News Releases

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

NEW

PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED AT WILSON CRES
(Sanitary sewer inspection)
Traffic will be accommodated in the parking lane
Start: April 10, 9:00 a.m. End: April 10, 3:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S INTERSECTION PARTIALLY CLOSED AT ARLINGTON AVE
(Sanitary sewer inspection)
Start: April 10, 9:00 a.m. End: April 10, 3:00 p.m.

KINGSMERE BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM DELARONDE RD TO WHITESHORE CRES
(Hydrant valve replacement)
Start: April 10, 9:00 a.m. End: April 10, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: March 17, 7:00 a.m. End: May 19, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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

AVE H N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 23RD ST W TO WALMER RD
(Sewer lining)
Start: April 9, 7:00 a.m. End: April 9, 11:00 a.m.

22ND ST W EB & WB LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED AT AVE D S
(Sewer lining)
Start: April 9, 9:00 a.m. End: April 9, 1:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT ATTRIDGE DR
(Fiber work)
Start: April 9, 9:00 a.m. End: April 9, 3:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE N SHOULDER SQUEEZE OVER FROM PRESTON AVE N TO CIRCLE DR E
(Fiber work)
Start: April 9, 9:00 a.m. End: April 9, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: March 17, 7:00 a.m. End: May 19, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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

CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM HANSON ST TO MCLORG ST
(Emergency Connection Replacement)
Start: April 8, 8:00 a.m. End: April 8, 6:00 p.m.

2ND AVE S SB ROUNDABOUT CLOSED AT SPADINA CRES E
(Menorah takedown)
Start: April 8, 9:00 a.m. End: April 8, 11:00 a.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 51ST ST E TO LENORE DR
(Electrical work)
Start: April 8, 10:00 a.m. End: April 8, 11:00 a.m.

ONGOING

BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: March 17, 7:00 a.m. End: May 19, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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 the weather continues to warm up, the Saskatoon Fire Department would like to advise the public to be mindful of ice conditions.

Ice thickness is no longer suitable for winter recreational use. The ice must reach a minimum thickness of at least eight inches to be considered safe. Fire crews will be updating the posted signage this week to read “No Skating” at each recreational storm pond.

Community members who use the ponds for recreational purposes assume all risk and maintenance responsibilities for the ice including removing personal belongings, as well as user safety.

Additionally, ice on the South Saskatchewan River has also started to melt. The ice that covers this body of water is unpredictable and is therefore never safe for winter recreational use. Residents are asked to never venture out onto the ice that covers sections of the South Saskatchewan River.

Community members are advised to always exercise an elevated level of caution when around any large body of water. Keep a close watch on children and pets when visiting trails, parks, or off-leash areas that may run adjacent to the South Saskatchewan River or a storm water retention pond.

For more information regarding the Recreational Uses of Storm Water Retention Ponds policy, visit saskatoon.ca/ponds.

The City’s Compost Depot is set to open in time for spring clean-up. Residents are invited to drop off excess yard waste, including leaves, grass, sod, topsoil, garden refuse, 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.

In addition to dropping off yard waste, residents are welcome to take part in the Dig-Your-Own program at the Compost Depot, located at Highway 7 and 11th Street. Residents can self-load up to 1 cubic yard of compost and mulch at no cost, while supplies last. Accessibility will be dictated by site conditions. The Compost Depot is open 7 days a week, including statutory holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with the final vehicles being admitted at 5:50 p.m.

All loads must be covered when transported within City limits to prevent debris from blowing off vehicles (Waste Bylaw #9844).

The City Compost Depot does 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; selected food waste may be composted at home and all food waste can be placed in Green Carts. Excess yard waste is welcomed at the Compost Depot.

For more information, please visit saskatoon.ca/compostdepot.

2nd Avenue will be closed at Spadina Crescent on Tuesday, April 8, starting at 9:00 a.m. for an installation removal. Detours are in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take half a day to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

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

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

Cumberland Avenue will be closed between Hanson and McLorg streets on Tuesday, April 8, starting at 8:00 a.m. for an emergency connection replacement. Detours are in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one day to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

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

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

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

NEW

No new projects are scheduled to start on this date.

