News Releases

Sewer line maintenance will begin Tuesday, January 28 at WJL Harvey North Park in Silverwood Heights. Residents should note that park access may be restricted and are asked to observe posted signage. We anticipate that the work will be completed before the weekend.

This work may temporarily result in some noticeable odours in surrounding areas, depending on wind direction and speed. Additionally, the work will have no impact on air quality and will not pose health risks to residents.

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

NEW

4TH AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Career fair)
Start: January 28, 8:00 a.m. End: January 28, 4:00 p.m.

ONGOING

MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM BRAND RD TO CLARENCE AVE S
(Water & sewer maintenance)
Start: January 27, 8:00 a.m. End: January 31, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: February 4, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB LANES CLOSED ON UNIVERSITY BRIDGE
(Sewer repairs)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: January 22, 11:30 a.m. End: TBA

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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 Saskatoon Fire Department would like to remind residents and visitors of safe practices for purchasing, enjoying and disposing of fireworks. While celebrating the Chinese New Year and the arrival of the Year of the Snake, low-hazard fireworks are permitted on private property from dusk on Chinese New Year's Eve, Tuesday, January 28, until 12:15 a.m. on Chinese New Year's Day, Wednesday, January 29. 

Low-hazard fireworks are designed for public recreational use. These fireworks travel less than 50m (160ft) high and include items such as roman candles, sparklers, fountains, wheels, volcanoes, mines and snakes. 

High-hazard fireworks are designed for professionals and can only be purchased by persons holding a valid Fireworks Supervisor – Level I or Level II card issued by Natural Resources Canada. 

Residents and spectators are reminded of the risks and obligations associated with fireworks:  

• Carefully read and follow the manufacturer instructions.   
• Exercise increased caution when handling and discharging any type of firework.   
• Choose your location wisely. Fireworks can only be discharged on private property.    
• Familiarize yourself with the space requirements for the type of firework being discharged. Requirements vary depending on the firework type. 
• Ensure your location is free of overhead obstructions, is clear side-to-side and is a safe distance from combustible materials.   
• Ensure that it is not windy and that all spectators are safely located to observe the display.   
• Be sure to properly stabilize the firework according to manufacturer direction.   
• Other than sparklers, never light or hold a lit firework in your hand.   
• Always light the fuse at its tip.   
• Never try to relight or fix the fuse on fireworks that did not go off.   
• Have a supply of water available and use it to extinguish debris or smouldering embers before they cause injuries, property damage and/or fires.    
• Keep in mind that you are solely responsible for any debris that may land on spectators or another’s property.   

For more information about fireworks safety, please visit saskatoon.ca/fireworks. 

Property owners, starting January 27, you’re encouraged to check the mail for your 2025 Assessment Notice. This notice will detail your property’s new reassessed value for 2025, which will be used as the starting point to determine your property tax for the next four years.

The 2025 Assessment Roll, a listing of all properties in Saskatoon, will be available for public inspection from January 27 to March 28, 2025.

Follow These Key Steps:

1. Watch your mailbox: Open the 2025 Assessment envelope – it contains time-sensitive information on important dates. Review your 2025 Assessment Notice to see your property’s previous and new assessed value.
2. Check the details: Use our online Property Assessment & Tax Tool to verify the property information the City has on file.  Visit saskatoon.ca/taxtool
3. Compare with neighbours: Check your property’s assessment as it compares with others in your neighbourhood. Visit saskatoon.ca/taxtool
4. Preview your 2025 property tax: Use our Online Tax Estimator to preview an estimate* of your 2025 property tax.  Visit saskatoon.ca/taxestimator
5. Ask questions: Contact our Assessment Office if you need clarification or have questions about your tax class or the information we have on file on your property.
6. File an appeal before the deadline: If you still disagree with your 2025 reassessed property value after speaking with an assessor, submit your formal appeal with applicable fees to the Board of Revision by March 28, 2025. An appeal form is included with your 2025 Assessment Notice or can be downloaded from saskatoon.ca/assessment.

