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Save the date Saskatoon, and be part of our big 5-0 celebration!

The City of Saskatoon is preparing to celebrate five decades of flipping pancakes, building community spirit and supporting our local charity partner United Way Saskatoon & Area. This beloved annual event brings the community together to kick off summer with great food, a diverse lineup of music, entertainment and activities and displays for all ages. 

Join us for local celebrity pancake flippers, fun and furry local sports team mascots and the always popular relay race. 

Mark your calendar and plan to come out and be part of the City's extra special 50th pancake breakfast celebration on:

Thursday, June 18, 2026
7:30 am to 10:30 am rain or shine
Outdoors in Civic Square at 23rd Street & 4th Avenue
The event site is accessible to all

$8 gets you pancakes, sausages, toppings, coffee or tea and juice

You'll have an opportunity to pay it forward! Take part in our Act of Kindness board by purchasing and donating an extra breakfast ticket(s). It’s an easy way to help someone enjoy a hot meal and be part of this special community event.

Want your pancakes faster? Consider prepaying your $8 breakfast ticket(s) and or Act of Kindness tickets(s) to skip the cashier line:

• eTransfer to pancakebreakfast@saskatoon.ca
• Deadline: prepaid ticket orders close at 5 pm, Tuesday, June 16
• Pick up your pre-paid breakfast tickets on event day at the Volunteer Check-in Station beside Civic Square ( if you are purchasing prepaid tickets for a group, designate one person to pick up your full ticket order)
• Questions? Email pancakebreakfast@saskatoon.ca

For over 50 years, United Way Saskatoon & Area has worked to positively impact the lives of vulnerable children, youth and their families by identifying and addressing barriers. The City is proud to donate all breakfast proceeds annually to help make our community better for everyone.

We wish to thank our valued sponsors, without their generous support, we could not put on our 50th fundraising event: Saskatoon City Employees Credit Union (SCECU), Saskatoon Civic Employees’ Union (CUPE59), Hamm Construction, The Society of United Professionals (SUP, IFPTE160), The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF80), Sheraton Cavalier, Butler Byers Insurance, Federated Co-op (FCL), Canteen, Night Owl Entertainment, Handy Special Events, Pelican Signs, Saskatoon Media Group, Rawlco Radio, Harvard Media.

For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/pancakes

Saskatoon Light & Power (SL&P) today officially opened the Dundonald Avenue Solar Farm, a 2.8-megawatt clean energy project. The Director of SL&P says the move represents a significant step toward achieving the City’s long-term climate commitments and its goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050.

“Today marks an important milestone for our city as we celebrate the grand opening of the Dundonald Solar Farm,” says Mayor Cynthia Block. “This project is a powerful symbol of our commitment to clean energy, forward-thinking innovation, and meaningful collaboration. By harnessing renewable energy, we are not only reducing our environmental footprint but also strengthening our energy security and resilience. Projects such as these help ensure a reliable energy supply for our community while supporting the transition to a lower-carbon economy.”

“We are proud to be part of a growing movement toward cleaner, more sustainable communities, and we look forward to continuing to work with our partners to advance innovative solutions that benefit residents now and for generations to come.”

Located on approximately 5.7 hectares (14 acres) of previously undeveloped land between the CN railway tracks and Circle Drive South—east of Dundonald Avenue and south of 11th Street West—the Solar Farm marks the fourth powerhouse built by the City over its rich 120-year history, and the second major clean energy project undertaken by the City in recent years, following the successful Landfill Gas Power Generation Facility.

The Dundonald Avenue Solar Farm will generate enough renewable electricity to power more than 400 homes, roughly equivalent to a neighbourhood the size of the Willows or Richmond Heights. Over its 30‑year lifespan, the project is expected to reduce community greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 23,000 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent—the same as removing more than 160 cars from Saskatoon’s roads every year.

“The opening of the Dundonald Avenue Solar Farm is a major achievement for our community,” Trevor Bell says. “By adding local solar power to the Saskatoon Light & Power distribution system, we’re reducing emissions, strengthening our energy resilience, and creating long-term value for residents. It’s a milestone we’re proud of, and one that will deliver benefits for decades.”