ONGOING

BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: March 17, 7:00 a.m. End: May 19, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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 & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO MILLAR AVE
(Railway crossing upgrade)
Start: April 5, 7:00 a.m. End: April 6, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR SB EXIT RAMP CURB LANE CLOSED TO 8TH ST E
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: April 6, 6:30 a.m. End: April 6, 8:00 a.m.

ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Pole replacements)
Start: April 6, 6:30 a.m. End: April 6, 8:30 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT ATTRIDGE DR
(Pole replacements)
Start: April 6, 6:30 a.m. End: April 6, 8:30 a.m.

CIRCLE DR W NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE W N TO 33RD ST W
(Pole replacements)
Start: April 6, 8:00 a.m. End: April 6, 9:30 a.m.

HIGHWAY 11 NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: April 6, 8:30 a.m. End: April 6, 9:30 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT TAYLOR ST E
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: April 6, 9:30 a.m. End: April 6, 10:30 a.m.

CIRCLE DR W EXIT RAMP CLOSED AT AIRPORT DR
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: April 6, 9:30 a.m. End: April 6, 12:30 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED RAMP AT WARMAN RD
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: April 6, 10:30 a.m. End: April 6, 11:30 a.m.

AVE C N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO HANGAR RD
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: April 6, 12:30 p.m. End: April 6, 3:30 p.m.

ONGOING

BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: March 17, 7:00 a.m. End: May 19, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatchewan Rush take on the Calgary Roughnecks at SaskTel Centre on Friday, April 4 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.

Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatchewan Rush take on the Colorado Mammoth at SaskTel Centre on Friday, April 4 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.

Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature to help connect Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.

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

NEW

No new projects are scheduled to start on this date.

ONGOING

BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: March 17, 7:00 a.m. End: May 19, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 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 is proposing a revised property tax ratio following recent amendments to primarily warehouse property assessments that would have a material impact on the distribution of the 2025 municipal property tax levy if left unadjusted.

The amended assessments, finalized on March 27, 2025, reflect necessary time adjustments to warehouse property assessment data to align with the base valuation date of January 1, 2023. The result is an increase of approximately $653 million in assessed value within the commercial property class.

"These updated assessments ensure our property values reflect current market conditions and maintain fairness across all property types," says Clae Hack, Chief Financial Officer. "However, the scale of the change means we must also adjust our property tax ratio to reflect the original intent of City Council’s direction."

As a result, City Administration is proposing to revise the commercial-to-residential tax ratio from the previously approved 1.88 to 1 to 1.71 to 1, at the April 9, 2025, Governance and Priorities Committee meeting. This updated ratio maintains the intended balance of 32% of tax revenue from non-residential properties and 68% from residential properties, consistent with City Council’s previously stated objectives.

"This recommendation ensures that we remain aligned with Council’s direction and avoid placing an undue tax burden on one part of the tax base due to the amended assessment values," Hack adds.

Visit saskatoon.ca/propertytax for more information.

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

NEW

PRESTON AVE N SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT PERIMETER RD
(Traffic signal work)
Start: April 3, 9:00 a.m. End: April 3, 3:00 p.m.

AIRPORT DR SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT CLAYPOOL DR
(Manhole repair)
Start: April 3, 9:00 a.m. End: April 3, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: March 17, 7:00 a.m. End: May 19, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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 Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo (Zoo) is proud to join the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) as its newest Institutional Member, underscoring its dedication to the care and conservation of animals and their habitats worldwide.

“We are thrilled to join WAZA showcasing our unwavering commitment to animal care, welfare and education,” says Jeff Mitchell, Zoo Manager. “As the only accredited zoo in Saskatchewan, we are proud to be leaders in conservation and education in Canada. Our mission is to create impactful experiences that strengthen the bond between visitors, wildlife and natural environments. Being part of WAZA empowers us to achieve this goal, enhancing our ability to make a meaningful difference.”

Since its inception in 1935, WAZA has been committed to guiding, encouraging and supporting zoos, aquariums and like-minded organizations globally in animal care and welfare, environmental education and global conservation.