*Please note: Your 2025 property tax estimate is not your final property tax amount; it does not include 2025 budget changes, or tax policy decisions to be approved by City Council and the Province in March and April.

Property owners, your final 2025 property tax amount will be mailed to you in May.

As determined by the province, all municipalities must conduct a reassessment of all property types every four years. The assessment process plays an important role in ensuring a fair and efficient property tax system.

Why properties receive a new assessed value:

• Property values change over time. Reassessment recalculates your property’s assessment to reflect a more updated market value. In this case, the value date is being updated from January 1, 2019, to January 1, 2023.
• Property assessment values help determine an equitable distribution of the property tax load; owners of similar properties pay similar property tax and contribute appropriately.

For more information, including informative videos and helpful guides to the 2025 Reassessment, visit saskatoon.ca/assessment.

Questions? Please email assessmentsubmit@saskatoon.ca, or call 306-975-3227 to speak with a City Assessor or make an in-person appointment. We're here to help.

The City of Saskatoon is making significant progress on snow removal from priority streets. Snow piles and windrows have been removed from approximately 70 per cent of all priority streets. It is anticipated that snow removal on all priority streets will be completed by mid-February, barring any significant equipment breakdowns or unforeseeable circumstances, and weather permitting 

If another snow event occurs, crews will implement the City’s regular snow response, which includes clearing all priority streets before resuming snow removal. This may result in delays to the expected completion timeline. 

When approaching road maintenance equipment with blue and amber flashing lights, please give operators plenty of space to work safely. 

For more detailed information about winter road maintenance, visit saskatoon.ca/snow, and stay informed with the Snow & Ice Report for current conditions. 

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

NEW

MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM BRAND RD TO CLARENCE AVE S
(Water & sewer maintenance)
Start: January 27, 8:00 a.m. End: January 31, 5:00 p.m.

HIGHWAY 5 EB & WB SPEED REDUCTIONS FROM MCORMOND DR TO HIGHWAY 41
(Install flashing beacons)
Start: January 27, 9:00 a.m. End: January 27, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: February 4, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB LANES CLOSED ON UNIVERSITY BRIDGE
(Sewer repairs)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: January 22, 11:30 a.m. End: TBA

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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

33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO WARMAN RD
(Park tree maintenance)
Start: January 25, 9:00 a.m. End: January 25, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: February 4, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB LANES CLOSED ON UNIVERSITY BRIDGE
(Sewer repairs)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: January 22, 11:30 a.m. End: TBA

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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.

Spadina Crescent will be closed between 20th and 21st streets starting Monday, January 27, at 7:00 a.m. for a water service repair. 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.

Melville Street will be closed between Brand Road and Clarence Avenue starting Monday, January 27, at 8:00 a.m. for water and sewer maintenance. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take five 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.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatchewan Rush take on the Albany FireWolves at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, January 25 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Prince Albert Raiders at SaskTel Centre on Sunday, January 26 at 4:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 2:45 p.m.
• 3:25 p.m.

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

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

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

*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

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: January 24, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB LANES CLOSED ON UNIVERSITY BRIDGE
(Sewer repairs)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: January 22, 11:30 a.m. End: TBA

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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 watchful eyes and quick action of a Transit supervisor patrolling the downtown bus terminal earlier this week likely prevented bear spray incidents involving employees or customers.  

The Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) recently arrested several people related to the use and possession of bear spray between January 19 and 21.  In one incident on Tuesday, January 21, the patrolling Transit supervisor saw a group of people with cans of what looked like bear spray get on a bus; the supervisor immediately reported it to the SPS who subsequently searched the suspects and made arrests.   

Saskatoon Transit increased its uniformed presence in the bus terminals and on buses this year to improve safety for employees and customers.  

All supervisors and bus operators have a direct line to emergency services and protocol to follow when they notice suspicious activity.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to the 90’s Dance Mix Tour at SaskTel Centre on Thursday, January 23 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

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

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

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

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

NEW

8TH ST E WB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE N TO MUNROE AVE N
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: January 23, 11:00 a.m. End: January 23, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

21ST ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT SPADINA CRES E
(Unplanned water main repair)
Start: January 21, 7:00 a.m. End: TBA

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: January 24, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB LANES CLOSED ON UNIVERSITY BRIDGE
(Sewer repairs)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: January 22, 11:30 a.m. End: TBA

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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 University Bridge has reopened after a fire underneath the bridge deck late Sunday night resulted in damage to a sanitary sewer main and a full bridge closure.  

