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The City of Saskatoon’s tax policy survey has been extended to Sunday, November 15. 

Saskatoon residents, property owners, renters and interested stakeholders are invited to complete the online survey about the City’s future property tax policy. 

Complete the survey before the deadline to share your perspective. Paper copies are also available for pickup in the lobby of City Hall. 

What the survey is about

This survey focuses on one part of tax policy: how the City’s total municipal property tax requirement, set through the budget process, is shared or distributed between residential and non-residential (commercial) property classes.

The survey seeks public input on the principles and trade-offs City Council should consider when it next reviews Saskatoon’s property tax policy in 2029. The City’s tax policy is typically reviewed every four years to align with Saskatchewan’s provincially legislated reassessment cycle.

The survey also asks participants how they prefer to receive information about tax policy and property assessment, and how the City can communicate tax policy more clearly.

This engagement is not intended to measure support for a specific decision or outcome. There are no right or wrong answers to the opinion questions. Residents are encouraged to review the background information before completing the survey.

Reporting back

Results from the tax policy focus groups, public survey, dedicated letters and emails received and the November 4 in-person session will be reported publicly as key themes, differing perspectives and areas of uncertainty. A What We Learned report will be shared with City Council in early 2027 and posted on the tax policy project page on Engage Saskatoon.

City Council wants to hear from Saskatoon residents. Visit engage.saskatoon.ca to learn more and to complete the survey.

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

NEW

5TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Crane lift)
Start: November 13, 7:00 a.m. End: November 13, 5:00 p.m.

LORNE AVE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT ASH ST E
(Catch basin repair)
Start: November 13, 8:00 a.m. End: November 13, 5:00 p.m.


ONGOING

IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 35TH ST W TO 34TH ST W
(Construction)
Start: November 12, 9:00 a.m. End: November 13, 3:00 p.m.

19TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 3RD AVE S
(Tree maintenance)
Start: November 12, 8:00 a.m. End: November 13, 5:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM VICTORIA AVE TO EASTLAKE AVE
(Manhole installation)
Start: October 5, 7:00 a.m. End: November 13, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST W EB LANES CLOSED AT AVE B N
(Water main replacement)
Start: October 9, 8:00 a.m. End: November 16, 5:00 p.m.

FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM WOOLF BEND TO HENRY DAYDAY RD
(Construction)
Start: November 11, 10:00 a.m. End: November 13, 5:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY DR NBLANES CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO COLLEGE DR
(Link construction)
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: December 14 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM HOSPITAL DRIVE TO CUMBERLAND AVE 
(Link Construction)
Two-way traffic wiill be maintained in the EB lanes. Wiggins Ave open for WB to NB and SB to WB left turns
Start: September 4, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 7:00 p.m.

12TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT DUFFERIN AVE
(Water main construction)
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 17, 4:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON COMMON TO BRIGHTON GATE
(Environmental work)
Start: November 3, 9:00 a.m. End: November 17, 5:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM LANSDOWNE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Storm sewer lining)
Start: November 6, 7:00 a.m. End: November 17, 5:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE N CLOSED FROM ELLIOTT ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Link construction)
Start: October 26, 8:00 a.m. End: December 14, 5:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD SPEED REDUCTION AT 72ND ST E
(Construction)
Start: November 1, 5:00 p.m. End: November 21, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO COLLEGE DR
(Construction)
Start: September 28, 10:00 a.m. End: December 1, 6:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DRIVE & 51ST STREET/AVENUE C OVERPASS – IDYLWYLD DRIVE N SB CURB LANE CLOSED & 51ST STREET EAST WB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED – AVENUE C EXIT RAMP REMAINS OPEN 
(Overpass repairs) 
Start: November 2, 9:00 a.m. End: December 15, 5:00 p.m. 

MAIN ST EB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM EASTLAKE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Construction)
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: June 21, 2027, 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.

25th Street East has reopened to traffic following a significant water main rehabilitation project that had been underway over the past several months, as well as associated paving and patching work.

The entire 25th Street corridor is now open to traffic from 1st Avenue to University Bridge. Drivers can expect some lane closures over the next few weeks as crews complete median restoration work.

The final phase of the project is anticipated to be completed in 2027.

While 25th Street has reopened, drivers are reminded that only one lane in each direction remains in place on the east side of University Bridge, where construction and traffic restrictions continue along College Drive.

