News Releases

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

NEW

1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM KING ST TO PRINCESS ST
(Connection work)
Start: August 30, 7:00 a.m. End: August 30, 4:30 p.m.

1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM KING ST TO QUEEN ST
(Connection work)
Start: August 30, 7:00 a.m. End: August 30, 6:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Manhole inspections)
Start: August 30, 8:00 a.m. End: August 30, 12:00 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.

HIGHWAY 16 WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT BOYCHUK DR
(Sign installation)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: August 30, 11:00 a.m.

TAYLOR ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM ARLINGTON AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Sewer inspections)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: August 30, 2:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E EB LANES CLOSED; WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT WIGGINS AVE S
(Roadways patching)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: August 30, 3:00 p.m.

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

ONGOING

RUTH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO LANSDOWNE AVE
(Sidewalk replacements)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: August 24, 7:00 a.m. End: August 30, 4:30 p.m.

1ST AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM DUKE ST TO KING ST
(Concrete repair)
Start: August 24, 7:30 a.m. End: August 30, 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: August 31, 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.

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.

The Rural Municipality (RM) of Corman Park and the City of Saskatoon (City) are inviting residents to participate in a virtual open house for the South East Concept Plan (SECP). The virtual open house will take place August 29^th to September 12^th through the website southeastconceptplan.ca.

The SECP will identify land uses, servicing, financing and phasing strategies that will enable development in a key area of the Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth (P4G) Planning District. The SECP study area includes lands that in the RM south of Saskatoon between Highways 11 and 16, as well as land within the Grasswood area west of Highway 11. Both future rural and urban growth areas are proposed for the study area, identifying where additional development is expected in the short term, interim and long term, as the region reaches a projected population of 1 million. The partnering municipalities are working with the consulting firm Urban Systems Ltd. to complete the planning, engagement and engineering work required for the SECP, and anticipate the project will be completed in the fall of 2022.

Urban Systems will host a virtual project update and provide the opportunity to ask questions and offer feedback as the project team finalizes their work. The purpose of this engagement is to provide an opportunity for landowners, rights holders, stakeholders and the public to review the draft SECP and provide their feedback. The following topics will be covered:

• Proposed land use concept and maps for the SECP;
• Proposed land use categories and descriptions for lands in the study area;
• Proposed servicing options being considered for the short term, interim and long term; and,
• An overview of financing and cost recovery approaches.

This is an important project for rights holders, landowners and stakeholders within the SECP study area. This virtual open house will provide access to project information and provide opportunity to gather feedback. on the project

To participate in the virtual open house please visit southeastconceptplan.ca. The open house will be available at that web address between August 29^th and September 12, 2022.

If you are unable to participate in the virtual open house, please visit https://www.rmcormanpark.ca/318/South-East-Concept-Plan for more information on the South East Concept Plan.

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For more information please contact:

Samantha Krahn, Director of Governance and Legislation, RM of Corman Park
306.229.4048
skrahn@rmcormanpark.ca

or

Lynne LaCroix, General Manager, Community Services, City of Saskatoon

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

NEW

1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM PRINCESS ST TO DUKE ST
(Connection work)
Start: August 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 5:30 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.

RUTH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM IRVINE AVE TO BLAIN AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 29, 8:00 a.m. End: August 29, 4:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM AVE E S TO AVE D S
(Construction)
Start: August 29, 9:00 a.m. End: August 29, 4:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 26TH ST E
(Connections work)
Start: August 29, 9:00 a.m. End: August 29, 5:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM EASTLAKE AVE TO VICTORIA AVE
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 29, 9:00 a.m. End: August 29, 6:00 p.m.

NIGHTWORK

CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO IDYLWYLD DR N
(Concrete work)
Start: August 23, 7:00 p.m. End: August 29, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE E S TO AVE D S
(Sidewalk replacement)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 9:00 a.m.

FAITHFULL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 43RD ST E TO 44TH ST E
(Valve replacement)
Start: August 28, 8:00 a.m. End: August 29, 4:30 p.m.

RUTH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO LANSDOWNE AVE
(Sidewalk replacements)
Two-way traffic maintained in EB lanes
Start: August 24, 7:00 a.m. End: August 30, 4:30 p.m.

1ST AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM DUKE ST TO KING ST
(Concrete repair)
Start: August 24, 7:30 a.m. End: August 30, 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: August 31, 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.

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.

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

NEW

51ST ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM CLEVELAND AVE TO MILLAR AVE
(Roadway patching)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes
Start: August 28, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 3:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E NB LANES CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO DUKE ST
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 28, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 3:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM EWART AVE TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 28, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 3:00 p.m.

RUTH ST E WB LANES CLOSED AT CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 28, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 3:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM ADELAIDE ST E TO RUTH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 28, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 3:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO ACADIA DR
(Hydrant replacement)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: August 28, 8:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.

