News Releases

Public Skating will open for the season on Tuesday, September 3. It will be available at ACT Arena (107 105 Street) on Tuesdays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Sundays from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Parent & Tot skating will begin Thursday, September 5 and runs at ACT Arena on Mondays and Thursdays from 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Lions, Cosmo and Archibald Arenas will open for public and parent & tot skating the week of October 1, 2024.  Visit saskatoon.ca/leisureonline for drop-in schedules.

2024-2025 admission rates are as follows: 

• Adult (19 and over) - $6.50
• Youth (6 to 18) - $4.50
• Preschool (5 and under) - Free
• Family - $13.00
• Parent & Tot – Free

LeisureCards, which provide unlimited access to the six Leisure Centres, Terry Fox Track and four outdoor pools are also accepted as a payment option at the indoor rinks. Cash and Leisure gift cards are also accepted at the rinks.

Children, 6 years of age and younger, must be accompanied by a responsible person 16 years of age or older.  A maximum of two preschoolers per adult is allowed.

Visit saskatoon.ca/indoorrinks for more information, including ice rental opportunities.  

Cumberland Avenue will be closed between 12th and 13th streets 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.

Saskatoon City Council today approved a report outlining a funding strategy to continue to advance the Downtown Event and Entertainment District. The funding strategy does not require an increase to the property tax rate, rather it relies on a mix of funding sources, including public and private contributions, grants, user fees and other funding tools. 

“This is not about deciding to proceed with construction, but to get the project ‘shelf ready.’ It is direction by Council to pursue financial opportunities to support the potential Downtown Event and Entertainment District,” says Dan Willems, Director of Technical Services, Transportation and Construction. “It’s also noteworthy while this is approval of the overall strategy, the project still requires ongoing discussions with affected stakeholders and the other orders of government.” 

Willems says the Administration will now begin working through the details of the funding strategy and continuing to work with key stakeholders to create a fiscally responsible opportunity, with no impact on property taxes. Provincial and federal funding contributions will be necessary to bring this project to life and is a fundamental component of the funding strategy.  

He stresses the intended outcome is to have a shelf-ready project so when federal and provincial funding programs are available, Saskatoon will be ready to go.   

“There is no question, this project will have a broad provincial benefit, far greater than just the Saskatoon area,” Willems says. “Having a modern event and entertainment district in the heart of Saskatchewan’s largest city will be essential in maintaining, and enhancing, both Saskatoon and Saskatchewan’s competitive advantage. Today marks another important milestone in the journey to the District but there is still much more work to be done.”  

As work on the funding strategy goes forward Administration will bring progress reports back to Council. 

For more information on the Downtown Event and Entertainment District, including detailed information on the funding strategy, please visit saskatoon.ca/eventdistrict. 

Each year, the City of Saskatoon’s Administration provides mid-year, third-quarter and year-end reports to the Standing Policy Committee on Finance (SPC Finance) on the fiscal performance of the City’s Business Plan and Budgets. The goal of this reporting is to keep City Council and residents informed on the expenditure and revenue variances from the business plan and budget estimates as the fiscal year progresses.

The 2024 Mid-Year Financial Performance Administrative Report will be presented to the Standing Policy Committee on Finance on September 4, 2024.

“It’s anticipated that the Snow and Ice Management Program will deliver a $5.3 million deficit due to the costs associated with the March 2024 snow event where the City activated the Roadways Emergency Response Plan and performed city-wide residential clearing,” says Kari Smith, Director of Finance” “The City currently has $6.9 million in its Snow and Ice Management Contingency Reserve and we would use this to offset any deficit through a transfer at year-end.”

The remaining Civic operating budget is forecast to be balanced at 2024 year-end with little change from the overall budget. However, it is important to note that the Administration faces several challenges that could impact achieving this result. Examples include:

• To find $3.75 million in budgeted/targeted savings as included in the 2024 approved budget, the City must commit to finding new efficiencies, revenue sources and possible expenditure deferrals to balance the budget;
• Parking revenue and Parking violations continue to trend behind budgeted targets and forecast a $548,800 and $415,200 shortfall, respectively;
• Franchise Fees are expected to have a shortfall of approximately $525,000 due to a larger impact than expected because of the October 1, 2023, SaskEnergy rate adjustments; and
• The Grant-in-Lieu from Saskatoon Light and Power is expected to be $1.1 million less than budget due to a budgeted utility rate increase that did not occur. 

“Administration will tightly monitor discretionary spending and work hard to offset these challenges. We plan to gain $3.5 million in savings by not filling staff vacancies and will defer expenses related to training, materials and supplies,” says Smith. “We also forecast $1.7 million in fuel savings, and a $779,000 positive variance for our Transit revenues due to increased ridership.”

“Administration based the preparation of the City’s mid-year forecast on the most current information we know, our June 2024 actual revenues and expenditures and our professional judgement,” adds Smith. “We note that future unforeseen events or challenges could impact several areas and the delivery of a balanced operating budget at the end of this year.”

Examples of unforeseen events could include items such as higher fuel prices than anticipated and/or weather fluctuations which could impact several areas such as the Snow and Ice Program, Utility usage, the City’s Franchise Fees and Grants-in-Lieu revenue sources. By legislation, municipalities must balance their budgets and cannot operate with a deficit.

The 2024 Mid-Year Financial Forecast Report’s Appendix 1 provides 2024 year-end projections for each of the City’s Business Lines.

The City’s Utilities forecast an overall net $157,100 (0.0% variance) projected deficit. Any utility variance realized at the end of 2024 for the City’s utilities will be offset through transfers to or from the Utility Stabilization Reserves. 

City Administration will provide financial performance reporting for its third-quarter projections in late fall. As the City Administration closely monitors the 2024 budgetary forecasts, it will, as much as possible, continue to seek and expand on additional cost-saving measures to mitigate any potential year-end deficit.

Visit saskatoon.ca/budget

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

NEW

AVE P N ROAD CLOSED FROM 27TH ST W TO RYLSTON RD
(Connection replacement)
Start: August 29, 8:00 a.m. End: August 29, 4:30 p.m.

CONFEDERATION DR NB MEDIAN LANE & LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO LAURIER DR
(Valve inspection)
Start: August 29, 9:00 a.m. End: August 29, 10:00 a.m.

25TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE N TO 6TH AVE N
(SL&P construction)
Start: August 29, 9:00 a.m. End: August 29, 2:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO FIELD HOUSE RD
(Roadway patching)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: August 29, 9:00 a.m. End: August 29, 3:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

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.

ONGOING

8TH STREET E WB LANES CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO LUTHER PL
(Water main maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: August 27, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 4:00 p.m.

MCKERCHER DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM EDINBURGH PL TO 8TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: August 27, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 4:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE W N TO WITNEY AVE N
(Traffic signal maintenance)
Start: August 28, 9:00 a.m. End: August 29, 3:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE/RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM MCCRORY LINK TO FEDORUK DR
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 4:00 p.m.