Thank you to residents, businesses and road users for your patience while this important infrastructure work was underway.

For current road restrictions and construction updates, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

The City of Saskatoon invites residents to view the Books of Remembrance, on display until Friday, November 20 in the front lobby of Civic Square East ( where City Archives is located) and the City Archives Reading Room at 202 4th Avenue North. 

Residents can visit Monday to Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM., excluding Remembrance Day.

Compiled and donated to the City by the Military Institute of Saskatoon, an association of former and serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP, the commemorative books include biographies of Saskatoon residents who served in the First World War, Second World War, Korean War, Afghan War and peacetime operations.

The Books of Remembrance were formally presented to the City on October 22, 2018. They are permanently housed at the City of Saskatoon Archives, with copies also available at local libraries.

Residents are encouraged to take part in this meaningful commemoration and reflect on the sacrifices made in service to Canada.

The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services on Remembrance Day, Wednesday, November 11. 

Residents are encouraged to plan ahead, as some services and facilities will operate on modified hours.

Find details on what’s open or closed, and information on Saskatoon Transit schedules, including free transit to the Remembrance Day Ceremony at SaskTel Centre courtesy of RBC Royal Bank, waste collection schedules, Leisure Centres, Remai Modern, Saskatoon Public Library locations and more. Check details here.

On Remembrance Day, the City of Saskatoon joins our community in honouring the courage and sacrifice of those who served, and those who continue to serve. Lest we forget.

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

NEW
NELSON RD SB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT ATTRIDGE DR
(Roadway patching)
Start: November 10, 9:00 a.m. End: November 10, 12:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR S NB CURB AND SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO VALLEY RD
(Storm drain cleaning)
Start: November 10, 9:00 a.m. End: November 10, 3:00 p.m.

22ND ST W WB MEDIAN & CURB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE C N TO AVE D N
(Streetlight work)
Start: November 10, 9:00 a.m. End: November 12, 5:00 p.m.

25TH STREET RESTRICTIONS
25TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 5TH AVE N
(Road Construction)
Start: October 16, 9:00 a.m. End: November 11, 12:00 p.m.

25TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(Road Construction)
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: November 11, 12:00 p.m.

25TH ST E EB FROM 6TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Road Construction)
Start: October 6, 7:00 a.m. End: November 11, 12:00 p.m.

ONGOING
TAYLOR ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT LORNE AVE
(Storm sewer lining)
Start: October 27, 10:00 a.m. End: November 10, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT LANSDOWNE AVE
(Sewer construction)
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM RESEARCH DR TO INNOVATION BLVD
(Link construction)
Start: October 13, 7:00 a.m. End: November 11, 5:00 p.m.

FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD WB LANES CLOSED AT ORBAN WAY
(Road work)
Start: October 19, 7:00 a.m. End: November 11, 6:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM VICTORIA AVE TO EASTLAKE AVE
(Manhole installation)
Start: October 5, 7:00 a.m. End: November 13, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST W EB LANES CLOSED AT AVE B N
(Road construction)
Start: October 9, 8:00 a.m. End: November 13, 5:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO COLLEGE DR
(Link construction)
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: December 14, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM HOSPITAL DRIVE TO CUMBERLAND AVE 
(Link construction) 
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes. Wiggins Ave is open for WB to NB and SB to WB left turns 
Start: September 4, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 7:00 p.m. 

12TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT DUFFERIN AVE
(Sewer construction)
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 17, 4:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON COMMON TO BRIGHTON GATE
(Environmental work)
Start: November 3, 9:00 a.m. End: November 17, 5:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM LANSDOWNE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Storm sewer lining)
Start: November 6, 7:00 a.m. End: November 17, 5:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM ELLIOTT ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Link construction)
Start: October 26, 8:00 a.m. End: December 14, 5:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD SPEED REDUCTION AT 72ND ST E
(Construction)
Start: November 1, 5:00 p.m. End: November 21, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO COLLEGE DR
(Construction)
Start: September 28, 10:00 a.m. End: December 1, 6:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DRIVE & 51^ST STREET/AVENUE C OVERPASS – IDYLWYLD DRIVE N SB CURB LANE CLOSED & 51^ST STREET EAST WB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED – AVENUE C EXIT RAMP REMAINS OPEN
(Overpass repairs)
Start: November 2, 9:00 a.m. End: December 15, 5:00 p.m.