The bridge reopened following a structural inspection this morning, however, traffic restrictions are in place until the sanitary sewer line, which was melted by the fire, can be repaired. A temporary bypass line will remain on a section of the east end of the bridge and on the north walkway, which remains closed.

“Until the sanitary sewer line is repaired, and the bypass line is no longer needed, traffic is being accommodated with one lane in each direction,” says Jay Magus, Director of Transportation. “Signage is in place and drivers are encouraged to utilize the zipper merging technique by taking turns at the merge points.”

The City of Saskatoon continues to work closely with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment as wastewater spilled out of the damaged sanitary sewer line onto the bridge arches and riverbank below. The Meewasin Trail underneath the east side of the bridge remains closed as the cleanup continues. The walkway under the far west end of the bridge also remains temporarily closed to accommodate the bypass sanitary sewer line. The south walkway of the bridge and the Meewasin Trail on the west side of the bridge are open.

Saskatoon Transit may be affected. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.

Lorne Avenue will be closed between Hilliard and Isabella streets starting this morning for unplanned water main 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.

The University Bridge, which has been closed to traffic since early Monday morning due to a fire which resulted in damage to a sanitary sewer main underneath the bridge, will be inspected tomorrow. If there are no structural concerns and the bridge re-opens, traffic restrictions will be in place until the damaged sanitary sewer line can be repaired.

“Heat from the fire melted the sewer line, so until the repair is complete, a temporary bypass line will remain on a section of the east end of the bridge deck and on the north walkway,” says Brendan Lemke, Director of Water and Waste Operations. “At this time, we don’t have a timeline for repair.”

The City of Saskatoon has been working closely with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment to comply with regulations, and today crews are on the scene cleaning up frozen wastewater that spilled out of the damaged sanitary sewer line. The City will then be able to safely access under the bridge to conduct tomorrow’s inspection.

The walkway on the north side of the University Bridge is closed, but the south walkway is open. For safety, pedestrians and cyclists are advised to stay on the south walkway and off the bridge deck. The Meewasin Trail underneath the east side of the bridge and the walkway under the far west end of the bridge are closed. The Meewasin Trail on the west side of the bridge remains open.

Saskatoon Transit is 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.

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

NEW

WARMAN RD NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM PRIMROSE DR TO ASSINIBOINE DR
(Tree maintenance)
Start: January 22, 9:00 a.m. End: January 22, 3:00 p.m.

33RD ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR W TO EDMONTON AVE
(Rail maintenance)
Start: January 22, 10:00 a.m. End: January 22, 12:00 p.m.

33RD ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM EDMONTON AVE TO CIRCLE DR W
(Rail maintenance)
Start: January 22, 11:00 a.m. End: January 22, 1:00 p.m.

ONGOING

COLLEGE DR ROAD CLOSED ON UNIVERSITY BRIDGE
(Sewer repairs)
Start: January 20, 6:00 a.m. End: January 22, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: January 24, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Vault work)
Start: January 6, 8:00 a.m. End: January 31, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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.

Join us in celebrating Archives Week with the grand opening of the new City Archives location at Civic Square East! 

The City of Saskatoon Archives has moved and is inviting the public to celebrate and tour their new location next to City Hall.

Event Details:

Tuesday, February 4

• 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
  Guided tour of Archives
  Location: City Archives, 202 4th Ave N, Ground Floor, Civic Square East (CSE)
  Note: Access to the Archives will be through Door No. 2. 
• 7:15 to 9:30 p.m.
  Program
  Location: Bassment, Civic Square East, 202 4th Ave N
  Doors open for the program at 6:30 p.m.