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.

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.

The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation on the stat holiday, Labour Day, Monday, September 2.

Find out what's open or closed,  and what's happening with parking requirements, Saskatoon Transit/Access Transit operating hours, waste collection schedules, Leisure Centres, Saskatoon Public Library, Remai Modern and more.

Enjoy these last days of summer...how about a final pool day! Riversdale Pool will have its last day of operation on Monday, September 2!

Check all Labour Day stat details here

The City hopes all residents have a safe and enjoyable last long weekend of summer!

Visit saskatoon.ca to learn more about the many programs and services we offer.

The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation on the stat holiday, Labour Day, Monday, September 2

CITY HALL

City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 2, and will reopen on Tuesday, September 3, at 8 a.m.

ROADWAY DETOURS & CLOSURES

Check here for detailed long weekend road restrictions for priority one roadways.

REMAI MODERN 

Remai Modern will be closed on Monday, September 2.

SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY

All Saskatoon Public Library (SPL) locations will be closed on Sunday, September 1 and on Monday, September 2. All SPL locations will reinstate Sunday operating hours, from 1 p.m. – 5:30 pm, starting September 8.

SASKATOON TRANSIT

• Fixed-route transit will run holiday service hours on September 2 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (normal fares apply).
  • For real-time bus locations, service alerts, and to plan your trip, use the Transit app.
  • Visit saskatoontransit.ca
• OnDemand service will not be available on September 2.
• Access Transit will operate holiday service hours on September 2 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.  
  • Trips must be booked in advance as per normal procedures.
  • Customers are reminded that subscriptions do not apply on statutory holidays.
• Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed for walk-in customers on September 2, but phone lines (306-975-3100) will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

PAY PARKING

• Parking payment is not required on Monday, September 2.
• Motorists are reminded that all other parking requirements remain in effect, including parking time limits.

MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT

• Vehicles will not be released to the public on Monday, September 2.
• Open for regular business on Saturday, August 31 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• Information on Vehicle Seizures

WASTE COLLECTIONS

Garbage, Recycling, and Organics have collections as scheduled. Check your Collection Calendar here.

MATERIAL RECOVERY CENTRE & LANDFILL

• The Material Recovery Centre and Landfill are open on Monday, September 2from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
• Cash transactions are accepted, although Credit and Debit are recommended.
• More information at saskatoon.ca/mrc.

COMPOST DEPOT

The Compost Depot is open on Monday, September 2 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WOODLAWN CEMETERY

• The cemetery office is closed on Monday, September 2.
• Cemetery grounds are open to the public 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily as per usual.

SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO

Regular Hours of Operation

• Zoo – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Forestry Farm Park - 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

LEISURE CENTRES

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

• Cosmo Civic Centre - Closed
• Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre - Closed for facility upgrade. Learn more at saskatoon.ca/harrybailey.
• Lakewood Civic Centre – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Lawson Civic Centre – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saskatoon Field House – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Shaw Centre – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
• Terry Fox Track - Closed

NUTRIEN PLAYLAND AT KINSMEN

Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. – last day of operation

GOLF COURSES

• Holiday Park, Wildwood and Silverwood golf courses are open regular hours operation – tee times begin at 6 a.m.
• Holiday Park and Silverwood driving ranges are open regular hours of operation - 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (last bucket sold at 6:30 p.m.)

OUTDOOR POOLS

• Riversdale Pool -  last day of operation
  • Family and Lane Swim from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Public Swim from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

NOTIFYNOW

Residents are encouraged to sign-up for notifynow to receive timely and targeted public safety messages. Notifynow is a free service. Tell us how to best reach you, let us know your preferred communication device. Visit saskatoon.ca/notifynow for more information.

YXE SERVICE ALERTS

For information and updates on service disruptions such as power or water check saskatoon.ca/servicealerts or follow @yxeservicealert on Twitter. 

Spadina Crescent will be closed between 3rd Avenue and 20th Street starting on Thursday, August 29 starting at 5:00 p.m. for the Nutrien Fireworks Festival.

Additional road closures starting at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, August 30:

• Spadina Crescent between 2nd and 3rd avenues
• 3rd Avenue from 19th to 11th streets (including Traffic Bridge)

Additional road closures starting at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 30 and Saturday, August 31:

• 4th Avenue between 20th and 12th streets (including Broadway Bridge)

Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the event zone. The roadways are expected to reopen by 1:00 a.m. each night.

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.                              

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

Avenue P will be closed between 27th Street and Rylston Road starting Thursday, August 29 for a connection replacement. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take up to 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

8TH ST E WB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO LUTHER PL
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 28, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 5:00 p.m.

71ST ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM LIPSETT CRES TO ARTHUR ROSE AVE
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: August 28, 8:00 a.m. End: August 28, 12:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM BETTS AVE TO HART RD
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: August 28, 9:00 a.m. End: August 28, 11:00 a.m.

22ND ST W EB MEDIAN LANE & WB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT AVE F S
(Sewer lining)
Start: August 28, 9:00 a.m. End: August 28, 3:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT AVE E S
(Sewer lining)
Start: August 28, 9:00 a.m. End: August 28, 3:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE W N TO WITNEY AVE N
(Traffic signal maintenance)
Start: August 28, 9:00 a.m. End: August 29, 3:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM SASKATCHEWAN CRES E TO 12TH ST E
(Manhole repair)
Start: August 28, 10:00 a.m. End: August 28, 1:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

HIGHWAY 16 EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT BOYCHUK DR
(Pavement markings)
Start: August 28, 7:00 p.m. End: August 28, 5:00 a.m.

HIGHWAY 16 EB MEDIAN LANE & LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT ZIMMERMAN RD
(Pavement markings)
Start: August 28, 7:00 p.m. End: August 29, 5:00 a.m.

ONGOING

HIGHWAY 16 WB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT ZIMMERMAN RD
(Pavement markings)
Start: August 27, 7:00 p.m. End: August 28, 5:00 a.m.

HIGHWAY 16 WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM ZIMMERMAN RD TO CIRCLE DR E
(Pavement markings)
Start: August 27, 7:00 p.m. End: August 28, 5:00 a.m.

11TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM CRESCENT BLVD TO FAIRLIGHT DR
(Infrastructure improvements)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 4:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 2ND AVE S
(Crane lift)
Start: August 26, 8:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.

FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD WB LANES CLOSED FROM FORSEY AVE TO MCORMOND DR
(Concrete repairs)
Start: August 27, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE/RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM MCCRORY LINK TO FEDORUK DR
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 4:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO IDYLWYLD DR N
(Bridge deck maintenance)
Detour will be set nightly from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Start: August 27, 7:00 p.m. End: August 30, 6:00 a.m.

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.

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.

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.