FAITHFULL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 43RD ST E TO 44TH ST E
(Valve replacement)
Start: August 28, 8:00 a.m. End: August 29, 4:30 p.m.

2ND AVE N INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 24TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 28, 9:00 a.m. End: August 28, 3:00 p.m.

2ND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 28, 9:00 a.m. End: August 28, 3:00 p.m.

NIGHTWORK

CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO IDYLWYLD DR N
(Concrete work)
Start: August 23, 7:00 p.m. End: August 29, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

1ST AVE N NB CURB & PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: August 22, 9:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE E S TO AVE D S
(Sidewalk replacement)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 9:00 a.m.

RUTH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO LANSDOWNE AVE
(Sidewalk replacements)
Two-way traffic maintained in EB lanes
Start: August 24, 7:00 a.m. End: August 30, 4:30 p.m.

1ST AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM DUKE ST TO KING ST
(Concrete repair)
Start: August 24, 7:30 a.m. End: August 30, 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: August 31, 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.

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.

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

NEW

4TH AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 19TH ST E
(Crane Lift)
Start: August 26, 6:00 a.m. End: August 26, 2:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM VICTORIA AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Roadway paving)
Start: August 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 26, 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: August 31, 5:00 p.m.

NIGHTWORK

CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO IDYLWYLD DR N
(concrete work)
Start: August 23, 7:00 p.m. End: August 29, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

BOYCHUK DR NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM HUNTINGTON PL TO LAURENTIAN DR
(Pedestrian ramps)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 26, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO KENSINGTON RD
(Road reconstruction)
Start: August 24, 9:00 a.m. End: August 27, 6:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N NB CURB & PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: August 22, 9:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE E S TO AVE D S
(Sidewalk replacement)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 9:00 a.m.

RUTH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO LANSDOWNE AVE
(Sidewalk replacements)
Two-way traffic maintained in EB lanes
Start: August 24, 7:00 a.m. End: August 30, 4:30 p.m.

1ST AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM DUKE ST TO KING ST
(Concrete repair)
Start: August 24, 7:30 a.m. End: August 30, 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 2, 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.

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

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

Following the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) on September 30, 2021, the Saskatoon Tribal Council has initiated a campaign called #ActOnReconciliation. It’s intended to harness the momentum of NDTR and Orange Shirt Day (also September 30) and keep Reconciliation top of mind all year long. The campaign calls for action and awareness on the last Friday of each month in 2022.

The City is supporting the #ActOnReconciliation campaign by highlighting Reconciliation actions and activities. As well, to further heighten awareness, the City will apply an orange filter to their social media accounts and light the following civic facilities in orange: City Hall, the City’s Prairie Wind art installation outside the Remai Modern, and SaskTel Centre.

#ActOnReconciliation – August Action

On Friday, August 26, demonstrate your commitment to Reconciliation by:

1. Wearing your EveryChildMatters shirt or any other orange shirt.
    
2. The Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation has been rescheduled for September 30 following the cancellation on June 21 due to extreme weather. The event is put on by Reconciliation Saskatoon, which the City of Saskatoon co-chairs along with the Office of the Treaty Commissioner. The event responds to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada's Calls to Action by demonstrating a commitment to Reconciliation, honouring Residential School Survivors, and continuing work towards an inclusive community. The suggested August action is to save the date and plan to participate. For full event information and updates, follow the Rock Your Roots Facebook Event.
    
3. Help build awareness for Reconciliation by joining the online conversation using hashtag #ActOnReconciliation.

In order to establish and maintain a mutually respectful relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) found that “there has to be awareness of the past, an acknowledgement of the harm that has been inflicted, atonement for the causes, and action to change behaviour.”

The City has been actively engaged – as a municipality, co-chair of Reconciliation Saskatoon, and through other community partnerships – in efforts to help raise awareness about Reconciliation and in providing opportunities to participate. Learn more at saskatoon.ca/Indigenous.

Saskatoon Transit is on the move and making changes to improve reliability and connectivity. Effective Sunday, September 4, 2022, several Saskatoon Transit routes will experience changes.  

Routes 2/10
Routes 2 and 10 will be consolidated into Route 2. Frequency will be at 20-minute intervals.

Routes 60/64/65
Frequency will be at 15-minute intervals between Confederation Mall and Downtown Terminal. Route 64 McCormack customers may transfer at the Confederation Terminal or stay on the bus and travel via Route 5 City Centre to the Downtown Terminal.

“Overload” buses to Blairmore 
Frequency between Confederation Terminal and Blairmore will be at 10-minute intervals, 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

62 Montgomery / Extension of 9
Routes 62 and 9 will be consolidated into Route 9, which will be extended to cover the majority of 62's stops.

Transit customers are encouraged to learn about the route changes by going to the SaskatoonTransit.ca/route-and-schedules, calling the Transit Customer Service Centre at 306-975-3100 or by using the transit app to plan their trip.
Riders are encouraged to plan their trip in advance and review the updated schedules before travelling. Riders can pin their routes in the transit app to get push notifications of service alerts.