This grand opening event will feature:

• Tour the Archives: Take a guided tour of the facility with City Archivist Jeff O’Brien and Assistant City Archivist Ken Dahl 
• Introductory remarks by City Clerk Adam Tittemore and a formal dedication by Mayor Cynthia Block at 7:15  
• "Letters from History" with speakers including Jeff O'Brien (City of Saskatoon Archives) and Amy Putnam (University of Saskatchewan Archives and Special Collections), as well as musical guest Terry Hoknes, and Master of Ceremonies Rob MacDonald.
• All-ages event

Don't miss this opportunity to delve into our past and connect with fellow history enthusiasts. Mark your calendars and join us for a memorable Archives Week celebration at the City Archives grand opening!

A fire that started underneath the University Bridge overnight is extinguished, but the bridge remains closed to traffic. Detours are in place.

Heat from the fire melted the 400 mm sanitary sewer line underneath the bridge. A temporary 500 metre bypass line is now in place and operational. Arrangements are being made for a contractor to repair the damaged sanitary sewer line.

City engineers have completed an initial assessment of the bridge and there appears to be no structural concerns, however a bridge inspection has been scheduled for Wednesday, January 22. Although the bridge will remain closed to traffic until the inspection is completed or the damaged sanitary sewer line can be repaired, the pedestrian walkway on the south side of the University Bridge remains open. The Meewasin Trail underneath the east side of the bridge is closed.

Saskatoon Transit is 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.

21st Street will be closed at Spadina Crescent on Tuesday, January 21, starting at 7:00 a.m. for unplanned water main 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.

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

NEW

21ST ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT SPADINA CRES E
(Water main repair)
Start: January 21, 7:00 a.m. End: TBA

AVE P N ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST W TO BEDFORD RD
(Manhole repair)
Start: January 21, 9:00 a.m. End: January 21, 12:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Valve maintenance)
Start: January 21, 1:00 p.m. End: January 21, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: January 24, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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.

University Bridge is closed due to an apparent encampment fire under the bridge. Traffic detours are in place. Fire crews remain on the scene; they are monitoring and extinguishing hot spots that have arisen due to the difficult access and confined space.  

City engineers have been on scene overnight, the bridge has been inspected and there are no structural concerns with the bridge. 

At 9:57 p.m. Sunday, January 19, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a report of a fire underneath the University Bridge closest to the east riverbank. When SFD crews arrived they identified smoke and flames coming from underneath the University Bridge.  

 As a result of the fire, heat has melted the 400 mm sanitary sewer line under the bridge. This has led to a break in the sewer line and sewage is leaking onto the riverbank. The Water Security Agency has been notified. 

Water and Wastewater crews are working to set up a bypass for the sewer line and doing modelling to ensure there is enough capacity so residents don’t experience sewer backups.  

University Bridge is expected to remain closed to traffic for most of the day, however the south side pedestrian walkway will be open and accessible from the top. The Meewasin trail underneath the bridge on the east side of the river will remain closed due to the sewage leak.  

Saskatoon Transit will 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. 

University bridge is shut down completely due to a fire under the bridge. Detours are in place. Drivers are asked to re-route their commute and pedestrians are asked to avoid University Bridge area while crews remain on scene.

Saskatoon Transit will 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.

At 9:57 p.m. the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a report of a fire at Spadina Crescent and 25th Street East. SFD crews responded and identified smoke and flames coming from underneath the University Bridge. Assessments of this incident are ongoing.

More information will be shared once available.

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

NEW

HIGHWAY 5 EB & WB SPEED REDUCTIONS FROM MCORMOND DR TO HIGHWAY 41
(Flashing beacon installations)
Start: January 20, 9:00 a.m. End: January 20, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

4TH AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Vault work)
Start: January 6, 8:00 a.m. End: January 20, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: January 24, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 5:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

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

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

NEW

25TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE N TO 3RD AVE N
(Building maintenance)
Start: January 19, 7:00 a.m. End: January 19, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE W S TO AVE V S
(Repair water main )
Start: January 19, 8:00 a.m. End: January 19, 6:00 p.m.


