News Releases

*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

MELVILLE ST WB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO BRAND RD
(SaskEnergy work)
Start: March 13, 7:00 a.m. End: March 14, 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.

Registration for the City’s Spring and Summer recreation programs and Lifesaving Society swim lessons begins Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. by logging into to your Leisure Online account at leisureonline.saskatoon.ca or by calling 306-975-2800.

Registration for private and semi-private swim lessons and multi-level lessons for families will open on Monday, March 17 by phone only. Call the Leisure Centre where you want to take lessons to register.

The City would like to remind residents that opening night for registration can be quite busy. We sincerely appreciate your patience during this time. While additional online and telephone resources are in place to make the process run as smoothly as possible, there will be many people registering at once.

We recommend having a list of alternative options ready in case you do not get into your first choice. If a program is full, join the online wait list - new classes may be created if there is enough demand. Additionally, consider other nearby Leisure Centres if your preferred location isn't available.

When registering with Leisure Online, please note the following:

• Do not use Internet Explorer to complete transactions. Compatible web browsers include Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari. Ensure your web browser is up to date. Online transactions are not supported using a device or operating system older than Windows 10, Mac OS 10.14, Android 9, iPhone 8.

• Visa and MasterCard are accepted forms of payment for online transactions. Phone to make a payment with American Express. Cash and debit cards are accepted in person.
   
• Leisure program registrations processed through Leisure Online are charged an additional $1.00 (+GST) convenience fee on each program registration.

• From 5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, images will also be removed from the registered programs page to improve load times during periods of high user traffic.
   
• Ensure you have an active Leisure Online registration account and know your username and password prior to registration night. If you are unable to access your account, call any Leisure Centre to have your account reset.

To learn more about the registered programs being offered this season, pick up a copy of the City’s Spring/Summer Leisure Guide at any City leisure facility, Saskatoon public library or wherever the StarPhoenix is sold. It is also available online at saskatoon.ca/leisureguide.

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

NEW

MELVILLE ST WB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO BRAND RD
(SaskEnergy work)
Start: March 13, 7:00 a.m. End: March 14, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S NB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES & SB LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED AT AUDITORIUM AVE
(Underground maintenance)
Start: March 13, 9:00 a.m. End: March 13, 1:00 p.m.

AVE H N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 32ND ST W TO 31ST ST W
(Chamber inspection)
Start: March 13, 10:00 a.m. End: March 13, 2:00 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.

Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting intermittent snow and/or freezing rain beginning Thursday morning, along with strong east winds gusting up to 60 km/h. The City is prepared to respond to maintain safe roadways and driving conditions. 

These conditions could lead to blowing snow and reduced visibility, making driving difficult, especially on open roads and bridges. Open areas are particularly vulnerable to snow drifting, with some streets accumulating deep drifts. Please avoid driving through these drifts if possible. Crews will clear them with graders and plows when visibility improves. 

Freezing rain can create icy surfaces, increasing the risk of slipping and longer stopping distances.  

By Thursday evening the risk of freezing rain will diminish but heavier snowfall is expected overnight. Winds will also begin to ease. On Friday light flurries may continue until the afternoon. Saskatoon is expected to receive 2-5 cm of snow, though in a worst-case scenario totals could reach 10-12 cm.  

City of Saskatoon crews will be out monitoring and clearing roads to help keep travel as safe as possible. If you see snowplows or sanding trucks with blue and amber flashing lights please give them time and space to work. Stay well back, avoid passing and drive with caution around snow-clearing equipment. Residents are encouraged to plan ahead, drive according to conditions and allow extra travel time. 

For more information about winter road maintenance visit saskatoon.ca/snow, and stay updated on current conditions with the Snow & Ice Report. 

Property owners, the 2025 Assessment Roll, a listing of all properties in Saskatoon, is open for public inspection January 27 to March 28, 2025. The timeframe also marks the 60-Day Customer Review and Appeal Period.

Your 2025 formal assessment appeal deadline:

If, after speaking with an assessor, you disagree with your property's 2025 reassessed value, you must submit your formal assessment appeal to the Board of Revision before the March 28, 2025, deadline. Ensure your completed appeal form and required fees are included. An appeal form was included with your 2025 Assessment Notice sent in January 2025 or download from saskatoon.ca/assessment.