For more information about Saskatoon Transit, visit SaskatoonTransit.ca or follow @StoonTransit on Twitter. Plan your route in advance using the real-time mobile app Transit or using Google Maps Transit on your desktop computer.

If City Council approves a plan to consider two feasible sites for a future Downtown event centre/arena, the public will have the opportunity to provide feedback through a process of public engagement that would begin in the coming days.

A report will be presented to the August 29 meeting of City Council outlining a detailed technical study of potential Downtown locations for a new event centre/arena, which will become one of the key anchors of the future Downtown Event & Entertainment District.

Five different site options for the Downtown event centre/arena were initially studied to determine if they were a suitable size for a modern event facility, with a capacity comparable to the existing SaskTel Centre. Sites determined to be too small were eliminated from further consideration, while the remaining sites were ranked in accordance with nine evaluation criteria. After thoroughly studying the evaluation criteria, two sites are considered viable options:

• Site A – Midtown Shopping Centre North Parking Lot
• Site B – North Downtown/City Yards

Public engagement on the two locations was not possible until one of the sites was available following lengthy real estate discussions. The Council report includes an engagement plan for approval.

“Based on the technical criteria, the Midtown location is the highest scoring site and affirmed by two external consultants,” says Dan Willems, Director of Technical Services.

“The public engagement will be an opportunity to hear from residents, businesses and other community partners on the opportunities and challenges of both potential sites. The public feedback, along with the technical rankings, will give City Council the information it needs to make the final decision on the event centre/arena location.”

From August 30 to October 3 the City will seek public input in several ways:

August 30 to September 5:

• A representative sample survey (that includes a telephone and online panel survey) for Saskatoon residents.

September 13 to October 3:

• An opt-in online public survey (Saskatoon residents, as well as those from other communities, can self-select to participate);
• An opt-in survey for local businesses and organizations; and
• Intercept surveys to hear from residents across Saskatoon.

This engagement method reflects the “consult level” of the International Association for Public Participation using a qualitative approach. Results will be shared publicly and presented to City Council in November to be considered as part of the final decision on the location for the future event centre/arena site.

“Since 2018, when City Council decided a future event centre/arena should be located Downtown, a lot of research, consideration and effort has gotten us to this point,” Willems says. “The goal evolved beyond the need for a new event centre/arena to envision a revitalized Downtown that is welcoming for everyone to work, play and live.”

The event centre/arena site, along with the convention centre, will act as an anchor for the rest of the District development. The future Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system will connect the District to the entire city, boosting revitalization of the Downtown area.

 “The vision of an event and entertainment district is one of a shared public space where everyone feels comfortable and welcome,” he says.

The area would be developed sustainably with Indigenous placemaking a focus. By offering residents and visitors a gathering place for entertainment and events, with a variety of restaurants, venues, shopping and nightlife, Saskatoon’s Downtown will become an economic driver for the city and the province.

“The creation of a successful District will have significant benefits for Saskatoon — a new Downtown event centre/arena, a new or enhanced convention centre, and the future BRT are the key public infrastructure investments that will drive further investment in the Downtown area, in Saskatoon and in Saskatchewan.”

The report being considered by City Council can be found at saskatoon.ca/agendas. If approved, more information will be made available starting Tuesday, August 30 on saskatoon.ca/eventdistrict.

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

NEW

LENORE DR EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT CYPRESS CRT
(Fencing)
Start: August 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 4:30 p.m.

ZIMMERMAN RD NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 16 TO MEADOWS BLVD
(Crack sealing)
Start: August 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 25, 12:00 p.m.

ZIMMERMAN RD NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 16 TO MEADOWS BLVD
(Crack sealing)
Start: August 25, 12:00 p.m. End: August 25, 4:00 p.m.

NIGHTWORK

CIRCLE DR S WB CENTRE LANE CLOSED AT VALLEY RD
(Roadway paving)
Start: August 24, 7:00 p.m. End: August 25, 6:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR S NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM VALLEY RD TO 11TH ST W
(Roadway paving)
Start: August 24, 7:00 p.m. End: August 25, 6:00 a.m.

4TH AVE S NB PARKING & CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Vault roof replacement)
Start: August 23, 5:30 p.m. End: August 25, 9:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO IDYLWYLD DR N
(Concrete work)
Start: August 23, 7:00 p.m. End: August 29, 5:00 p.m.


ONGOING

AVE C N SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 47TH ST W
(Concrete repair)
Start: August 24, 10:30 a.m. End: August 25, 5:00 p.m.

RUTH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM LANSDOWNE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Sidewalk repair)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 25, 6:00 p.m.