ONGOING

4TH AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Vault work)
Start: January 6, 8:00 a.m. End: January 20, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: January 24, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 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.

20th Street will be closed between Avenues W and V on Sunday, January 19, starting at 8:00 a.m. for a water main repair. 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.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Red Deer Rebels at SaskTel Centre on Friday, January 17 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see Sum 41 at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, January 18 at 6:50 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:15 p.m.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Swift Current Broncos at SaskTel Centre on Sunday, January 19 at 4:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 2:45 p.m.
• 3:25 p.m.

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

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

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

Environment & Climate Change Canada has issued a blowing snow advisory for Saskatoon and surrounding areas. Strong northwest winds, gusting up to 80 km/h and combined with falling snow, will reduce visibility while potentially covering lane markings, creating slippery surfaces and snow drifts and causing sudden changes in driving conditions, making travel hazardous. 

Conditions are anticipated to improve by Friday morning as winds subside and snow tapers off. 

The City urges residents to postpone non-essential travel on roads and sidewalks until conditions improve. Keeping traffic to a minimum ensures emergency vehicles can move safely and efficiently. 

City crews are closely monitoring road conditions and addressing snow and ice along priority streets and busy intersections. However, strong winds may blow sand and salt off treated surfaces, potentially leading to icy spots as temperatures drop. 

Open areas are particularly vulnerable to snow drifting, with some streets accumulating deep drifts. Please avoid driving through these drifts. Crews will clear them with graders and loaders when visibility improves. 

When approaching road maintenance equipment with blue and amber flashing lights, ensure you give operators plenty of space to work safely. 

For more information about winter road maintenance, visit saskatoon.ca/snow, and stay updated on current conditions with the Snow & Ice Report. 

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

NEW

WARMAN RD NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM HAZEN ST TO CIRCLE DR E
(Tree maintenance)
Start: January 17, 9:00 a.m. End: January 17, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO IDYLWYLD PL
(Minor bridge maintenance)
Start: January 17, 9:00 a.m. End: January 17, 3:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 7TH AVE N TO CAVERS ST
(Tree trimming)
Start: January 17, 9:00 a.m. End: January 17, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

108TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM MORAN AVE TO CENTRAL AVE
(Connection replacement)
Start: January 16, 7:00 a.m. End: January 17, 4:30 p.m.

4TH AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(SL&P work)
Start: January 6, 8:00 a.m. End: January 20, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: January 24, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 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.

Following two separate online panel surveys conducted in late spring 2024, a strong majority of respondents say they are satisfied with life in Saskatoon. The 84 per cent satisfied response rate is consistent with the 2023 and 2021 results.

“The surveys reveal some very encouraging results,” says Carla Blumers, Director of Communications and Public Engagement. “The data reflect residents’ strong connection to city services and an appreciation for what Saskatoon has to offer as a community.”

The Governance and Priorities Committee of City Council will receive a report detailing the 2024 Civic Service Survey results at its January 21, 2025, public meeting.

A significant majority – almost three-quarters – of respondents indicate quality of life in Saskatoon is good or very good. Several surveys conducted by various organizations over the past year found levels of satisfaction and quality of life are falling across Canada. The quality of life results for Saskatoon reflect these trends as evidenced with a slight decline, but these measures still continue to receive high ratings.

The survey also helps to identify opportunities to improve by understanding the most important issues residents say our city faces. The surveys reveal homelessness and public safety are the issues that people are most concerned about with responses of 23 per cent and 21 per cent respectively.

“The feedback from residents is critically important to the path forward for our city, and I want to thank everyone who participated in the survey,” says Mayor Cynthia Block. “I am encouraged that residents continue to enjoy good quality of life in our city, and together we will work to ensure all people have housing and feel safe in their neighbourhoods.”

A total of 31 different city services were evaluated by respondents. The quality and value of those civic services continue to receive high ratings. Three-quarters or 75 per cent of respondents report they are satisfied with the quality of services provided by the City and slightly more – 78 per cent – responded they receive good or very good value from the services provided by the City of Saskatoon.

