns.

This power outage and closure affect only these City of Saskatoon facilities:

• Cosmo Civic Centre
• Cosmo Arena
• Carlyle King Library

SaskPower crews are on site working to restore power. We will provide an update once power is back on.

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

NEW

JUNOR AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM MCCLOCKLIN RD TO 37TH ST W
(Sewer work)
Start: December 8, 7:00 a.m. End: December 11, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT KENSINGTON BLVD
(Construction)
Start: December 8, 7:00 a.m. End: December 11, 5:00 p.m.

25TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO 6TH AVE N
(Streetlight repair)
Start: December 8, 10:00 a.m. End: December 8, 12:00 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

COLLEGE DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Chamber inspection)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes
Start: December 6, 7:00 a.m. End: December 6, 1:00 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM SASKATCHEWAN CRES E TO COLLEGE DR
(Chamber inspection)
Start: December 6, 7:00 a.m. End: December 6, 1:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM SASKATCHEWAN CRES E TO CLARENCE AVE N
(Chamber inspection)
Start: December 6, 7:00 a.m. End: December 6, 1:00 p.m.

33RD ST E ROAD CLOSED AT 7TH AVE N
(CP Holiday Train)
Start: December 6, 6:00 p.m. End: December 6, 10:00 p.m.

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM EMPRESS ST TO DUCHESS ST
(CP Holiday Train)
Start: December 6, 6:00 p.m. End: December 6, 10:00 p.m.

HIGHWAY 16 EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Construction)
Start: December 7, 8:00 a.m. End: December 7, 9:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 14TH ST E
(Streetlight repair)
Start: December 7, 9:00 a.m. End: December 7, 10:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO CENTRAL AVE
(Streetlight repair)
Start: December 7, 10:00 a.m. End: December 7, 11:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 108TH ST W
(Construction)
Start: December 7, 11:00 a.m. End: December 7, 12:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR W SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 33RD ST W TO LAURIER DR
(Streetlight repair)
Start: December 7, 12:00 p.m. End: December 7, 1:00 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 will honour the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on December 6 by lowering the flags in Civic Square to half-mast and encouraging employees to wear a white ribbon or moose hide pin.

The White Ribbon Campaign represents a pledge to never commit, condone, or remain silent about violence against women and girls. The Moose Hide Campaign, created by an Indigenous father and daughter team, calls on men and boys to stand up against violence, especially against Indigenous women and children.

The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women was established by the Government of Canada in 1991 to commemorate December 6, 1989, when fourteen women were murdered at the École Polytechnique de Montréal in a horrific act of gender-based violence.

On this day, the City honours the lives of Geneviève Bergeron, Hélène Colgan, Nathalie Croteau, Barbara Daigneault, Anne-Marie Edward, Maud Haviernick, Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz, Maryse Laganière, Maryse Leclair, Anne-Marie Lemay, Sonia Pelletier, Michèle Richard, Annie St-Arneault and Annie Turcotte and the countless women, girls and gender-diverse people who continue to experience gender-based violence.

Saskatchewan continues to have the highest rates of family and intimate partner violence in Canada. Across the country, Indigenous women and girls are killed over six times more often than non-Indigenous women. These are not just statistics—they represent our neighbours, families and community members.

These conversations are important and so is understanding what supports are available. If you or someone you know is in an abusive situation and could use support, visit https://abuse.sk.211.ca. Saskatchewan 211 has an incredible list of resources for many types of violent or abusive situations and can connect individuals with the supports nearest them. As always, if a person is in immediate danger, call 911.

Multiple roads will have closures from Saturday, December 6, at 6:00 p.m. to Sunday, December 7, at 12:00 p.m. for the CP Holiday Train. Detour signs will be in place to guide motorists around the event area. Drivers are reminded to drive carefully and watch for participants. The City thanks everyone for their patience.

The following roads will be closed for the event:

• 7th Avenue between Empress and Duchess streets
• 33rd Street between 6th and 8th avenues
• Warburton Street at 7th Avenue
• Lauriston St Street at 7th Avenue

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

COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WIGGINS RD TO HOSPITAL DR
(Link station construction)
Start: December 5, 9:00 a.m. End: December 5, 5:00 p.m.

