News Releases

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

NEW

EVERGREEN BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM GLACIAL SHORES WAY TO FEDORUK DR
(Crack sealing)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: September 13, 12:00 p.m.

FEDORUK DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM EVERGREEN BLVD TO MCORMOND DR
(Crack sealing)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: September 13, 12:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB LANE CLOSED AT JARVIS DR
(Water & waste operations work)
NB traffic will be accommodated in the parking lane.
Start: September 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 13, 12:00 p.m.

22ND ST W WB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO DIEFENBAKER DR
(Traffic detector installation)
Start: September 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 13, 12:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 51ST ST E
(Streetlight cable repairs)
Speed will be reduced in the NB lanes
Start: September 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 13, 3:00 p.m.

FEDORUK DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM EVERGREEN BLVD TO ZARY RD
(Crack sealing)
Start: September 13, 1:00 p.m. End: September 13, 5:00 p.m.

NIGHTWORK

AVE C N ROAD CLOSED FROM 45TH ST W TO 47TH ST W
(Paving)
Start: September 13, 7:00 p.m. End: September 14, 6:00 a.m.


ONGOING

AVE C N ROAD CLOSED FROM 45TH ST E TO 47TH ST E
(Road resurfacing)
Start: September 12, 7:00 p.m. End: September 13, 6:00 a.m.

DIEFENBAKER DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM DOUGLAS CRES TO FISHER CRES
(Sidewalk work)
Start: August 26, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED CIRCLE DR NORTH BRIDGE
(Crossover construction)
Start: September 6, 9:00 a.m. End: September 16, 5:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB MEDIAN LANE & NB SHOULDER CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Construction)
Start: September 12, 9:00 a.m. End: September 16, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST ST E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Sidewalk repairs)
Start: September 12, 7:00 a.m. End: September 17, 5:00 p.m.

RUTH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO LANSDOWNE AVE
(Road resurfacing)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: September 12, 7:00 a.m. End: September 19, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO PRINCESS ST
(Water main replacement)
Start: September 1, 7:30 a.m. End: September 20, 4:30 p.m.

20TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE S TO 2ND AVE S
(Sidewalk replacements)
Start: September 12, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 6:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New road construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.

NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: September 1, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 108TH ST
(Bridge repairs)
Start: September 12, 5:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E NB & SB CLOSED FROM WINDSOR ST TO PRINCE OF WALES AVE
(road excavation)
Start: September 6, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 4:30 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 summer has been a memorable one at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo, from celebrating a big 50-year milestone, to new exhibits and the return of guided train tours, visitors have been able to experience all kinds of new adventures so far this year. As we approach the fall season, the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo has adjusted its hours of operation. The Forestry Farm Park gates will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and the Zoo will be open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Parking is now free until May 1, 2023.

The Prairie Butterfly House and Kinsmen Express II Train are also closed for the season. We look forward to bringing these exciting attractions back for their first full season next year.

The Zoo is also preparing to start an extensive renovation project at the Children’s Zoo and Buckeye Café this fall. Zoogoers will have their last opportunity to see the Goeldi’s Monkeys on Sunday, September 18 and the Buckeye Café will be closing for the season on Sunday, September 30. Once renovations are complete, the Children’s Zoo will reopen as the Small Mammal House and will be home to some new animals joining the Zoo family in 2023.

A reminder to purchase 2023 Zoo Season Passes before October 1 to save the PST and receive 2022 rates. Zoo Season Passes are available for purchase at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo or any Leisure Centre.

Visit saskatoon.ca/zoo to learn more and to plan your next visit.

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

NEW

CIRCLE DR E NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 108TH ST
(Bridge repairs)
Start: September 12, 5:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST ST E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Sidewalk repairs)
Start: September 12, 7:00 a.m. End: September 17, 5:00 p.m.

RUTH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO LANSDOWNE AVE
(Road resurfacing)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: September 12, 7:00 a.m. End: September 19, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE S TO 2ND AVE S
(Sidewalk replacements)
Start: September 12, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 6:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM VENTURE CRES TO 1ST AVE N
(Traffic detector replacement)
Start: September 12, 9:00 a.m. End: September 12, 12:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED AT 1ST AVE N
(Traffic detector installation)
Start: September 12, 9:00 a.m. End: September 12, 3:00 p.m.

LORNE AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM ADELAIDE ST E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Crack sealing)
Start: September 12, 9:00 a.m. End: September 12, 3:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB MEDIAN LANE & NB SHOULDER CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Construction)
Start: September 12, 9:00 a.m. End: September 16, 5:00 p.m.

