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The City of Saskatoon will have a number of adjusted civic services and hours of operation on Good Friday and Easter Monday. Wondering what’s open or closed? See full details on the City’s website.

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

NEW

20TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(SL&P work)
Start: April 14, 5:00 p.m. End: April 14, 9:00 p.m.

ONGOING

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BALTZAN BLVD TO FEDORUK DR
(Construction)
Start: April 12, 8:00 a.m. End: April 14, 5:00 p.m.
 

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

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

The City of Saskatoon will have a number of adjusted civic services and hours of operation on Good Friday and Easter Monday, as follows:

CITY HALL

All Administrative Offices are closed on Friday, April 15 and Monday, April 18. City Hall will reopen Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 8:00 a.m.

REMAI MODERN

Remai Modern is open from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Good Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Easter Sunday. The museum is closed on Monday, April 18.

WASTE COLLECTIONS

• Garbage (Black Cart) – Collections as scheduled
• Recycling (Blue Cart) – Collections as scheduled
• Organics (Subscription Green Cart) – Collections as scheduled
• For collection schedules and reminders, get the Saskatoon Waste Wizard app or visit saskatoon.ca/collectioncalendar

LANDFILL

• The Landfill is open over the Easter 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 Easter long weekend from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• More information at saskatoon.ca/compostdepots

SASKATOON TRANSIT

• Fixed route transit will operate holiday hours on Friday, April 15.
• On-Demand Transit will not be available on Friday, April 15.  
• Access Transit will operate holiday hours (8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.) on Friday, April 15 and Monday, April 18.
• Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed on Friday, April 15 but phone lines (306.975.3100) will be open from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

PAY PARKING

• Parking payment is not required on Good Friday, April 15.
• Motorists are reminded that all other parking requirements remain in effect, including parking time limits.
• Parking payment will be required in City-managed pay parking areas on Easter Monday, April 18, 2022.  

MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT 

• Vehicles will not be released to the public on Good Friday, April 15.
• Open for regular business on Easter Monday.

SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO HOURS

Hours of Operation:

• Zoo - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Forestry Farm Park - 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Buckeye Café - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 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
  Good Friday & Easter Monday - CLOSED
• Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre
  Good Friday - CLOSED
  Easter Monday - OPEN Regular Hours of Operation (6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
• Lakewood Civic Centre
  Good Friday - CLOSED
  Easter Monday - OPEN Regular Hours of Operation (6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
• Lawson Civic Centre
  Good Friday - CLOSED
  Easter Monday - OPEN Regular Hours of Operation (6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
• Saskatoon Field House
  Good Friday - CLOSED
  Easter Monday - OPEN Regular Hours of Operation (6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
• Shaw Centre
  Good Friday - CLOSED
  Easter Monday - OPEN Regular Hours of Operation (6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
• Terry Fox Track
  Good Friday, Saturday, April 16, & Easter Sunday (April 17) – CLOSED

GOLF COURSES
The pro shops at Holiday Park, Silverwood and Wildwood golf courses are open for sales and will have the following hours Easter Weekend:

• Good Friday, Saturday, April 16, & Easter Sunday (April 17) – CLOSED
• Easter Monday – Regular Hours 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. 

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

NEW

No projects are scheduled to start on Priority 1 streets as of this date.

ONGOING

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BALTZAN BLVD TO FEDORUK DR
(Construction)
Start: April 12, 8:00 a.m. End: April 14, 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

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BALTZAN BLVD TO FEDORUK DR
(Construction)
Start: April 12, 8:00 a.m. End: April 14, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 108TH ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: April 12, 9:30 a.m. End: April 12, 1:30 p.m. .

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.

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.