ADELAIDE ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE S TO MCEOWN AVE
(Construction)
Start: December 5, 9:00 a.m. End: December 5, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE N NB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT COLLEGE DR
(Construction)
Start: December 5, 10:00 a.m. End: December 5, 2:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT PRESTON AVE N
(Construction)
Start: December 5, 10:00 a.m. End: December 5, 2:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT PRESTON AVE N
(Link station construction)
Start: December 5, 1:00 p.m. End: December 5, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

CENTRAL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 116TH ST E TO 117TH ST W
(Connection replacement)
Start: December 4, 8:00 a.m. End: December 5, 12:00 p.m.

VALLEY RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT DUNDONALD AVE
(Ditch work)
Start: November 17, 7:00 a.m. End: December 5, 5:00 p.m.

BOYCHUK DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM AULD CRES TO MALCOLM PL
(Power line maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: December 1, 7:00 a.m. End: December 5, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ASPEN RIDGE ST TO HENRY DAYDAY RD
(Construction)
Start: December 1, 9:00 a.m. End: December 5, 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.

25th Street between 6th Avenue and Spadina Crescent has reopened as of this afternoon, following the completion of the valve installation.

The City thanks everyone for their patience.

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

Melville Street between Jasper and Portage avenues has reopened as of this afternoon, following the completion of this phase of the sanitary trunk work. Please note that additional work is required for next season, which will require further road closures. More details will be shared as the planning work progresses.

The City thanks everyone for their patience.

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

CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Connection replacement)
Start: December 4, 8:00 a.m. End: December 4, 5:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 116TH ST E TO 117TH ST W
(Connection replacement)
Start: December 4, 8:00 a.m. End: December 5, 12:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT AVE M N
(Construction)
Start: December 4, 9:00 a.m. End: December 4, 1:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR W NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO LAURIER DR
(Streetlight repair)
Start: December 4, 9:00 a.m. End: December 4, 3:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Spirit of Christmas event)
Start: December 4, 6:00 p.m. End: December 4, 10:00 p.m.

ONGOING

VALLEY RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT DUNDONALD AVE
(Ditch work)
Start: November 17, 7:00 a.m. End: December 5, 5:00 p.m.

BOYCHUK DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM AULD CRES TO MALCOLM PL
(Power line maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: December 1, 7:00 a.m. End: December 5, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ASPEN RIDGE ST TO HENRY DAYDAY RD
(Construction)
Start: December 1, 9:00 a.m. End: December 5, 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.

With snow and cold weather setting in, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) is reminding residents to keep an eye out for people living in encampments so they can be connected to safe supports.

“Encampments exist in every Saskatoon neighbourhood and we don’t always know about every single one,” says Deputy Chief Yvonne Raymer. “Reporting encampments through the City’s 24-hour Customer Care Centre helps us connect individuals living in unsafe conditions with supports. While we may not be able to respond immediately, we are doing everything we can to make sure people have a safe and warm place to stay.”

There are two overnight drop-in facilities where people can have food, warm up and be connected to other supports.

“We don’t want people living in unsafe conditions,” Raymer says. “As the weather gets colder, we see risky heating sources become more common in encampments: that’s why the Fire Department is involved. Just in the past two months, we have seen 90 encampment fires and some came very close to being fatal.”

The SFD continues to hear proposals for a large, centralized encampment as a safe option for people. The SFD consulted with other municipalities that allowed large tent cities. It revealed this approach is unsafe for those residents and surrounding neighbours, especially during winter when more fires are commonly used for warmth.

Municipalities have reported significant risks associated with centralized encampments, including:

• Fires, explosions, and injuries to camp residents and emergency workers
• Disease outbreaks
• Rodent infestations and bites
• Soil contamination from human waste and chemicals
• Gang activity and unsafe drug use
• Human trafficking
• Physical assaults and social disorder
• Theft and vandalism in nearby neighbourhoods
• Feelings of insecurity for camp residents and broader community
• Emergency workers requiring police due to safety threats

Managing sanctioned encampments can cost municipalities millions of dollars. Once a municipality sanctions an encampment area, it becomes responsible for servicing the space and providing resources such as water, toilets, power and clean-up, in addition to emergency services including police and firefighters.¹

The SFD’s current encampment response process works with community partners to engage with individuals in encampments and offer connections to health-related supports, transportation, and temporary housing options with the goal of transitioning to stable and longer-term housing.²

“The City will be working to develop an updated Encampment Response Plan to address the growing numbers of people experiencing homelessness,” Raymer says. “It will be coordinated among the many different organizations currently involved in encampment responses, including the Fire Department, other departments in the City, the Saskatoon Police Service, the Province, and community partners.”