As a member of the WAZA network, the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo adheres to WAZA’s Code of Ethics and Animal Welfare and joins over 400 members worldwide. WAZA promotes cooperation between leading zoos, aquariums, national and regional associations as well as with leading wildlife experts, academies and universities. WAZA provides support for species-conservation management and husbandry of animals in human care, while encouraging the highest standards in member institutions.

The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo has become the 13th institution in Canada to achieve WAZA accreditation, joining the ranks of Assiniboine Park & Zoo, Calgary Zoo and Toronto Zoo. For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/zoo or waza.org.

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

NEW

BROADWAY AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST ST E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Curb stop replacement)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: April 2, 8:00 a.m. End: April 2, 5:00 p.m.

AIRPORT DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM 45TH ST TO AIRPORT SERVICE RD
(Construction)
Start: April 2, 7:00 a.m. End: April 2, 7:00 p.m.

ONGOING

BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: March 17, 7:00 a.m. End: May 19, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Calgary Hitmen at SaskTel Centre on Tuesday, April 1 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Calgary Hitmen at SaskTel Centre on Wednesday, April 2 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.

Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.

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

NEW

COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Traffic pole replacement)
Start: April 1, 9:00 a.m. End: April 1, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

PRESTON AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO CIRCLE DR E
(SL&P cable work)
Intersections will remain open
Start: March 31, 8:00 a.m. End: April 1, 4:30 p.m.

BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: March 17, 7:00 a.m. End: May 19, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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 Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo is excited to announce the seasonal opening of the Zoo Gift Shop and Café on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Visitors can explore a wide selection of toys, puzzles, games and plush items that showcase the wild and wonderful animals that call the Zoo home. Every purchase directly supports the Zoo’s conservation, research, education and enrichment programs. 

The Zoo Gift Shop, located in the Zoo Admissions building, is the perfect place to purchase or renew your Zoo Season Pass. Enjoy unlimited visits and exclusive benefits including a 10% discount at the Zoo Gift Shop. 

The Café, operated by the Saskatoon Zoo Society, will also open for the season on April 1, 2025. Located near the Small Mammal House, the Café has been remodeled to enhance our sustainability practices, incorporating eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient systems. The expanded menu will feature fresh food items such as salads, sandwiches and fruit cups. The Café has also switched to recyclable and compostable serving items, helping reduce waste and lessen its environmental impact. All proceeds from the Café support the education programs at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo.  

The Zoo is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Visit saskatoon.ca/zoo to plan your next visit. 

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

NEW

PRESTON AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO CIRCLE DR E
(SL&P cable work)
Intersections will remain open
Start: March 31, 8:00 a.m. End: April 1, 4:30 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E SB LANES CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO 25TH ST E
(Streetlight replacements)
Start: March 31, 10:00 a.m. End: March 31, 1:00 p.m.

NELSON RD NB LANES CLOSED AT ATTRIDGE DR
(Signal install)
Start: March 31, 10:00 a.m. End: March 31, 1:00 p.m.

ONGOING

BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: March 17, 7:00 a.m. End: May 19, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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

CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT TAYLOR ST E
(Streetlight replacements)
Start: March 30, 6:30 a.m. End: March 30, 8:30 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM COLLEGE DR TO 14TH ST E
(Streetlight replacements)
Start: March 30, 8:00 a.m. End: March 30, 10:30 a.m.

COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO MCKERCHER DR
(Streetlight replacements)
Start: March 30, 10:30 a.m. End: March 30, 12:30 p.m.

ONGOING

BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: March 17, 7:00 a.m. End: May 19, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 5:00 p.m.

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

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

The City of Saskatoon has declared a Snow Event following heavy snowfall Thursday and Friday morning, with 12 cm of snow accumulation. Strong winds have also created challenging road conditions with drifting and icy surfaces.

28 graders and 6 plows are working to clear snow from priority streets like freeways, arterial roads and collector streets. Snow will be stored on medians, boulevards and parking lanes to maintain mobility. 14 sanders are working to improve traction in icy areas, and 6 sidewalk plows are active clearing City-owned pathways and sidewalks.