NIGHTWORK

AVE C N ROAD CLOSED FROM 45TH ST E TO 47TH ST E
(Road resurfacing)
Start: September 12, 7:00 p.m. End: September 13, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

3RD AVE S NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Concrete repairs)
Start: September 11, 6:00 a.m. End: September 12, 5:00 p.m.

DIEFENBAKER DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM DOUGLAS CRES TO FISHER CRES
(Sidewalk work)
Start: August 26, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR NORTH BRIDGE
(Crossover construction)
Start: September 6, 9:00 a.m. End: September 16, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO PRINCESS ST
(Water main replacement)
Start: September 1, 7:30 a.m. End: September 20, 4:30 p.m.

NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: September 1, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E NB & SB CLOSED FROM WINDSOR ST TO PRINCE OF WALES AVE
(road excavation)
Start: September 6, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 4:30 p.m.

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

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

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

NEW

BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Broadway Street Fair)
Start: September 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 10, 7:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR NB RAMP TO COLLEGE DR EB CLOSED
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: September 11, 6:00 a.m. End: September 11, 8:00 a.m.

3RD AVE S NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Concrete repairs)
Start: September 11, 6:00 a.m. End: September 12, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR NB EXIT RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Streetlight pole replacement)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: September 11, 2:00 p.m.

FAITHFULL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 43RD ST E TO 44TH ST E
(Valve replacement)
Start: September 11, 8:00 a.m. End: September 11, 4:30 p.m.


ONGOING

LORNE AVE ROAD CLOSED AT HILLIARD ST
(Catch basin repairs)
Start: September 9, 8:00 a.m. End: September 10, 4:30 p.m.

1ST AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM PRINCESS ST TO QUEEN ST
(Concrete work)
Start: September 2, 7:30 a.m. End: September 10, 4:30 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO REID RD
(Valve repair)
Start: September 9, 9:00 a.m. End: September 10, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 108TH ST W
(Deck repairs)
Start: September 6, 5:00 a.m. End: September 10, 6:30 p.m.

DIEFENBAKER DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM DOUGLAS CRES TO FISHER CRES
(Sidewalk work)
Start: August 26, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR NORTH BRIDGE
(Crossover construction)
Start: September 6, 9:00 a.m. End: September 16, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO PRINCESS ST
(Water main replacement)
Start: September 1, 7:30 a.m. End: September 20, 4:30 p.m.

NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: September 1, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM WINDSOR ST TO PRINCE OF WALES AVE
(Road excavation)
Start: September 6, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 4:30 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 College Drive exit ramp to Circle Drive northbound will be closed on Sunday, September 11, at 7:00 a.m. for streetlight and cable replacement work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this detour. This project is expected to take seven hours to complete, barring unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.  
  
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 Circle Drive northbound exit ramp to College Drive eastbound will be closed on Sunday, September 11, at 6:00 a.m. for streetlight replacement work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this detour. This project is expected to take two hours to complete, barring unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.   
   
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. 

There’s a seat at the table for you this fall!

We’re recruiting citizen volunteers for several vacant positions on our Boards, Commissions and Committees (BCCs). Make a difference in your community and help shape programs and services that matter to you.

The City’s BCCs strengthen our community and are stronger through diverse membership. Working together, we make Saskatoon a better city. We rely on citizen volunteers to bring their diverse backgrounds and expertise and welcome, support and value individuals for their unique perspectives.

As a commitment to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan, the City supports diverse membership on the various boards, committees and commissions as they should reflect the community we serve.

There are a wide variety of open positions. Are you, or do you know of someone who is passionate about or has expertise in one of these areas?

• Arts & Heritage
• Events & Gatherings
• Community & Inclusion
• Property & Business

As a BCCs member you’ll provide advice, guidance and recommendations to City Council or you could hear and make decisions on appeals pertaining to City matters. Join us to contribute, gain valuable experience and expand your network of contacts! 

Check saskatoon.ca/boards for the full list of vacant positions and descriptions of the ways you can contribute. Apply before 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 3, 2022.

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

NEW

LORNE AVE ROAD CLOSED AT HILLIARD ST
(Catch basin repairs)
Start: September 9, 8:00 a.m. End: September 10, 4:30 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO REID RD
(Valve repairs)
Start: September 9, 9:00 a.m. End: September 10, 5:00 p.m.


ONGOING

BALTZAN BLVD EB CURB LANE & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO BOYKOWICH CRES
(Concrete work)
Start: September 6, 8:00 a.m. End: September 9, 4:30 p.m.