• Park clean-up, consisting mainly of litter control and removal of branches and leaves from turf areas and shrub beds. 
• Pumping out the spring run-off in low-lying areas in parks and green spaces. 
• Sweeping park-front sidewalks and boulevards where grass, trees and/or flowerpots are located. Full-size street sweepers will follow the same path after to collect the debris left behind on the road.  
• Grooming of crusher dust trails in naturalized park areas to remove the ruts from run-off and other winter activities will begin once the trails have fully dried.
• Collecting litter and beginning of mowing cycles to over 400 hectares of open space areas along Circle Drive and other major freeways.
• Emptying of garbage receptacles will increase to at least once a week, beginning May 4.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only. 
 
NEW 
 
51ST ST E EB ROAD CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO 1ST AVE N 
(Hydrant replacement) 
Start: April 9, 8:00 a.m. End: April 9, 5:00 p.m. 
 
33RD ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE H N TO AVE K N 
(Sewer inspections) 
Start: April 10, 8:00 a.m. End: April 10, 12:00 p.m. 
 
2ND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E 
(Manhole repair) 
Start: April 10, 8:00 a.m. End: April 10, 5:00 p.m. 
 
AVE C N ROAD CLOSED FROM 45TH ST W TO 47TH ST W 
(Sewer inspection) 
Start: April 10, 10:00 a.m. End: April 10, 4:00 p.m. 
 
ONGOING 
 
No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of these dates. 
 
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. 

After more than two years, Saskatoon City Council and its Committees will resume in-person meetings in April and will reopen Council Chamber to the public. Meetings have been conducted virtually online since shortly after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“With COVID-19 restrictions lifting, it’s exciting to welcome back Council members and members of the public to attend City Council proceedings in Council Chamber or to other public committee meetings,” says Adam Tittemore, City Clerk. “While there are no COVID-related restrictions or a capacity limit in Chambers at present, public visitors may still choose to physically distance themselves and or wear an optional face-covering.”

Meeting participants and the public will have the option to attend upcoming meetings in person or virtually from another location. City Council proceedings will continue to be made available for public viewing via a live stream video link.

To add greater accessibility to City Council’s live-streamed video of public meetings, the City has added a closed captioning service whereby people with impaired hearing can toggle the “cc” icon on or off to make text appear on the screen below the video. Closed captioning may at times convey inaccurate spellings or words interpreted incorrectly due to the technology or speaker. “The City is committed to providing an open municipal government and this includes adding accessibility supports to best serve all members of the community,” adds Tittemore.

Visitor Screening Procedures introduced pre-pandemic will also be in place, including the visual bag inspection, for the public attending Council Chambers for City Council or Committee meetings. This safety measure is the City’s commitment to making Council Chamber as open, accessible and secure as possible for all visitors and City employees.

Helpful Links

Interacting with City Council & Committees

Watch live-streamed video of public City Council meetings

Agendas, minutes, past videos

Email City Clerks

Contact City Clerk’s Office

Visit saskatoon.ca .

A facility upgrade has begun at Lakewood Civic Centre that includes replacement of windows and heaters in the pool area.  This project will make the building more energy efficient and is expected to be completed by the end of June.

Lakewood Civic Centre will remain open throughout the upgrade; however, there will be short term closures to the waterslide and portions of the pool. 

At this time the following closures have been scheduled:
April 11 to 14: The waterslide will be closed while construction hoarding is being built near the waterslide. 

For up to date facility information, follow @YXEServiceAlert on Twitter or visit saskatoon.ca/service-alerts and saskatoon.ca/lakewood.

For the 14^th consecutive year, the City of Saskatoon has won the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting (CAnFR) from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada.

The CAnFR award, presented for the City’s 2020 Annual Report, represents a significant accomplishment for municipal government and its financial management. The award recognizes the City’s commitment to high standards and excellence in financial transparency and accountability.

“We are committed to financial transparency and openly communicating to the citizens of Saskatoon with full disclosure in our annual reporting,” says Kari Smith, Director of Finance. “We are proud to receive this award and proud of our employees who are dedicated to making the City of Saskatoon a leader in producing high-quality financial reports year after year.”

The City’s 2020 Annual Report has been judged by impartial Canadian Review Committee members to meet the high standards of the program, including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” designed to clearly communicate the municipality’s financial story and to motivate potential users and user groups to read the report.   

