News Releases

The final phase of the College Drive Water Main Maintenance Project has been rescheduled to start on Monday, September 16 at 7:00 p.m. instead of Sunday. The westbound lanes between Hospital Drive and Bottomley Avenue will fully close with two-way traffic maintained in the eastbound lanes. This phase is expected to take approximately three weeks to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

• Zipper merging will be required due to lane closures. Drivers are reminded to use all available lanes and take turns at the end. This will help everyone get through the work zone faster.
• 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.

To see current road restrictions on priority Saskatoon roadways during the 2024 construction season, check and/or subscribe to the City’s Daily Road Report or visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

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

NEW

20TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO 2ND AVE S
(Streetscaping)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: September 17, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT ARLINGTON AVE
(BRT platform installation)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W WB CURB AND CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM AVE P N TO AVE Q N
(BRT construction)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED AT MCORMOND DR
(Intersection construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 4:30 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED AT 8TH ST E
(Intersection construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 4:30 p.m.

STONEBRIDGE BLVD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO WELLMAN CRES
(Construction)
Start: September 16, 8:00 a.m. End: September 23, 5:00 p.m.

3RD AVE S NB CURB & MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 21ST ST E
(Manhole repair)
Start: September 16, 9:00 a.m. End: September 16, 3:00 p.m.

VICTORIA AVE ROAD CLOSED AT MAPLE ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: September 16, 9:00 a.m. End: September 16, 3:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

COLLEGE DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM HOSPITAL DR TO BOTTOMLEY AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: September 16, 7:00 p.m. End: October 6, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

8TH ST E WB CLOSED FROM WESS RD TO BOYCHUK DR
(Road resurfacing)
Start: September 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 16, 6:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 16, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO BOYCHUK DR
(Sidewalk work)
Start: September 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 4:30 p.m.

KENSINGTON GATE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT NEAULT RD
(Construction)
Start: September 9, 9:00 a.m. End: September 30, 4:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM KENASCHUK CRES TO FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD
(Streetscaping)
Start: September 10, 7:00 a.m. End: October 1, 5:00 p.m.

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM EMPRESS ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 4:00 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: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(SL&P construction)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: November 7, 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: November 18, 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 W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE C N TO AVE F N
(33rd Street Fair)
Start: September 14, 5:00 a.m. End: September 14, 8:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM REVER RD TO CENTRAL AVE
(Utility locates and road inspections)
Start: September 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 14, 12:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO FORESTRY FARM PARK DR
(Utility locates and road inspections)
Start: September 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 14, 12:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FORESTRY FARM PARK DR TO REVER RD
(Utility locates and road inspections)
Start: September 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 14, 12:00 p.m.

33RD ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT AVE B N
(Sewer lining)
Start: September 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 14, 4:00 p.m.

33RD ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT VALENS DR
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: September 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 14, 4:00 p.m.

BOYCHUK DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO HERITAGE CRES
(Road resurfacing)
Start: September 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM WESS RD TO BOYCHUK DR
(Road resurfacing)
Start: September 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 16, 6:00 a.m.

11TH ST W WB LANES CLOSED AT AVE W S
(Pole replacement)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: September 14, 8:00 a.m. End: September 14, 3:00 p.m.

AVE W S SB LANES CLOSED AT 11TH ST W
(Pole replacement)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: September 14, 8:00 a.m. End: September 14, 3:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 3RD AVE S
(Welcoming Week)
Start: September 14, 8:00 a.m. End: September 14, 7:00 p.m.

NELSON RD VARIOUS CURB LANE CLOSURES FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO MCORMOND DR
(Utility locates and road inspections)
Start: September 14, 10:00 a.m. End: September 14, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM COLLEGE DR TO 108TH ST W
(SL&P work)
Start: September 15, 6:30 a.m. End: September 15, 12:30 p.m.

3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO SPADINA CRES E
(Crane lift)
Start: September 15, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 3:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT WILSON CRES
(Roadway patching)
Start: September 15, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 3:00 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: September 15, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 3:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM MOSS AVE TO MCKERCHER DR
(Roadway patching)
Start: September 15, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 3:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM BRAND RD TO PORTAGE AVE
(Infrastructure improvements)
Start: September 15, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 6:00 p.m.

AVE C N NB LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CYNTHIA ST
(Hydrant replacement)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: September 15, 8:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM PORTAGE AVE TO BRAND RD
(Infrastructure improvements)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: September 14, 7:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 16, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO BOYCHUK DR
(Sidewalk work)
Start: September 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 4:30 p.m.

KENSINGTON GATE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT NEAULT RD
(Construction)
Start: September 9, 9:00 a.m. End: September 30, 4:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM KENASCHUK CRES TO FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD
(Streetscaping)
Start: September 10, 7:00 a.m. End: October 1, 5:00 p.m.

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM EMPRESS ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 4:00 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: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(SL&P construction)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: November 7, 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: November 18, 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.

Victoria Avenue will be closed at Maple Street on Monday, September 16, starting at 9:00 a.m. for roadway patching. 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.

Melville Street will be closed between Brand Road and Portage Avenue on Sunday, September 15, starting at 7:00 a.m. for infrastructure improvements. 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.

Clarence Avenue will be closed between 11th and 12th streets on Sunday, September 15, starting at 7:00 a.m. for roadway patching. 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.

Spadina Crescent will be closed between 2nd and 3rd avenues on Saturday, September 14, starting at 8:00 a.m. for the Welcoming Week event. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. Roadways are expected to open after 7:00 p.m., weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

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

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

33rd Street will be closed between Avenues C and F on Saturday, September 14, starting at 5:00 a.m. for the 33rd Street Fair. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. Roadways are expected to open after 8:00 p.m., weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

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

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

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Whitecap Pow Wow at SaskTel Centre on Friday, September 13 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 6:20 p.m.
• 7:00 p.m.
• 7:40 p.m.
• 8:20 p.m.
• 9:00 p.m.
• 9:40 p.m.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see the Whitecap Pow Wow on Saturday, September 14 at 12:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 11:20 a.m.
• 12:00 p.m.
• 12:40 p.m.
• 2:00 p.m.
• 2:40 p.m.
• 3:20 p.m.
• 6:00 p.m.
• 6:40 p.m.
• 7:20 p.m.
• 10:00 p.m.
• 10:40 p.m.
• 11:20 p.m.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see the Whitecap Pow Wow on Sunday, September 15 at 12:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 11:20 a.m.
• 12:00 p.m.
• 12:40 p.m.
• 2:00 p.m.
• 2:40 p.m.
• 3:20 p.m.
• 6:00 p.m.
• 6:40 p.m.
• 7:20 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

MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM PORTAGE AVE TO BRAND RD
(Infrastructure improvements)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: September 14, 7:00 p.m.

AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 29TH ST W TO 31ST ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: September 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 13, 4:30 p.m.

ONGOING

BRIGHTON BLVD WEST SIDE OF ROUND-A-BOUT CLOSED AT TASKAMANWA ST
(Service install)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: September 13, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 16, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO BOYCHUK DR
(Sidewalk work)
Start: September 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 4:30 p.m.

KENSINGTON GATE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT NEAULT RD
(Construction)
Start: September 9, 9:00 a.m. End: September 30, 4:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM KENASCHUK CRES TO FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD
(Streetscaping)
Start: September 10, 7:00 a.m. End: October 1, 5:00 p.m.

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 4:00 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: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(SL&P construction)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: November 7, 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: November 18, 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.

Candidates running for mayor, city councillor, public or Catholic school board trustee in the 2024 Saskatoon Civic Election, plan to attend this informative hybrid event!

• Event: 2024 Civic Election Candidate Information Session with presentations made by key Elections Saskatoon officials and with an opportunity for Q & As.
• Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• Location: City Council Chambers at City Hall, 222-3^rd Avenue North
• Format: Attend in-person or join hybrid via TEAMS. Email elections@saskatoon.ca  before 12 p.m., September 18 for the joining code.

If you are interested in running for mayor, councillor, public school board trustee, or Catholic school board trustee and looking for more information before submitting your nomination papers, contact the Elections Saskatoon Office at 306-657- VOTE (8683) or email elections@saskatoon.ca. Elections Saskatoon encourages all candidates to review the helpful 2024 Civic Election Candidate Guide.

Information for all candidates 

The official candidate nomination period starts Monday, September 23 and is open until Nomination Day, Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 4 p.m. Candidates who wish to withdraw have until 4 p.m. on October 10 to do so. Candidate nomination forms must be accompanied by a deposit of $100.00 in cash, certified cheque, or money order, payable to The City of Saskatoon. Candidates for mayor and councillor are required to submit completed public disclosure forms. Candidates for both public and Catholic school board trustee are required to submit a criminal record check.

Nomination forms for all offices can be downloaded from saskatoon.ca/candidateinfo or picked up from the Elections Saskatoon Office at 200-145 1^st Avenue North.

The 2024 Civic Election is Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Eligible voters will cast their ballot for Saskatoon’s mayor, city councillors and school board trustees for the next four-year term.

Visit saskatoon.ca/vote2024, your trusted source for 2024 Civic Election information.

The final phase of the College Drive Water Main Maintenance Project starts on Sunday, September 15 at 7:00 a.m. The westbound lanes between Hospital Drive and Bottomley Avenue will fully close with two-way traffic maintained in the eastbound lanes. This phase is expected to take approximately three weeks to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

• Zipper merging will be required due to lane closures. Drivers are reminded to use all available lanes and take turns at the end. This will help everyone get through the work zone faster.
• 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.

To see current road restrictions on priority Saskatoon roadways during the 2024 construction season, check and/or subscribe to the City’s Daily Road Report or visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

Over 3,500 more residents will be welcoming a new smaller black cart to their household this fall. If you requested a smaller black cart before September 9, your new cart will be delivered between September 16 and October 11.

Cart swaps will correspond with your regularly scheduled garbage collection day. Make sure to roll out your existing cart on each garbage collection day and leave it out for 48 hours during the cart swap window. Existing carts must be left at their collection location (front street or back lane, depending on your address) to be emptied and retrieved. The smaller cart will not be delivered unless your existing cart is retrieved.

If your cart isn’t swapped on your collection date, don’t worry! We’ll be back at your next collection date to attempt the swap.

If you missed out on the city-wide cart swaps, you can still request a smaller cart size after October 31, 2024 by submitting a new request through My Utility Account or calling a Corporate Revenue Customer Service Representative at 306-975-2400.

Visit saskatoon.ca/cartswap for more information about your cart swap. 

Avenue H will be closed between 29th and 31st streets on Friday, September 13, starting at 9:00 a.m. for water main maintenance. 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.

Melville Street will be closed between Portage Avenue and Brand Road starting Friday, September 13, at 7:00 a.m. for construction. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take four days to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

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

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

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

NEW

23RD ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(United Way Campaign Kick-Off)
Start: September 12, 8:00 a.m. End: September 12, 4:00 p.m.

ONGOING

HIGHWAY 16 WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT ZIMMERMAN RD
(Pavement markings)
Start: September 11, 7:00 p.m. End: September 12, 5:00 a.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO CAMPBELL AVE
(SaskEnergy)
Start: September 9, 7:00 a.m. End: September 12, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: September 12, 7:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE E S
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 13, 4:30 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD WEST SIDE OF ROUND-A-BOUT CLOSED AT TASKAMANWA ST
(Service install)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: September 13, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 16, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO BOYCHUK DR
(Sidewalk work)
Start: September 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 4:30 p.m.

KENSINGTON GATE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT NEAULT RD
(Construction)
Start: September 9, 9:00 a.m. End: September 30, 4:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM KENASCHUK CRES TO FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD
(Streetscaping)
Start: September 10, 7:00 a.m. End: October 1, 5:00 p.m.

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 4:00 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: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(SL&P construction)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: November 7, 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: November 18, 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 extended operations at the following spray pads until Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.

• Arbor Creek (Arbor Creek Park), 1015 Kenderdine Road      
• Briarwood (Briarwood Park), 602 Briarwood Road
• Brighton (Brighton Core Park), 550 Brighton Boulevard
• Kensington (Lions Century Park), Kensington Ln N
• Mayfair (A.H. Browne Park), 1615 Avenue D North
• Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park, 945 Spadina Cres East
• Pleasant Hill (Pleasant Hill Park), 220 Ave U South
• River Landing (Friendship Park), Spadina Crescent East

The spray pads will operate from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., daily.

All spray pads located at schools have closed for the season.  Water lines have been blown out and turned off for winter. 

Visit saskatoon.ca/spraypads to learn more.

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

NEW

3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO SPADINA CRES E
(Crane lift)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: September 11, 3:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CENTRAL AVE
(Barricade repair)
Start: September 11, 9:00 a.m. End: September 11, 3:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

HIGHWAY 16 WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT ZIMMERMAN RD
(Pavement markings)
Start: September 11, 7:00 p.m. End: September 12, 5:00 a.m.