Key strengths include maintaining services for quality of drinking water, fire protection, reliability of electrical service, speed of water main break repairs and garbage collection. These five were also identified as key strengths in 2023.

Policing is shown as a priority for service improvement. This is a change from 2023 where police service was identified as a key strength.

Like the 2023 results, most respondents indicate they would like the City to provide more service for: 

• Affordable Housing (70%)                  
• Road Maintenance (66%)                 
• Snow & Ice Management (57%)    
• Police (51%)

Most respondents indicate they would like the City to provide the same level of service for:

• Fire Services (69%)
• Garbage Collection and Waste Reduction Programs and Services (64%)
• Parks Maintenance (64%)
• Recreation & Cultural Programs (58%) 

Although to a lesser degree when compared to 2023, respondents indicate they would like the City to provide less service for: 

• Community Grants (15%) 
• Planning and Growth (10%) 
• Recreation and Cultural Programs (10%) 
• Affordable housing (10%)

A summary of both surveys is available in the report. The detailed 2024 Civic Services Survey results are available at saskatoon.ca/civic-services-surveys.

“The 2024 results reflect a solid foundation to build upon in the future,” Blumers says. “The City will use the results to inform decisions related to strategic priorities, budgeting, and service delivery, as well as to highlight opportunities for continuous improvement.”

Administration will continue conducting both surveys on an annual basis with online panel participants.

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

NEW

108TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM MORAN AVE TO CENTRAL AVE
(Connection replacement)
Start: January 16, 7:00 a.m. End: January 17, 4:30 p.m.

AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 36TH ST W TO 37TH ST W
(Sewer inspections)
Start: January 16, 8:00 a.m. End: January 16, 2:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE C N TO AVE B N
(Underground maintenance)
Start: January 16, 9:00 a.m. End: January 16, 12:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT 51ST ST E
(Minor bridge maintenance)
Start: January 16, 9:00 a.m. End: January 16, 3:00 p.m.

PRIMROSE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PINEHOUSE DR
(Tree trimming)
Start: January 16, 9:00 a.m. End: January 16, 3:00 p.m.

LAURIER DR EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CONFEDERATION DR TO CIRCLE DR W
(Manhole repair)
Start: January 16, 10:00 a.m. End: January 16, 1:00 p.m.

ONGOING

4TH AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(SL&P work)
Start: January 6, 8:00 a.m. End: January 20, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: January 24, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 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 City of Saskatoon has once again achieved a ‘AAA’ credit rating with a “Stable” outlook, confirmed today by S&P Global Ratings (S&P). The City has maintained the highest rating possible for 23 years since S&P first began affirming the City’s rating in 2002.  

“Saskatoon City Council and the Administration are committed to fiscal responsibility and transparency as we focus on delivering high-quality civic services and programs to residents today and into the future. The endorsement by S&P confirms that we continue to be on the right track,” says Clae Hack, Chief Financial Officer.  

“While we are excited to receive the ‘AAA’/Stable credit once again, it’s not something we take for granted,” says Hack. “This rating reaffirms that the City is managing its finances responsibly as we continue to focus on planning appropriately to ensure we can meet the needs of our growing city now and for years to come.”  

S&P rates the City of Saskatoon’s institutional framework as “extremely predictable and supportive” and bases credit context on having “effective financial management practices [that] will support strong operating balances.”  

S&P’s rationale and outlook contributing to the confirmation of the City’s strong credit rating within the January 15, 2025, S&P Global Ratings Direct® Report states: 

• “Saskatoon’s small, diverse economy and strong population growth will support its creditworthiness.” 

• “We expect the City’s strong financial management, coupled with an extremely predictable and supportive institutional framework, will support the rating.”  

• “Saskatoon’s strong and prudent financial management is a key credit strength, in our view. Although the recent municipal elections resulted in a historic turnover among council, the city’s administration remains largely stable, with significant experience and a record of effectively enacting fiscal policies.”  

• “We view both management accountability and transparency to be strong, as reflected in ongoing disclosures and grounded assumptions, as well as prudent financial policies.” 

