News Releases

City Council and Committees to resume in-person meetings in April

Council lifts mask requirement for City facilities, maintains masks for Transit

• Governance and Priorities Committee recommends continuing mask education on Saskatoon Transit 
• City Council approves COVID protocols pending Sask. Government end to Public Health Orders
• Administration proposes lifting some COVID protocols pending Sask. Government end to Public Health Orders

• City Council approves COVID protocols pending Sask. Government end to Public Health Orders
• Administration proposes lifting some COVID protocols pending Sask. Government end to Public Health Orders
• City core, emergency services maintained amid increasing Omicron presence in community & updated risk level in Saskatoon

• City Council defeats The COVID-19 Gathering Bylaw, 2021 No.9782
• COVID-19 self-testing kits are not available for pickup at Saskatoon Fire Halls
• Council approves mandatory proof of full vaccination or negative test within all City Leisure Centre areas & indoor rinks

• City implements proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test for leisure facilities to comply with Provincial requirement
• City approves colour-coded framework for municipal COVID-19 safety response: at high-risk ‘Orange’
• City responds to new health measures from the Government of Saskatchewan

• Updated health and safety measures at City’s leisure facilities
• Masks required on Transit & indoor City-operated facilities; City also implements new staff health, safety measures including rapid tests

• Update: Leisure programs and facilities response to Saskatchewan re-opening
• Update: City response to Saskatchewan Re-Opening Roadmap, Step 3

• City prepares gradual response to Saskatchewan Re-Opening Roadmap, Step 3
• City responds to Government of Saskatchewan Re-Opening Roadmap, Step 2

• City responds to Government of Saskatchewan Re-Opening Roadmap, Step 1

• Capacity restrictions for critical public services and allowable business services
• December 11, 2020 COVID-19: Update on changes to programs and services
• December 2, 2020 COVID-19 update on changes to programs and services 
• December 1, 2020 COVID-19 update on changes to programs and services 
• December 1, 2020, City Leisure Centre employee recently tests positive for COVID-19

• November 27, 2020, COVID-19 update on changes to programs and services 
• November 16, 2020, Two Saskatoon Transit Employees recently test positive for COVID-19 outside workplace

• October 29, 2020, update on changes to programs and services
• October 23, 2020, Increased COVID-19 activity & untraceable spread continues in Saskatoon area
• October 8, 2020, Increased COVID-19 activity in Saskatoon 

• September 24, 2020 COVID-19 Update on changes to programs and services 
• Regina Transit COVID-19 case: Saskatoon Transit not impacted
• September 9, 2020 COVID-19 Daily update on changes to programs and services
• City requires masks on Transit, recommends masks for indoor facilities 

• August 21, 2020: City outlines recommendations for non-medical masks
• August 21, 2020 COVID-19 Daily update on changes to programs and services
• August 13, 2020 COVID-19 Daily update on changes to programs and services

• July 24, 2020 COVID-19 Daily update on changes to programs and services
• July 23, 2020 COVID-19 Daily update on changes to programs and services
• July 22, 2020 COVID-19 Daily update on changes to programs and services
• July 16, 2020 COVID-19 Daily update on changes to programs and services
• July 8, 2020 COVID-19 Daily update on changes to programs and services
• July 7, 2020 COVID-19 Daily update on changes to programs and services
• July 3, 2020 COVID-19 Daily update on changes to programs and services

• June 23, 2020 COVID-19 Daily update on changes to programs and services
• June 18, 2020 COVID-19 Daily update on changes to programs and services
• COVID-19: City leisure, recreation & sport facilities set to open in the coming weeks
• June 16, 2020 COVID-19 Daily update on changes to programs and services
• June 12, 2020 COVID-19 Daily update on changes to programs and services
• June 11, 2020 COVID-19 Daily update on changes to programs and services
• une 10, 2020 COVID-19: Daily update on changes to programs and services
• ​June 9, 2020 COVID-19: Daily update on changes to programs and services
• June 5, 2020 COVID-19: Daily update on changes to programs and services
• June 3, 2020 COVID-19: Daily update on changes to programs and services