Drivers should be aware to adjust driving habits by slowing down and increasing following distances between vehicles. Give road equipment the space it needs to operate, and watch for blue and yellow flashing lights.

The status of snow clearing throughout the city can be monitored through the Priority Street Snow Grading Map. More information, including the City’s level of service, can be found at saskatoon.ca/snow. Stay in the know by checking the latest Snow & Ice Report posted to saskatoon.ca/snowreport.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatchewan Rush take on the Colorado Mammoth at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, March 29 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.

Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.

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

NEW

No new projects are scheduled to start on this date.

ONGOING

BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: March 17, 7:00 a.m. End: May 19, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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’s second annual Round Dance and Feast is taking place this Friday, March 28 at the Cosmo Civic Centre.

A Round Dance is a traditional event in First Nations culture that celebrates community unity through the coming together of the community and its people. The theme for this event is miyo-pimatisiwin (MEE-oh pim-MOT-tis-oo-win), which means “the good life for all” in the Plains Cree language.

“We had such an incredible response from our staff and community last year when we held our very first Round Dance and Feast, and we are experiencing that same level of enthusiasm for this year’s event,” says Melissa Cote, Director of Indigenous Initiatives.

Community members and City of Saskatoon employees have volunteered their time to ensure everything from set up to take down runs smoothly.

The City has also benefitted from having a few external partners help with the cost of hosting the Round Dance and Feast. “We’re grateful for the generous financial support from The Canadian Race Relations Foundation, Nutrien and the Saskatoon Public Library. We thank these organizations for contributing and helping us create an event that brings our community together,” says Cote.

Everyone is welcome to attend this family-friendly, alcohol-free event. The community feast takes place from 4:00-6:00 p.m. and the round dance begins at 6:00 p.m.

The City’s second annual Round Dance and Feast is taking place this Friday, March 28 at the Cosmo Civic Centre.

A Round Dance is a traditional event in First Nations culture that celebrates community unity through the coming together of the community and its people. The theme for this event is miyo-pimatisiwin (MEE-oh pim-MOT-tis-oo-win), which means “the good life for all” in the Plains Cree language.

“We had such an incredible response from our staff and community last year when we held our very first Round Dance and Feast, and we are experiencing that same level of enthusiasm for this year’s event,” says Melissa Cote, Director of Indigenous Initiatives.

Community members and City of Saskatoon employees have volunteered their time to ensure everything from set up to take down runs smoothly.

The City has also benefitted from having a few external partners help with the cost of hosting the Round Dance and Feast. “We’re grateful for the generous financial support from The Canadian Race Relations Foundation, Nutrien and the Saskatoon Public Library. We thank these organizations for contributing and helping us create an event that brings our community together,” says Cote.

Everyone is welcome to attend this family-friendly, alcohol-free event. The community feast takes place from 4:00-6:00 p.m. and the round dance begins at 6:00 p.m.

Media please note: Videography or photography of the feast is not permitted out of respect for ceremonial practices. Videography and photography of the round dance is permitted except when smudging and praying is happening during the giveaway ceremony and during the first dance. We request that any interviews with City of Saskatoon spokespeople take place on Friday morning, as we will not be able to accommodate interviews at the event.

Saskatoon Transit continues to concentrate on improving safety for employees and customers on the buses and at terminals. It has addressed all the initiatives in the Saskatoon Transit Frontline Employee Safety Plan, announced in June 2024, and will present a progress report on Tuesday, April 1, at City Council’s Standing Policy Committee on Transportation meeting.

In response to challenges with violence and aggression on buses and at terminals at the beginning of 2024, Saskatoon Transit management and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 615 committed to prioritizing 17 initiatives to improve workplace safety and foster a culture of safety within Saskatoon Transit.

The plan involves security measures, new processes for reporting incidents and protocols to maintain order on the bus, reduce negative interactions and prepare employees with the skills and resources they need to de-escalate situations. Transit will continue to focus on these initiatives, as many are new, and it can take time for noticeable differences.