BOYCHUK DR NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM HUNTINGTON PL TO LAURENTIAN DR
(Pedestrian ramps)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 26, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO KENSINGTON RD
(Road reconstruction)
Start: August 24, 9:00 a.m. End: August 27, 6:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N NB CURB & PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: August 22, 9:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE E S TO AVE D S
(Sidewalk replacement)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 9:00 a.m.

RUTH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO LANSDOWNE AVE
(Sidewalk replacements)
Two-way traffic maintained in EB lanes
Start: August 24, 7:00 a.m. End: August 30, 4:30 p.m.

1ST AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM DUKE ST TO KING ST
(Concrete repair)
Start: August 24, 7:30 a.m. End: August 30, 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 2, 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.

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

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

On September 1, 1972, the City of Saskatoon completed a $160,000 renovation to expand the Sutherland Forest Nursery Station to include an animal park. Since then, a wide variety of exotic species and western Canadian animals have called the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo home.

“It’s pretty amazing to look back and reflect on all of the animals that have become part of the Zoo family over the past 50 years,” says Jeff Mitchell, Zoo Manager. “We have had some amazing animal ambassadors over the years, including grizzly bears Mistaya and Koda who have called the Zoo home for more than 15 years”.

Since opening the expanded facility in 1972, the Zoo has become home to several species of animals. Some animals have incredible stories of survival like Sammis the pronghorn who was delivered via c-section by a conservation officer after his mother was hit by a car. Sammis was brought to the zoo where he was bottle fed and is now thriving as part of the pronghorn herd. Many other zoo residents like the red-tailed hawk, snowy owls and bald eagles sustained injuries preventing them from being able to survive in the wild, and several other species like the snow leopard and Goeldi’s monkeys participate in important conservation research and education programs to ensure the survival of their species.

To celebrate the milestone, the Zoo will be organizing a variety of enrichment activities for the animals at the Zoo and will be offering a special 50^th anniversary daily admission rate on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Daily admission rates will be $5 for adults (18+), $5 for youth (6-18) and $10 for families (a group of up to seven individuals with a maximum of 2 adults). Children under 6 always receive FREE admission to the Zoo. Parking fees will remain in effect at $4 per vehicle.

“Our animals will be very excited to see what our team has in store for them to mark the occasion,” says Mitchell. “Our zookeepers have been working on a variety of enrichment activities that will promote mental and physical stimulation and also provide an opportunity for the animals to participate in the celebrations. We encourage everyone to come out and visit our species ambassadors and see some of the fun activities we have in store for them.”

The Zoo is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Visit saskatoon.ca/zoo to plan your visit.

Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo Background

Established in 1913, the Sutherland Forest Nursery Station researched and produced trees adapted for growth in the prairie climate. For over 50 years, millions of seedlings were grown and shipped to farms throughout the Prairie Provinces, helping to ensure the success of prairie farming by providing protection from harsh weather and beautification of the landscape. The Nursery Station was closed in 1965 and was purchased by the City of Saskatoon and re-opened in 1972 as the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo. Today, the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo is a National Historic Site boasting restored heritage buildings, carefully-crafted garden spaces and Saskatchewan’s only CAZA accredited zoo.

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

NEW

AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 29TH ST W TO 30TH ST W
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 24, 7:00 a.m. End: August 24, 3:00 p.m.

RUTH ST E WB LANES CLOSED CLARENCE AVE S TO LANSDOWNE AVE
(Sidewalk replacements)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: August 24, 7:00 a.m. End: August 30, 4:30 p.m.

1ST AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM DUKE ST TO KING ST
(Concrete repair)
Start: August 24, 7:30 a.m. End: August 30, 5:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST W EB & WB PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO VICTORIA AVE
(Crack sealing)
Start: August 24, 9:00 a.m. End: August 24, 12:00 p.m.

33RD ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO KENSINGTON RD
(Reconstruction)
Start: August 24, 9:00 a.m. End: August 27, 6:00 p.m.

AVE C N SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 47TH ST W
(Concrete repair)
Start: August 24, 10:30 a.m. End: August 25, 5:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM MCKINNON AVE S TO BROADWAY AVE
(Crack sealing)
Start: August 24, 12:00 p.m. End: August 24, 3:00 p.m.

NIGHTWORK

CIRCLE DR S WB CENTRE LANE CLOSED AT VALLEY RD
(Roadway paving)
Start: August 24, 7:00 p.m. End: August 25, 6:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR S NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM VALLEY RD TO 11TH ST W
(Roadway paving)
Start: August 24, 7:00 p.m. End: August 25, 6:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR W SB LANES CLOSED AT 33RD ST W
(Bridge washing)
Start: August 24, 7:00 p.m. End: August 25, 6:00 a.m.

MCORMOND DR VARIOUS NB LANES CLOSED FROM STENSRUD RD TO FEDORUK DR
(Crack sealing)
Start: August 22, 7:00 p.m. End: August 24, 5:00 a.m.

