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Bus service to Lainey Wilson
August 29, 2025 - 6:00am
- 5:40 p.m.
- 5:50 p.m.
- 6:00 p.m.
- 6:10 p.m.
- 6:20 p.m.
- 6:30 p.m.
- 6:40 p.m.
- 6:50 p.m.
- 7:00 p.m.
- 7:10 p.m.
- 7:20 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see Lainey Wilson at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, August 30 at 7:00 p.m. is available at the following times:
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.
City of Saskatoon 2024 Annual Report now available online
August 28, 2025 - 3:22pm
- A higher interest rate environment brought better than expected investment returns.
- Operating revenues from Saskatoon Transit user fees continued to exceed budgeted revenue.
- Savings in software licenses and insurance costs also contributed to the overall surplus.
The City of Saskatoon has released its 2024 Annual Report to the public having received the opinion of the external auditor. Per The Cities Act, the 2024 Audited Financial Statements and Financial Reports were presented to City Council for information on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
“The 2024 Annual Report highlights the City’s progress on major projects and initiatives across our 13 Business Lines, our achievements and ongoing priorities as set out in the Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget, and the City's financial position at the end of 2024,” says Clae Hack, Chief Financial Officer.
The City had a positive financial year in 2024 due to several contributing factors:
The City’s Financial Position remained in a healthy position at 2024 year-end with the balance of all reserves at $359.4 million.
Highlights of the Consolidated Financial Statements are included in the Summary of Consolidated Financial Statements (Appendix 2).
Award-winning financial reporting and top tier credit status continued in 2024
The City of Saskatoon received the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Canadian Award for Financial Reporting for its 2023 Annual Report, marking the 17th time the City has received this prestigious honor. The 2024 Annual Report will once again be submitted to GFOA to determine its eligibility for another award.
S&P Global Ratings (S&P) reaffirmed the City of Saskatoon credit rating with the highest rating possible, a ‘AAA’ credit rating with a “Stable” outlook. The City has maintained the ‘AAA’/Stable credit rating for 23 years since S&P first began affirming the City’s credit rating in 2002.
The 2024 Annual Report reflects the City’s ongoing dedication to continuous improvement, accountability to the public we serve, transparency, and clarity in financial reporting.
Visit saskatoon.ca/finance to view the 2024 Annual Report.
Daily Road Report - August 29, 2025
August 28, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
1ST AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Roofing)
Start: August 29, 5:00 a.m. End: August 29, 9:00 a.m.
SPADINA CRES E NB LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Ukrainian Day in the Park)
Start: August 29, 6:00 a.m. End: August 31, 9:00 a.m.
BERINI DR NB LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED AT ATTRIDGE DR
(Link station construction)
Start: August 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED AT EASTLAKE AVE
(Catch basin lead replacement)
Start: August 29, 8:00 a.m. End: August 29, 5:00 p.m.
TRAFFIC BRIDGE ROAD CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO 11TH ST E
(Nutrien Fireworks Festival)
Start: August 29, 9:00 a.m. End: August 31, 8:00 a.m.
ONGOING
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM VICTORIA AVE TO EASTLAKE AVE
(Connection replacement)
Start: August 28, 8:00 a.m. End: August 29, 12:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE S NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Barrier repairs)
Closure will be in place daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Start: August 26, 9:00 a.m. End: August 29, 3:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT NELSON RD
(Link station construction)
Start: August 5, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 5:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT BERINI DR
(Link station construction)
Start: August 5, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 5:00 p.m.
LOWE RD SB RIGHT TURN & CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO NELSON RD
(Link station construction)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 9TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Link station construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HUNTER RD TO WILLIS CRES
(Link station construction)
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE ROAD CLOSED AT 14TH ST
(Sewer work and road resurfacing)
Start: June 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE K N TO AVE M N
(Construction)
Start: August 26, 10:00 a.m. End: August 30, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 3RD AVE S
(Nutrien Fireworks Festival)
Start: August 28, 7:00 p.m. End: August 31, 10:00 a.m.
ASSINIBOINE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM RAVINE DR TO CAPILANO DR
(Concrete replacements)
Start: August 25, 7:00 a.m. End: September 1, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 25, 7:00 a.m. End: September 2, 5:00 p.m.
24TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 25, 7:00 a.m. End: September 2, 5:00 p.m.
23RD ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE N TO 3RD AVE N
(Water main replacement)
Start: August 1, 7:00 a.m. End: September 3, 7:00 a.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM LOUISE AVE TO JARVIS DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: September 5, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE S TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Water main lining)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 14TH ST E
(Link station construction)
Start: August 26, 9:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM JASPER AVE S TO PORTAGE AVE
(Sewer main installation)
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 108TH ST W TO COLLEGE DR
(Link station construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: August 18, 8:00 a.m. End: September 12, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Construction)
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: September 12, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Sewer work and road resurfacing)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 12, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE S
(Willows development)
Start: August 12, 7:00 a.m. End: September 12, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 27, 7:00 a.m. End: September 17, 5:30 p.m.