A Strategic Investment in Saskatoon’s Energy Future

The total project cost is approximately $7.3 million, with just under $2.6 million in funding provided by federal and provincial partners through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP). Thanks to this support, the Solar Farm is projected to pay for itself in about 15 years through reduced electricity purchases from SaskPower.

“As Saskatchewan continues to grow, our energy needs are growing with it, and that creates a real opportunity for communities like Saskatoon to lead,” said the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development. “The Dundonald Avenue Solar Farm will add more clean power to the local grid and support sustainable growth in the Saskatoon area. We’re proud to work with the Government of Saskatchewan and the City of Saskatoon on projects like these that strengthen communities today and position them for the economy of tomorrow.”

The solar installation feeds directly into the SL&P electrical distribution system, contributing clean, locally generated electricity to Saskatoon’s power grid while supporting provincial efforts to transition to a carbon neutral electricity system by 2050.

“The Government of Saskatchewan joins residents and city officials in celebrating this important milestone as it comes online,” said the Honourable Eric Schmalz, Minister of Government Relations. “Strategic investment in infrastructure strengthens Saskatchewan’s energy future, advancing Saskatchewan’s all‑of‑the‑above approach to energy security.”

Advancing the Low Emissions Community Plan

The Dundonald Avenue Solar Farm is a key initiative under Saskatoon’s Low Emissions Community Plan, which outlines the City’s pathway to net-zero emissions. As Saskatoon currently relies heavily on nonrenewable, carbon-intensive electricity sources such as coal and natural gas, local renewable generation is essential to reducing emissions and improving long-term energy security.

About the Dundonald Avenue Solar Farm

Size: 2.8 MW

Location: East of Dundonald Avenue, south of 11th Street West

Land area: ~6 hectares (14 acres)

Lifetime emissions reduction: ~23,000 tonnes CO₂e

Equivalent impact: Powers 400+ homes; removes 160+ cars from the road annually

Project cost: ~$7.3 million

External funding: ~$2.57 million (federal and provincial - ICIP)

Payback period: ~15 years

For more information visit saskatoon.ca/SolarFarm.

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

NEW

TAYLOR ST E WB CLOSED FROM PARK AVE TO GROSVENOR AVE
(Sidewalk replacement)
Two-way traffic in EB lanes
Start: June 2, 7:00 a.m. End: June 8, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT 51ST ST E
(Bridge inspection)
Start: June 2, 9:00 a.m. End: June 2, 3:00 p.m.

33RD ST E WB PARKING & CURB LANES CLOSED. FROM 5TH AVE N TO WARMAN RD
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 2, 9:00 a.m. End: June 2, 3:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E SB ACCELERATION LANE CLOSED AT PRESTON AVE N
(Underground maintenance)
Start: June 2, 9:00 a.m. End: June 2, 3:30 p.m.

CIRCLE DR S WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Overnight road resurfacing)
Start: June 2, 7:00 p.m. End: June 3, 6:00 a.m.

WARMAN RD SB OFFRAMP CLOSED FROM ASSINIBOINE DR TO CIRCLE DR E
(Overnight road repairs)
Start: June 2, 7:00 p.m. End: June 3, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

HIGHWAY 7 NB CLOSED, EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HART RD TO 22ND ST W
(Road resurfacing)
Start: June 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 3, 5:00 p.m.

KENSINGTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM ELLS CRES TO ELLS CRES
(Homeland Trenching)
Start: May 27, 8:00 a.m. End: June 10, 5:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD NB & SB CLOSED FROM ARTHUR ROSE AVE TO MARQUIS DR E
(Construction)
Start: April 27, 7:00 a.m. End: June 14, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Construction)
Start: June 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 15, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB/WB UNIVERSITY BRIDGE
(College Dr Link Construction)
Closure of College Dr includes a full closure of the University Bridge at Spadina Cr E
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: July 13, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E NB REDUCED LANE WIDTH AT 25TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD NB CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR W TO 72ND ST E
(Construction)
Two-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: October 9, 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.