The Canadian Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program (CAnFR) was established to encourage municipal governments across Canada to publish high-quality financial reports and to provide peer recognition and technical guidance for officials preparing these reports.

Visit saskatoon.ca to view additional financial reports from the City of Saskatoon.

The National Day of Remembrance of the Battle of Vimy Ridge is held on April 9.  In recognition, flags at all City of Saskatoon facilities will be flown at half-mast to honour and remember those who fought.

The Battle of Vimy Ridge on April 9, 1917 was the first time that Canadians from coast to coast fought in a battle together against a common enemy and is considered by many to be a turning point for our country and the beginning of Canada’s march towards nationhood.

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

NEW

No projects are scheduled to start on Priority 1 streets on this date.

ONGOING

1ST AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Crane lift)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: April 6, 8:00 a.m. End: April 8, 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’s two compost depots are set to open in time for spring clean-up. Residents are invited to drop off leaves, grass, sod, topsoil, garden refuse, pumpkins, and non-elm branches, stumps and tree trimmings at no cost. This helps keep yard waste out of the Landfill and produces high-quality, nutrient-rich compost and mulch used in Saskatoon’s parks and community gardens.

The West Compost Depot is open 7 days a week, including statutory holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:50 p.m. Residents should take note that there will be restricted access to the West Compost Depot beginning Monday, April 11 to help reduce traffic congestion and ensure safe access for visitors. The depot will only be accessible from the Highway 7 southbound, with no access permitted from the Highway 7 and 11^th Street intersection. Detour signs will be in place to assist with traffic flow.

Residents also have access to the East Compost Depot located on Highway 5 for drop-off only. The East Compost Depot is open 5 days a week, Thursday through Monday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday) from 11:00 a.m. to 4:50 p.m.

All loads must be covered when transported within City limits to prevent debris from blowing off vehicles (Waste Bylaw #8310).

The City Compost Depots do NOT accept elm wood, sawdust, treated and untreated lumber, building materials, garbage, or any animal waste/litter. Food waste is also NOT accepted for drop-off at the compost depots; some food items can be placed in Green Carts or composted at home.

For more information on the City’s Compost Depots, please visit Saskatoon.ca/compostdepots.

The vendor of the City’s current pay parking application (app), WayToPark, will be releasing a new app in June called Parkedin. Beginning July 1, Parkedin will officially replace WayToPark as the City’s app-based parking payment service.  

The Parkedin app will be available for public download and use starting June 1. Both WayToPark and Parkedin will be available in tandem during a transition period from June 1 to June 30, 2022.

The new Parkedin app will operate and function similar to the WayToPark app, with some additional features such as the ability to pay for parking by scanning a QR code on the nearest pay station as well as support for debit payments. 

“Our Parking Services team is looking forward to the implementation of the new app to provide an improved offering for customers and to ensure that there is no service disruption.” says Matt Grazier, Director of Community Standards. 

A report on proposed amendments to the Traffic Bylaw to facilitate usage of the new app will be presented to the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation on Monday, April 11. 
For more information on Pay Parking, visit saskatoon.ca/payparking.

The City of Saskatoon has released its 2021 preliminary year-end financials showing a $6.54 million deficit in the civic operating programs and a $12.25 million surplus in the utility programs, before year-end audit confirmation.

Although last year brought ongoing change and uncertainty, the City remained dedicated to the delivery of core services residents rely on while continuing to find corporate-wide savings and reduce overall spending. Through the saving strategy, the City reduced training budgets and carefully examined discretionary spending to help make up for reduced revenue and other budget pressures arising from the pandemic. Fuel savings also helped reduce the deficit.

Under provincial law, municipalities are not allowed to operate with a deficit. On April 12, 2022, the City Administration will present a report to the Standing Policy Committee on Finance (7.2.4) that sets out the City’s financial strategy to offset this deficit.