7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO 33RD ST E
(Construction)
Start: July 4, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE/BROADWAY BRIDGE CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Start: May 11, 7:00 p.m. End: October (Date TBA)
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(New road construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 28, 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.
ACT Arena set to open for Public and Parent & Tot Skating
August 28, 2025 - 1:00pm
- Adult (19 and over) - $6.75
- Youth (6 to 18) - $4.75
- Preschool (5 and under) - Free
- Family - $13.50
- Parent & Tot – Free
Public Skating will open for the season on Tuesday, September 2. It will be available at ACT Arena (107 105 Street East) on Tuesdays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Sundays from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Parent & Tot skating will begin Thursday, September 4 and runs at ACT Arena on Mondays and Thursdays from 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Lions, Cosmo and Archibald Arenas will open for public and parent & tot skating starting October 1, 2025. Visit dropinschedule.saskatoon.ca for the schedule.
2025-26 admission rates (effective October 1, 2025) are as follows:
LeisureCards, which provide unlimited access to the six Leisure Centres, Terry Fox Track and four outdoor pools are also accepted as a payment option at the indoor rinks. Cash and Leisure gift cards are also accepted at the rinks.
Children, 6 years of age and younger, must be accompanied by a responsible person 16 years of age or older. A maximum of two preschoolers per adult is allowed.
Visit saskatoon.ca/indoorrinks for more information, including ice rental opportunities.
Adjusted holiday hours & civic services for Labour Day, Monday, September 1
August 28, 2025 - 10:13am
The City of Saskatoon will have a number of adjusted civic services and hours of operation on Labour Day, Monday, September 1. Wondering what’s open or closed? Check full details here.
Adjusted holiday hours & civic services for Labour Day, Monday, September 1
August 28, 2025 - 10:08am
- The Material Recovery Centre and Landfill are open on Monday, September 1, 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
- Fixed-route transit will run holiday service hours on Monday, September 1, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (normal fares apply).
- OnDemand service will not be available on Monday, September 1.
- Access Transit will operate holiday service hours on Monday, September 1, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed for walk-in customers on Monday, September 1, 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.
- Parking payment will not be required in City-managed pay parking areas on Labour Day, September 1.
- Motorists are reminded that all other parking requirements remain in effect, including parking time limits.
- Vehicles will not be released to the public on Labour Day, September 1.
- Open Saturday, August 30 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and regular business on Tuesday, September 2.
- Zoo - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Forestry Farm Park - 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Cosmo Civic Centre - CLOSED
- Lakewood Civic Centre - 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Lawson Civic Centre - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saskatoon Field House - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Shaw Centre - 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Terry Fox Track – CLOSED
The City of Saskatoon will have a number of adjusted civic services and hours of operation on Labour Day, as follows:
CITY HALL
All Administrative Offices are closed on Monday, September 1. City Hall will reopen Tuesday, September 2, at 8 a.m.
ROADWAY DETOURS & CLOSURES
Check here for detailed long weekend road restrictions for priority one roadways.
REMAI MODERN
Remai Modern is closed on Monday, September 1.
SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY
All locations will be closed on Monday, September 1.
WASTE COLLECTIONS
Garbage, Recycling, and Organics have collections as scheduled. Check your Collection Calendar here.
MATERIAL RECOVERY CENTRE & LANDFILL
COMPOST DEPOTS
The Compost Depot is open on Monday, September 1 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
SASKATOON TRANSIT
- For real-time bus locations, service alerts, and trip planning, use the Transit app.
- Visit saskatoontransit.ca
- Trips must be booked in advance as per normal procedures.
- Customers are reminded that subscriptions do not apply on Statutory Holidays.
PAY PARKING
MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT
SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO
Regular Hours of Operation:
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.
OUTDOOR POOLS
Riversdale Pool - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Mayfair Pool, George Ward Pool and Lathey Pool are now closed for the season.
GOLF COURSES (Holiday Park, Wildwood and Silverwood)
Open regular hours of operation. Dawn to dusk.
NUTRIEN PLAYLAND AT KINSMEN PARK
OPEN - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (last day of operation).
WOODLAWN CEMETERY
The cemetery office is closed on Monday, September 1.
Cemetery grounds are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily as usual.
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.
Drivers reminded to stay alert as students return to school
August 28, 2025 - 10:00am
As students return to school, motorists are reminded to expect increased pedestrian activity near schools and post-secondary campuses.