If residents see someone in unsafe outdoor living conditions, please do not approach the encampment. Report the information to the City’s 24-hourt Customer Care Centre at 306-975-2476 to have your report added to the queue. Current response times for the encampment team are approximately one week and are prioritized according to levels of risks.

¹ The following costs were accrued by municipalities for encampment management, removal and clean-up:

• Halifax (2024):
  • $1 million spent on Victoria Park encampment cleanup
  • $771,000 on fencing
  • $172,680 on site remediation
  • $300,000 on garbage cleanup across designated and non-designated areas
• Edmonton (2022):
  • Estimated $2.1 million to operate a city-sanctioned encampment for 60 people over three months -- including social supports and 24/7 security

² Before any removal takes place, the City’s encampment team meets with the individuals in the encampment to problem-solve and identify the supports they need, working to connect them with the appropriate help.

The SFD currently has six inspectors devoted to clearing encampments. Demand for this work has continued to increase over the last four years.

The City celebrates the contributions to our community from persons with disabilities on December 3, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Persons with disabilities add to the richness and diversity of our community and bring unique perspectives and strengths that benefit us all. We strive to ensure everyone can fully participate in our community, whether at work, play, or in daily life.

In recognition of this day, the City of Saskatoon is releasing its first Multi-Year Accessibility Plan in support of the Accessible Saskatchewan Act. The City received feedback from over 500 individuals and community organizations, who shared their valuable insights and thoughts about the accessibility barriers they face in Saskatoon. 

"The sharing of these lived experiences helped the City build a stronger understanding of the hardships people face. They also provided direction for how best to address these concerns, without negating the great work that has already been done over the years to improve accessibility and address barriers at the City," says Stryker Calvez, Director of Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI).

The City spoke with a few residents and employees who have disabilities about what the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and the International Day of Persons with Disabilities means to them. We are grateful to these individuals for sharing their stories with us and for allowing us to share them with our community. You can watch their stories on our Accessibility Plan page and through the City’s social media channels.


 

Central Avenue will be closed between 116th and 117th streets starting Thursday, December 4, at 8:00 a.m. for a 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.

Cumberland Avenue will be closed between 11th and 12th streets on Thursday, December 4, starting at 8:00 a.m. for a connection replacement. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. 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.

The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) is currently testing and monitoring ice thickness at storm water retention ponds around the city to verify their safety and integrity for recreational use.

The ice must reach a minimum thickness of at least eight inches to be considered safe for public recreational activities such as skating, broomball and hockey. Signage posted at each pond will indicate whether the pond is safe for recreational use. When the ice thickness reaches a minimum of eight inches and is considered safe, SFD will replace the “No Skating” symbol on site signs with a “Skating Permitted” image. While ice testing is underway, community members are asked to remain off storm pond ice surfaces until signage indicates the pond is safe to use.

As temperatures shift, SFD would like to caution the public about changing ice conditions. Residents are reminded to check the posted signage each time they consider using the pond. Community members are advised to always exercise an elevated level of caution when around any large body of water. Keep a close watch on children and pets when visiting trails, parks, or off-leash areas that may run adjacent to a storm water retention pond. Community members who use the ponds for recreational purposes assume all risk and maintenance responsibilities for the ice including shoveling, flooding, as well as user safety.

Only select storm water ponds are designated for recreational use. Please visit saskatoon.ca/ponds for a list of ponds permitting winter recreational use and to learn more about the Recreational Uses of Storm Water Retention Ponds policy.

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

NEW

2ND AVE N SB LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Sewer inspections)
Start: December 3, 9:00 a.m. End: December 3, 1:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR S WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO PRESTON AVE S
(Guardrail repair)
Start: December 3, 9:00 a.m. End: December 3, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 30TH ST W TO 31ST ST W
(Connection replacement)
Start: December 2, 8:00 a.m. End: December 3, 12:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM JASPER AVE S TO PORTAGE AVE
(Waterline construction)
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: December 3, 5:00 p.m.

25TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Valve installation)
Start: November 3, 7:00 a.m. End: December 3, 5:00 p.m.

