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Daily Road Report - April 22, 2025
April 17, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
HART RD EB LANES CLOSED FROM BOWLT CRES TO 22ND ST W
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: April 22, 9:00 a.m. End: April 22, 11:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR S WB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM ST HENRY AVE TO SPADINA CRES W
(Pole replacement)
Start: April 22, 9:00 a.m. End: April 22, 12:00 p.m.
ONGOING
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE S S TO AVE T S
(Water and sewer connections)
Start: April 21, 7:00 a.m. End: April 27, 6:00 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, 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.
Woodlawn Cemetery Guidelines for Gravesite Memorials
April 17, 2025 - 10:00am
- Only approved monuments or memorials are considered permanent items and are permitted to remain in the cemetery year-round. All other items placed on a gravesite, flowerbed, monument, or concrete foundation are considered temporary and will be removed periodically.
- Flowers and other items are permitted on the gravesite the day of the burial and will be left for a period of seven calendar days. After this time, items will be removed by the City. Please note, the City does not take responsibility for any removed, damaged, or missing items placed in the cemetery by the public.
- Families may establish a flowerbed at the gravesite upon approval from the Cemetery Office, except for military burials in the Field of Honour and flat marker areas. Annual flowers are allowed, provided they do not hang over the edge of the flowerbed or impede maintenance of adjacent gravesites. Flowerbeds must be approved by the Cemetery Office before installation to ensure they are within guidelines.
- Items not allowed in flowerbeds include shrubs, perennials, decorative fencing, rocks, stones, concrete, and breakable or fragile items.
- The City assumes no responsibility for the appearance, maintenance and fall cleanup of approved flowerbeds planted by the public. If flowerbeds are neglected, they will be removed.
As the weather warms, cemetery staff will begin spring cleanup of the cemetery grounds. The City of Saskatoon reminds visitors to the Woodlawn Cemetery of the guidelines in place for gravesite memorials. These guidelines are intended to maintain a pleasant environment and respect the final resting place of loved ones:
From May 1 to October 15:
Cemetery visiting hours are 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily. The Cemetery Office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:20 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays. For all inquiries, contact the Cemetery Office at 306-975-3308 or cemetery@saskatoon.ca.
20th Street closed between avenues S and T starting Monday
April 17, 2025 - 8:00am
20th Street will be closed between avenues S and T starting Monday, April 21, at 7:00 a.m. for water and sewer connections. Detours are in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take seven days 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.
33rd Street closed between 6th and 7th avenues on Saturday
April 17, 2025 - 7:00am
33rd Street will be closed between 6th and 7th avenues on Saturday, April 19, starting at 8:00 a.m. for a valve 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.
Bus service to SaskTel Centre this weekend
April 17, 2025 - 6:00am
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatchewan Rush take on the Ottawa Black Bears at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, April 19 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:
Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see Nelly at SaskTel Centre on Sunday, April 20 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.
Daily Road Report - April 17, 2025
April 16, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM MCLORG ST TO WILSON CRES
(Emergency connection replacement)
Start: April 17, 8:00 a.m. End: April 17, 6:00 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.
Adjusted civic services & hours of operation on Good Friday, April 18 & Easter Monday, April 21
April 16, 2025 - 10:46am
The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation over the Easter Long Weekend.
Wondering what’s open or closed, parking requirements, collection schedules, Saskatoon Transit hours and more? Thinking of visiting a Leisure Centre, Saskatoon Public Library location, the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo or Remai Modern Art Gallery?
Check all the details on the City’s holiday hours and fun activities you might like to take in over the long weekend, here
Adjusted civic services & hours of operation on Good Friday, April 18 & Easter Monday, April 21
April 16, 2025 - 10:37am
- Fixed-route transit will run holiday service hours on Friday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (normal fares apply).
- For real-time bus locations and service alerts, and to plan your trip, use the Transit app.
- Visit saskatoontransit.ca
- OnDemand service will not be available on Friday, April 18.
- Access Transit will operate holiday service hours on Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21 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 Friday, April 18, 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.
- Friday, April 18: Parking payment is not required.
- Monday, April 21: Parking payment will be required in City-managed pay parking areas.
- Motorists are reminded that all other parking requirements remain in effect, including parking time limits.
