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The next legislated reassessment of all property types will take place in 2025. The City is now asking all property owners for feedback on:  

• The property tax phase-in options the City could apply: no phase-in, 2-year, or 4-year
  phase-in for the next property reassessment cycle beginning 2025. 
• property owners’ feedback on the benefits, concerns and/or preferences for the phase-in process and how it will be conducted. 
• property owners’ preferred communication methods to receive reassessment information from the City of Saskatoon in 2025 and going forward. 

Property owners, we look forward to hearing your preferences and feedback via this 5-7 minute Survey. For additional background information on this engagement survey please visit saskatoon.ca/engage/property-tax-phase

The City’s Phase-in Options survey will be open for all property owners in Saskatoon from Thursday, August 1 until Friday, August 30, 2024.

Background Information

The next legislated reassessment of all property types in Saskatchewan will take place in 2025. Reassessment is undertaken every four years to determine an updated market value for your property. Your property’s 2025 reassessed value will be used, along with the City’s budgeting requirements and tax policy, to calculate your property tax for the next four years, 2025–2028.

The Cities Act does not allow the City to change the current 4-year reassessment cycle however, the City can determine its own tax policies for all property classes (residential, commercial, multi-residential, etc.) in Saskatoon. The City has the authority to make the decision on what are called phase-in options.

When there is a change to a property owner’s property tax because of their property’s new reassessed value, the dollar amount change in property tax owed can be phased-in over two or four years before the next reassessment year. There is also an option for no phase-in use.

Helpful Information/Resources

• A Guide to Property Assessment & Tax Policy: Roles and Responsibilities
• Comparative Use of Phase-in Over the Last Three Legislated Assessment Cycles
• How Phase-in Options Work if You Have a Property Tax Increase or Decrease
• Phase-in by the Numbers: Examples of No Phase-in, 2-year Phase-in, 4-year Phase-in

Questions? Email assessmentsubmit @saskatoon.ca or call 307-975-3227. We’re here to help.

NEW

RUTH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM IRVINE AVE TO EWART AVE
(Roadway patching)
Twp-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes
Start: August 1, 7:00 a.m. End: August 1, 3:00 p.m.

AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM RUSHOLME RD TO 28TH ST W
(Brunners)
Start: August 1, 7:00 a.m. End: August 2, 5:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM REVER RD TO FORESTRY FARM PARK DR
(Manhole repairs)
Start: August 1, 9:00 a.m. End: August 1, 12:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM ST GEORGE AVE TO LORNE AVE
(Sanitary sewer inspections)
Start: August 1, 9:00 a.m. End: August 1, 3:00 p.m.

20TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED, EB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED, NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Streetscaping)
Start: August 1, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 4:30 p.m.

ONGOING

20TH ST E WB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 5, 7:00 a.m. End: August 1, 7:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 31ST ST W TO 29TH ST W
(Water main work)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes.
Closure will be removed for the long weekend & reset Aug 6th
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 7, 5:00 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 10TH ST E TO 9TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 9, 6:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: July 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 12, 7:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE N TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: July 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 12, 7:00 a.m.

11TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FAIRLIGHT DR FROM CRESCENT BLVD TO FAIRLIGHT DR
(Infrastructure Improvements )
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 12, 4:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD WEST SIDE OF ROUND-A-BOUT CLOSED AT TASKAMANWA ST
(Service installations)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 14, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE/RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM MCCRORY LINK TO FEDORUK DR
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 15, 4:30 p.m.

MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 23, 5:00 p.m.

KENSINGTON GATE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT NEAULT RD
(Construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 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: November 18, 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 and holiday hours of operation on the civic holiday, Saskatchewan Day, Monday, August 5.

Find out parking requirements, what's open or closed, holiday operating schedules for Leisure Centres, outdoor pools,  Saskatoon Transit/Access Transit, Saskatoon Public Library locations, Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo, Remai Modern, waste collection schedules and much more here.

The City of Saskatoon hopes everyone enjoys a relaxing and safe holiday long weekend.

Visit saskatoon.ca to learn more about the City of Saskatoon's many programs and services.

The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation for the civic holiday, Saskatchewan Day, Monday, August 5. Find out what's open or closed, holiday operating schedules and more below.

CITY HALL

City Hall will be closed on Monday, August 5, and will reopen on Tuesday, August 6, 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 closed on Monday, August 5.

SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY

All Saskatoon Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, August 5. During July and August, all libraries are closed on Sundays.  

SASKATOON TRANSIT

• Fixed-route transit will run holiday service hours on August 5 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (normal fares apply).
  • Please consult the mobile app transit to plan your trip.Please consult the mobile app transit to plan your trip.
  • Visit saskatoontransit.ca
• OnDemand service will not be available on August 5.
• Access Transit will operate holiday service hours on August 5 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.  
  • Trips must be booked in advance as per normal procedures (8:15 a.m. to 10:45 p.m.).
  • Customers are reminded that subscriptions do not apply on Statutory Holidays.
• Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed for walk-in customers on August 5, 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 is not required on Monday, August 5.
• Motorists are reminded that all other parking requirements remain in effect, including parking time limits.

MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT

• Vehicles will not be released to the public on Monday, August 5.
• Open for regular business on Saturday, August 3 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• 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 Monday, August 5 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 Compost Depot is open on Monday, August 5 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WOODLAWN CEMETERY

• The cemetery office is closed on Monday, August 5.
• Cemetery grounds are open to the public 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily as per usual.

SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO

Regular Hours of Operation

• Zoo – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Zoo Train – 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Forestry Farm Park - 7:30 a.m. to 9 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 saskatoon.ca/leisureonline.

• 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 9 p.m.
• Lawson Civic Centre – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Saskatoon Field House – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Shaw Centre – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.

• Terry Fox Track - Closed

NUTRIEN PLAYLAND AT KINSMEN

Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

GOLF COURSES

• Holiday Park, Wildwood and Silverwood golf courses are open regular hours operation – tee times begin at 6 a.m.
• Holiday Park and Silverwood driving ranges are open regular hours of operation - 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (last bucket sold at 8 p.m.)

OUTDOOR POOLS

• Lathey & Mayfair Pools – Public Swim from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• George Ward & Riversdale Pools
  • Family and Lane Swim from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Public Swim from 1 p.m. to 6 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. 

The Airport Drive southbound turn-bay to Claypool Drive is temporarily closed until tomorrow, Thursday, August 1. This closure is due to road heaving caused by nearby sewer main construction.  

Detours are in place guiding motorists around the work zone, but motorists are encouraged to plan for delays or take alternate routes where possible. This unplanned closure is expected to be complete tomorrow, 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. 

Avenue H North will be closed between Rusholme Road and 28th Street starting Thursday, August 1 at 7:00 a.m. for connection replacement work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two 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.

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

NEW

IDYLWYLD DR N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 31ST ST W TO 29TH ST W
(Water main work)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes.
Closure will be removed for the long weekend & reset Aug 6th
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 7, 5:00 p.m.

11TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM CRESCENT BLVD TO FAIRLIGHT DR
(Infrastructure improvements )
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 12, 4:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD WEST OF ROUND-A-BOUT CLOSED AT TASKAMANWA ST
(Service installations)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 14, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 23, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E SINGLE LANE MOVING CLOSURES FROM 8TH ST E TO 14TH ST E
(Mowing)
Start: July 31, 9:00 a.m. End: July 31, 11:00 a.m.

22ND ST W EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AVE O S TO AVE N S
(Sanitary sewer work)
Start: July 31, 10:00 a.m. End: July 31, 12:00 p.m.

NIGHTWORK

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Bridge washing)
Start: July 31, 8:00 p.m. End: August 1, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 30TH ST W
(Road construction)
Start: July 26, 7:00 a.m. End: July 31, 7:00 a.m.

11TH ST W INTERSECTION CLOSED AT FAIRLIGHT DR
(Infrastructure improvements)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: July 31, 7:00 a.m.

1ST AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Midtown Mall renovations)
Start: July 17, 7:00 a.m. End: July 31, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST E WB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 5, 7:00 a.m. End: August 1, 7:00 a.m.

CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 10TH ST E TO 9TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 9, 6:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: July 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 12, 7:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE N TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: July 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 12, 7:00 a.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE/RIGHT TURN LANE FROM MCCRORY LINK TO FEDORUK DR
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 15, 4:30 p.m.

KENSINGTON GATE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT NEAULT RD
(Construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 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: November 18, 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 intersection at Melville Street and Portage Avenue will be closed starting Wednesday, July 31 at 7:00 a.m. for construction work. 

Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take three weeks 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.

2nd Avenue North will be closed between 36th and 37th streets starting this morning for unplanned water main repairs. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. The timeline to complete this work will be updated later today.                         

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.

During routine monitoring of storm water ponds, the City of Saskatoon has identified a potential blue-green algae bloom at Briarwood Pond in Briarwood. Blue-green algae, also known as Cyanobacteria, is a bacteria that can be harmful to humans and animals.

Out of an abundance of caution, all recreational water activities are strictly prohibited until further notice. Signage is being produced and will be placed around the pond to inform visitors of potential dangers.

Residents with pets also are advised to completely avoid the pond. When ingested, water with blue-green algae can cause sickness and/or death in animals depending on the level of toxicity.

Health Precautions:

• Symptoms: Contact with or ingestion of blue-green algae toxins can cause symptoms such as skin irritation, nausea, vomiting, and respiratory distress.
• Emergency: If you or your pets experience any symptoms after contact with the water, seek medical or veterinary attention immediately.

Water samples will be collected and tested this week. The City will provide updates as they become available. Your cooperation in adhering to these safety measures is greatly appreciated.

Visit Health Canada to learn about the risks of cyanobacteria and their toxins, and how to keep yourself safe.