• “The City consistently produces robust annual budget documents. It also prepares multi-year operating and capital budgets for upcoming years, alongside comprehensive long-term capital and borrowing plans. This underpins fiscal transparency and discipline, in our assessment.” 

S&P Global report indicates that the City of Saskatoon’s strong budgetary performance will ensure a manageable debt burden amid large capital expenditures including Link (Bus Rapid Transit), infrastructure maintenance, and firehalls. With these projects being partially funded out of the City’s reserves, S&P expects after-capital surpluses averaging 2.8% of revenues during the base-case period.  

“The City is moving forward with significant projects, such as Link, that support the needs of a growing city,” says Hack. “We are confident in our plans to deliver these projects in a fiscally responsible manner, and this is underpinned by S&P’s assessment.” 

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

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

Avenue H will be closed between 37th and 35th streets on Thursday, January 16, starting at 8:00 a.m. for sewer inspections. 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.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Portland Winterhawks at SaskTel Centre on Wednesday, January 15 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

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM DUCHESS ST TO QUEEN ST
(Unplanned water main repair) 
Start: January 14, 7:00 a.m. End: January 15, 5:00 p.m.

108TH ST W WB LANES CLOSED FROM RITA AVE TO BRYANS AVE
(Underground maintenance)
Start: January 15, 9:00 a.m. End: January 15, 12:00 p.m.

ONGOING

4TH AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(SL&P work)
Start: January 6, 8:00 a.m. End: January 20, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: January 24, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 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.

Spadina Crescent is currently closed between Duchess and Queen streets due to water pooling from a water main break on an adjacent roadway. Detours are in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This work is expected to take one day to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances. Water main repairs are expected to start tomorrow morning.

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 Light & Power will begin removing seasonal decorations starting January 15. Over the next few weeks, work will impact various roadways including:

• University Bridge – Tuesday, January 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  
• 2^nd Avenue – Sunday, January 26, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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

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

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

NEW

BERINI DR SB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Concrete pour)
Start: January 14, 6:00 a.m. End: January 14, 2:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB LANES CLOSED AT AVE R S
(Manhole repair)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: January 14, 9:00 a.m. End: January 14, 12:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO MOSS AVE
(Streetlight install)
Start: January 14, 9:00 a.m. End: January 14, 1:00 p.m.

AVE W N ROAD CLOSED FROM BEDFORD RD TO RUSHOLME RD
(Sanitary sewer flushing)
Start: January 14, 9:00 a.m. End: January 14, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM HILLIARD ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Connection replacement)
Start: January 13, 7:00 a.m. End: January 14, 4:30 p.m.

4TH AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(SL&P work)
Start: January 6, 8:00 a.m. End: January 20, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: January 24, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 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

BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM HILLIARD ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Connection replacement)
Start: January 13, 7:00 a.m. End: January 14, 4:30 p.m.

HIGHWAY 5 EB & WB SPEED REDUCTIONS FROM MCORMOND DR TO HIGHWAY 41
(Light replacements)
Start: January 13, 9:00 a.m. End: January 13, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

4TH AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(SL&P work)
Start: January 6, 8:00 a.m. End: January 20, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: January 24, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 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

RUSSELL RD INTERSECTION CLOSED AT ROBORECKI CRES
(Valve repair)
Start: January 11, 8:00 a.m. End: January 11, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

4TH AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(SL&P work)
Start: January 6, 8:00 a.m. End: January 20, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: January 24, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 5:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

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

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatchewan Rush take on the Las Vegas Desert Dogs at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, January 11 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

1ST AVE S SB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT 20TH ST E
(Sign installation)
Start: January 6, 8:00 a.m. End: January 10, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(SL&P work)
Start: January 6, 8:00 a.m. End: January 20, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: January 24, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 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.

Stay informed about your property's new assessed value! As 2025 is a provincial reassessment year, the City of Saskatoon will begin mailing Notices of 2025 Reassessment for residential and commercial properties starting January 27, 2025.