“The preliminary $6.54 million deficit represents a variance of just over one per cent from the City’s overall Civic Operating Budget of $546.6 million,” says Director of Finance, Kari Smith. “Our shortfall is largely the result of snow & ice removal costs resulting from the November 2020 blizzard, higher than anticipated Information Technology costs, and lower than budgeted operating revenues. I’m confident in the well-laid financial plan and strategy Administration is recommending to address the preliminary deficit, and importantly, it won’t impact our future service delivery to residents.”

The Administration is recommending the deficit of $6.54 million be funded by:

• $3.71 million from the reallocation of Canada Community Building Funds originally put into contingency for this specific purpose;
• $1.72 million through a one-time increase from the Water Utility Return on Investment (ROI); and
• $1.11 million to be transferred from the Fiscal Stabilization Reserve. 

“While the City has continued to face significant non-tax revenue challenges in user fees and our other forms of revenue have remained flat or decreased year over year, it is important to recognize that several of our businesses also achieved surpluses in 2022 including Saskatoon Light & Power and Saskatoon Water,” Smith says.

2021 Preliminary Year-end Yields Surplus Utility-Related Results

• Saskatoon Light & Power (SL&P) reported a surplus of $4.49 million. 
• Saskatoon Water reported a year-end surplus of $3.63 million. 
• Wastewater Utility reported a year-end surplus of $2.74 million.
• Storm Water Management Utility reported a year-end surplus of $345,485.
• Waste Services Utility reported a year-end surplus of $1.04 million.

In addition to the utility posted surpluses:

• the Police Board was under budget by $860,000, this is included in the preliminary year-end deficit.
• SaskTel Centre and TCU Place posted preliminary deficits of $3.96 million and $3.37 million respectively, to be balanced through contributions from their facility and capital reserves. 
• Remai Modern posted a preliminary surplus of $310,526.

The City’s Financial Position Remains Future Healthy

The City’s overall and future financial standing continues to be strong and sound, having its ‘AAA’/Stable credit rating reaffirmed by S&P Global in January 2022. In planning for a bright and sustainable future, the City is committed to finding year-over-year increased operational efficiencies, creating greater savings across the organization and recovering from the financial impact of COVID-19.

The external audit of the 2021 financial statements is expected to be completed in June 2022. Following the external audit, the audited financial statements will be presented to City Council for approval.  At that time, the year-end financial results will be confirmed or adjusted based on the recommendations of the external audit and presented in the 2021 Annual Report later this year.

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

NEW

No project are scheduled to start on Priority 1 streets on this date.

ONGOING

1ST AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Crane lift)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: April 6, 8:00 a.m. End: April 8, 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

1ST AVE N SB LANES CLOSED; 2-WAY TRAFFIC MAINTAINED IN NB LANES FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Crane lift)
Start: April 6, 8:00 a.m. End: April 8, 4:30 p.m.

CIRCLE DR S EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE S TO CIRCLE DR E
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: April 6, 9:30 a.m. End: April 6, 1:30 p.m.

ONGOING

1ST AVE N SB PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO 26TH ST E
(Hydrovac)
Start: April 5, 8:00 a.m. End: April 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.

In recent weeks there has been a noticeable increase in fires resulting from the improper or inadequate storage and disposal of smoking materials; this is of immediate concern to the Saskatoon Fire Department.

Residents are reminded to: 

• Safely store smoking materials up high, away from children’s reach. 
• When smoking, use a deep, heavy ashtray that does not tip over to hold ashes and butts. 
• Dispose of smoking materials in a metal, ceramic or glass container with a lid that has water or sand at the bottom.  
• Keep disposed smoking materials a safe distance from anything combustible. 
• Never discard smoking materials in vegetation, mulch, peat moss, potted plants, leaves, grasses, or other easily combustible materials. 
• Douse smoking materials in water or sand to ensure they are safely out. 