School zones near elementary schools have posted speed limits of 30 km/h, and drivers must slow down when travelling through these zones between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Drivers do not have to reduce their speed when travelling through high school areas without a posted limit.
It is important to stay alert and pay close attention while driving near schools. Getting children safely to and from where they learn and play is everyone’s responsibility.
The penalty for speeding in a school zone starts at $170 with additional fines for every kilometre over the speed limit.
U-turns are not permitted in school zones around both elementary and high schools.
Learn more about school and playground zones at saskatoon.ca/speedlimit.
Taylor Street closed at Eastlake Avenue on Friday
August 28, 2025 - 6:00am
Taylor Street will be closed at Eastlake Avenue on Friday, August 29, starting at 8:00 a.m. for a catch basin replacement. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. 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.
Daily Road Report - August 28, 2025
August 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
KERR RD WB & EB LANES CLOSED FROM KERR PL TO GILLAM CRES
(Hydrant repair)
EB traffic will be maintained in parking lane
Start: August 28, 8:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM VICTORIA AVE TO EASTLAKE AVE
(Connection replacement)
Start: August 28, 8:00 a.m. End: August 29, 12:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W VARIOUS SINGLE LANE CLOSURES FROM 33RD ST W TO AVE C N
(Grass mowing)
Start: August 28, 9:00 a.m. End: August 28, 3:00 p.m.
ASSINIBOINE DR ROAD CLOSED FROM ALBANY CRES TO ST LAWRENCE CRES
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 28, 9:00 a.m. End: August 28, 3:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 10TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Broadway BID Event)
Start: August 28, 4:00 p.m. End: August 28, 10:00 p.m.
NIGHT WORK
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 3RD AVE S
(Nutrien Fireworks Festival)
Start: August 28, 7:00 p.m. End: August 31, 10:00 a.m.
ONGOING
BROADWAY AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Link station construction)
Start: July 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR WB RIGHT TURN LANE & CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEAL AVE TO LOWE RD
(Link station construction)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB LANES CLOSED AT NELSON ROAD
(Link station construction)
Start: August 27, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR WB LANES CLOSED AT LOWE RD
(Link station construction)
Start: August 27, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE S NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Barrier repairs)
Closure will be in place daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Start: August 26, 9:00 a.m. End: August 29, 3:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT NELSON RD
(Link station construction)
Start: August 5, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 5:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT BERINI DR
(Link station construction)
Start: August 5, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 5:00 p.m.
LOWE RD SB RIGHT TURN & CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO NELSON RD
(Link station construction)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 9TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Link station construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HUNTER RD TO WILLIS CRES
(Link station construction)
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE ROAD CLOSED AT 14TH ST
(Sewer work and road resurfacing)
Start: June 18, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE K N TO AVE M N
(Construction)
Start: August 26, 10:00 a.m. End: August 30, 5:00 p.m.
7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO 33RD ST E
(Construction)
Start: July 4, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 5:00 p.m.
ASSINIBOINE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM RAVINE DR TO CAPILANO DR
(Concrete replacements)
Start: August 25, 7:00 a.m. End: September 1, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 25, 7:00 a.m. End: September 2, 5:00 p.m.
24TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 25, 7:00 a.m. End: September 2, 5:00 p.m.
23RD ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE N TO 3RD AVE N
(Water main replacement)
Start: August 1, 7:00 a.m. End: September 3, 7:00 a.m.
4TH AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Water main replacement)
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 5, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM LOUISE AVE TO JARVIS DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 18, 7:00 a.m. End: September 5, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE S TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Water main lining)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 14TH ST E
(Link station construction)
Start: August 26, 9:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM JASPER AVE S TO PORTAGE AVE
(Sewer main installation)
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: September 9, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 108TH ST W TO COLLEGE DR
(Link station construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: August 18, 8:00 a.m. End: September 12, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Construction)
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: September 12, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Sewer work and road resurfacing)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 12, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE S
(Willows development)
Start: August 12, 7:00 a.m. End: September 12, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 27, 7:00 a.m. End: September 17, 5:30 p.m
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(New road construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE/BROADWAY BRIDGE CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Start: May 11, 7:00 p.m. End: October (Date TBA)
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.
WintercityYXE Micro-Grant Program open for applications until September 19, 2025
August 27, 2025 - 2:15pm
The 2025-26 WintercityYXE Micro-Grant Program is now accepting applications for outdoor initiatives that make Saskatoon a great place to live in the wintertime. The maximum grant available is $1,000.
Projects that take place between November 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026 will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 19, 2025.
For more information about the 2025-26 WintercityYXE Micro-Grant Program, including eligibility and application requirements, visit saskatoon.ca/grants.