Get an early preview -- starting Wednesday, January 8, 2025, you can preview your property’s new 2025 assessed value by using the Property Assessment & Tax Tool found at saskatoon.ca/taxtool. You will also be able to review how your new assessment was created via the sales data used in the assessment model for your property class type and check information about the residential markets.

Why reassessment matters: In Saskatchewan, provincial legislation mandates a reassessment of all property types every four years. This ensures that property values reflect a more current, accurate, and fair market value. For the 2025 assessment, your property's value will be updated from the 2019 base date to a new base date of January 1, 2023. This updated value will be one factor in calculating your property tax for the next four years.

Important dates:

• January 27 to March 28, 2025: The City's 2025 Assessment Roll is open for public inspection. The assessment roll is a listing of all property assessments by class in Saskatoon.
• January 27 to March 28, 2025: The 60-Day Assessment Review & Formal Appeal period. If, after speaking with an assessor, you wish to appeal your property’s assessment in 2025, you must do so within this timeframe.
• January 27, 2025: The City will launch an easy-to-use Revenue Neutral Property Tax Calculator. This tool will allow you to get an early estimate of your 2025 property tax amount before phase-in and budget adjustments are finalized in March 2025.
• March 2025 to April 2025: Amended Assessment Notices will be mailed to properties that require an update to their assessed value for the full year.
• March 2025: Tax Policy reports go to City Council for review and approval.
• Early May 2025: 2025 Property Tax notices will be mailed.
• June 30, 2025: 2025 Property Tax payments due.
• July to December 2025: Supplementary Assessment Notices will be mailed to properties that require an update to their assessed value for less than a full year.

We’re here to help:

• Visit saskatoon.ca/assessment
• Email: assessmentsubmit@saskatoon.ca
• Speak with a City Assessor: 306-975-3227
• Make an in-person appointment with a City Assessor: 306-975-3227

*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

33RD ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE D N TO AVE E N
(Connection replacement)
Start: January 8, 8:00 a.m. End: January 9, 5:00 p.m.

AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 31ST ST W TO 32ND ST W
(Connection Replacement)
Start: January 8, 8:00 a.m. End: January 9, 6:00 p.m.

1ST AVE S SB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT 20TH ST E
(Sign installation)
Start: January 6, 8:00 a.m. End: January 10, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(SL&P work)
Start: January 6, 8:00 a.m. End: January 20, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: January 24, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 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 repeal of Bylaw No. 8770, Zoning Bylaw, 2009 and replacement with Bylaw No. 9990, Zoning Bylaw, 2024, was given Ministerial approval by the Government of Saskatchewan and is in effect as of January 3, 2025. This is the result of a multi-year process that worked closely with stakeholders to modernize and simplify Saskatoon’s zoning.

The Zoning Bylaw is a regulatory document that facilitates implementation of the City of Saskatoon's Official Community Plan. All land in the City of Saskatoon is assigned a zoning district and subject to development standards associated with the zoning district. Parking, permitted uses, and setbacks are included in these regulations.

Bylaw No. 9990, Zoning Bylaw, 2024 will be available on the City of Saskatoon website at saskatoon.ca/city-hall/city-bylaws-policies/city-bylaws.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Harlem Globetrotters at SaskTel Centre on Wednesday, January 8 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

33RD ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE D N TO AVE E N
(Connection replacement)
Start: January 8, 8:00 a.m. End: January 9, 5:00 p.m.

AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 31ST ST W TO 32ND ST W
(Connection Replacement)
Start: January 8, 8:00 a.m. End: January 9, 6:00 p.m.

MARQUIS DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT MILLAR AVE
(Manhole repair)
Start: January 8, 9:00 a.m. End: January 8, 12:00 p.m.

ONGOING

1ST AVE S SB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT 20TH ST E
(Sign installation)
Start: January 6, 8:00 a.m. End: January 10, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(SL&P work)
Start: January 6, 8:00 a.m. End: January 20, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: January 24, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 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 Avenues D and C starting Wednesday, January 8, at 8:00 a.m. for a connection replacement. 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.

Avenue H will be closed between 32nd and 31st streets starting Wednesday, January 8, at 8:00 a.m. for a connection replacement. 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.