Repeated customer surveys throughout 2024 in the Transit app support a correlation between the perception of safety and the number of negative interactions occurring. Saskatoon Transit will use employee feedback about what’s working or not to improve the programs and processes in the plan and continue to support the City’s Community Safety and Well-Being initiatives.

Renovations made to the former Saskatchewan Transportation Company parcel depot for use as a temporary enhanced emergency shelter are complete. The City has turned the renovated building over and The Mustard Seed is preparing for shelter operations, with an anticipated opening in April.

In September 2024, City Council approved an 18-month permit for temporary operation of a 30 to 40 bed enhanced emergency residential shelter at 210 Pacific Avenue. Council also approved a request to lease the City-owned building to the Government of Saskatchewan at a below market rate. 

After hearing feedback from nearby residents and businesses, the City committed to implement changes to the site plan of the temporary shelter as detailed here. Measures include:

• Fencing to create a sense of space for those using the shelter, and delineation between the shelter and surrounding businesses. There will be no walk-in access off Pacific Avenue. Facility access for shelter guests will only be from Ontario Avenue.
• Fencing will feature artwork, created by local Indigenous artists and youth, to connect the shelter to the community and add vibrancy to the neighbourhood. This will include a series of original hand painted banners depicting Indigenous stories by local artists, Josh Wāpiskisiw and Honey Constant-Inglis, and a group of young multi-cultural artists from W.P. Bate School. Indigenous storytelling during the winter season is a cherished Indigenous tradition for passing on knowledge from generation to generation, sharing culture, history, teachings, spirituality and language. Interpretive plaques will be placed onsite to explain the stories.
• 7-day-per-week, extended-hour security/support dedicated to the downtown with a proactive priority focus on the vicinity around the proposed shelter.

Representatives from the City, Saskatoon Fire Department, Saskatoon Police Service, Government of Saskatchewan and The Mustard Seed are also meeting with neighbours in the immediate vicinity ahead of the opening to discuss the operating and safety plan. More information on the integrated operating and safety plan can be read here.

City Administration, in collaboration with the Government of Saskatchewan, is in the final stages of identifying a permanent site for the enhanced emergency shelter. An update will be provided when available. 

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Beach Boys at SaskTel Centre on Thursday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 6:15 p.m.
• 6:55 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.

Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.

The City of Saskatoon received a formal offer from SK Recycles (formerly Multi-Material Stewardship Western) to transition to its new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) household recycling program. This follows the May 2024 approval of Household Packaging and Paper Stewardship Program Regulations by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment. As a result, the provincial stewardship agency, SK Recycles, will take over municipal recycling programs. A report to the April 1, 2025 meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services provides a detailed analysis of the options available to the City. 

Due to a number of considerations, such as existing contractual requirements for blue carts and compost depots, City Administration recommends maintaining the status quo with no changes to both the curbside and multi-unit residential recycling programs until December 2027.

Looking to the future, Administration recommends signaling its intent to participate in the SK Recycles-led collection models for both programs, starting in January 2028, by making a formal written submission to SK Recycles. This option would allow time to transition the funding model for waste services that had previously been supported by SK Recycles funding; it is also expected to cause no disruption to the service level and would be the lowest cost. Residents will learn more about the service-provider change in the months leading up to the 2028 SK Recycles implementation.

By 2028, all Saskatchewan communities will transition to a full Extended Producer Responsibility program for household packaging and paper, joining the SK Recycles program.

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

NEW

No new projects are scheduled to start on this date.

ONGOING

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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 SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT BRIGHTON CIRCLE
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: March 26, 1:00 p.m. End: March 26, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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 deadline to submit a formal assessment appeal for your property this year is Friday, March 28, 2025.

Property owners, if after speaking with an assessor you disagree with your property’s 2025 reassessed value, you can submit a formal assessment appeal to the Board of Revision.

To submit an assessment appeal, please note the required fee and complete the appeal form included with your 2025 Assessment Notice or download the form from saskatoon.ca/assessment.

We encourage property owners to use the Property Assessment & Tax Tool to review the characteristics the City has on file about your property, check other properties’ assessed values in your area, review market area sales, historical tax information and more. Visit saskatoon.ca/taxtool.