• May 27, 2020 COVID-19: Daily update on changes to programs and services
• City warns residents of scam COVID-19 study
• May 25, 2020 COVID-19: Daily update on changes to programs and services
• May 22, 2020 COVID-19: Daily update on changes to programs and services
• May 19, 2020 COVID-19: Daily update on changes to programs and services
• May 15, 2020 COVID-19: Daily update on changes to programs and services 
• May 14, 2020 COVID-19: Daily update on changes to programs and services
• May 12, 2020: COVID-19: Service adjustments for Victoria Day long weekend
• May 11, 2020: COVID-19: Daily update on changes to programs and services
• May 8, 2020: COVID-19: Park & cemetery physical distancing reminders
• May 4, 2020: COVID-19: financial plan update, Physical Distancing Ambassadors, tee time bookings begin at golf courses
• May 1, 2020: COVID-19: Daily update on changes to programs and services
• May 1, 2020: COVID-19: Large public crowds concern for City, health leaders: distancing must continue

• April 30, 2020: COVID-19: Daily update on changes to programs and services
• April 28, 2020: COVID-19: Community Gardens to be planted, next hazardous waste drop-off cancelled
• April 27, 2020: COVID-19: Council endorses recovery plan; most City construction proceeds to provide economic stimulus, sweeping program continues
• April 24, 2020: COVID-19 financial impacts deep: City has balanced, sustainable recovery plan
• April 24, 2020: COVID-19: City leadership on Re-Open Saskatchewan plan
• April 23, 2020: COVID-19: Daily update on changes to programs and services
• April 21, 2020: COVID-19: Garage & yard sales suspended until further notice
• April 20, 2020: COVID-19: Daily update on changes to programs and services
• April 16, 2020: COVID-19: Traffic signal times, pedestrian crossing signal push button reminder
• April 15, 2020: COVID-19: Council directs weekly residential garbage collection resume for summer
• April 14, 2020: COVID-19: Bi-weekly garbage pick-up extended, green cart & compost depot updates
• April 9, 2020: COVID-19: Easter weekend distancing, streets remain open, leisure program updates
• April 8, 2020: COVID-19: Sport field rentals and special events suspended until June 30
• April 6, 2020: COVID-19: Business License renewal & application updates, Woodlawn Cemetery Administration Building closed to public – interments continue​
• April 3, 2020: COVID-19: Golf courses to remain closed, approval of outdoor special events, Civic Square use suspended
• April 2, 2020: COVID-19: Parking permit sales suspended, bridge walkway reminder 
• April 1, 2020: COVID-19: Bridge walkway, waste & tax reminders
• April 1, 2020: COVID-19 Community Response - Letter to Premier Scott Moe (PDF)

• March 31, 2020: COVID-19: Transit, bridge walkway updates; zoo pass sales suspended
• March 31, 2020: COVID-19: City adapting to keep core services & work functioning
• March 27, 2020: COVID-19: Bridge & walkway physical distancing measures, program registration suspensions
• March 26, 2020: COVID-19: Service updates; reminders
• March 25, 2020: COVID-19: CP pedestrian bridge closing; shared surfaces caution​
• March 24, 2020: COVID-19: Playgrounds closing; dog park social distancing & updates​
• March 24, 2020: COVID-19: Changes to staffing, programs & services
• March 20, 2020: COVID-19: Update on changes to programs & services​
• March 20, 2020: COVID19: City supports further restrictions ordered by province​
• March 19, 2020: Changes to Transit & Parking, Council approves financial relief plans​
• March 18, 2020: All City facilities close to the public, core services maintained
• March 17, 2020: City essential services maintained amid closures, social distancing
• March 15, 2020: City closing leisure facilities, some libraries in response to COVID-19   
•      - Saskatoon Emergency Operations Centre Assignment List (ICS 204) (March 15 15:30)   
• March 14, 2020: City of Saskatoon COVID-19 Update: March 14, 2020 AM   
• March 12, 2020: City of Saskatoon & partners coordinate on COVID-19   
• March 12, 2020: Joint Statement Regarding JUNO Week 2020   
• March 9, 2020: No cases & low risk of COVID-19: planned events continue