ONGOING

DIEFENBAKER DR NB DRIVING & PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO DOUGLAS CRES
(Sidewalk repair)
Start: August 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 24, 2:00 p.m.

RUTH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM LANSDOWNE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Sidewalk repair)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 25, 6:00 p.m.

4TH AVE S NB PARKING LANE & CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Vault roof replacement)
Start: August 23, 5:30 p.m. End: August 25, 9:00 p.m.

BOYCHUK DR NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM HUNTINGTON PL TO LAURENTIAN DR
(Pedestrian ramps)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 26, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N NB CURB & PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: August 22, 9:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE E S TO AVE D S
(Sidewalk replacement)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 9:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO IDYLWYLD DR N
(Concrete work)
Start: August 23, 7:00 p.m. End: August 29, 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 2, 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.

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 Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation has been rescheduled for September 30, following the cancellation on June 21 due to extreme weather. The event will take place on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) between 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. The walk will begin at Central Urban Métis Federation Inc. (CUMFI) and end at the “Where our Paths Cross” Reconciliation Circle art installation in Victoria Park (across the road from 422 Spadina Cres W).

“The significance of a walk can be attributed to the Sunday walks in residential schools; this was often the only time when siblings and cousins of different genders might be reunited,” says Judy Pelly, a Residential School Survivor and member of the Rock Your Roots Walk organizing committee. “It’s meaningful to see Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples come together in this way.”

Rock Your Roots is put on by Reconciliation Saskatoon, which the City of Saskatoon co-chairs along with the Office of the Treaty Commissioner. The event, which has seen attendance in the thousands in past years, was first held in 2016. The intent of this event is to answer the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's Calls to Action by demonstrating a commitment to Reconciliation, honouring Residential School Survivors, and continuing work towards an inclusive community.

“This walk is an opportunity to learn about and honour First Nation and Métis residential school survivors,” says Shirley Isbister, President of Central Urban Métis Federation Inc. (CUMFI). “It’s an inclusive event that welcomes everyone to come out and participate. We look forward to being together.”

Individuals of all ages are invited to attend—alone or as part of a group. Workplaces and other organizations are encouraged to send a team and invited to come outfitted with banners showcasing their organization’s support for Reconciliation. Many schools will be closed for the day in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation which presents an opportunity for parents to bring their children and partake in this powerful Reconciliation event together. Cultural performers will 'rock their roots' to start and end the walk, sharing their culture and showcasing Saskatoon's incredible diversity.

“Rock Your Roots is an opportunity to bring our community together to understand and be educated on residential schools and how they have negatively impacted Indigenous peoples,” says Saskatoon Tribal Chief Mark Arcand. “This walk is a symbol of Reconciliation and a commitment to change for the better, so that all people can have a good quality of life.”

“Rock Your Roots represents an acknowledgment of the multi-generational impacts of residential schools and a commitment to Reconciliation,” says Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark. “It’s a public demonstration of support for residential school attendees and those lost. It’s a promise to work towards a future that affords every member of our community equal opportunity.”

This event is open to all and there is no charge for participating. Walk participants are invited to wear their cultural dress or symbols, an EveryChildMatters shirt, or any other orange shirt. For the latest event information, follow the Rock Your Roots Facebook Event.

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

NEW

MILLAR AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 48TH ST E TO 47TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: August 23, 7:00 a.m. End: August 24, 5:00 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE S NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT GLASGOW ST
(Pole install)
Start: August 23, 9:00 a.m. End: August 23, 3:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB MEDIAN & CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO DUFFERIN AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 23, 9:00 a.m. End: August 23, 3:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 1ST ST E
(Manhole Repair)
Start: August 23, 9:00 a.m. End: August 24, 4:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 1ST ST E TO 5TH ST E; INTERSECTION AT 3RD ST CLOSED
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 23, 10:30 a.m. End: August 23, 4:30 p.m.

RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM LOUISE AVE TO JARVIS DR
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 23, 10:30 a.m. End: August 23, 6:30 p.m.

NIGHTWORK

CIRCLE DR W NB LANES CLOSED AT 33RD ST W
(Bridge washing)
Start: August 23, 7:00 p.m. End: August 24, 6:00 a.m.

4TH AVE S NB CURB & PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Vault roof replacement)
Start: August 23, 5:30 p.m. End: August 25, 9:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO IDYLWYLD DR N
(Concrete work)
Start: August 23, 7:00 p.m. End: August 29, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM KERR RD TO HIGHWAY 5
(Road resurfacing)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: August 22, 7:00 p.m. End: August 23, 7:00 a.m.

ONGOING

PRESTON AVE S NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 14TH ST E
(Pole painting)
Start: August 22, 9:00 a.m. End: August 23, 3:00 p.m.

RUTH ST E WB LANES CLOSED AT MUNROE AVE S
(SaskEnergy work)
Start: August 22, 9:00 a.m. End: August 23, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM QUEBEC AVE TO NORTHRIDGE DR
(Concrete work)
Start: August 17, 7:00 a.m. End: August 23, 6:00 p.m.