ONGOING

20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE E S TO AVE D S
(Sewer lining)
Start: September 10, 7:00 p.m. End: September 11, 6:00 a.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO CAMPBELL AVE
(SaskEnergy)
Start: September 9, 7:00 a.m. End: September 12, 5:00 p.m.

FAITHFULL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 43RD ST E TO 44TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: September 3, 7:00 a.m. End: September 12, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: September 12, 7:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE E S
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 13, 4:30 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD WEST SIDE OF ROUND-A-BOUT CLOSED AT TASKAMANWA ST
(Service install)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: September 13, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 16, 5:00 p.m.

KENSINGTON GATE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT NEAULT RD
(Construction)
Start: September 9, 9:00 a.m. End: September 30, 4:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO BOYCHUK DR
(Sidewalk work)
Start: September 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 4:30 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM KENASCHUK CRES TO FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD
(Streetscaping)
Start: September 10, 7:00 a.m. End: October 1, 5:00 p.m.

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 4:00 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: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(SL&P construction)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: November 7, 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: November 18, 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.

September is here and it’s not too early to think about making your voting plans for this fall’s 2024 Civic Election. Eligible voters in Saskatoon, you’ll vote for Mayor, City Councillors and Public and Separate School Board Trustees for the next four-year term on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

Get ready to make your voting experience faster: Register for the Voters List

Elections Saskatoon will use a Voters List for this fall’s civic election for the first time since 1988. The Voters List is a list of eligible, registered voters in Saskatoon. The Voters List makes it easier to verify a voter’s identity, and its use ensures only eligible voters vote once. 

Registering to vote ahead of time will help make your voting experience faster and more efficient when you go to vote, either at early voting opportunities or on Election Day. We encourage all eligible voters to get ready to vote by registering early, here’s how:

Go Online: Visit saskatoon.ca/voterlookup before October 22, 2024, to check, update or add your information to the Voters List:

• • Review your information, make sure it’s correct.
  • Have you moved? Update your address.
  • Just turned 18 yrs.? Register to vote for the first time. Congratulations!
  • Changed your name? Update your voter information.

You can also have your information on the Voters List updated or added using these other options:

• • email elections@saskatoon.ca
  • phone the Elections Saskatoon Office 306-657-VOTE (8683)
  • in-person at Elections Saskatoon Office at 200-145 1st Ave North. 

Besides making sure you’re registered, and your voter information is correct, it’s important that all voters, regardless of having children in the school system, indicate (or update) the school division you support. This is to ensure you receive the correct ballot when you go to vote.

Note: Only voters who own assessable property, but do not reside in Saskatoon, will select No School Support when they register for the Voters List. 

Remember, voters: if you don’t get a chance to check, confirm or update the Voters List before October 22, 2024, via your available options (online, email, phone, or in person) - not to worry! All eligible voters will be able to register at the voting location they attend either at an early voting opportunity or on Election Day.

Get ready to vote by mail! Online applications now open! 

All eligible voters have the option to apply to conveniently vote by mail-in ballot instead of voting in person. Will you be away, or want to avoid the crowds?

Important date: Apply for your mail-in ballot kit online before October 15, 2024 (to allow time for processing and mailing out), through these options:

• Online through the Mail-in Ballot Application Portal
• Complete your mail-in ballot application form and email to elections@saskatoon.ca
• Send your application form by regular mail or deliver in person to the Elections Saskatoon Office, 200-145 1^st Ave North 

Review our helpful how-to apply for your mail-in ballot video and step-by-step instructional PDFs at saskatoon.ca/votebymail.

Mail-in ballots must be received by the Election Saskatoon Office before 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 13, 2024, to be counted.

Key upcoming dates

• The Official Candidate Nomination period starts Monday, September 23, 2024, and remains open until Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Nomination papers will be accepted by the Elections Saskatoon Office during normal business hours, Monday to Friday, until 4 p.m. on Nomination Day, October 9, 2024. The deadline for candidates to withdraw is October 10, 2024, by 4 p.m.
• After September 23, our website saskatoon.ca/vote2024 will be updated daily with candidate names as they officially declare. Candidates are invited to attend a Candidate Information Session on September 18 at City Hall. Candidate profiles will be made available online in mid-October. 
• Mid-October 2024: Watch for the 2024 Civic Election Voters Information Guide delivered by Canada Post

• November 1-4, 2024: Advance Polls, ten poll locations all open 12 pm – 8 pm
• November 4-8, 2024: Post-Secondary, Special Polls, and At-Home Voting
• November 9, 2024: Drive-Thru voting at City Hall

The City’s website, saskatoon.ca/vote2024, remains your trusted source for all 2024 Civic Election information, including details on who can vote, when to vote and where to vote, ID requirements for voting, advance voting, special polls and more. Civic election information is easy to find via the election quick links on the homepage of saskatoon.ca.  Questions? Call 306-657-VOTE (8683).

As warm weather continues, the City of Saskatoon has extended operations at the following spray pads until Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.

• Arbor Creek (Arbor Creek Park), 1015 Kenderdine Road      
• Briarwood (Briarwood Park), 602 Briarwood Road
• Brighton (Brighton Core Park), 550 Brighton Boulevard
• Hampton Village (Al Anderson Park), 203 Hampton Circle
• Mayfair (A.H. Browne Park), 1615 Avenue D North
• Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park, 945 Spadina Cres East
• River Landing (Friendship Park), Spadina Crescent East

The spray pads will operate from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., daily. All spray pads located at schools have closed for the season.

Visit saskatoon.ca/spraypads to learn more. 

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

NEW

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO BOYCHUK DR
(Sidewalk work)
Start: September 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 4:30 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM KENASCHUK CRES TO FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD
(Streetscaping)
Start: September 10, 7:00 a.m. End: October 1, 5:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 8TH ST E
(Sewer inspections)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: September 10, 9:00 a.m. End: September 10, 12:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO CIRCLE DR E
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: September 10, 9:00 a.m. End: September 10, 3:00 p.m.

ACADIA DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM AVONDALE RD TO TAYLOR ST E
(Traffic signal maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: September 10, 9:00 a.m. End: September 10, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Minor bridge maintenance)
Start: September 10, 9:00 a.m. End: September 10, 3:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE E S TO AVE D S
(Sewer lining)
Start: September 10, 7:00 p.m. End: September 11, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR E TO 71ST ST E
(Pavement markings)
Start: September 9, 7:00 p.m. End: September 10, 6:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 14TH ST E
(Pavement markings)
Start: September 9, 8:00 p.m. End: September 10, 6:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM COLLEGE DR TO 14TH ST E
(Pavement markings)
Start: September 9, 8:00 p.m. End: September 10, 6:00 a.m.

20TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 1ST AVE S
(Streetscaping)
Start: September 3, 7:00 a.m. End: September 10, 7:00 a.m.

22ND ST W EB & WB LEFT TURN BAYS CLOSED AT AVE D S
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: September 9, 7:00 p.m. End: September 10, 7:00 a.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO CAMPBELL AVE
(SaskEnergy)
Start: September 9, 7:00 a.m. End: September 12, 5:00 p.m.

FAITHFULL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 43RD ST E TO 44TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: September 3, 7:00 a.m. End: September 12, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: September 12, 7:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE E S
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 13, 4:30 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD WEST SIDE OF ROUND-A-BOUT CLOSED AT TASKAMANWA ST
(Service install)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: September 13, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 16, 5:00 p.m.

KENSINGTON GATE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT NEAULT RD
(Construction)
Start: September 9, 9:00 a.m. End: September 30, 4:00 p.m.

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 4:00 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: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(SL&P construction)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: November 7, 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: November 18, 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.

As temperatures soar this weekend, the City of Saskatoon has reopened the spray pads today to provide some extra summer fun and an opportunity for residents to cool down.

All spray pads are open except for Robert Hunter, Thornton and Wallace Parks, as the water lines were already blown out for winter.

Hours of operation:

• Spray pads near schools will be on Saturday – Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• All other spray pads will be open Saturday – Monday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

All spray pads are activated by push buttons located near the spray features.

To find a spray pad location near you, visit saskatoon.ca/spraypads.

A site located at 210 Pacific Avenue has been identified as a potential site for a temporary 30 to 40 bed enhanced emergency residential shelter. The site was formerly operated by the Saskatchewan Transportation Company and is now owned by the City. With some renovation, it will be suitable for a shelter and meet most of the City Council-approved criteria:

• Room for approximately 30 beds each
• Beds in an open shelter-type hall (with movable wall systems or partitions)
• Some private rooms (accessed internally)
• An area suitable for office space for site staff
• Showers, bathrooms, kitchen
• Internal and external gathering spaces (amenity spaces) available on site be considered
• Proximity to other services should be considered
• Zoned appropriately if possible, or applicable for designation under the City’s Emergency Residential Shelter zoning provision
• On February 28, 2024 City Council also directed that any site be at least 250 metres from an elementary school in the Saskatoon Public School or Greater Saskatoon Catholic School system.

If the site receives the necessary approvals by City Council, it is anticipated to open as a temporary 30 to 40 bed enhanced emergency shelter in Winter 2024. Before the site may be used as a temporary "Emergency Residential Shelter", as per the City of Saskatoon Zoning Bylaw, City Council must approve the duration of the shelter for a temporary operation up to 18 months. This building will be leased to the Government of Saskatchewan. City Council is also required to approve the lease, and the request for a below market value lease rate.

The City has led the site-selection process and the Government of Saskatchewan is investing up to $250,000 for renovations. The Province will also provide operational funding for shelter services. Further details will be included in a report to be presented to City Council at its meeting Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

Neighbourhood Information Sessions will be held on September 16, 2024 with representatives from the City and the Province’s service provider, The Mustard Seed. Area residents and business will be invited to attend to learn about shelter operations as well as plans for safety and security around the facility.

The search continues for a longer-term solution for an enhanced emergency shelter site. Since October 2023, City Administration has been actively working with the Government of Saskatchewan to identify locations for temporary and permanent emergency shelters. The City Administration continues to work with the Government of Saskatchewan to identify a longer-term site, or sites, for enhanced emergency shelter spaces. Site options for a permanent location are undergoing the final stages of diligence processes.

Background

In October 2023, the Government of Saskatchewan announced a Provincial Approach to Homelessness that included funding for 60 new enhanced emergency shelter spaces in Saskatoon.

Enhanced emergency shelters provide clients with full access to shelter (24 hours per day, seven days per week). Clients are also provided three meals per day, case planning and access to wrap-around supports to address wellness and cultural needs, with assistance in connecting to services and help to transition to appropriate housing. 

The City agreed to lead the site-selection process after receiving City Council direction. Since then, City officials have continued to work with the Government of Saskatchewan to find suitable locations to meet those needs.

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

NEW

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO CAMPBELL AVE
(SaskEnergy)
Start: September 9, 7:00 a.m. End: September 12, 5:00 p.m.

KENSINGTON GATE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT NEAULT RD
(Construction)
Start: September 9, 9:00 a.m. End: September 30, 4:00 p.m.

ADILMAN DR WB RIGHT TURN BAY CLOSED AT WANUSKEWIN RD
(Underground maintenance)
Start: September 9, 9:00 a.m. End: September 9, 3:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD SB LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED AT ADILMAN DR
(Underground maintenance)
Start: September 9, 9:00 a.m. End: September 9, 3:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO PRESTON AVE N
(Minor bridge maintenance)
Start: September 9, 9:00 a.m. End: September 9, 3:00 p.m.

AVE W S ROAD CLOSED FROM 19TH ST W TO 21ST ST W
(Crack sealing)
20th St intersection remains open
Start: September 9, 9:00 a.m. End: September 9, 3:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR E TO 71ST ST E
(Pavement markings)
Start: September 9, 7:00 p.m. End: September 10, 6:00 a.m.

22ND ST W EB & WB LEFT TURN BAYS CLOSED AT AVE D S
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: September 9, 7:00 p.m. End: September 10, 7:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 14TH ST E
(Pavement markings)
Start: September 9, 8:00 p.m. End: September 10, 6:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM COLLEGE DR TO 14TH ST E
(Pavement markings)
Start: September 9, 8:00 p.m. End: September 10, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR E TO 71ST ST E
(Pavement markings)
Start: September 8, 7:00 p.m. End: September 9, 5:00 a.m.

8TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM BOYCHUK DR TO WESS RD
(Road resurfacing)
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 6:00 a.m.

MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 1:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE E S
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 4:30 p.m.

20TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 1ST AVE S
(Streetscaping)
Start: September 3, 7:00 a.m. End: September 10, 7:00 a.m.

FAITHFULL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 43RD ST E TO 44TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: September 3, 7:00 a.m. End: September 12, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 16, 5:00 p.m.

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 4:00 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: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(SL&P construction)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: November 7, 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: November 18, 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 8TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Broadway Street Fair)
Start: September 7, 6:00 a.m. End: September 7, 8:00 p.m.

3RD AVE N NB CURB & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Bracket installation)
Start: September 7, 6:00 a.m. End: September 8, 4:30 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 26TH ST W
(Paving)
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 7:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM BOYCHUK DR TO WESS RD
(Road resurfacing)
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 6:00 a.m.