A washroom trailer will officially open on Tuesday, August 27 at the site of the Central Urban Métis Federation (CUMFI) office at 315 Avenue M South. The trailer will be piloted until October 31 and will be open 24 hours a day. The Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) Sawēyihtotān Program will staff the washroom trailer as well as support Commissionaires who will be staffing the Kiwanis Memorial Park (North) public washrooms. 

In May, City Council approved the purchase of a used washroom trailer to provide a staffed, all-day service for the Riversdale and Pleasant Hill neighbourhoods for residents in need of access to safe, clean public washrooms. Council also approved funding to provide staffing at a riverbank washroom location and for extra public access to drinking water.  

A total of $700,000 has been allocated to the project with the money coming from the Reserve for Capital Expenditures.

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

NEW

25TH ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Site investigation)
Start: August 31, 8:00 a.m. End: August 31, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST W TO 19TH ST W
(Sanitary main repairs)
Start: August 31, 9:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:00 p.m.

20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE P S TO AVE O S
(Overdose Awareness Day)
Start: August 31, 9:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:00 p.m.

ONGOING

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

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.

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 work)
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 lining)
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.

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

NEW

8TH ST WB LANES CLOSED AT MCKERCHER DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 27, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 5:00 p.m.

FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD WB LANES CLOSED FROM FORSEY AVE TO MCORMOND DR
(Concrete repairs)
Start: August 27, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR EB CURB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO CIRCLE DR E
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: August 27, 9:00 a.m. End: August 27, 3:00 p.m.

33RD ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM VALENS DR TO HOWELL AVE
(Sewer lining)
Start: August 27, 9:00 a.m. End: August 27, 3:00 p.m.

25TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO 3RD AVE N
(Cable replacements)
Start: August 27, 9:00 a.m. End: August 27, 3:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

HIGHWAY 16 WB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT ZIMMERMAN RD
(Pavement markings)
Start: August 27, 7:00 p.m. End: August 28, 5:00 a.m.

HIGHWAY 16 WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM ZIMMERMAN RD TO CIRCLE DR E
(Pavement markings)
Start: August 27, 7:00 p.m. End: August 28, 5:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO IDYLWYLD DR N
(Bridge deck maintenance)
Detour will be set nightly from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Start: August 27, 7:00 p.m. End: August 30, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

HIGHWAY 16 EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Line markings)
Start: August 26, 7:00 p.m. End: August 27, 5:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR E TO 71ST ST E
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 26, 7:00 p.m. End: August 27, 6:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 71ST ST E
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 26, 7:00 p.m. End: August 27, 6:00 a.m.

20TH ST W EB & WB MOBILE LANE CLOSURES FROM AVE H S TO AVE G S
(Groundwater monitoring)
A pilot truck will be used with this work
Start: August 26, 9:00 a.m. End: August 27, 1:00 p.m.

11TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FAIRLIGHT DR FROM CRESCENT BLVD TO FAIRLIGHT DR
(Infrastructure Improvements )
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 4:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 2ND AVE S
(Crane lift)
Start: August 26, 8:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE/RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM MCCRORY LINK TO FEDORUK DR
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 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.

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.

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.

Starting on September 1, Saskatoon Transit will launch a new program offering free fares for children in Grade 8 and under. This program allows elementary school-age children to ride all Saskatoon Transit and Access Transit services for free without needing to scan a fare pass or show any documentation (such as an ID) simply by boarding the bus based on their grade level.

On June 26, City Council approved the elimination of child fares to provide families with a low-cost transportation option and encourage the use of public transit in the community. Saskatoon joins other Canadian cities, including the City of Regina, in offering free transit fares for children.

“The goal of the program is to make public transit more accessible and affordable for Saskatoon families,” said Michael Moellenbeck, Director of Saskatoon Transit. “By removing the cost barrier, we’re able to provide all children the opportunity to get around the community safely and easily, whether it’s to school, extracurricular activities, or family outings.”

The free child fare initiative was developed after extensive community engagement in Spring 2024, during which Saskatoon Transit engaged with schools, community organizations, Transit staff, members of the public, and other transit agencies across the country. Based on the feedback received, City Council adopted a simple and seamless program.

To monitor the program’s impact, Saskatoon Transit will collaborate with local school boards and organizations to assess any operational savings and efficiency improvements. A report on the outcomes will be presented to City Council in Summer 2025.

For more information about the free child fare program, and how to plan your trip, visit SaskatoonTransit.ca.

A reminder for all property owners in Saskatoon, the City’s Reassessment Phase-in Options Survey will close Friday, August 30, 2024. The survey has been open for property owners' feedback since Thursday, August 1.

With the next legislated reassessment year of all property types in 2025, the City is asking property owners for their preference on:  

• the property tax phase-in options the City could apply: no phase-in, 2-year, or 4-year
  phase-in for the next property reassessment cycle beginning 2025. 
• benefits, concerns and/or preferences for the phase-in process and how it will be conducted. 
• property owners’ preferred communication methods to receive reassessment information from the City of Saskatoon in 2025 and going forward. 

Property owners, we look forward to your participation via the 5-7 minute Survey. For additional background information on this engagement survey please visit saskatoon.ca/engage/property-tax-phase

Background Information

The next legislated reassessment of all property types in Saskatchewan will take place in 2025. Reassessment is undertaken every four years to determine an updated market value for your property. Your property’s 2025 reassessed value will be used, along with the City’s budgeting requirements and tax policy, to calculate your property tax for the next four years, 2025–2028.

The Cities Act does not allow the City to change the current 4-year reassessment cycle however, the City can determine its own tax policies for all property classes (residential, commercial, multi-residential, etc.) in Saskatoon. The City has the authority to make the decision on what are called phase-in options.

When there is a change to a property owner’s property tax because of their property’s new reassessed value, the dollar amount change in property tax owed can be phased-in over two or four years before the next legislated reassessment year. There is also an option for no phase-in use.

Helpful Information/Resources

• A Guide to Property Assessment & Tax Policy: Roles and Responsibilities
• Comparative Use of Phase-in Over the Last Three Legislated Assessment Cycles
• How Phase-in Options Work if You Have a Property Tax Increase or Decrease
• Phase-in by the Numbers: Examples of No Phase-in, 2-year Phase-in, 4-year Phase-in 

Property owners, if you would like to request a hard copy of the survey to fill out, please call 306-975-3227 and we will mail one to you.

Questions? Email assessmentsubmit @saskatoon.ca or call 307-975-3227. We’re here to help.

The Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds (SAW), in partnership with the City of Saskatoon, Water Security Agency, Environment and Climate Change Canada, and Meewasin Valley Authority, will be installing floating treatment wetlands in the Kensington 1 Stormwater Pond on August 28.