DIEFENBAKER DR NB DRIVING & PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO DOUGLAS CRES
(Sidewalk repair)
Start: August 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 24, 2:00 p.m.

RUTH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM LANSDOWNE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Sidewalk repair)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 25, 6:00 p.m.

BOYCHUK DR NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM HUNTINGTON PL TO LAURENTIAN DR
(Pedestrian ramps)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 26, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N NB CURB & PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: August 22, 9:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE E S TO AVE D S
(Sidewalk replacement)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: August 30, 5:30 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 2, 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. 

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 
 
NELSON RD ROAD CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE 
(Material offloading) 
Start: August 22, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 3:00 p.m. 
 
TAYLOR ST E RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT MCKERCHER DR 
(Roadway patching) 
Start: August 22, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 3:00 p.m. 
 
DIEFENBAKER DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM DOUGLAS CRES TO FISHER CRES 
(Sidewalk repair) 
Start: August 22, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 5:00 p.m. 
 
PRESTON AVE S SB LEFT TURN LANE; & NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 14TH ST E 
(Manhole repair) 
Start: August 22, 9:00 a.m. End: August 22, 12:00 p.m. 
 
CENTRAL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 108TH ST TO 109TH ST W 
(Sanitary sewer repair) 
Start: August 22, 9:00 a.m. End: August 22, 3:00 p.m. 
 
PRESTON AVE S NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 14TH ST E 
(Pole painting) 
Start: August 22, 9:00 a.m. End: August 23, 3:00 p.m. 
 
RUTH ST E WB LANES ROAD CLOSED AT MUNROE AVE S 
(SaskEnergy work) 
Start: August 22, 9:00 a.m. End: August 23, 5:00 p.m. 
 
1ST AVE N NB CURB & PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E 
(Construction) 
Start: August 22, 9:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m. 
 
OVERNIGHT 
 
MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM KERR RD TO HIGHWAY 5 
(Road resurfacing) 
Two-way traffic to be maintained in the NB lanes.  
Start: August 22, 7:00 p.m. End: August 23, 7:00 a.m. 
 
CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO IDYLWYLD DR N 
(Concrete work) 
Start: August 22, 7:00 p.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m. 
 
ONGOING 
 
CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 8TH ST E 
(Roadway paving) 
Start: August 21, 7:00 p.m. End: August 22, 6:00 a.m. 
 
DIEFENBAKER DR NB DRIVING LANE, PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO DOUGLAS CRES 
(Sidewalk repair) 
Start: August 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m. 
 
4TH AVE S SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 19TH ST E 
(SL&P work) 
Start: August 15, 9:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m. 
 
FAITHFULL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 47TH ST E TO 45TH A ST E 
(Catch basin repairs) 
Start: August 21, 8:00 a.m. End: August 22, 6:00 p.m. 
 
RUTH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM LANSDOWNE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE  
(Sidewalk repair)   
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes.   
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 25, 6:00 p.m. 
 
BOYCHUK DR NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM HUNTINGTON PL TO LAURENTIAN DR 
(Pedestrian ramps) 
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 26, 5:00 p.m. 
 
22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE E S TO AVE D S 
(Sidewalk replacement) 
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: August 30, 5:30 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 2, 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. 
 
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances. 

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only. 
 
NEW 
 
STONEBRIDGE BLVD WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CORNISH RD TO CLARENCE AVE S 
(Roadway patching) 
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 7:00 p.m. 
 
1ST AVE N INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 24TH ST E  
(Catch basin repair) 
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: August 21, 4:30 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 2, 5:00 p.m. 
 
1ST AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 22ND ST E 
(Rock 102 Show & Shine) 
Start: August 21, 4:00 a.m. End: August 21, 6:00 p.m. 
 
2ND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 23RD ST E 
(Rock 102 Show & Shine) 
Start: August 21, 4:00 a.m. End: August 21, 6:00 p.m. 
 
3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 23RD ST E 
(Rock 102 Show & Shine) 
Start: August 21, 4:00 a.m. End: August 21, 6:00 p.m. 
 
21ST ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO 4TH AVE S 
(Rock 102 Show & Shine) 
Start: August 21, 4:00 a.m. End: August 21, 6:00 p.m. 
 
22ND ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 4TH AVE N 
(Rock 102 Show & Shine) 
Start: August 21, 4:00 a.m. End: August 21, 6:00 p.m. 
 
STONEBRIDGE BLVD ROUNDABOUT CLOSED FROM COPE CRES TO DULMAGE CRES 
(Roadway patching) 
Start: August 21, 7:00 a.m. End: August 21, 7:00 p.m. 
 
PRESTON AVE N NB LANES CLOSED AT 8TH ST E  
(Roadway patching) 
Start: August 21, 7:30 a.m. End: August 21, 10:30 a.m. 
 