22ND ST W EB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANE CLOSED; WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AVE D N TO AVE E N
(Service connections)
Start: September 6, 9:00 a.m. End: September 9, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New road construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST E EB LEFT TURN LANE & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Construction)
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Colliers Cup – Charity Event)
Start: September 8, 5:00 p.m. End: September 9, 7:30 p.m.

1ST AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM PRINCESS ST TO QUEEN ST
(Concrete work)
Start: September 2, 7:30 a.m. End: September 10, 4:30 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 108TH ST W
(Deck repairs)
Start: September 6, 5:00 a.m. End: September 10, 6:30 p.m.

DIEFENBAKER DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM DOUGLAS CRES TO FISHER CRES
(Sidewalk work)
Start: August 26, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED CIRCLE DR NORTH BRIDGE
(Crossover construction)
Start: September 6, 9:00 a.m. End: September 16, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO PRINCESS ST
(Water main replacement)
Start: September 1, 7:30 a.m. End: September 20, 4:30 p.m.

NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: September 1, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM WINDSOR ST TO PRINCE OF WALES AVE
(Road excavation)
Start: September 6, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 4:30 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

Public Skating is now available at Lions Arena (2205 McEown Avenue) on Sundays from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.  Parent & Tot skating runs at Lions Arena on Tuesdays and Fridays from 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

ACT, Cosmo and Archibald Arenas will open for Public and Parent & Tot Skating starting the week of October 2.  Visit saskatoon.ca/leisureonline for drop-in schedules.

2021-2022 admission rates are in effect until September 30, 2022 and are as follows: 

• Adult (19 and over) - $5.75
• Youth (6 to 18) - $3.75
• Preschool (5 and under) - Free
• Family - $11.50 
• 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.  

The Curbside Swap is bigger and better in 2022 offering two opportunities for Saskatoon’s residents to participate in a citywide treasure hunt and help reduce the number of reusable items that end up in the landfill.

The spring event was held on June 4, 2022 and featured 350 listings, with residents swapping everything from desks and chairs to teddy bears!  A second fall event will take place this Saturday, September 10 (8:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m.).

Join the effort in helping to reduce the number of unwanted reusable items that end up in the landfill.

To participate in the Curbside Swap, place your gently used items on your property and mark them as “free” for anyone to take. Residents may also go out in search of items that other residents are giving away.

Visit saskatoon.ca/curbsideswap to sign up and promote your swap using the online listing tool as well as event tools, information on guidelines, and a list of acceptable and non-acceptable items. Common "swappable" items include furniture, electronics, sporting equipment, books, tools, and much more!

For items that are not collected by 6pm, residents are encouraged to visit saskatoon.ca/wastewizard for other disposal methods or get the Saskatoon Waste Wizard app to find ways to divert their items from the landfill.

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

NEW

NELSON RD ROAD CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Crane setup)
Start: September 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 3:00 p.m.

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 33RD ST E TO EMPRESS ST
(Roadway patching)
Start: September 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 3:00 p.m.

20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE H S TO AVE G S
(Paving)
Start: September 8, 9:00 a.m. End: September 8, 12:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Colliers Cup Charity Event)
Start: September 8, 5:00 p.m. End: September 9, 7:30 p.m.

ONGOING

RUTH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO LANSDOWNE AVE
(Sidewalk repair)
Two way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: September 1, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM QUEBEC AVE TO ONTARIO AVE
(SL&P work)
Start: September 6, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.

25TH ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO ONTARIO AVE
(Channel draining)
Start: September 5, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 7:00 p.m.

BALTZAN BLVD EB CURB LANE & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO BOYKOWICH CRES
(Concrete work)
Start: September 6, 8:00 a.m. End: September 9, 4:30 p.m.

22ND ST W EB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANE CLOSED & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AVE D N TO AVE E N
(Service connections)
Start: September 6, 9:00 a.m. End: September 9, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New road construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST E EB LEFT TURN LANE & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Construction)
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM PRINCESS ST TO QUEEN ST
(Concrete work)
Start: September 2, 7:30 a.m. End: September 10, 4:30 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 108TH ST W
(Deck repairs)
Start: September 6, 5:00 a.m. End: September 10, 6:30 p.m.

DIEFENBAKER DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM DOUGLAS CRES TO FISHER CRES
(Sidewalk work)
Start: August 26, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED CIRCLE DR NORTH BRIDGE
(Crossover construction)
Start: September 6, 9:00 a.m. End: September 16, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO PRINCESS ST
(Water main replacement)
Start: September 1, 7:30 a.m. End: September 20, 4:30 p.m.

NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: September 1, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM WINDSOR ST TO PRINCE OF WALES AVE
(Road excavation)
Start: September 6, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 4:30 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

DIEFENBAKER DR ROAD CLOSED FROM KENSINGTON BLVD TO STEEVES AVE
(Crack sealing)
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 3:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM SOMMERFELD AVE TO GROSVENOR AVE
(Connections)
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 7:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB MEDIAN & NEXT LANE CLOSED FROM VENTURE CRES TO 1ST AVE N
(Roadwork)
Start: September 7, 9:30 a.m. End: September 7, 12:30 p.m.


ONGOING

33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM QUEBEC AVE TO ONTARIO AVE
(SL&P work)
Start: September 6, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.

RUTH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO LANSDOWNE AVE
(Sidewalk repair)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: September 1, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.

25TH ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO ONTARIO AVE
(Channel draining)
Start: September 5, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 7:00 p.m.

BALTZAN BLVD EB CURB LANE & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO BOYKOWICH CRES
(Concrete work)
Start: September 6, 8:00 a.m. End: September 9, 4:30 p.m.

22ND ST W EB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES; WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AVE D N TO AVE E N
(Service connections)
Start: September 6, 9:00 a.m. End: September 9, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST E EB LEFT TURN LANE &. WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Construction)
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New road construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM PRINCESS ST TO QUEEN ST
(Concrete work)
Start: September 2, 7:30 a.m. End: September 10, 4:30 p.m.

AVE H S ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 20TH ST W
(Construction)
Start: July 4, 9:00 a.m. End: September 10, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 108TH ST W
(Deck repairs)
Start: September 6, 5:00 a.m. End: September 10, 6:30 p.m.

4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Water main construction)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: September 16, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED CIRCLE DR NORTH BRIDGE
(Crossover construction)
Start: September 6, 9:00 a.m. End: September 16, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO PRINCESS ST
(Water main replacement)
Start: September 1, 7:30 a.m. End: September 20, 4:30 p.m.

NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: September 1, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM WINDSOR ST TO PRINCE OF WALES AVE
(Road excavation)
Start: September 6, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 4:30 p.m.

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

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

Open House
Attend a short presentation on available grants through the City followed by an open house. This a great opportunity for Saskatoon residents to meet staff from the City of Saskatoon and SaskCulture and ask questions about their grant programs.

Wednesday, September 14, 2022
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cosmo Civic Centre Theatre
3130 Laurier Dr, Saskatoon, SK

Please register in advance and indicate which session(s) you will attend: grants@saskatoon.ca

Grant Writing Workshops
Hands-on grant writing workshop led by staff from the City of Saskatoon and SaskCulture. Participants will learn how to create solid project plans, develop a project statement, and build a project budget. Open to all Saskatchewan residents.

In-person
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Cosmo Civic Centre Theatre
3130 Laurier Dr, Saskatoon, SK
 

Virtual
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Zoom (link to be provided upon registration)

Please register in advance and indicate which session(s) you will attend: grants@saskatoon.ca

For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/grants.

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

NEW

CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 108TH ST W
(Deck repairs)
Start: September 6, 5:00 a.m. End: September 10, 6:30 p.m.

NELSON RD ROAD CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Crane setup)
Start: September 6, 7:00 a.m. End: September 6, 3:00 p.m.

33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM QUEBEC AVE TO ONTARIO AVE
(SL&P work)
Start: September 6, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM WINDSOR ST TO PRINCE OF WALES AVE
(Road excavation)
Start: September 6, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 4:30 p.m.

BALTZAN BLVD EB CURB LANE & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO BOYKOWICH CRES
(Concrete work)
Start: September 6, 8:00 a.m. End: September 9, 4:30 p.m.

22ND ST W EB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED; WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AVE D N TO AVE E N
(Service connections)
Start: September 6, 9:00 a.m. End: September 9, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED CIRCLE DR NORTH BRIDGE
(Crossover construction)
Start: September 6, 9:00 a.m. End: September 16, 5:00 p.m.


ONGOING

RUTH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO LANSDOWNE AVE
(Sidewalk repair)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: September 1, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.

25TH ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO ONTARIO AVE
(Channel draining)
Start: September 5, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 7:00 p.m.