Smoking materials include, but are not limited to: 

• Cigarettes 
• Cigars 
• Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), otherwise known as vape pens 
• Drug paraphernalia 
• Lighters and matches

Smoking material fires are preventable fires. A dropped or improperly disposed cigarette can smoulder for hours before bursting into flames or can ignite sooner in windy conditions. Be a responsible smoker and properly put out smoking materials completely and safely, every time.

For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/smokingmaterials.  

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

NEW

1ST AVE N SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO 26TH ST E
(Hydrovac)
Start: April 5, 8:00 a.m. End: April 6, 4:30 p.m.

22ND ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(Grader hit repairs)
Start: April 5, 9:30 a.m. End: April 5, 12:30 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 7TH ST E
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: April 5, 11:00 a.m. End: April 5, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

CENTRAL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 108TH ST W TO 109TH ST W
(Connection repair)
Start: April 4, 8:00 a.m. End: April 5, 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

CENTRAL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 108TH ST W TO 109TH ST W
(Connection repairs)
Start: April 4, 8:00 a.m. End: April 5, 4:30 p.m.

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.

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 & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO FAITHFULL AVE
(Hydrant lead repair)
Start: April 2, 8:00 a.m. End: April 2, 6:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO BOYCHUK DR
(Valve repair)
Start: April 2, 8:00 a.m. End: April 2, 6:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO KONIHOWSKI RD
(Transmission line upgrade)
Start: April 3, 5:00 a.m. End: April 3, 7:00 a.m.

5TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Crane lift)
Start: April 3, 7:00 a.m. End: April 3, 5:00 p.m.

2ND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Manhole repair)
Start: April 3, 8:00 a.m. End: April 3, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.

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 MEDIAN LANE & NEXT LANE CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Hydro vac)
Start: April 1, 7:00 a.m. End: April 1, 11:00 a.m.

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.

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.

• Not pruning elms during the provincial pruning ban (April 1 to August 31)
• Not storing or transporting elm wood – provincial regulations prohibit it!
• Always disposing of elm wood at the City Landfill
• Sanitizing tools after working on elm trees
• Not building treehouses in elm trees, as the nail and screw holes can attract elm bark beetles carrying the DED fungus
• Reporting dead or dying elm trees or branches to the City or to a professional arborist 

The City of Saskatoon and GFL Environmental Inc. will host the first Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Drop-off Day of the year this Sunday.

• Location: Civic Operations Centre (57 Valley Road) 
• Date & Time: Sunday, April 3 (9:00 am - 3:30 pm)

Saskatoon residents are invited to drop off their HHW materials for recycling and safe disposal, including aerosols, automotive fluids, batteries, cleaners, cylinders, light bulbs, medications, yard chemicals, vaping products, and more. Complete lists of acceptable and unacceptable items are available at saskatoon.ca/hazardouswaste.

Reminders:

• Masking is encouraged, but not mandatory.
• Containers used for transporting HHW will not be returned to the participants.
• Please ensure all containers are safely sealed and contents are clearly marked.
• To avoid potentially long line-ups and wait times, ask the Waste Wizard at  saskatoon.ca/wastewizard to find other means of recycling and safe disposal.
• Help reduce emissions from idling and protect the health of other residents by turning off vehicles during long wait times.
• Approximate wait times will be posted periodically on the day of the event on the Facebook event page.

Thank you for helping us put waste in the right place!

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

NEW

No projects are scheduled to start on Priority 1 streets as of this date.

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.

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

1ST AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: March 30, 7:00 a.m. End: March 30, 5:00 p.m.

BOYCHUK DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BRIARWOOD RD TO 8TH ST E
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: March 30, 9:30 a.m. End: March 30, 1:30 p.m.

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.

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.

From April 1 to October 31, crews will be completing ongoing cycles of mowing and litter cleanup along City expressways. The City reminds residents to slow down when driving by work zones for the safety of crews working adjacent to the expressway.

Drivers are also reminded to cover and secure their cargo when driving on the expressway. Unsecured cargo is the main source of expressway litter and drivers can be subject to ticketing, as per Waste Bylaw 8310.  