FAITHFULL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 45TH ST E TO 47TH A ST E 
(Catch basin repairs) 
Start: August 21, 8:00 a.m. End: August 22, 6:00 p.m. 
 
OVERNIGHT 
 
CIRCLE DR S SB MEDIAN & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES W TO LORNE AVE 
(Road resurfacing) 
Start: August 20, 7:00 p.m. End: August 21, 7:00 a.m. 
 
8TH ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE S TO CAMPBELL AVE 
(Sewer lining) 
Start: August 20, 8:00 p.m. End: August 21, 6:00 a.m. 
 
CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 8TH ST E 
(Roadway paving) 
Start: August 21, 7:00 p.m. End: August 22, 6:00 a.m. 
 
ONGOING 
 
CIRCLE DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO VALLEY RD 
(Roadway paving) 
Start: August 19, 7:00 p.m. End: August 20, 6:00 a.m. 
 
CIRCLE DR S SB CURB AND CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES W TO LORNE AVE 
(Roadway paving) 
Start: August 19, 7:00 p.m. End: August 20, 6:00 a.m. 
 
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB AND CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM VENTURE CRES TO MILLAR AVE 
(Sewer lining) 
Start: August 19, 8:00 p.m. End: August 20, 6:00 a.m. 
 
2ND AVE N NB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM 26TH ST E TO QUEEN ST 
(Sanitary sewer lining) 
Start: August 19, 8:00 p.m. End: August 20, 6:00 a.m. 
 
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E 
(Intersection improvements) 
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 7:00 a.m. 
 
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD 
(Intersection improvements) 
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 7:00 a.m. 
 
BOYCHUK DR ROAD CLOSED FROM LAURENTIAN DR TO HUNTINGTON PL 
(Catch basin installation) 
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 5:00 p.m. 
 
NELSON RD WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO HEAL AVE 
(Concrete repair) 
Start: August 16, 10:30 a.m. End: August 20, 5:00 p.m. 
 
CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM QUEBEC AVE TO NORTHRIDGE DR 
(Concrete work) 
Start: August 17, 7:00 a.m. End: August 21, 4:30 p.m. 
 
1ST AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO DUKE ST 
(Concrete work) 
Start: August 15, 9:00 a.m. End: August 21, 4:30 p.m. 
 
25TH ST E EB CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E 
(Water main replacement) 
Start: August 3, 7:00 a.m. End: August 21, 5:00 p.m. 
 
DIEFENBAKER DR NB DRIVING LANE, PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO DOUGLAS CRES 
(Sidewalk repair) 
Start: August 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m. 
 
4TH AVE S SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 19TH ST E 
(SL&P work) 
Start: August 15, 9:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m. 
 
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE  
(Water main replacement)  
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.  
 
RUTH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM LANSDOWNE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE  
(Sidewalk repair)  
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes.  
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 25, 6:00 p.m. 
 
BOYCHUK DR NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM HUNTINGTON PL TO LAURENTIAN DR 
(Pedestrian ramps) 
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 26, 5:00 p.m. 
 
22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE E S TO AVE D S 
(Sidewalk replacement) 
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: August 30, 5:30 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. 

Registration for the City’s Fall recreation programs begins Sunday, August 21, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. by logging into to your account on Leisure Online at leisureonline.saskatoon.ca, or by calling 306-975-2800.

Many people will be registering Sunday evening, and the City sincerely thanks residents for their patience. While additional online and telephone resources are in place to make the process run as smoothly as possible, there will be hundreds of people registering at once.

Here are some tips to help you prepare:

• Ensure you have an active Leisure Online registration account and know your username and password.  If you require assistance with your account, please call any Leisure Centre prior to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 21.
• Have a list of second and third program choices in case you do not get into your first choice.
• Join the wait list! Every full program has an online wait list and new classes may be created if there is enough demand.
• Consider other nearby Leisure Centres if your preferred location isn't available.
• Ensure your major web browser (Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox,) is up-to-date.
• Once you reach the payment page, do not return to the previous page or click on the “submit payment” button more than once.  These actions could result in duplicate payments.  If you need to change your selection, close your browser and start a new transaction.

The Fall Leisure Guide, which is Saskatoon’s go-to source for fitness programs, recreational activities and arts and culture opportunities for all ages and abilities, was released on August 5. It is available online at saskatoon.ca/leisureguide or for pick up at any City leisure facility, Saskatoon library or over 120 retail locations throughout Saskatoon and limited surrounding areas that the StarPhoenix is sold.

The City and the Riversdale Business Improvement District are pleased to announce that a new sculpture entitled “For As Long As The Grass Grows” will be installed in late September on 20^th Street West at Avenue B South.  The new sculpture will contribute to the City’s growing public art collection and will serve to reinforce and enrich the emerging culture in the Riversdale area. 