33RD ST E EB LEFT TURN LANE & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Construction)
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New road construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM PRINCESS ST TO QUEEN ST
(Concrete work)
Start: September 2, 7:30 a.m. End: September 10, 4:30 p.m.

4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Water main construction)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: September 16, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO PRINCESS ST
(Water main replacement)
Start: September 1, 7:30 a.m. End: September 20, 4:30 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 public is invited to visit the artist studios and gallery in the historic Bunkhouse at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo. Six artists currently in residence in the Artists in Place: The Bunkhouse Project are hosting a studio open house and come and go exhibition of their work on Saturday, September 10 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Visual artists Aarin Rinas, Emilie Neudorf, Jeanette Munro, Jordan Baraniecki, and Kei Tanaka, and theatre artist Yulissa Campos will be welcoming the public into their studios. Their residencies began in June of 2022 and run until March 31, 2023. Learn more about the artists at saskatoon.ca/bunkhouse.

This is the first opportunity for the public to visit the Bunkhouse since renovations were completed in 2019. Residents are encouraged to visit the space and talk with the artists about what they are working on during their residencies.                                                                                                

Artists in Place: The Bunkhouse Project is an artist-in-residence program sponsored by the City of Saskatoon. For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/bunkhouse.

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

NEW

CIRCLE DR W SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CLANCY DR TO FLETCHER RD
(Road resurfacing)
Start: September 3, 6:00 a.m. End: September 3, 12:00 p.m.

FAITHFULL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 47TH ST E TO 45TH A ST E
(Curb repairs)
Start: September 3, 8:00 a.m. End: September 4, 6:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM FLETCHER RD TO SPADINA CRES W
(Micro surfacing)
Start: September 3, 1:30 p.m. End: September 3, 8:30 p.m.

CIRCLE DR W SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CLANCY DR TO FLETCHER RD
(Road resurfacing)
Start: September 4, 6:00 a.m. End: September 4, 2:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB & NEXT LANES CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO BOYCHUK DR
(Water connection repairs)
Start: September 4, 8:00 a.m. End: September 5, 4:30 p.m.

CIRCLE DR S SB CURB & NEXT LANES CLOSED FROM FLETCHER RD TO SPADINA CRES W
(Microsurfacing)
Start: September 5, 6:00 a.m. End: September 5, 2:00 p.m.

25TH ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO ONTARIO AVE
(Channel draining)
Start: September 5, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 7:00 p.m.


ONGOING

BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Nutrien Fireworks Festival)
Broadway Bridge closed at 6:00 pm nightly
Start: September 2, 6:00 p.m. End: September 3, 1:00 a.m.

4TH AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO BROADWAY AVE
(Nutrien Fireworks Festival)
Detour set nightly
Start: September 2, 6:00 p.m. End: September 3, 1:00 a.m.

LORNE AVE ROAD CLOSED AT HILLIARD ST
(Catch basin repair)
Start: September 2, 8:00 a.m. End: September 3, 4:30 p.m.

VICTORIA AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO 19TH ST E
(Nutrien Fireworks Festival)
Start: September 2, 9:00 a.m. End: September 4, 1:00 p.m.

3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO 11TH ST E
(Nutrien Fireworks Festival)
Start: September 2, 9:00 a.m. End: September 4, 1:00 p.m.

TRAFFIC BRIDGE CLOSED
(Nutrien Fireworks Festival)
Start: September 2, 9:00 a.m. End: September 4, 1:00 a.m.

1ST AVE N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Concrete work)
Start: August 29, 7:30 a.m. End: September 4, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E FULL CLOSURE FROM 2ND AVE S TO 20TH ST E
(Nutrien Fireworks Festival)
Access to Boat Launch will be closed during this time
Start: September 1, 5:00 p.m. End: September 5, 12:30 p.m.

AVE H N ROAD CLOSED AT 31ST ST W
(Water main work)
Start: August 30, 8:00 a.m. End: September 5, 4:30 p.m.

RUTH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO LANSDOWNE AVE
(Sidewalk repair)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: September 1, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST E EB LEFT TURN LANE & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Construction)
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New road construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM PRINCESS ST TO QUEEN ST
(Concrete work)
Start: September 2, 7:30 a.m. End: September 10, 4:30 p.m.

4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Water main construction)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: September 16, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO PRINCESS ST
(Water main replacement)
Start: September 1, 7:30 a.m. End: September 20, 4:30 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

CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM VENTURE CRES TO 1ST AVE N
(Concrete repair)
Start: September 2, 7:00 a.m. End: September 2, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM VICTORIA AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Roadway paving)
Start: September 2, 7:00 a.m. End: September 2, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM PRINCESS ST TO QUEEN ST
(Concrete work)
Start: September 2, 7:30 a.m. End: September 10, 4:30 p.m.