Employees of SAW, Meewasin, and the City of Saskatoon, along with youth volunteers from WILD Outside, will be present at the Kensington 1 Stormwater Pond site planting vegetation on the floating wetland platforms before they are launched into the pond and anchored in place with concrete blocks.

The floating treatment wetland installation and demonstration site will showcase practices that can be adopted by communities to build resiliency to the effects of climate change and extreme weather events. The demonstration site will consist of 12 floating wetland island platforms with native plants. The floating treatment wetlands are expected to provide ecosystem services to the South Saskatchewan River Watershed, including:

• Nutrient load reduction
• Reduced algal growth
• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
• Habitat for wildlife and pollinators
• Improved water quality

The stormwater pond will be tested annually for five years by SAW following installation to track the effect of the floating treatment wetlands on water quality within the storm pond.

For full project details, please visit saskwatersheds.ca.

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

NEW

8TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM MOSS AVE TO MCKERCHER DR
(Water main work)
Start: August 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 26, 1:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED; EB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANE CLOSED FROM LUTHER PL TO MCKERCHER DR
(Water main work)
Start: August 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 26, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 2ND AVE S
(Crane lift)
Start: August 26, 8:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 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.

20TH ST W EB & WB MOBILE LANE CLOSURES FROM AVE H S TO AVE G S
(Groundwater monitoring)
A pilot truck will be used with this work
Start: August 26, 9:00 a.m. End: August 27, 1:00 p.m.

NIGHTWORK

71ST ST W ROAD CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR N
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 25, 7:00 p.m. End: August 26, 7:00 a.m.

HIGHWAY 16 EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Line markings)
Start: August 26, 7:00 p.m. End: August 27, 5:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 71ST ST E
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 26, 7:00 p.m. End: August 27, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

11TH ST W INTERSECTION CLOSED AT FAIRLIGHT DR
(Construction)
Use 22nd St
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 4:00 p.m.

11TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FAIRLIGHT DR FROM CRESCENT BLVD TO FAIRLIGHT DR
(Infrastructure Improvements )
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 4:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE/RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM MCCRORY LINK TO FEDORUK DR
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 4:00 p.m.

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

20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE E S TO AVE E S
(Water main work)
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.

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 lining)
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.

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

NEW

CENTRAL AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FEDORUK DR TO MCORMOND DR
(Special event - Nowhere Ride)
Start: August 24, 5:00 a.m. End: August 24, 1:00 p.m.

AVE C N ROAD CLOSED FROM 33RD ST W TO 32ND ST W
(Special event - Dated & Faded Vintage Market)
Start: August 24, 6:00 a.m. End: August 24, 8:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO RESEARCH DR
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 24, 7:00 a.m. End: August 24, 12:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CENTRAL AVE
(Microsurfacing)
Start: August 24, 7:00 a.m. End: August 25, 7:00 a.m.

AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO BEDFORD RD
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 24, 7:00 a.m. End: August 25, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO PARKINSON LANE
(Median work)
Start: August 25, 8:00 a.m. End: August 25, 4:00 p.m.

25TH ST E WB CURB LANE & EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(Utility locates)
Start: August 24, 11:00 a.m. End: August 24, 3:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO RESEARCH DR
(Road resurfacing)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: August 24, 12:00 p.m. End: August 24, 6:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT TAYLOR ST E
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: August 25, 6:00 a.m. End: August 25, 8:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO PRESTON AVE N
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: August 25, 6:00 a.m. End: August 25, 11:30 a.m.

COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Streetlight Pole Replacements)
Start: August 25, 6:30 a.m. End: August 25, 11:30 a.m.

COLLEGE DR SB RAMP CURB LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Streetlight Pole Replacement)
Start: August 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 25, 8:30 a.m.

22ND ST W EB MOBILE CURB LANE CLOSURE FROM HIGHWAY 7 TO WITNEY AVE S
(Utility locates)
Start: August 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 25, 12:00 p.m.

3RD AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Valve repair)
Start: August 25, 8:00 a.m. End: August 25, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM COLUMBIA DR TO WARMAN RD
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: August 25, 9:00 a.m. End: August 25, 10:30 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 33RD ST W TO 32ND ST W
(Concrete curb repair)
Start: August 25, 9:00 a.m. End: August 25, 3:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM ARLINGTON AVE TO WILSON CRES
(Concrete work)
Start: August 25, 9:00 a.m. End: August 25, 5:00 p.m.

NIGHTWORK

HIGHWAY 11 SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO VIC BLVD
(Durable pavement marking)
Start: August 23, 7:00 p.m. End: August 24, 5:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR E TO 71ST ST E
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 23, 7:00 p.m. End: August 24, 6:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR E TO 71ST ST E
(Roadway paving)
Start: August 24, 7:00 p.m. End: August 25, 6:00 a.m.

71ST ST W ROAD CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR N
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 25, 7:00 p.m. End: August 26, 7:00 a.m.


ONGOING

51ST ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CLEVELAND AVE TO MILLAR AVE
(Curb repairs)
Start: August 23, 7:00 a.m. End: August 24, 5:00 p.m.

MILLAR AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 57TH ST E TO 56TH ST E
(Concrete curb repair)
Start: August 23, 7:00 a.m. End: August 24, 5:00 p.m.

MCKERCHER DR NB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED; EB & WB DRIVING LANES CLOSED AT MOUNT ALLISON CRES
(Sewer lining)
Start: August 23, 9:00 a.m. End: August 24, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E NB LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Special event: Ukrainian Day in the Park)
Start: August 23, 6:00 a.m. End: August 24, 11:00 p.m.

11TH ST W INTERSECTION CLOSED AT FAIRLIGHT DR
(Construction)
Use 22nd St
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 4:00 p.m.

11TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM CRESCENT BLVD TO FAIRLIGHT DR
(Infrastructure Improvements )
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 4:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE/RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM MCCRORY LINK TO FEDORUK DR
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 4:00 p.m.

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

20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE E S TO AVE E S
(Water main work)
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 installation)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: September 6, 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 lining)
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.

Spadina Crescent will be closed between 2nd and 3rd avenues starting at Monday, August 26 at 7:30 a.m., for crane work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take up to three 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 Downtown Transit Terminal on 23rd Street will undergo a short-term construction project from August 26 to 31, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances. This rehabilitation work involves roadway resurfacing and curb drainage in the terminal's westbound lane.  

Several bus routes will be temporarily relocated during this project to the east side of 3rd Avenue between 22nd and 23rd streets: 

• Routes 2 and 5 will be temporarily relocated from August 26 to 28.  
• Routes 8 and 80s will be temporarily relocated from August 26 to 31. 

Temporary bus stop signage and transit staff will help locate transfers and buses, and “no parking” signs will be set up at the temporary terminal route locations. Detours will guide motorists around the work zone. 

Please note the sidewalks of the existing terminal will remain open, and the Transit Customer Service Centre will maintain regular hours of operation.