NEAULT RD SB LANES CLOSED AT 33RD ST W
(Signal installation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: September 8, 6:00 a.m. End: September 8, 10:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CAMPUS DR TO ADMINISTRATION PL
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: September 8, 6:30 a.m. End: September 8, 12:30 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO COLLEGE DR
(Cable fault repair)
Start: September 8, 6:30 a.m. End: September 8, 12:30 p.m.

PRESTON AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO COLLEGE DR
(Roadway patching)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: September 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 12:30 p.m.

108TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM LANYON AVE TO BRYANS AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: September 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 3:00 p.m.

3RD AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Valve repair)
Start: September 8, 8:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM ARLINGTON AVE TO WILSON CRES
(Concrete work)
Start: September 8, 9:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

WARMAN RD SB LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: September 7, 5:00 p.m. End: September 8, 6:00 a.m.

MILLAR AVE NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 43RD ST E TO 45TH ST E
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: September 7, 5:00 p.m. End: September 8, 7:00 a.m.

HIGHWAY 16 WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM DELARONDE CRT TO CIRCLE DR E
(Pavement markings)
Start: September 7, 7:00 p.m. End: September 8, 5:00 a.m.

HIGHWAY 16 WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT BOYCHUK DR
(Pavement markings)
Start: September 7, 7:00 p.m. End: September 8, 5:00 a.m.

HIGHWAY 16 WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT ZIMMERMAN RD
(Pavement markings)
Start: September 7, 7:00 p.m. End: September 8, 6:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR E TO 71ST ST E
(Pavement markings)
Start: September 8, 7:00 p.m. End: September 9, 5:00 a.m.

ONGOING

HIGHWAY 16 EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT BOYCHUK DR
(Pavement markings)
Access to/from Boychuk Dr will be maintained
Start: September 6, 7:00 p.m. End: September 7, 5:00 a.m.

MILLAR AVE NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 43RD ST E TO 45TH ST E
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: September 6, 7:00 p.m. End: September 7, 6:00 a.m.

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD TO HENRY DAYDAY RD
(Streetscaping)
Start: August 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 4:30 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Gas main repair)
Start: September 3, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 4:30 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 31ST ST W TO 29TH ST W
(Water main maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: September 6, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 1:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE E S
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 4:30 p.m.

20TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 1ST AVE S
(Streetscaping)
Start: September 3, 7:00 a.m. End: September 10, 7:00 a.m.

FAITHFULL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 43RD ST E TO 44TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: September 3, 7:00 a.m. End: September 12, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 16, 5:00 p.m.

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 4:00 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: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(SL&P construction)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: November 7, 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: November 18, 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.

Melville Street will be closed between Portage Avenue and Brand Road starting Monday, September 9, at 7:00 a.m. for construction. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take four days to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

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

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

The 8th Street ramp to Circle Drive northbound will be closed starting on Monday, September 9, at 8:00 p.m. for pavement markings. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one night 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.

Broadway Avenue will be closed between 8th and 12th streets on Saturday, September 7, starting at 6:00 a.m. for the Broadway Street Fair. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. Roadways are expected to open after 8:00 p.m., weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.                         

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

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

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

NEW

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Colliers Cup Charity Street Hockey Tournament)
Start: September 6, 5:00 a.m. End: September 6, 9:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 31ST ST W TO 29TH ST W
(Water main maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: September 6, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

HIGHWAY 16 EB MEDIAN LANE & LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT ZIMMERMAN RD
(Pavement markings)
Start: September 6, 7:00 p.m. End: September 6, 5:00 a.m.

HIGHWAY 16 EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Pavement markings)
Start: September 6, 7:00 p.m. End: September 6, 5:30 a.m.

HIGHWAY 16 EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT BOYCHUK DR
(Pavement markings)
Access to/from Boychuk Dr will be maintained
Start: September 6, 7:00 p.m. End: September 7, 5:00 a.m.

MILLAR AVE NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 43RD ST E TO 45TH ST E
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: September 6, 7:00 p.m. End: September 7, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

WARMAN RD SB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: September 5, 7:00 p.m. End: September 6, 6:00 a.m.

11TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM CRESCENT BLVD TO FAIRLIGHT DR
(Infrastructure improvements)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: September 6, 4:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD WEST SIDE OF ROUND-A-BOUT CLOSED AT TASKAMANWA ST
(Service install)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: September 6, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD TO HENRY DAYDAY RD
(Streetscaping)
Start: August 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 4:30 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Gas main repair)
Start: September 3, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 4:30 p.m.

MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 1:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE E S
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 4:30 p.m.

20TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 1ST AVE S
(Streetscaping)
Start: September 3, 7:00 a.m. End: September 10, 7:00 a.m.

FAITHFULL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 43RD ST E TO 44TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: September 3, 7:00 a.m. End: September 12, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 16, 5:00 p.m.

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 4:00 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: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(SL&P construction)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: November 7, 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: November 18, 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 Parks Department has confirmed new positive cases of Dutch elm disease (DED) in three elm trees in the Varsity View neighbourhood, one case in North Park and two in Westmount.  

“We cannot be clearer than this: do not store elm wood on your property,” says Thai Hoang, Director of Parks. “Keeping elm wood – whether it is to burn in your fire pit or for other uses – threatens our historic tree canopy which we all love so much. About a quarter of our urban forest is elm.” 

Hoang says Parks has conducted 91 tests and so far, received results from 54 trees. 

“From those, there have been six trees that have tested positive for Dutch Elm Disease. As part of our response we will be removing a total of eight trees.” 

While Hoang points out City Council increased the Parks budget to prevent the spread of DED, he reminds Saskatoon residents they need to check their properties for Elm. City staff have already seized 2000 kg of elm wood in sweeps of the Varsity View neighbourhood following a previous DED tree removal.  

Hoang says typically the leaves on American elm trees with DED will start to wilt and turn yellow, then curl and turn brown. He says if anyone suspects an unhealthy elm tree or are unsure of what type of firewood they have, they can take a photo and complete the online form or call Urban Forestry at 306-975-2890. 

Hoang reminds residents they can help prevent Dutch elm disease by:  

• Never storing elm wood or branches. Don’t buy or take elm wood from anyone and don’t burn it. 
• Not pruning elms during the provincial pruning ban (April 1 to August 31). 
• Disposing of elm wood at the Saskatoon Landfill. 
• Do not take elm to the compost depot or put it in your green bin. Dispose of it immediately, disposal of residential elm wood at the Landfill is free.  

This is a visual representation of what Woodlawn Cemetery would look like if all its memorial and historic elms were lost to DED.