The public is invited to learn more about the sculpture and to meet Tony Stallard and Joseph Naytowhow at an Artists’ Talk on Saturday, August 20, 2:00 pm at Persephone Theatre, with additional artists performing following the talk.

According to artists Tony Stallard and Joseph Naytowhow, this new stainless steel, bronze and granite sculpture “serves as a reminder of the past but also invites individuals to look forward and to appreciate the natural gifts that surround us like the sun, the grass, and the rivers”.

To learn more about the City’s Public Art Program and/or to browse the collection, visit saskatoon.ca/publicart.

Artist biographies

Stallard Sculptures’ are an International concern combining their significant experience in public art management, fabrication, installation, and creative knowledge for major large scale site-specific sculptures. His works are site-specific sculptures, involving design systems that respond to the properties he discovers when researching and developing concepts for each commission. He has a full working experience of 35 years creating public artworks. Through these projects have conducted research and development within architectural and engineering practices, and engaged in design collaborations with urban planners and councils in the United Kingdom, Europe, and for several years abroad in Canada and the U.S.

Joseph Naytowhow is an award-winning Plains/Woodland Nehiyaw (Cree) Interdisciplinary artist from the Sturgeon Lake First Nation Band in Saskatchewan. His generosity and compassion for sharing cultural knowledge makes him a much sought-after speaker, performer, facilitator, and outdoor educator for adults and children alike locally, regionally and internationally. A long-time resident of Saskatoon, he has been playing music and telling stories, both tall and short, for over 35 years. In addition to his busy schedule of performances, festivals, workshops, and residencies, he has served as a cultural advisor to various institutions such as the Indian Teacher Education Program in Saskatoon, and multiple universities across turtle island. Joseph holds a Bachelor of Education degree from the Indigenous Teacher Education Program (ITEP). He is pleased to share his creative life experience, coyote trickster tendencies, and cultural knowledge when invited to do so.

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

NEW

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM BALMORAL ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Road patching)
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 18, 3:00 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE S NB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT RUTH ST E
(Pedestrian ramp)
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 19, 5:00 p.m.

RUTH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM LANSDOWNE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
(Sidewalk repair)
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 25, 6:00 p.m.

LORNE AVE ROAD CLOSED AT HILLIARD ST
(Catch basin repair)
Start: August 18, 8:00 a.m. End: August 19, 4:30 p.m.

BOYCHUK DR SB RAMP CLOSED TO HWY 16
(Streetlight repairs)
Start: August 18, 9:00 a.m. End: August 18, 3:00 p.m.

QUEEN ST EB & WB LANES RESTRICTED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 18, 9:00 a.m. End: August 18, 3:00 p.m.

NIGHTWORK

WARMAN RD NB & SB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Minor bridge maintenance)
Start: August 18, 7:00 p.m. End: August 19, 7:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR N
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: August 17, 8:00 p.m. End: August 18, 6:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT RUTH ST E
(Minor bridge repairs)
Start: August 17, 7:00 p.m. End: August 18, 7:00 a.m.

WARMAN RD NB & SB CURB & NEXT LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Minor bridge repairs)
Start: August 17, 7:00 p.m. End: August 18, 7:00 a.m.

ONGOING

PRESTON AVE S NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 14TH ST E
(Pole painting)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: August 19, 3:00 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: August 19, 5:00 p.m.

AVE H S ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 20TH ST W
(Construction)
Start: July 4, 9:00 a.m. End: August 19, 5:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 7:00 a.m.

33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 7:00 a.m.

NELSON RD WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO HEAL AVE
(Concrete repair)
Start: August 16, 10:30 a.m. End: August 20, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO DUKE ST
(Concrete work)
Start: August 15, 9:00 a.m. End: August 21, 4:30 p.m.

25TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Water main replacement)
Start: August 3, 7:00 a.m. End: August 21, 5:00 p.m.

DIEFENBAKER DR NB DRIVING LANE & PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO DOUGLAS CRES
(Sidewalk repair)
Start: August 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE S SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 19TH ST E
(SL&P work)
Start: August 15, 9:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM QUEBEC AVE TO NORTHRIDGE DR
(Concrete work)
Start: August 17, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 4:30 p.m.

MILLAR AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 60TH ST E TO 64TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: August 15, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE E S TO AVE D S
(Sidewalk replacement)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: August 30, 5:30 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.

As the end of August approaches, the City’s summer programming and attractions will be wrapping up for the season.  The last days of operation will be:

• Summer Youth Centres - Thursday, August 18
• Travelling Skateboard and Sports Program - Thursday, August 18
• Summer Playground Programs & Paddling Pools - Last day for weekend programming is Sunday, August 21 and last day of weekday programing is Thursday, August 25
• George Ward and Mayfair Outdoor Pools - Sunday, August 21
• Lathey & Riversdale Outdoor Pools - Sunday, August 28
• Spray Pads - Monday, September 5
• Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park - Monday, September 5