Securing cargo is not only important for protecting your vehicle and the items that you are carrying, but it is also a critical step in helping to prevent dangerous accidents. You are encouraged to use ratchet straps, bungee cords and/or tarps depending on what you are carrying. This will help to secure your cargo, minimize litter, and help keep everyone safe on the road.

The City thanks drivers for their cooperation.

City Council approved the proposed amendments to the Reduced Speed Zones for Schools policy and a new draft policy for Playground Zones to include year-round speed reduction to 30 km/h daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The goal is to have the zones in effect prior to the new school year on September 1, 2022.

The recommendation would align the City’s school zone policy with national transportation guidelines and implement other best practices for pedestrian safety. The amendments include: 

1. New playground zones with reduced speed limit of 30 km/h; 
2. Year-round lower speed limits in both school and playground zones 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
3. Adjustments to posted signs and length of current school zones; and  
4. Removal of lower speed school zones from high schools, designating them as a “school area” where u-turns are still restricted.  

An amendment to the Traffic Bylaw will need to be presented to City Council before the effective date is approved. New signs to identify the school and playground zones and an awareness campaign will advise drivers of the changes this fall. More information is available at saskatoon.ca/engage/speed-limit-review.

Sections of Saskatoon streets are icy this morning after freezing rain, snow and freezing temperatures. Drivers and pedestrians are urged to use caution on streets and sidewalks. Morning commuters may want to leave early and adjust driving for the conditions.

City crews and sanders were out all night applying de-icing materials on Circle Drive, freeways and high traffic intersections.

Twelve sanders will be spreading de-icing materials today, focusing on Saskatoon’s highest traffic streets, bridge decks and intersections. Four sidewalk plows will be applying de-icing materials on bridge walkways.

Please watch for their blue and amber flashing lights and leave room for road equipment to do their work.  

Learn about winter road maintenance at saskatoon.ca/snow.   

City Council continues to guide the City of Saskatoon’s response to COVID-19 in the community to protect the health and safety of residents and customers, following the provincial government's previous decision to lift provincial Public Health Orders.

At its meeting today, City Council considered a monthly COVID-19 update on masking in City facilities and Saskatoon Transit. Council approved a transition from a mandatory to discretionary approach for masking in City facilities. As noted in the February 8, 2022 City Council resolution, the City extended the masking requirement in City facilities beyond the expiration of the Public Health Order as a temporary measure to help transition the community to a new COVID-19 environment.

As of Monday, April 4, people accessing City facilities, including City Hall, Leisure Centres, indoor arenas, golf course buildings, indoor spaces at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo and the downtown Saskatoon Transit Customer Service Centre are no longer required to wear a face mask. Masks are welcome and will be available upon request.

Masks will continue to be required when travelling on Saskatoon Transit vehicles. Mask education will continue with riders through signage and interior and exterior audible announcements on each bus. Masks will continue to be made available to Transit customers.

The Saskatoon Emergency Management Organization continues to monitor the COVID-19 impacts on City staff and services in accordance with the COVID-19 Response Levels. A monthly update will be presented at the next meeting of City Council in April.

For the latest updates, visit saskatoon.ca/covid-19. 

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

NEW

BROADWAY AVE NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM ADELAIDE ST E TO HILLIARD ST E
(Hydrant replacement)
Start: March 29, 8:00 a.m. End: March 29, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE N EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO PRESTON AVE N
(Tree pruning)
Start: March 29, 9:00 a.m. End: March 29, 1:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM ARTHUR AVE TO MARQUIS DR E
(Streetlight repairs)
Start: March 29, 9:30 a.m. End: March 29, 1:30 p.m.

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.

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

CUMBERLAND AVE S SB LANE CLOSED; NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Manhole repair)
Start: March 28, 9:30 a.m. End: March 28, 12:30 p.m.

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.

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

2ND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Manhole repair)
Start: March 27, 8:00 a.m. End: March 27, 4:00 p.m.

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.

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.