“We’re getting a better idea of how the Saskatoon landscape would change if DED were to keep progressing, but it can be curtailed, get rid of elm wood and if you’re not sure what you have send us a picture.” 

The City has already initiated its DED Response Plan, which includes:  

• Immediate removal of the positive tree(s) and disposal at the City landfill  
• Increased surveillance of the surrounding area to search for stored elm wood  
• Sampling of symptomatic trees within one kilometre of the infected tree  
• Continuing regular elm surveillance and cyclical pruning of trees in parks and on boulevards  

What will happen in impacted areas? 

Parks staff will be conducting surveillance around impacted areas. Surveillance of these areas includes checking every property for elm firewood or brush and removing it when it is found. If residents are not home, staff will remove the elm wood and leave an Elm Infraction Notice with a note indicating that the wood was removed. 

As part of the Forest Resource Management Act, the Provincial Dutch Elm Disease Regulations, 2005 allow inspectors to enter private property to inspect for elm wood, remove elm wood and sample private elm trees. In accordance with the regulations, property owners will be asked to remove and dispose of infected elm trees. 

What is DED? 

DED is a serious disease caused by a fungus that clogs the elm tree’s water and nutrient conducting system, which eventually causes the tree to die. DED was introduced in North America in the 1930s and has since wiped out millions of elms across Canada and the United States. In Saskatoon, elms make up 25% of our urban forest. 

How is DED spread? 

In Saskatchewan, the disease is spread by several species of elm bark beetles. These beetles can fly farther than two kilometres in search of elm trees. The DED fungus has tiny spores that stick to the body of the beetle. Elm bark beetles can carry these spores and infect other elm trees. The fungus can also be spread by infected pruning tools. 

For more information on DED, visit saskatoon.ca/dutchelmdisease. 

Spadina Crescent will be closed between 22nd and 23rd streets on Friday, September 6, starting at 5:00 a.m. for the Colliers Cup Charity Street Hockey Tournament. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the event. Roadways are expected to reopen after 9:00 p.m., weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

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

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

At its September 11 meeting, the Governance and Priorities Committee (GPC) of City Council is set to discuss the roadmap for planning Saskatoon’s Downtown and surrounding area. The City Centre and District Plan (Plan) lays out a guide for the land uses, public realm and transportation required to revitalize Downtown. The Plan identifies actionable items, that in partnership with private investment and community, will help make Downtown a more vibrant, safe and livable area.

“The ultimate outcome for Downtown is to be a place that reflects all of Saskatoon – now and into the future,” says Lesley Anderson, Director of Planning and Development.  “A safe and vibrant Downtown is a welcoming and inclusive place for all people to come together in a cooperative spirit. This Plan supports a strong economy, strengthens our diverse community, and is intended to attract people to live, work, play and learn in the Downtown.”

Anderson says the Plan outlines strategic directions for the City of Saskatoon, civic partners, rightsholders, stakeholders, and the public to take the vision of the Plan from abstract to action. It establishes the Downtown Event and Entertainment District (District) within Saskatoon’s broader City Centre and also updates the City Centre Plan. City staff, in consultation with technical consultants and incorporating input from the community, incorporated the decisions that have been made since approval of the existing City Centre Plan in 2013.

“While the event centre-arena and expanded convention centre are anchors for the District, the City Centre and District Plan is the much broader geographic and thematic plan to revitalize the entire Downtown through land uses, connections, green spaces and other approaches,” Anderson says. “It will be important with or without the anchor facilities as a platform for creating the conditions needed to create a vibrant Downtown Saskatoon.”

Outlined in the Plan is guidance and direction for designing streets, creating new plazas and park spaces and shaping land-use policy for the District and the broader City Centre. It includes strategies to improve connectivity and mobility as well as a framework to promote safety, heritage and culture to foster an inclusive, accessible City Centre and District.

Developing and re-envisioning Downtown Saskatoon has been identified as a priority area in the City’s 2022-2025 Strategic Plan.

The full report can be found on the GPC agenda at saskatoon.ca.

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

NEW

CLARENCE AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM BUTE ST TO CASCADE ST
(Connection replacement)
Start: September 5, 8:00 a.m. End: September 5, 4:30 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: September 5, 9:00 a.m. End: September 5, 3:00 p.m.

HIGHWAY 11 SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO VIC BLVD
(Pavement marking)
Start: September 5, 7:00 p.m. End: September 5, 5:00 a.m.

WARMAN RD SB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: September 5, 7:00 p.m. End: September 6, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

MILLAR AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO 43RD ST E
(Pavement markings)
Start: September 4, 7:00 p.m. End: September 5, 5:00 a.m.

NEAULT RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM KENSINGTON GATE W TO 33RD ST W
(Construction)
Start: September 4, 7:00 a.m. End: September 5, 5:00 p.m.

11TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM CRESCENT BLVD TO FAIRLIGHT DR
(Infrastructure improvements)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: September 6, 4:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD WEST SIDE OF ROUND-A-BOUT CLOSED AT TASKAMANWA ST
(Service install)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: September 6, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Gas main repair)
Start: September 3, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 4:30 p.m.

20TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 1ST AVE S
(Streetscaping)
Start: September 3, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE E S
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 4:30 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD TO HENRY DAYDAY RD
(Streetscaping)
Start: August 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 10, 4:30 p.m.

FAITHFULL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 43RD ST E TO 44TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: September 3, 7:00 a.m. End: September 10, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 16, 5:00 p.m.

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 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: October 31, 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: November 18, 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.

On September 1, City crews began the annual winterization of the 480 irrigation systems in Saskatoon parks and along roadway streetscapes. Winterization is an important maintenance procedure to help ensure the longevity of the City’s irrigation infrastructure. 

Irrigation winterization involves the use of large compressors that force air through the irrigation system, removing any residual water so it will not freeze within the underground pipes. The force of compressed air exiting through sprinkler heads may pick up and propel debris within the work zone. 

To ensure public safety, residents are asked to follow all signage at work sites, and to stay clear of all sprinkler heads, compressor units and related winterization equipment in the parks during maintenance. 

The winterization process is expected to take seven weeks. For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/parkmaintenance.   

The City’s second cart swap request intake is nearly over. Residents who would like to request a smaller black garbage cart are reminded that cart swap requests are open until end of day Monday, September 9.

Cart swaps will begin September 16 corresponding with collection schedules. More details will be available on saskatoon.ca/cartswap.  

To request a smaller cart, visit saskatoon.ca/utilityaccount and sign up or login to your Utility Account. Residents can also request a cart swap by calling a Corporate Revenue Customer Service Representative at 306-975-2400.