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

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at transit.services@saskatoon.ca or 306.975.3100.

Thank you for your patience and for following traffic detour signs for everyone’s safety. 

Avenue H will be closed between 22nd Street and Bedford Road starting on Saturday, August 24, at 7:00 a.m. for patching. 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 C will be closed between 32nd and 33rd streets on Saturday, August 24, starting at 6:00 a.m. for the Dated & Faded Vintage Market. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the event. Roadways are expected to reopen 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 bus service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to Five Finger Death Punch at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, August 24 at 7:30 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 6:15 p.m.
• 6:55 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal. Buses typically arrive 30 minutes before the event ends.

Regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip) and can be purchased on mobile phones using the TGo or transit app. Transfers and passes are also accepted.

Plan trips to events at SaskTel Centre, using Route 333, in the real-time mobile app Transit or Google Maps Transit up to two weeks in advance. Multi-modal options are available in the Transit app to seamlessly integrate trips with active transportation, OnDemand Transit, riide or Uber using the Transit+ feature. By combining transportation modes, wait times and costs can be minimized.

Visit SaskatoonTransit.ca to stay updated on transit services to SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations.

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

NEW

20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE G S TO AVE H S
(White Buffalo Youth Lodge Carnival)
Start: August 23, 6:00 a.m. End: August 23, 7:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E NB LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Ukrainian Day in the Park)
Start: August 23, 6:00 a.m. End: August 24, 11:00 p.m.

MILLAR AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 57TH ST E TO 56TH ST E
(Curb repairs)
Start: August 23, 7:00 a.m. End: August 24, 5:00 p.m.

51ST ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CLEVELAND AVE TO MILLAR AVE
(Curb repairs)
Start: August 23, 7:00 a.m. End: August 24, 5:00 p.m.

MCKERCHER DR NB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT MOUNT ALLISON CRES
(Sewer lining)
Start: August 23, 9:00 a.m. End: August 24, 5:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

HIGHWAY 11 SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO VIC BLVD
(Pavement markings)
Start: August 23, 7:00 p.m. End: August 24, 5:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR E TO 71ST ST E
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 23, 7:00 p.m. End: August 24, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN & CENTER & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM 66TH ST E TO NEEPAWA ST
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 22, 7:00 p.m. End: August 23, 6:00 a.m.

MARQUIS DR INTERSECTION CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR N
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 22, 7:00 p.m. End: August 23, 6:00 a.m.

11TH ST W INTERSECTION CLOSED AT FAIRLIGHT DR
(Construction)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 23, 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: August 28, 4:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE/RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM MCCRORY LINK TO FEDORUK DR
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 4:30 p.m.

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

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.

20th Street will be closed between Avenues F and H on Friday, August 23, starting at 6:00 a.m. for the White Buffalo Youth Lodge Carnival. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. 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.

Another important milestone in the journey to the Downtown Event and Entertainment District will be discussed at the August 28^th meeting of Saskatoon City Council. A report will be presented that outlines a funding strategy that encompasses a mix of funding sources, including public and private contributions, grants and other funding tools that do not require an increase in the property tax rate to support the project and advance the Downtown Event and Entertainment District.

“Administration was tasked with developing a funding strategy that achieves the goal of constructing the Downtown Event and Entertainment District with no contribution from property taxes,” says Dan Willems, Director of Technical Services, Transportation and Construction. “We’re confident that the tools within the funding strategy have been formulated to achieve this important goal.” 

These funding tools include:

1. Accommodation Funding Contributions;
2. An Amusement Tax;
3. Parkade Revenues;
4. Tax Incremental Financing;
5. Property Realized Reserve Contribution;
6. SaskTel Centre Reserve Contributions; and
7. Private Partner Contribution.

“It is important to keep in mind this is not about deciding to proceed with construction, rather it is about taking the next step to pursue the financial opportunities to support the potential Downtown Event and Entertainment District,” says Willems.

Provincial and federal funding contributions will be necessary to bring this project to life and a fundamental component of the funding strategy. The intended outcome is to have a shelf-ready project so when federal and provincial funding programs are available, Saskatoon will be ready to go.

“As with previous major City projects that have benefitted from federal and provincial funding programs, we’ll work towards securing financial commitments from other orders of government,” says Willems.

This report builds upon the Private Partner Agreement framework which was discussed at this month’s earlier Governance and Priorities Committee meeting and has been forwarded to Council for approval.

If the reports are approved by City Council, the Administration will continue to work towards achieving the funding strategy. This includes seeking out the necessary agreements and further financial commitments with the provincial government, federal government and private partners.

For more information on the Downtown Event and Entertainment District please visit saskatoon.ca/eventdistrict.

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

NEW

TAYLOR ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ARLINGTON AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Back lane work)
Start: August 22, 6:30 a.m. End: August 22, 4:30 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO WILLIAM AVE
(Ground well monitoring)
Start: August 22, 9:00 a.m. End: August 22, 12:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED AT 14TH ST E
(Storm main repair)
Start: August 22, 9:00 a.m. End: August 22, 1:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO LUTHER PL
(Street light disconnect)
Start: August 22, 9:00 a.m. End: August 22, 1:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED AT 13TH ST E
(Storm main repair)
Start: August 22, 9:00 a.m. End: August 22, 1:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED AT 12TH ST E
(Storm main repair)
Start: August 22, 9:00 a.m. End: August 22, 3:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB & WB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE B N TO AVE D S
(Street light cable replacements)
Start: August 22, 9:00 a.m. End: August 22, 3:00 p.m.

7TH AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM EMPRESS ST TO 33RD ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 22, 9:00 a.m. End: August 22, 3:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN & CENTER & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM 66TH ST E TO NEEPAWA ST
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 22, 7:00 p.m. End: August 23, 6:00 a.m.

MARQUIS DR INTERSECTION CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR N
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 22, 7:00 p.m. End: August 23, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

HIGHWAY 11 NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM VIC BLVD TO CIRCLE DR E
(Pavement marking)
Start: August 21, 7:00 p.m. End: August 22, 5:00 a.m.

HIGHWAY 11 SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO VIC BLVD
(Pavement marking)
Start: August 21, 7:00 p.m. End: August 22, 5:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR E TO 71ST ST E
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 21, 7:00 p.m. End: August 22, 6:00 a.m.

33RD ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO ALBERTA AVE
(SaskEnergy)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: August 21, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

11TH ST W INTERSECTION CLOSED AT FAIRLIGHT DR
(Construction)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 23, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 26, 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: August 28, 4:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE/RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM MCCRORY LINK TO FEDORUK DR
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 4:30 p.m.

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

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.

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.

The City of Saskatoon Parks Department has confirmed a new positive case of Dutch elm disease (DED) in an elm tree in the Varsity View neighbourhood.  

The City has 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. 

How can DED be prevented? 