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

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

The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services on Remembrance Day, Wednesday, November 11. Residents are encouraged to plan ahead, as some civic services and facilities will operate on adjusted hours.

On Remembrance Day, the City of Saskatoon joins our community in honouring the courage and sacrifice of those who served, and those who continue to serve, lest we forget.

CITY HALL

City Hall will be closed on Remembrance Day, Wednesday, November 11, and will reopen on Thursday, November 12 at 8 a.m.

REMAI MODERN

Remai Modern will be open from 10 am to 5 pm on Wednesday, November 11. There will be a guided Public Tour from 2 pm to 3 pm.  Program Guides will guide guests through current exhibitions, offer viewing strategies, answer questions and help visitors of all ages make personal connections to art. No registration is required, by-donation admission. Free for members and youth under 18.

SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY

All Saskatoon Public Library locations will be closed on Wednesday, November 11.

SASKATOON TRANSIT

• Fixed-route transit will run holiday service hours on Wednesday, November 11, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (normal fares apply).
  • Courtesy of RBC, free service will be provided to the Remembrance Day event at SaskTel Centre.
  • For real-time bus locations, service alerts, and trip planning, use the Transit app
  • Visit saskatoontransit.ca
• OnDemand service will not be available on Wednesday, November 11
• Access Transit will operate holiday service hours on Wednesday, November 11, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Trips must be booked in advance as per normal procedures
  • Customers are reminded that subscriptions do not apply on Statutory Holidays
• Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed for walk-in customers on Wednesday, November 11, but phone lines (306-975-3100) will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

PAY PARKING

• Parking payment will not be required on Wednesday, November 11.
• Motorists are reminded that all parking requirements remain in effect, including parking time limits.

MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT

• Vehicles will not be released to the public on Wednesday, November 11.
• Open regular hours on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
• Information on Vehicle Seizures

WASTE COLLECTIONS

Garbage, Recycling and Organics have collections as scheduled.

Check your Collection Calendar here.

MATERIAL RECOVERY CENTRE & LANDFILL

• The Material Recovery Centre and Landfill are open on Wednesday, November 11 from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
• Cash transactions are accepted, although Credit and Debit are recommended.
• More information at saskatoon.ca/mrc.

COMPOST DEPOT

The City Compost Depot is now closed for the season.

WOODLAWN CEMETERY

• The cemetery office is closed on Wednesday, November 11.
• Cemetery grounds are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily as usual.

SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO

Regular Hours of Operation

• Zoo – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Forestry Farm Park - 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

LEISURE CENTRES

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

• Cosmo Civic Centre - Closed
• Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre - Closed for facility upgrade. Learn more at saskatoon.ca/harrybailey.
• Lakewood Civic Centre – 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Lawson Civic Centre – 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Saskatoon Field House – 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Shaw Centre – 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Terry Fox Track - Closed

INDOOR RINKS

Regular hours of operation.

• Parent & Tot Skating at Archibald Arena – 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
• Public Skating at Cosmo Arena – 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

NOTIFYNOW

Residents are encouraged to sign-up for notifynow to receive timely and targeted public safety messages. Notifynow is a free service. Tell us how to best reach you 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.

Courtesy of RBC Royal Bank, Saskatoon Transit will provide free service for all to the Remembrance Day event at SaskTel Centre on Wednesday, November 11, with buses departing from:

• Downtown Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue):
  • Service every 20 minutes starting at 8:45 a.m., with the final bus leaving at 10:05 a.m.
• Market Mall:
  • Buses will depart the mall transit terminal at 9:45 a.m.
• Centre Mall:
  • Buses will depart the mall transit terminal at 9:45 a.m.

Return trips from SaskTel Centre will begin immediately following the close of the ceremony.

Free Service for Canadian Armed Forces 
Veterans and current Canadian Armed Forces members will be recognized with free transit service all day throughout the system on November 11.

This free bus service is available to veterans, current personnel, cadets, reservists, and a companion. Canadian Armed Forces Transit riders can identify themselves by wearing a military uniform or showing military ID or a CF1 card when boarding.

Providing free transit to veterans and current Canadian Armed Forces members is a way to recognize their significant dedication to the community and Canada.

Trips can be planned using the mobile app Transit or Google Maps Transit in advance to help find the best route.

For more information about Transit Remembrance Day hours and service, visit saskatoontransit.ca.