Clarence Avenue will be closed between Bute and Cascade streets on Thursday, September 5, starting 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 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

LORNE AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM JASPER AVE TO CIRCLE DR S
(Sidewalk repair)
Start: September 4, 7:00 a.m. End: September 4, 5:00 p.m.

NEAULT RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM KENSINGTON GATE W TO 33RD ST W
(Construction)
Start: September 4, 7:00 a.m. End: September 5, 5:00 p.m.

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM EMPRESS ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Water main maintenance)
Start: September 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 4:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM HERITAGE CRES TO MCKERCHER DR
(Crack sealing)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: September 4, 9:00 a.m. End: September 4, 12:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM BOYCHUK DR TO MCKERCHER DR
(Catch basin repair)
Start: September 4, 9:00 a.m. End: September 4, 12:00 p.m.

LAURIER DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM CONFEDERATION DR TO DIEFENBAKER DR
(Electrical work)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: September 4, 9:00 a.m. End: September 4, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 46TH ST E TO 51ST ST E
(Fence removal)
Start: September 4, 9:00 a.m. End: September 5, 3:00 p.m.

MILLAR AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO 43RD ST E
(Pavement markings)
Start: September 4, 7:00 p.m. End: September 5, 5:00 a.m.

ONGOING

MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: September 5, 5:00 p.m.

11TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM CRESCENT BLVD TO FAIRLIGHT DR
(Infrastructure improvements)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: September 6, 4:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD WEST SIDE OF ROUND-A-BOUT CLOSED AT TASKAMANWA ST
(Service install)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: September 6, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Gas main repair)
Start: September 3, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 4:30 p.m.

20TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 1ST AVE S
(Streetscaping)
Start: September 3, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD TO HENRY DAYDAY RD
(Streetscaping)
Start: August 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 10, 4:30 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 16, 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: October 31, 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: November 18, 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.

Open House 

Attend a short presentation on available grants followed by an open house. An opportunity for Saskatoon residents to meet staff from the City of Saskatoon and learn and ask questions about the grant programs.

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm 
Cosmo Civic Centre, Theatre 

In-person Grant Writing Workshop  

Hands-on grant writing workshop led by staff from City of Saskatoon. Participants will learn how to create solid project plans, develop a project statement, and build a project budget.  

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm 
Cosmo Civic Centre, Theatre 

Please register in advance and indicate which sessions (Open House and/or Workshop) you will attend: grants@saskatoon.ca 

For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/grants. 

Millar Avenue will be closed between Circle Drive and 43rd Street starting Wednesday, September 4, at 7:00 p.m. for pavement markings. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one night 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.

7th Avenue will be closed between Empress and Windsor streets starting Wednesday, September 4, at 7:00 a.m. for water main maintenance. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one month 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.

Faithfull Avenue will be closed between 43rd and 44th streets starting on Tuesday, September 3, at 12:00 p.m. for water main maintenance. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take four days to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

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

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

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

NEW

PRESTON AVE S NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Gas main repair)
Start: September 3, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 4:30 p.m.

20TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 1ST AVE S
(Streetscaping)
Start: September 3, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE E S
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 3, 4:30 p.m.

MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: September 5, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD WEST SIDE OF ROUND-A-BOUT CLOSED AT TASKAMANWA ST
(Service install)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: September 6, 5:00 p.m.

FAITHFULL AVE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 44TH ST E
(Pipe installation)
Start: August 3, 7:00 a.m. End: September 6, 6:00 p.m.

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD TO HENRY DAYDAY RD
(Streetscaping)
Start: August 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 10, 4:30 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 16, 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: October 31, 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: November 18, 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.

In the fall of 2024, Saskatoon will take part in a coordinated effort to measure homelessness across Canada.

The City of Saskatoon, in partnership with the Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP), the Reaching Home Community Entity in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and the Community-University Institute for Social Research (CUISR) from the University of Saskatchewan, community organizations and volunteers will participate in the fourth nationally coordinated Point-in-Time (PiT) Homeless Count in Canada.

From October 1^st to November 30^th, 2024, individuals experiencing homelessness will be counted in 58 communities across the country. The coordinated effort will help to create a picture of homelessness in communities across Canada.

A Point-in-Time Count, or PiT Count as it is commonly described, is a measure of the number of people experiencing homelessness in a community, counted on a specific day and during a specified period of time. It is meant to be a “snapshot,” painting a picture of what homelessness looks like in that particular time and place. It will indicate the minimum number of people experiencing homelessness in our community.

During a specified period of time over the course of one day, trained volunteers will enumerate and survey individuals staying in shelters, short-term or transitional housing, public systems (detox), those sleeping rough (in unsheltered spaces) and survey hidden homelessness (living temporarily with others or accessing temporary accommodations).

Our PiT Count will improve our understanding of the needs and circumstances of the people affected by homelessness in our community. The survey will provide key data on gender, age, ethnicity and more, to help continue the conversation about homelessness in our community.

The PiT Count will inform crucial interventions and highlight the need for increased investment and coordination between all orders of government, including non-profit and private sectors.

Results from the 2024 PiT Count will be made publicly available and will be used to improve our response to homelessness. In the future, successive counts will assist in measuring progress towards our ultimate goal: ending homelessness in Saskatoon.

The Saskatoon PiT Count is receiving support from the Government of Canada through Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy.

For more information, visit:

• Everyone Counts – The Nationally Coordinated Point-in-Time Counts of Homelessness in Canada
• Homelessness Learning Hub: Point-in-Time Counts
• CUISR 2022 Saskatoon Point-in-Time Homelessness Count

Further details will be made available in the near future.

Quotes

“The federal government recognizes the importance of reducing and preventing homelessness across the country. To address these issues, we must first understand their scope, which is why the PiT count is so vital. We’re working with partners to enhance resources and help address the issues facing people experiencing homelessness.” – The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

“The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation’ (Henry David Thoreau). The number of people on the street is growing and they all have their stories of how and why they are homeless, and every story is legitimate. Homelessness is fast becoming a societal crisis, that has enormous cost in services and human suffering. We need to find creative solutions, looking up from their vantage point to provide in many cases, families, friends, and neighbors opportunities to change their circumstance and we need to embed prevention into the work that we do.” – J Robert LaFontaine, Executive Director Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership

"The dynamics of homelessness have been rapidly changing in our community, with more and more people surviving in desperate conditions on our streets each month. The PiT count is a very important exercise in understanding the human stories behind the headlines, and to understand the factors that are driving this crisis. I'm very grateful to all of the organizers, partners, and volunteers for making sure Saskatoon is part of this national count once again this year." – Charlie Clark, Mayor of Saskatoon

The province-wide pruning ban for elm trees ends Sunday, September 1. The pruning ban is in place each year from April 1 to August 31 to ensure that elm bark beetles, which transmit Dutch elm disease (DED), are not attracted to freshly pruned trees when the beetles are most active.  