- Vehicles will not be released to the public on Friday, April 18.
- Open for regular business on Saturday, April 19 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. and on Monday, April 21.
- Information on Vehicle Seizures
- The Material Recovery Centre and Landfill are open on Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21 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.
- The Compost Depot is open on Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Vehicles will not be admitted after 5:50 p.m. Compost and mulch loading closes at 5:30 p.m. Check saskatoon.ca/compostdepot for more information.
- The cemetery office is closed on Friday, April 18 & Monday, April 21.
- Cemetery grounds are open to the public 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily as per usual.
- Zoo – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Forestry Farm Park - 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Cosmo Civic Centre
Friday, April 18 & Monday April 21 – CLOSED - Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre
Closed for facility upgrade. Learn more at saskatoon.ca/harrybailey. - Lakewood Civic Centre
Friday, April 18 – CLOSED
Monday, April 21 – OPEN Regular Hours of Operation (6 a.m. to 10 p.m.) - Lawson Civic Centre
Friday, April 18 – CLOSED
Monday, April 21 – OPEN Regular Hours of Operation (6 a.m. to 10 p.m.) - Saskatoon Field House
Friday, April 18 – CLOSED
Monday, April 21 – OPEN Regular Hours of Operation (6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.) - Shaw Centre
Friday, April 18 – CLOSED
Monday, April 21 – OPEN Regular Hours of Operation (6 a.m. to 10 p.m.) - Terry Fox Track
Friday, April 18 – CLOSED
Monday, April 21 – OPEN Regular Hours of Operation (10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation over the Easter Long Weekend, as follows:
CITY HALL
City Hall will be closed on Friday, April 18 (Good Friday) and Monday, April 21 (Easter Monday). City Hall will reopen on Tuesday, April 22 at 8 a.m.
ROADWAY DETOURS & CLOSURES
Check here for detailed long weekend road restrictions for priority one roadways.
REMAI MODERN
Remai Modern will be open on Friday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and closed on Monday, April 21.
SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY
All Saskatoon Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, April 18.
SASKATOON TRANSIT
PAY PARKING
MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT
WASTE COLLECTIONS
Garbage, Recycling, and Organics have collections as scheduled.
MATERIAL RECOVERY CENTRE & LANDFILL
COMPOST DEPOT
WOODLAWN CEMETERY
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 at dropinschedule.saskatoon.ca
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.
Co-existing with Saskatoon’s urban wildlife
April 16, 2025 - 9:00am
- Do not feed wildlife: You are not helping them. Feeding wild animals can make them lose their natural fear of humans, leading to increased encounters and potential conflicts.
- Secure food sources: Keep garbage, compost, birdseed and pet food out of reach and tightly sealed.
- Keep pets safe: Always supervise pets when they are outside, especially at night. While out on a walk, have pets under your control and on a leash in
areas known to have wildlife. - Respect wildlife: They are not pets. Keep wildlife wild by not approaching or attempting to touch them.
- Use hazing techniques: If you encounter a wild animal, make loud noises, wave your arms and throw small objects towards (but not at) it to scare it away. Do not run or turn your back.
- Report unusual behaviour: If the animal is acting unusual (e.g., approaching people, staggering or acting confused), call Customer Care at
306-975-2476. If the animal is acting aggressive, contact the Saskatoon Police Service non-emergency line at 306-975-8300. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
As warmer weather approaches, it’s important to remember that we share our urban spaces with many species of wildlife such as coyotes, foxes, geese, jackrabbits and raccoons. Encountering urban wildlife in Saskatoon is normal and these animals play a vital role in our ecosystem. Understanding how to coexist with them can ensure safety for both the wildlife and our community.
Here are some important tips for co-existing with urban wildlife:
By following these guidelines, we can co-exist safely and prevent unwanted encounters with the wildlife that share our urban spaces.
The City continues to work on plans to mitigate aggressive wildlife behaviour, with City Council approving next steps on this matter at its March 26 meeting.
For more information on urban wildlife, visit saskatoon.ca/wildlife.
Cumberland Avenue closed between McLorg Street and Wilson Crescent on Thursday
April 16, 2025 - 6:00am
Cumberland Avenue will be closed between McLorg Street and Wilson Crescent on Thursday, April 17, 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.