VALLEY RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT DUNDONALD AVE
(Ditch work)
Start: November 17, 7:00 a.m. End: December 5, 5:00 p.m.

BOYCHUK DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM AULD CRES TO MALCOLM PL
(Power line maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: December 1, 7:00 a.m. End: December 5, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ASPEN RIDGE ST TO HENRY DAYDAY RD
(Construction)
Start: December 1, 9:00 a.m. End: December 5, 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.

Starting December 6, Saskatoon Transit’s Jingle Bell Express (Route 1225) returns, offering a convenient way to travel between the malls this holiday season.

Route 1225 will run on weekends in December, with free fares on Boxing Day (December 26). Two buses will circulate in opposite directions to connect holiday shoppers and commuters to Saskatoon’s five malls, Midtown, Confederation, Lawson Heights, Centre and Market, bypassing the hassles of winter driving and busy parking lots.

Route Information:

• Weekends (Saturdays and Sundays): 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Service excludes December 27 and 28.
  • Regular fares apply.
• Boxing Day (December 26): 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Free fares apply.

To plan a trip, search Route 1225 in the Transit App or Google Maps Transit, or check out the route schedule on Saskatoon Transit’s website.

For more information, visit saskatoontransit.ca/jingebell.

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

NEW

AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 30TH ST W TO 31ST ST W
(Connection replacement)
Start: December 2, 8:00 a.m. End: December 3, 12:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT ASSINIBOINE DR
(Link station construction)
Start: December 2, 9:00 a.m. End: December 2, 12:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND ST W TO KILBURN AVE
(Construction)
Start: December 2, 9:00 a.m. End: December 2, 1:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CAMPUS DR TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Link station construction)
Start: December 2, 9:00 a.m. End: December 2, 5:00 p.m.

MCCORMACK RD WB LANES CLOSED AT NEEDHAM CRES
(Sewer inspection)
Start: December 2, 10:00 a.m. End: December 2, 12:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT ASSINIBOINE DR
(Link station construction)
Start: December 2, 12:00 p.m. End: December 2, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

25TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Valve installation)
Start: November 3, 7:00 a.m. End: December 3, 5:00 p.m.

VALLEY RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT DUNDONALD AVE
(Ditch work)
Start: November 17, 7:00 a.m. End: December 5, 5:00 p.m.

BOYCHUK DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM AULD CRES TO MALCOLM PL
(Power line maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: December 1, 7:00 a.m. End: December 5, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ASPEN RIDGE ST TO HENRY DAYDAY RD
(Construction)
Start: December 1, 9:00 a.m. End: December 5, 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.

The holiday season brings joy, warmth and increased fire risks. Extra lights, candles, space heaters, fireplaces and festive decorations can create hazards if not used safely. The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) reminds you to keep your celebrations safe with these simple tips:

Trees

• Choose a tree with fresh green needles and water it daily. A dry tree can catch fire easily.
• Have an emergency escape plan and make sure your Christmas tree and other decorations are not blocking exits such as windows or doors.

Electrical

• Check holiday lights for frayed wires, damaged sockets or loose bulbs.
• Avoid overloading circuits and electrical outlets. Too many plugs and extension cords can cause overheating and lead to a fire.
• Turn off all holiday lights before leaving home or going to bed.
• Make sure all electrical cords are tucked away and kept neat and tidy. When cords are exposed, pets can be tempted to chew on them, or people could trip and fall.

Heating

• Give your heater a metre. Clothes, curtains, furniture and other combustible objects that are too close to a heat source can catch fire.
• Never leave space heaters unattended.

Cooking

• Watch what you heat. Unattended cooking is a leading cause of kitchen fires.
• Keep flammable objects away from the stove. Objects too close to the burner can catch fire.

Candles

• Consider using flameless candles when decorating your home.
• If using real candles, blow them out before leaving the room or going to bed.

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms

• Test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms monthly.
• For non-sealed alarms: Replace old batteries yearly or when you hear a low-battery warning beep.
• For sealed alarms: Replace the alarm unit every 8-10 years, as the battery is not user-replaceable.

SFD encourages everyone to take extra precautions this holiday season to keep celebrations safe and free from fires.

SFD wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season!

Avenue H will be closed between 30th and 31st streets starting Tuesday, December 2, at 8:00 a.m. for a 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.