Provincial regulations also prohibit the storing, transport and use of elm wood for any purpose. This includes firewood, wood chips, wood slabs and branches. The only permitted movement of elm wood is to the City’s designated disposal site at the City Landfill.   

Elm trees make up about 25% of Saskatoon's urban forest. This summer, the City confirmed a case of DED in the Varsity View area. As part of the City's DED Response Plan, the infected tree was immediately removed and disposed of at the City Landfill. The City will continue surveillance and testing of public and private elm trees in the surrounding areas with an intensive search for elm material and other sources of infection.  

You can help prevent Dutch elm disease by:  

1. Never storing elm wood or branches. Don’t buy or take elm wood from anyone and don’t burn it. 

2. Not pruning elms during the provincial pruning ban (April 1 to August 31) 

3. Disposing of elm wood at the Saskatoon Landfill. Do not take elm to the compost depot or put it in your green bin. Dispose of it immediately, even if it is during the provincial ban! Residents are now able to dispose of elm wood at the Landfill at no cost (for loads up to 1,000kg) through to the end of the year. 

How to identify and report unhealthy elm trees 

American elm trees with DED may start showing symptoms as early as June. Typically, the leaves will start to wilt and turn yellow out of season from June to mid-August, then curl and turn brown. Anyone suspecting that an elm tree is unhealthy is encouraged to complete the online form at saskatoon.ca/dutchelmdisease or call Urban Forestry at 306-975-2890. 

By following the provincial regulations and maintaining elm trees on your private property, all residents can help prevent the spread of DED in Saskatoon.  

For more information on DED, visit saskatoon.ca/dutchelmdisease  

 Broadway Avenue will be closed between Hilliard and Adelaide 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. 

20th Street will be closed between Avenues P and O on Saturday, August 31, starting at 9:00 a.m. for the Overdose Awareness Day event. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the event. Roadways are expected to reopen after 4:00 p.m., weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

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

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

The City of Saskatoon has released its 2023 Annual Report to the public having received the opinion of the external auditor. Per The Cities Act, the 2023 Audited Financial Statements and Financial Reports were presented to City Council for information on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. The Annual Report contains the year-end consolidated financial statements and is the legally required public report on the City's finances.

“The 2023 Annual Report highlights the City’s progress on major projects and initiatives across our 13 Business Lines, our achievements and ongoing priorities as set out in the Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget, and the City's financial position at the end of 2023,” says Clae Hack, Chief Financial Officer. 

Financial highlights from 2023 show the City had:

• consolidated operating revenues of $1.13 billion and operating expenses of $988.6 million resulting in a net surplus of $146.1 million.
• a strengthened accumulated surplus from $5.0 billion to $5.2 billion, an increase of 2.9% over 2022’s figures.
• an 8.2% increase in overall Reserves from $278.2 million to $301.1 million.
• a year-end surplus for tax-based operations before the transfer to the Fiscal Stabilization Reserve of $4.2 million, the same operating surplus that was reported to City Council at its meeting on March 27, 2024.

Award-winning financial reporting and top tier credit status

For the 16^th consecutive year, the City of Saskatoon received the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Canadian Award for Financial Reporting for its 2022 Annual Report. The 2023 Annual Report will again be submitted to the GFOA for consideration for this year's award.

In 2024, S&P Global Ratings (S&P) reaffirmed the City of Saskatoon’s credit rating with the highest rating possible, a ‘AAA’ credit rating with a “Stable” outlook. The City has maintained the ‘AAA’/Stable credit rating for 22 years since S&P first began affirming the City’s credit rating in 2002.

The City of Saskatoon is committed to delivering strong financial performance, keeping our debt load manageable, full transparency, and accountability in delivering core civic services and amenities for all residents who call Saskatoon home.

The 2023 Annual Report reflects the City’s ongoing dedication to continuous improvement, accountability to the public we serve, transparency and clarity in financial reporting.  

Visit saskatoon.ca/finance to view the 2023 Annual Report.

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

NEW

CUMBERLAND AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO 13TH ST E
(Connection replacement)
Start: August 30, 8:00 a.m. End: August 30, 4:30 p.m.

RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM IRVINE AVE TO BLAIN AVE
(Connection replacement)
Start: August 30, 8:00 a.m. End: August 30, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR W NB & SB MEDIAN LANES MOBILE CLOSURE FROM AIRPORT DR TO 33RD ST W
(Mowing)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: August 30, 3:00 p.m.

DIEFENBAKER DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM MOWAT CRES TO CENTENNIAL DR
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: August 30, 3:00 p.m.

AVE H N NB LANES CLOSED FROM BEDFORD RD TO RUSHOLME RD
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: August 30, 3:00 p.m.

TRAFFIC BRIDGE ROAD CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO 11TH ST E
(Nutrien Fireworks Festival)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: September 1, 1:00 p.m.
 
NIGHT WORK

BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Nutrien Fireworks Festival)
Closure occurs nightly from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Start: August 30, 5:00 p.m. End: August 31, 1:00 a.m.

ONGOING

KENSINGTON GATE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT NEAULT RD
(Construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:00 p.m.

AVE P N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 23RD ST W
(Sidewalk work)
Start: August 26, 8:00 a.m. End: August 31, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 20TH ST E
(Nutrien Fireworks Festival)
Start: August 29, 5:00 p.m. End: September 2, 12:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE E S
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 3, 4:30 p.m.

MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: September 5, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD WEST SIDE OF ROUND-A-BOUT CLOSED AT TASKAMANWA ST
(Service install)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: September 6, 5:00 p.m.

FAITHFULL AVE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 44TH ST E
(Pipe installation)
Start: August 3, 7:00 a.m. End: September 6, 6:00 p.m.

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD TO HENRY DAYDAY RD
(Streetscaping)
Start: August 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 10, 4:30 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 16, 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: October 31, 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: November 18, 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.

Ruth Street will be closed between Irvine and Blain avenues on Friday, August 30, starting 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 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.

Starting Tuesday, September 3, 2024, crews will begin pruning trees on civic property in Meadowgreen and Sutherland as part of the City's Boulevard Tree Maintenance Program. Tree maintenance operations in these two neighbourhoods will continue until December 15, 2024. 

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

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

For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/treemaintenance.