You 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, even if it is during the provincial ban. Disposal of residential elm wood at the Landfill is free.  

How to identify and report unhealthy elm trees and firewood 

American elm trees with DED may start showing symptoms as early as June. Typically, the leaves will start to wilt and turn yellow, then curl and turn brown. If you suspect an unhealthy elm tree or are unsure of what type of firewood you have, take a photo and complete the online form at saskatoon.ca/dutchelmdisease or call Urban Forestry at 306-975-2890. 

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

Avenue H will be closed between Bedford Road and 28th Street starting on Thursday, August 22, at 7:00 a.m. for patching. 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.

Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to the Hozier: Unreal Unearth Tour at SaskTel Centre tonight at 7:30 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:40 p.m.
• 6:00 p.m.
• 6:20 p.m.
• 6:40 p.m.
• 7:00 p.m.
• 7:20 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal. Buses typically arrive 30 minutes before the event ends.

Regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip) and can be purchased on mobile phones using the TGo or transit app. Transfers and passes are also accepted.

Plan trips to events at SaskTel Centre, using Route 333, in the real-time mobile app Transit or Google Maps Transit up to two weeks in advance. Multi-modal options are available in the Transit app to seamlessly integrate trips with active transportation, OnDemand Transit, riide or Uber using the Transit+ feature. By combining transportation modes, wait times and costs can be minimized.

Visit SaskatoonTransit.ca to stay updated on transit services to SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations.

Marquis Drive will be closed at Idylwyld Drive starting on Thursday, August 22, at 7:00 p.m. for road resurfacing. 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.

71st Street will be closed at Idylwyld Drive starting on Wednesday, August 21, at 7:00 p.m. for road resurfacing. 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. 

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

NEW

33RD ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO ALBERTA AVE
(SaskEnergy)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: August 21, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 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.

22ND ST W WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AVE U N TO AVE V N
(Sewer inspections)
Start: August 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 21, 1:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

HIGHWAY 11 NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM VIC BLVD TO CIRCLE DR E
(Pavement marking)
Start: August 21, 7:00 p.m. End: August 22, 5:00 a.m.

HIGHWAY 11 SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO VIC BLVD
(Pavement marking)
Start: August 21, 7:00 p.m. End: August 22, 5:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR E TO 71ST ST E
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 21, 7:00 p.m. End: August 22, 6:00 a.m.

71ST ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR N
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 21, 7:00 p.m. End: August 22, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

HIGHWAY 11 SB CURB & RAMP CLOSED AT VIC BLVD
(Pavement markings)
Start: August 20, 7:00 p.m. End: August 21, 5:00 a.m.

HIGHWAY 11 NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM VIC BLVD TO HIGHWAY 16
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 20, 7:00 p.m. End: August 21, 6:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR E TO 71ST ST E
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 20, 7:00 p.m. End: August 21, 6:00 a.m.

11TH ST W INTERSECTION CLOSED AT FAIRLIGHT DR
(Construction)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 23, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 26, 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: August 28, 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: August 28, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE/RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM MCCRORY LINK TO FEDORUK DR
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 4:30 p.m.

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

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

The 2024 Civic Election is a great opportunity for you to participate in the democratic process and support Elections Saskatoon in our commitment to administer a successful civic election in 2024. 

It will take hiring a large team of election workers and officials to ensure all voting locations function properly at all early voting opportunities and on Election Day, November 13, 2024. We will hire approximately 500-600 election workers. 

• We want to include youth workers at the booth! Are you aged sixteen plus? Apply today!  
• Do you speak another language? Elections Saskatoon is committed to hiring workers who speak languages representative of Saskatoon's diverse community. 

Interested? To be considered as an applicant for election worker duties, you must meet the following requirements: 

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.          
• Must not be related to a candidate running in either the municipal or school board election.             
• Must be available to attend mandatory paid training sessions in the month of October (hands-on training is required for some positions). 
• You’ll need to have access to an email address, Elections Saskatoon will use it to contact you.     

There are five types of election worker positions we will be hiring for to support the 2024 Civic Election; the pay rates are included for each: 

1.  Poll Supervisor (PS) – approximately 80 positions are available. 
2.  Issuing Deputy Returning Officer (iDRO) – approximately 300 positions are available. 
3.  Receiving Deputy Returning Officer (rDRO) – approximately 80 positions are available. 
4.  Poll Clerk – approximately 80 positions are available. 
5.  Standby Workers  

There are great reasons to get involved and work the 2024 Civic Election, join us! 

• Earn extra cash; paid training will take place in October 2024 
• Gain experience, build your resume 
• Experience hands-on learning 
• Serve your community 
• Expand your network of contacts 

It’s easy to apply. Fill out our online application before September 23. 2024; it’s found at saskatoon.ca/electionjobs. If you applied earlier, you do not need to resend. We will contact successful applicants. 

Do you have questions about working the election?  Email election.workers@saskatoon.ca or call 306-657-VOTE (8683).  

Visit saskatoon.ca/vote2024 it’s your trusted source for all election-related information. The Elections Saskatoon Office is located at
200-145 1st Avenue N in Saskatoon. 

The 2024 Civic Election is November 13, 2024. Eligible voters in Saskatoon will cast their ballot for local government leadership: Mayor, City Councillors and School Board Trustees for the next four-year term.  

The Vic Boulevard eastbound ramp to Highway 11 northbound will be closed starting on Wednesday, August 21, 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.

The Downtown Transit Terminal on 23rd Street will undergo a short-term construction project from August 21 to 27, 2024, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances. This rehabilitation work involves roadway resurfacing and curb drainage in the terminal's westbound lane. 

Several bus routes will be temporarily relocated during this project to the east side of 3rd Avenue between 22nd and 23rd streets:

• Routes 2, 5, and 15 will be temporarily relocated from August 21 to 23.
• Routes 8 and 80s will be temporarily relocated from August 21 to 27.

Temporary bus stop signage and transit staff will help locate transfers and buses, and “no parking” signs will be set up at the temporary terminal route locations. Detours will guide motorists around the work zone.

Please note the sidewalks of the existing terminal will remain open, and the Transit Customer Service Centre will maintain regular hours of operation. 

Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit.      

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at transit.services@saskatoon.ca or 306.975.3100. Thank you for your cooperation and support.                           

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

NEW

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 3RD AVE S
(Construction)
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 12:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AVE G S TO AVE D S
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: August 20, 8:00 a.m. End: August 20, 3:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S WB LANES CLOSED AT TAYLOR ST E
(Sewer inspections)
Start: August 20, 9:00 a.m. End: August 20, 1:00 p.m.

20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE B S TO AVE C S
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 20, 9:00 a.m. End: August 20, 3:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR S TO TAYLOR ST E
(Light cable repairs)
Start: August 20, 9:00 a.m. End: August 20, 3:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

HIGHWAY 11 SB CURB & RAMP CLOSED AT VIC BLVD
(Pavement markings)
Start: August 20, 7:00 p.m. End: August 21, 5:00 a.m.