LORNE AVE ROAD CLOSED AT HILLIARD ST
(Catch basin repair)
Start: September 2, 8:00 a.m. End: September 3, 4:30 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO PRESTON AVE N
(Road resurfacing)
Start: September 2, 9:00 a.m. End: September 2, 3:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 20TH ST
(Nutrien Fireworks Festival)
Start: September 2, 9:00 a.m. End: September 4, 1:00 p.m.

3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSURE FROM 19TH ST E TO 11TH ST E
(Nutrien Fireworks Festival)
Start: September 2, 9:00 a.m. End: September 4, 1:00 p.m.

TRAFFIC BRIDGE CLOSED
(Nutrien Fireworks Festival)
Start: September 2, 9:00 a.m. End: September 4, 1:00 a.m.

VICTORIA AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO 19TH ST E
(Nutrien Fireworks Festival)
Start: September 2, 9:00 a.m. End: September 4, 12:00 p.m.

BROADWAY BRIDGE CLOSED
(Nutrien Fireworks Festival)
Closure will be set nightly
Start: September 2, 6:00 p.m. End: September 3, 1:00 a.m.

BROADWAY AVE FULL CLOSURE FROM 12TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Nutrien Fireworks Festival)
Closure will be set nightly
Start: September 2, 6:00 p.m. End: September 3, 1:00 a.m.

4TH AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO BROADWAY AVE
(Nutrien Fireworks Festival)
Closure will be set nightly
Start: September 2, 6:00 p.m. End: September 3, 1:00 a.m.


ONGOING

33RD ST E EB LEFT TURN LANE & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Construction)
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 2, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Concrete work)
Start: August 29, 7:30 a.m. End: September 4, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 20TH ST E
(Nutrien Fireworks Festival)
Access to Boat Launch will be closed during this time
Start: September 1, 5:00 p.m. End: September 5, 12:30 p.m.

AVE H N ROAD CLOSED AT 31ST ST W
(Water main work)
Start: August 30, 8:00 a.m. End: September 5, 4:30 p.m.

RUTH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO LANSDOWNE AVE
(Sidewalk repair)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: September 1, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New road construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO PRINCESS ST
(Water main replacement)
Start: September 1, 7:30 a.m. End: September 20, 4:30 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 a number of adjusted civic services and hours of operation on Labour Day. Wondering what’s open or closed? See full details on the City’s website.

The City of Saskatoon will have a number of adjusted civic services and hours of operation on Labour Day, as follows:

CITY HALL

All Administrative Offices are closed on Monday, September 5. City Hall will reopen Tuesday, September 6, at 8:00 a.m.

ROADWAY DETOURS & CLOSURES

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

REMAI MODERN

Remai Modern is closed on Monday, September 5.

SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY

All locations will be closed on Monday, September 5.

WASTE COLLECTIONS

• Garbage (Black Cart) – Collections as scheduled (No impact on long weekend holiday)
• Recycling (Blue Cart) – Collections as scheduled (No impact on long weekend holiday)
• Organics (Subscription Green Cart) – Collections as scheduled (No impact on long weekend holiday)
• For collection schedules and reminders, get the Saskatoon Waste Wizard app or visit saskatoon.ca/collectioncalendar

LANDFILL

• The Landfill is open over the Labour Day long weekend from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Cash transactions are accepted, although Credit and Debit are recommended.
• More information at saskatoon.ca/landfill

COMPOST DEPOTS

• The compost depots are open for the season and over the Labour Day long weekend from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• More information at saskatoon.ca/compostdepots

SASKATOON TRANSIT

• Fixed route and Access Transit will operate holiday hours on Monday, September 5.
• Saskatoon Transit OnDemand will not be available.
• Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed but phone lines (306.975.3100) will be open from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

PAY PARKING

• Parking payment will not be required in City-managed pay parking areas on Labour Day, September 5.
• 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 Labour Day, September 5.
• Open for regular business on Tuesday, September 6  

SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO

Regular Hours of Operation:

• Zoo - 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Forestry Farm Park - 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Buckeye Café - 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

LEISURE CENTRES

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

• Cosmo Civic Centre - CLOSED
• Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre -12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Lakewood Civic Centre - 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Lawson Civic Centre - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Saskatoon Field House - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Shaw Centre - 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Terry Fox Track – CLOSED

OUTDOOR POOLS

Closed for the season.