Use these helpful online tools for more information:

Property Assessment & Tax Tool: 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

Revenue Neutral 2025 Property Tax Estimator: Preview an estimate of the change in your 2025 property tax due to the 2025 Reassessment. The estimate shown is not your final property tax amount; it does not include 2025 budget changes, or tax policy decisions set by City Council and the Province by the end of March 2025. Property owners will receive their 2025 Property Tax notice by mail in May 2025. Visit saskatoon.ca/taxestimator

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.

Public Skating and Parent and Tot Skating are ending for the season at the City of Saskatoon indoor rinks, as follows:

Archibald Arena (1410 Windsor Street, 306-975-3313)

Last day of Public Skating: Sunday, March 16 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Last day of Parent and Tot Skating: Wednesday, March 12 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Lions Arena (2205 McEown Avenue, 306-975-3306)

Last day of Public Skating: Sunday, March 23 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

Last day of Parent and Tot Skating: Friday, March 21 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Cosmo Arena (3130 Laurier Drive, 306-975-3370)

Last day of Public Skating: Sunday, March 16 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Last day of Parent and Tot Skating: Monday, March 17 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

ACT Arena (107 - 105th Street East, 306-975-3316)

Last day of Public Skating: Tuesday, March 25 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Last day of Parent and Tot Skating: Thursday, March 27 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Ice Rentals
From March 29 to April 18, Lions Arena will be available exclusively for ice rentals while ACT Arena undergoes maintenance. After this period, ACT Arena will remain open throughout the spring and summer for ice rentals. For more information and bookings, please contact the Allocations Office at 306-975-3366.

Search pubic and parent & tot skate times on Leisure Online at dropinschedule.saskatoon.ca
 

The City of Saskatoon has merged seven of its appeal boards into one, creating the new Saskatoon Appeal Board. This change follows updated Terms of Reference, changes to mandate and composition, new Bylaw amendments, and public engagement feedback and is in accordance with common practice in other municipalities. The new board, approved by City Council in September 2023, became active effective January 1, 2025.

Combined Appeal Boards:

• Property Maintenance Appeal Board
• Saskatoon Private Swimming Pools Appeal Board
• Environmental Management Appeal Board
• Fire Appeal Board
• Saskatoon License Appeal Board
• Access Transit Appeal Board
• City Mortgage Appeal Board

The Saskatoon Appeal Board will handle appeals related to City decisions on permits, licenses, Orders to Remedy, Access Transit access, and City mortgage forgiveness. Hearings are scheduled for two afternoons per month, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The board's membership consists of seven City Council appointed members, with panels consisting of at least three members.

The Development Appeals Board and the Board of Revision remain unchanged and will continue to operate independently.

For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/saskatoonappealboard.

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

NEW

11TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE K S TO AVE H S
(Tree maintenance)
Start: March 12, 8:00 a.m. End: March 12, 5:00 p.m.

CONFEDERATION DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM MILTON ST TO BORDEN PL
(Emergency connection replacement)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: March 12, 8:00 a.m. End: March 12, 6:00 p.m.

LENORE DR EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM NOKOMIS CRES TO LA LOCHE RD
(Water main maintenance)
Start: March 12, 9:00 a.m. End: March 12, 1:00 p.m.

22ND ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: March 12, 9:00 a.m. End: March 12, 2:00 p.m.

ONGOING

8TH ST E EB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Water valve maintenance)
Drivers can still access Circle Drive southbound
Start: March 3, 10:30 a.m. End: March 12, 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

TAYLOR ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT LOUISE AVE
(Water main repair)
Start: March 11, 8:00 a.m. End: March 11, 5:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE N ROAD CLOSED AT 12TH ST E
(Sanitary main maintenance)
Start: March 11, 9:00 a.m. End: March 11, 1:00 p.m.

22ND ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO PACIFIC AVE
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: March 11, 9:00 a.m. End: March 11, 2:00 p.m.

ONGOING

8TH ST E EB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Water valve maintenance)
Drivers can still access Circle Drive southbound
Start: March 3, 10:30 a.m. End: March 12, 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.

Cumberland Avenue will be closed at 12th Street on Tuesday, March 11, starting at 9:00 a.m. for sanitary sewer maintenance. Detours are in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take four hours 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.