HIGHWAY 11 NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM VIC BLVD TO HIGHWAY 16
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 20, 7:00 p.m. End: August 21, 6:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR E TO 71ST ST E
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 20, 7:00 p.m. End: August 21, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO PRESTON AVE N
(Deck washing)
Start: August 19, 8:00 p.m. End: August 20, 6:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR E TO 71ST ST E
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 19, 7:00 p.m. End: August 20, 6:00 a.m.

11TH ST W INTERSECTION CLOSED AT FAIRLIGHT DR
(Construction)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 23, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 26, 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: August 28, 4:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE/RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM MCCRORY LINK TO FEDORUK DR
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 4:30 p.m.

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

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

It appears the scammers are at it again - hoping to take advantage of unsuspecting utility customers.

The City wants to warn residents again about an identified scam involving phone calls appearing to come from the resident’s utility company.

The caller indicates that the resident or business has a delinquent account and owes money, otherwise their power will be shut off. A number of concerned business owners have contacted the City on this matter.

Helpful reminders for residents:

• These types of demanding ‘pay - or have your power cut-off’ phone messages, Robocalls, texts or emails are never sent from the City of Saskatoon or Saskatoon Light & Power.
• The City never requests or collects credit card or bank account information from customers via phone, text or email.
• The City typically uses application forms to collect banking information for setting up new utility accounts, direct debit bill payments or for the TIPPS program.
• Never give out your personal or banking information, or credit card number over the phone, by text or email. It is a best practice to block suspicious phone numbers and delete after reporting.
• Do not to click on suspicious web links.

Scammers typically use the information they gather this way to get money or commit identity theft. Previous public service announcements from the City have warned residents about scams involving fake text messages and emails, both demanding payment from customers they said ‘owed money’.

Residents should contact their bank if they have become a victim of fraud, and also report these types of phone or online scams to Saskatoon Police Service at saskatoonpolice.ca/onlinereporting/fraud or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Center, 1-888-495-8501.

Concerned residents may also call the City of Saskatoon to speak with a Customer Service Representative at 306-975-2400.  

Spadina Crescent will be closed between 2nd and 3rd avenues on Tuesday, August 20, starting at 7:00 a.m. for construction. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take half a day to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances. 

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

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

The Highway 11 southbound ramp to Vic Boulevard westbound will be closed starting on Tuesday, August 20, 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.

20th Street will be closed between Avenues B and C on Tuesday, August 20, 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.

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

NEW

11TH ST W INTERSECTION CLOSED AT FAIRLIGHT DR
(Construction)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 23, 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.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR E TO 71ST ST E
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 19, 7:00 p.m. End: August 20, 6:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO PRESTON AVE N
(Deck washing)
Start: August 19, 8:00 p.m. End: August 20, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

HIGHWAY 7 NB LANES CLOSED FROM CEDAR VILLA RD TO RAIL CROSSING
(Pavement markings)
Start: August 18, 7:00 p.m. End: August 19, 5:00 a.m.

MILLAR AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO 45TH ST E
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 17, 7:00 p.m. End: August 19, 6:00 a.m.

ATTRIDGE DR EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CENTRAL AVE
(Paving)
Start: August 17, 7:00 a.m. End: August 19, 7:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: July 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 19, 7:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE N TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: July 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 19, 7:00 a.m.

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM STENSRUD RD TO BALTZAN BLVD
(Construction)
Start: August 8, 8:00 a.m. End: August 19, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 26, 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: August 28, 4:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE/RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM MCCRORY LINK TO FEDORUK DR
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 4:30 p.m.

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

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

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

ATTRIDGE DR EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CENTRAL AVE
(Paving)
Start: August 17, 7:00 a.m. End: August 19, 7:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST W TO 19TH ST W
(Sanitary main repairs)
20th St EB closed as well
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: August 17, 4:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR S
(Sanitary main repairs)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: August 17, 4:00 p.m.

HIGHWAY 7 SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 11TH ST W
(Pavement markings)
Start: August 17, 7:00 p.m. End: August 18, 6:30 a.m.

MILLAR AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO 45TH ST E
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 17, 7:00 p.m. End: August 19, 6:00 a.m.

22ND ST E CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO 4TH AVE S
(Rock 102 Show & Shine)
Start: August 18, 4:00 a.m. End: August 18, 6:00 p.m.

1ST AVE S CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Rock 102 Show & Shine)
Start: August 18, 4:00 a.m. End: August 18, 6:00 p.m.

2ND AVE S CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Rock 102 Show & Shine)
Start: August 18, 4:00 a.m. End: August 18, 6:00 p.m.

3RD AVE S CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Rock 102 Show & Shine)
Start: August 18, 4:00 a.m. End: August 18, 6:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO MCKERCHER DR
(Pole replacements)
Start: August 18, 6:30 a.m. End: August 18, 12:30 p.m.

33RD ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO QUEBEC AVE
(Roadway patching)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 18, 3:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE N SB LANES CLOSED AT MAIN ST
(Roadway patching)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 18, 3:00 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 9TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Roadway patching)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 18, 3:00 p.m.

33RD ST W WB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE P N TO AVE W N
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 18, 3:00 p.m.

33RD ST W WB LANES & EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT VALENS DR
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 18, 5:00 p.m.

HIGHWAY 7 NB LANES CLOSED FROM CEDAR VILLA RD TO RAIL CROSSING
(Pavement markings)
Start: August 18, 7:00 p.m. End: August 19, 5:00 a.m.

ONGOING

CIRCLE DR E WB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO WARMAN RD
(Pavement markings)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO WARMAN RD
(Pavement markings)
Start: August 16, 7:00 p.m. End: August 17, 5:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB PARTIAL LANE CLOSURE FROM WARMAN RD TO MILLAR AVE
(Pavement markings)
Start: August 16, 7:00 p.m. End: August 17, 5:00 a.m.

SPADINA CRES W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE A S TO AVE E S
(YXE Urban Games)
Start: August 15, 7:00 a.m. End: August 18, 6:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: July 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 19, 7:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE N TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: July 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 19, 7:00 a.m.

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM STENSRUD RD TO BALTZAN BLVD
(Construction)
Start: August 8, 8:00 a.m. End: August 19, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 26, 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: August 28, 4:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE/RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM MCCRORY LINK TO FEDORUK DR
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 4:30 p.m.

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

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

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.

Fairlight Drive will be closed at 11th Street starting on Monday, August 19, at 7:00 a.m. for construction. 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.

22nd Street will be closed between 1st and 4th avenues on Sunday, August 18 starting at 4:00 a.m. for the Rock 102 Show & Shine event.

