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The City of Saskatoon Leisure Guide is the community’s go-to source for sport, culture and recreation information in Saskatoon.  

The Fall Leisure Guide will be available online at saskatoon.ca/leisureguide and on display at pick-up locations beginning Friday, August 5.  Pick up the guide from any City leisure facility, Saskatoon public library or anywhere the StarPhoenix is sold. Visit saskatoon.ca/leisureguide for a complete list of pick-up locations.

Highlights of the Fall Leisure Guide (September 1 to December 31, 2022) include information on:

• Saskatoon’s six civic Leisure Centres (Cosmo, Lakewood, and Lawson Civic Centres; Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre; Saskatoon Field House; and Shaw Centre) including admission rates and special saving on LeisureCards and Bulk Tickets;
• Public skating schedules for the four indoor rinks;
• Red Cross swimming lessons and lifeguard certification training opportunities;
• A variety of free community programming including events for youth on professional development days off school and the popular Drop N’Shop;  
• Adult drop-in and registered fitness programs for all fitness levels and all stages of your life;
• Learn to Skate, Play and Learn and Sport registered programs for toddlers, children and youth;
• Community Association programs and activities; and,
• Facility Rental options and birthday packages.

Mark your calendars! Registration for Fall programs begins Sunday, August 21, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. by logging into to your account on leisureonline.saskatoon.ca or by calling 306-975-2800.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only. 
 
NEW 
 
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 1ST ST E 
(Manhole repair) 
Start: August 5, 8:00 a.m. End: August 6, 5:00 p.m. 
 
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT NORTHUMBERLAND AVE 
(Manhole repair) 
Start: August 5, 9:00 a.m. End: August 5, 3:00 p.m. 
 
OVERNIGHT 
 
CLARENCE AVE NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM COLLEGE DR TO 8TH ST E 
(Durable marking installation) 
Start: August 5, 7:00 p.m. End: August 6, 5:00 a.m. 
 
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM VENTURE CRES TO MILLAR AVE 
(Sewer lining) 
Start: August 5, 8:00 p.m. End: August 6, 6:00 a.m. 
 
2ND AVE N NB & SB LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST 
(Sewer lining) 
Start: August 5, 8:00 p.m. End: August 6, 6:00 a.m. 
 
ONGOING 
 
8TH ST E EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM SOMMERFELD AVE TO ARLINGTON AVE 
(Permanent line markings) 
Start: August 4, 7:00 p.m. End: August 5, 5:00 a.m. 
 
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB & CENTRE LANE CLOSED FROM VENTURE CRES TO MILLAR AVE 
(Sanitary sewer lining) 
Start: August 4, 8:00 p.m. End: August 5, 6:00 a.m. 
 
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB; & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N 
(Deck washing) 
Start: August 4, 8:00 p.m. End: August 5, 6:00 a.m. 
 
1ST AVE N SB LANESCLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO 40TH ST E 
(Sewer lining) 
Start: August 4, 8:00 p.m. End: August 5, 6:00 a.m. 
 
CIRCLE DR E EB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED AT 1ST AVE N 
(Sewer lining) 
Start: August 4, 8:00 p.m. End: August 5, 6:00 a.m. 
 
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E 
(Intersection improvements) 
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: August 5, 5:00 p.m. 
 
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD 
(Intersection improvements) 
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: August 5, 5:00 p.m. 
 
4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 24TH ST E 
(Food Truck Wars) 
Start: August 3, 7:00 a.m. End: August 7, 5:00 p.m. 
 
DIEFENBAKER DR NB DRIVING LANE, PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO DOUGLAS CRES 
(Sidewalk repair) 
Start: August 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 7, 5:00 p.m. 
 
MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD      
(New road construction)   
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m. 
 
7TH AVE N VARIOUS PARKING LANES AND SIDEWALKS CLOSED AT BALMORAL ST  
(Pedestrian ramp replacements) 
Start: August 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 11, 4:30 p.m. 
 
CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO 1ST AVE N 
(Roadway paving) 
Start: August 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 12, 6:00 p.m. 
 
4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST 
(Watermain construction) 
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: August 19, 5:00 p.m. 
 
25TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E 
(Water main replacement) 
Start: August 3, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 5:00 p.m. 
 
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE 
(Water main replacement) 
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m. 
 
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances. 

The City of Saskatoon has a responsibility to provide clean drinking water to a growing population through an efficient and reliable water treatment and distribution system. Since it was established in 1906, Saskatoon’s Water Treatment Plant has been expanded to a treatment capacity of 250 million litres per day (MLD). The plant, along with reservoirs and pump stations, serve the city and several surrounding municipal and rural customers.

“We will continue to utilize and upgrade our current Water Treatment Plant and infrastructure for years to come, but we need to begin planning the development of a second plant to increase treatment capacity,” says Pamela Hamoline, Interim Director of Saskatoon Water. “A second plant would eventually bring our total treatment capacity to 450 ML per day, which is necessary for an expected population of 500,000 in the coming years.”

On Monday, the Water Treatment Long Term Capital Strategy will go before the City’s Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services. The report highlights the current and future steps needed to increase treatment capacity.

“Despite many successful water conservation efforts, as well as maintenance and upgrades over the years, it is unrealistic to depend on our 116-year-old Water Treatment Plant to keep up with future demand,” says Hamoline.

Hamoline says an internal Decision Quality Team is committed to ensuring the alignment of the City’s Strategic Goals in determining a treatment plant expansion strategy, including the goal of Environmental Leadership to reduce the City’s environmental footprint and promoting responsible use of resources.

“The team still has a lot of work to do and is currently exploring funding strategies so it can report the findings to City Council. That work will include looking into opportunities and partnerships with Federal and Provincial funding programs.”

The City has a draft Engagement Plan in the works as well, focusing on identifying major stakeholders and opportunities for proactive public communication.

For more information about the Water Treatment Plant, history, distribution system, and treatment process, visit saskatoon.ca/water.