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Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Prince Albert Raiders at SaskTel Centre on Thursday, March 28 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:40 p.m.
• 6:00 p.m.
• 6:20 p.m.
• 6:40 p.m.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Prince Albert Raiders on Friday, March 29 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:40 p.m.
• 6:00 p.m.
• 6:20 p.m.
• 6:40 p.m.

Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop to see Noah Kahan on Saturday, March 30, at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:05 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.
• 6:45 p.m.
• 7:05 p.m.
• 7:25 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is 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.

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment Utilities and Corporate Services will consider long-term options for city organics processing at its meeting Tuesday, April 2. 

“As we explored options for long-term organics processing, it made sense to consider the West Compost Depot since it will need to be relocated due to future development,” says Brendan Lemke, Director of Water & Waste Operations. “After a deeper evaluation, it was clear that constructing a City-owned facility would offer the best long-term costs for providing both organics processing for the green cart program and public-drop off services.”  

In a decision report to the Committee that includes a thorough analysis of long-term organics processing options, Administration recommends building a city-owned organics processing facility. This would provide organics processing for the green cart program and a location for public drop-off to replace the West Compost Depot. The analysis shows this option would have the lowest long-term cost impact for residents and it offers all the same services for residents. Also, the cost could be further reduced if the City is successful in its funding application to the Low Carbon Economy Challenge Fund. 

The city-wide curbside organics program launched in May of 2023. In 2020, Green Prairie Environmental Ltd. (GPE) was awarded a contract to process organics materials, however, GPE has not fulfilled their obligations under the organics processing contract. As a result, the City requires a long-term strategy for processing curbside organics. A comprehensive report on performance of the green cart program will be presented later this year. 

Since the green cart program launch,  more than 18,000 tonnes of organic waste have successfully been diverted from the landfill. The Solid Waste Reduction and Diversion Plan projected that the annual diversion would be between 15,000 and 22,000 tonnes per year. The lower range of the estimated diversion rate has been exceeded within the first nine months of the program. To learn more about the Green Cart program, visit saskatoon.ca/greencart. 

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

NEW

20TH ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT AVE I S
(Sewer lining)
Start: March 28, 7:00 p.m. End: March 29, 6:00 a.m.

20TH ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT AVE D S
(Sewer lining)
Start: March 28, 7:00 p.m. End: March 29, 6:00 a.m.

NIGHT WORK

2ND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Sewer lining)
Start: March 27, 7:00 p.m. End: March 28, 6:00 a.m.

1ST AVE N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Sanitary lining)
Start: March 27, 7:00 p.m. End: March 28, 6:00 a.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: November 18, 2024, 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

CLARENCE AVE S SB LANES CLOSED AT CASCADE ST
(Manhole repair)
Start: March 27, 9:00 a.m. End: March 27, 11:00 a.m.

1ST AVE N NB & SB TRAFFIC SQUEEZED OVER AT 45TH A ST E
(Sanitary CCTV)
Start: March 27, 9:00 a.m. End: March 27, 3:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR S EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CLARENCE AVE S
(Manhole repair)
Start: March 27, 11:00 a.m. End: March 27, 1:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

2ND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Sewer lining)
Start: March 27, 7:00 p.m. End: March 28, 6:00 a.m.

1ST AVE N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Sanitary lining)
Start: March 27, 7:00 p.m. End: March 28, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

4TH AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Exterior sign installations)
2-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: March 26, 9:00 a.m. End: March 27, 3:00 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: November 18, 2024, 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 hours of operation over the Easter Long Weekend.

Find out what’s open or closed, parking requirements, collection schedules, Saskatoon Transit hours and more. Thinking of visiting a Leisure Centre, public library location, the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo or Remai Modern Art Gallery?

For all the details on the City’s holiday hours and fun activities you might like to take in over the long weekend, check here.