Additional road closures include:

• 1st Avenue between 20th and 22nd streets
• 2nd Avenue between 20th and 23rd streets
• 3rd Avenue between 20th and 23rd streets

Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the event zone. The roadways are expected to reopen by 6:00 p.m.

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.                              

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

Millar Avenue will be closed between Circle Drive and 45th Street starting on Saturday, August 17, at 7:00 p.m. for road resurfacing. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two nights 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 next phase of the College Drive Water Main Maintenance Project starts on Monday, August 19. The eastbound lanes between Clarence Avenue and Wiggins Avenue will fully close with one lane for eastbound traffic in the westbound lanes. This phase is expected to take approximately 4 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.

The College Drive Water Main Maintenance Project will be underway until October. 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

CIRCLE DR E WB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO WARMAN RD
(Pavement markings)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 a.m.

11TH ST W WB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE T S TO AVE X S
(Patching)
Start: August 16, 9:00 a.m. End: August 16, 3:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR W NB LANES SPEED REDUCTION FROM 33RD ST W TO AIRPORT DR
(Sewer lining)
Start: August 16, 9:00 a.m. End: August 16, 3:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO WARMAN RD
(Pavement markings)
Start: August 16, 7:00 p.m. End: August 17, 5:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB PARTIAL LANE CLOSURE FROM WARMAN RD TO MILLAR AVE
(Pavement markings)
Start: August 16, 7:00 p.m. End: August 17, 5:00 a.m.

ONGOING

8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BOYCHUK DR TO ARLINGTON AVE
(Pavement marking)
All intersections will remain open to traffic and business access will be maintained.
Start: August 15, 7:00 p.m. End: August 16, 5:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Bridge washing)
Start: August 15, 8:00 p.m. End: August 16, 6:00 a.m.

SPADINA CRES W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE A S TO AVE E S
(YXE Urban Games)
Start: August 15, 7:00 a.m. End: August 18, 6:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: July 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 19, 7:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE N TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: July 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 19, 7:00 a.m.

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM STENSRUD RD TO BALTZAN BLVD
(Construction)
Start: August 8, 8:00 a.m. End: August 19, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 26, 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: August 28, 4:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE/RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM MCCRORY LINK TO FEDORUK DR
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 4:30 p.m.

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

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

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.

When classes resume in September, Saskatoon Transit wants customers to know that buses will be busy and some buses during morning and afternoon rush hours may be too full to take on more passengers. If you plan to take the bus during morning or afternoon rush hour peak times, please plan ahead to avoid delays that can happen with peak riding times.

Trips on routes in all areas of the city can fill up; however, it’s typically felt on routes to and from high schools and post-secondary schools in the morning and afternoon. This was an issue during the previous school year and ridership is expected to be higher this fall, exacerbating the overcapacity issue.

“Saskatoon Transit is gearing up for its busiest season as students head back to class. Unfortunately, the demand is here faster than the new buses on order, so we expect buses to be very full with limited extra buses to add to service,” says Mike Moellenbeck, Director of Saskatoon Transit. “We apologize to customers who are affected and are committed to addressing the overcapacity routes as best we can with the limited options.”

All available buses are on the road and there may not be enough to meet the frequency or capacity needed on some routes to take everyone at peak times. The eight new buses arriving at the end of the year will help with some of the issues and Saskatoon Transit will be in a good position to meet the demand by the end of 2025 when the next order of 20 buses arrives.  

Where someone with a car may leave earlier to avoid rush-hour traffic, someone using public transit  may want to consider taking an earlier bus if possible, to avoid delays that can happen with everyone trying to get to work and school at the same time," Moellenbeck adds.

September is a busy time for Saskatoon Transit. “Be bus ready” for back-to-school and follow these tips for taking transit this September:

1. Download the real-time mobile app Transit or Google Maps and plan your September trips with the new fall schedule.
2. Check on options for routes, stops and times to get to your destination. If possible, an earlier bus might help avoid delays that can happen with peak riding times.
3. Be ready to hop on when the bus comes with your pass ready to scan. All riders are expected to pay bus fare.
4. Make space for others: Move to the back of the bus and lower your backpack.
5. If you can stand, please offer your seat to someone who isn’t as steady.

A 10-year fleet renewal funding plan was approved in 2023 to increase and improve the reliability of the fleet. Eight new buses will arrive this winter and another 20 are expected by the end of 2025, as the lead time on bus delivery can be up to 18 months. Saskatoon Transit made several changes to operations and maintenance to improve the overall service delivery following a 2022 City Auditor review.

Saskatoon Transit ridership continues to grow and is anticipated to match or surpass the 2019 peak of 13.2 million rides in 2024. Year-to-date ridership at July 31, 2024 is approximately 18% higher than July 31, 2023 year-to-date ridership.

Changes to the Accessible Parking Permit Program approved by City Council earlier this year will take effect on October 1, 2024. 

The Accessible Parking Permit Program is an optional program allowing users with a valid SaskAbilities placard to park for free in paid parking areas. The program also allows users to park in paid parking zones, loading zones, and on-street accessible parking zones for longer than the posted time limits.

“A review of the program was undertaken in consultation with users and stakeholder organizations. The review focused on modernizing the program while ensuring it continues to meet the needs of users,” says Matt Grazier, Director of Community Standards. “There is an opportunity for us to better promote the program and the benefits it can provide as well as enhance communication with users.”

Changes to the program include:

1. Enhanced communication with users – The City will continue to work with SaskAbilities to improve promotion of the program. Users may also sign up to receive emailed renewal notices and information about future changes to the program. More information about the program's benefits will also be provided to users when they purchase a parking permit starting October 1.
2. Fee and time limit change – The review concluded that the existing permit fees and time limits may no longer be appropriate. Two changes were approved for these items:
   1. Increasing permit fees through a phased-in approach
      1. Starting October 1, 2024, permit fees will be $60 annually
      2. Starting October 1, 2025, permit fees will be $100 annually
      3. Rationale - The user fees for the program have not been changed since 1981, when administrative costs were lower and on-street parking rates were $0.50/hour. Both parking rates and administrative costs have increased over time, requiring an increase in the permit fee. This may mean that the program is no longer cost-effective for some users who do not frequently park in paid parking zones.
      4. Users who are residents of Saskatoon and qualify as low income may apply to receive a permit at a 50 per cent discounted rate.
   2. Reducing time limits from 72 hours to four hours
      1. Rationale - On-street parking is a public asset that serves the needs of a variety of user groups. The review concluded that a 4-hour time restriction was more appropriate to meet the intent of on-street parking. The program has historically allowed users to park on the street for up to 72 hours in paid parking areas. During the review, it was generally accepted that 72 hours is excessive in areas with high demand for on-street parking. Paid parking zones are established to encourage vehicle turnover helping to ensure that adequate supply of on-street parking is available for those who need it.

Questions or comments about the upcoming changes can be directed to parking.permits@saskatoon.ca.