GOLF COURSES (Holiday Park, Wildwood and Silverwood)

Open regular hours of operation. Dawn to dusk.

NUTRIEN PLAYLAND AT KINSMEN PARK

OPEN - 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (last day of operation).

NOTIFYNOW

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

YXE SERVICE ALERTS

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

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

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

Elm trees make up about 25% of Saskatoon's urban forest. Last year, the City confirmed its third case of DED since 2015 in an elm tree located in Leif Erickson Park in the Westmount neighbourhood. As part of the City's DED Response Plan, the infected tree was immediately removed and disposed of at the City Landfill. The City will continue surveillance and testing of public and private elm trees in the surrounding area with an intensive search for elm material and other sources of infection. 

The most effective management strategy for DED is to not transport or store elm wood. Infected firewood is the most likely way that DED would be brought into Saskatoon. In addition, keeping elm trees healthy by regularly watering and properly removing and disposing of dead and dying branches will deprive the elm bark beetle of its habitat.

How to identify and report unhealthy elm trees

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

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

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

City Council at its August 29, 2022, meeting approved the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services recommendation to match SaskPower’s approved electrical rate increases. The new rates will be effective starting today, September 1, 2022; as approved, a second rate will take effect on April 1, 2023. The Federal Carbon Charge is anticipated to increase on January 1, 2023.

The City of Saskatoon, and thereby Saskatoon Light & Power (SL&P) as a reseller of electricity matches its power rates to those established by SaskPower. This is to ensure equality between utility customers regardless of where they live in Saskatoon - within SL&P’s service provider area or SaskPower's.

The most recent general increase in electricity rates occurred on March 1, 2018, when a system-wide average increase of 3.5% came into effect. Since then, the Federal Carbon Charge has been implemented with annual adjustments. The Government of Saskatchewan also provided the Saskatchewan Economic Recovery Rebate in the amount of a 10% reduction in rates from December 1, 2020, to November 30, 2021.

SaskPower indicated in their current rate application that the main drivers of the requested rate increase were due to increases in the cost of fuel, purchased power expenses and modest increases in operating, maintenance, and administration expenses.

Starting September 1, 2022, an average residential customer using 625 kWh of electricity each month will incur an additional $7.00/month (3.4% electrical rate increase). Effective April 1, 2023, an additional $5.50/month (4.1% electrical rate increase). For commercial customers, there are several different rate categories depending on how much electricity they consume.

Please visit saskatoon.ca/utilityrates for full details on the electrical rates effective September 1, 2022.

For the City’s utility customers who have created an online My Utility Account, you'll be able to access SmartUtil our newest web tool to help you monitor your electrical consumption, view trends and also set handy budget notifications if you wish. 

If you're uncertain of your electrical service provider, review your monthly utility bill or call Saskatoon Light & Power at 306-975-2414 during regular business hours.

City of Saskatoon electrical utility (SL&P) customers, check out the helpful new interactive power outage map.

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

The City of Saskatoon has released its 2021 Annual Report to the public having received the opinion of the external auditor. Per The Cities Act, the 2021 Audited Financial Statements and Reports were presented to City Council for information on Monday, August 29, 2022. The Annual Report containing the consolidated financial statements is the legally required public report of the City's finances.

“The 2021 Annual Report highlights the City’s progress on major projects and initiatives by business line, our achievements and ongoing priorities as set out in the Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget, and the City's financial position at the end of 2021,” says Clae Hack, Chief Financial Officer. 

“Against the ongoing challenges and the uncertainty of COVID-19 in 2021, we continued to find creative ways to be resilient and responsive in the delivery of our key civic services to the community,” says Hack. “We remain committed to ensuring residents receive value from the services and programs provided by local government, and from the investments made through their tax dollars.”

Financial highlights from 2021 show the City had:

• consolidated operating revenues of $1.08 billion and operating expenses of $892.3 million resulting in a net surplus of $186.7 million
• a strengthened accumulated surplus from $4.6 billion to $4.8 billion, an increase of 4.0% over 2020’s figures
• a 2.95% increase in overall Reserves from $208.7 million to $270.4 million
• a year-end deficit for tax-based operations before the transfer from the fiscal stabilization Reserve of $1.1 million, the same operating deficit that was reported to City Council at its meeting on April 25, 2022

Award-Winning Financial Reporting

For the 14^th consecutive year, the City of Saskatoon received the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Canadian Award for Financial Reporting (2020). The 2021 Annual Report will be submitted to the GFOA for consideration for this year's award.