Have questions about the reassessment of your property? We’re here to help.

• Email: assessmentsubmit@saskatoon.ca
• Mail: City of Saskatoon, Assessment & Valuation 222 - 3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0J5
• Phone: Call 306-975-3227 for questions or to book an in-person appointment with an assessor at City Hall Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Visit saskatoon.ca/assessment for more information including helpful videos and guides.

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

NEW

CIRCLE DR W NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO 33RD ST W
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: March 25, 9:00 a.m. End: March 25, 12:00 p.m.

AVE H N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 32ND ST W TO 31ST ST W
(Valve maintenance)
Start: March 25, 9:00 a.m. End: March 25, 3:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(SL&P vault work)
Start: March 25, 10:00 a.m. End: March 25, 1:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 41ST ST E TO CIRCLE DR E
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: March 25, 12:30 p.m. End: March 25, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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.

Beginning March 31, residential green cart organics collection will return to bi-weekly collection. In winter months (December, January, February, March) green cart is reduced to monthly collection following feedback from residents and data from the first year of the city-wide Green Cart program.  

Residents are advised to check their collection dates online at saskatoon.ca/collectioncalendar or by downloading the Saskatoon Waste Wizard app.

The Queen Street intersection at 1st Avenue is closed today for unplanned water main repairs. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one day to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

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

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

NEW

1ST AVE N INTERSECTION CLOSED AT QUEEN ST
(Water main repairs)
Start: March 24, 8:00 a.m. End: March 24, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W WB CURB AND CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM AVE L N TO AVE M N
(Streetlight pole replacement)
Start: March 24, 9:00 a.m. End: March 24, 12:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 33RD ST E TO 35TH ST E
(Underground maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: March 24, 9:00 a.m. End: March 24, 3:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Valve work)
Start: March 24, 9:30 a.m. End: March 24, 10:00 a.m.

8TH ST E WB MEDIAN & NEXT LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Valve work)
Start: March 24, 10:00 a.m. End: March 24, 10:30 a.m.

ONGOING

BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: March 17, 7:00 a.m. End: May 19, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 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

No new projects are scheduled to start on this date.

ONGOING

5TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 26TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: March 17, 7:00 a.m. End: March 26, 5:00 p.m.

BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: March 17, 7:00 a.m. End: May 19, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 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 is pleased to announce the 2025 Living In Harmony Award recipients today, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and during Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Month. These awards recognize outstanding achievements in contributing to community harmony through the elimination of racial discrimination.

Watch the video announcement.

2025 Award Recipients

High Schools Student Group Award: Newcomer Youth Engagement Program at Mount Royal Collegiate, E.D. Feehan High School, and Nutana Collegiate

High School Student Group Award: Mount Royal Art Students/ Mustang Creations

Elementary Student Group Award: Brownell School Students & Staff

Elementary Individual Student Award: Mylana Shekera - Chief Whitecap School

Honourable Mention – Elementary Student Group: Samiksha Reddy, Annapa Reddy (Grade 8) and Mahiksha Reddy (Grade 4) at Colette Bourgonje School

Honourable Mention – High School Individual Students:  Gabbi Taras and Skyla Jennings at Mount Royal Collegiate

Community Impact Award: Maria and Teedly Linklater

Nominations/submissions were accepted between February 3 and March 5, 2025 and we thank everyone who submitted a piece for consideration. The winners were selected by the City of Saskatoon's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Committee.

1st Avenue will be closed between 26th and King streets on Monday, March 24, starting at 8:00 a.m. for water main maintenance. Detours are in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one day to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

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

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

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Prince Albert Raiders at SaskTel Centre on Friday, March 21 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.

Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.

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

NEW

No new projects are scheduled to start on this date. 

ONGOING

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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

No new projects are scheduled to start on this date. 

ONGOING

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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.

4th Avenue is closed between 23rd and 24th streets today for unplanned hydrant repairs. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one day to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

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

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

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

NEW

No new projects are scheduled to start on this date. 

ONGOING

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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.