The City also had its S & P Global ‘AAA/ Stable’ credit rating reconfirmed for 2021 (and again in January for 2022 ), supported by the City’s cautious financial decision-making and willingness to explore innovative and alternative ways to fund, finance, deliver and make progress on important infrastructure projects.

Intending to be one of the best-managed cities in Canada, the 2021 Annual Report reflects the City’s ongoing dedication to continuous improvement, accountability to the public we serve, transparency and clarity in financial reporting.  

Visit saskatoon.ca/finance to view the 2021 Annual Report. Citizens may request an individually printed copy by emailing finance@saskatoon.ca.

A pair of size options to collect residential garbage at single family households will be presented to the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services (EUCS) at its meeting Tuesday, September 6. The options are part of a report preparing the City’s move to a variable garbage cart utility in January 2024.

A variable black cart utility is a rate-based program where residents pay fees for the volume of waste they dispose and the services they receive based on the size of their garbage cart.

“While people are free to choose whatever they want, the volume-based rate structure is designed to encourage residents to divert as much waste as possible away from the landfill,” says Brendan Lemke, Director of Water and Waste Operations. “Residents with the largest garbage carts pay more and those with the smallest pay less.”  

The decision to fund both the garbage and organics services through payments on utility bills was approved October 18, 2021 by the Governance and Priorities Committee of City Council, at which time the Committee asked the Administration to evaluate the funding model and present options on timing, phase-in and affordability.

The two options up for discussion are:

• Option 1 (Recommended by Administration):
  • Three different garbage cart sizes would be available to residents upon request.
  • Residents would have a choice of cart sizes ranging from a 180 litre, 240 litre and the current 360 litre for year-round bi-weekly pick-up service.
  • This illustration compares the volume of the three black cart sizes. 

• Option 2:
  • Two different garbage cart sizes would be available to residents upon request -- the current large 360 litre and new medium 240 litre black cart for year-round bi-weekly pick-up service.

“Moving to a volume-based cart program will give residents choice based on their waste needs and it’s one of many components under the City’s Waste Reduction and Diversion Strategy to meet our waste diversion goals,” Lemke says. “We recommend Option 1 to City Council because it increases the customer’s control over their costs and provides financial incentives for waste diversion at a lower overall investment.”

The full report and attachments (appendix 1; appendix 2) can be found here.

For more information on waste and recycling, visit saskatoon.ca/wastediversion.

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

NEW

RUTH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO LANSDOWNE AVE
(Sidewalk repair)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: September 1, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.

NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: September 1, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO PRINCESS ST
(Water main replacement)
Start: September 1, 7:30 a.m. End: September 20, 4:30 p.m.

22ND ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE I N TO AVE J S
(Streetlight replacements)
Start: September 1, 9:00 a.m. End: September 1, 3:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E ROAD FROM 3RD AVE S TO 20TH ST E
(Nutrien Fireworks Festival)
Access to Boat Launch will be closed during this time
Start: September 1, 5:00 p.m. End: September 5, 12:30 p.m.

NIGHTWORK

CIRCLE DR W ROAD CLOSED AT 33RD ST W
(Bridge washing)
Start: August 31, 7:00 p.m. End: September 1, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 33RD ST E TO EMPRESS ST
(Valve repairs)
Start: August 31, 8:00 a.m. End: September 1, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE & LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT QUEBEC AVE
(Hydro Vac)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: September 1, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST E EB LEFT TURN & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Construction)
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 2, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Concrete work)
Start: August 29, 7:30 a.m. End: September 4, 5:00 p.m.

AVE H N ROAD CLOSED AT 31ST ST W
(Water main work)
Start: August 30, 8:00 a.m. End: September 5, 4:30 p.m.

MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New road construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 5:00 p.m.

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

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

As part of the City's Extreme Heat Response, all spray pads hours have been extended to 10:00 p.m. until Monday, September 5.  Spray pads are open daily at 10:00 a.m. Visit saskatoon.ca/spraypads for a list of spray pad locations.

There are over 70 locations across Saskatoon to cool off and take a break from the heat. View the Heat Response Map to find a cooling location near you. Note: All paddling pools are closed for the season.

Starting Thursday, September 1, 2022, crews will begin pruning trees on civic property in Nutana West, Nutana Central and College Park East as part of the City’s Boulevard Tree Maintenance Program. Tree maintenance operations in these three neighbourhoods will continue until December 16, 2022.  

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

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

For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/treemaintenance.

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

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

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

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