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Daily Road Report - January 6, 2022
January 5, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
No projects are scheduled to start on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
ONGOING
No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
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.
Daily Road Report - January 5, 2022
January 4, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
No projects are scheduled to start on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
ONGOING
No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
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.
UPDATE: Groomed cross country ski trails expected to be ready January 10 to 14, 2022
January 4, 2022 - 2:30pm
Groomed cross country ski trails maintained by the City of Saskatoon are expected to be ready between January 10 to 14, 2022, at the Upper and Lower Meewasin, Diefenbaker, Kinsmen, and Forest Parks.
Ski trails were originally expected to ready the first week of January, but equipment repairs along with the cold weather have delayed the start of the season by approximately one week.
Following the completion of the main cross country ski trails, the City will begin grooming trails in 30 neighbourhood parks. This new initiative supports Saskatoon’s WintercityYXE Strategy and is run in partnership with various Community Associations throughout the city.
Visit saskatoon.ca/ski for trail locations and updates on conditions. Additional trails are groomed by Saskatoon Nordic Ski Club including classic and skate skiing loops at the Holiday and Wildwood Golf Courses. Visit saskatoonnordicski.ca for more information.
Heavy snowfall affecting driving conditions for morning commute
January 4, 2022 - 1:03am
Saskatoon streets are covered in snow and Circle Drive is down to one lane in some locations due to ongoing blowing snow this morning. Drivers are reminded to slow down and use caution on the morning commute.
City crews worked through the night plowing and grading major roads through the city; however, the wind and snowfall was working against these efforts. In some locations, drifting snow is collecting in driving lanes, which may cause traffic delays.
While the snow is falling, City crews will stay focussed on keeping driving lanes clear on Circle Drive and streets with three or more lanes each way like Idylwyld Drive, 22nd Street and College Drive. Twenty-six City and contractor graders will begin grading arterial streets to keep lanes open. Sanders continue to monitor and address busy intersections, bridge decks and overpasses that at higher risk for slippery conditions, due to a layer of ice under the snow.
Once the snow has stopped, crews will move into collector streets through all neighbourhoods. Sanding will continue and sidewalks and pathway clearing will begin. Please keep back when you see blue and amber flashing lights to let road equipment complete their pass.
2022 Property Assessment Roll Opens; 30-Day Assessment Review & Appeal Period Begins
January 4, 2022 - 6:00am
Starting today, January 4, 2022, the 2022 Assessment Notices will be mailed to approximately 15,000 residential and commercial property owners. The City will mail an assessment notice only if there has been a change since January 1, 2021, to a property’s assessment, tax status or ownership. (Bylaw No. 8067, Assessment Notices Bylaw, 2002).
If you have questions about your property's assessment, tax class, or exemption status, please contact Assessment & Valuation at 306-975-3227. Most assessment-related questions can be resolved by speaking with an assessor, we’re here to help. Detailed assessment and tax information about your property can also be viewed by entering your property’s address into the Property Assessment & Tax Tool.
The City’s 2022 Assessment Roll, a listing of all property assessments in Saskatoon, will also open on January 4 for public inspection and will remain open until February 4, 2022. Due to COVID-19 protocol, public inspection will be by appointment only, please call 306-975-3227 to book an appointment or to speak with an assessor.
If you would like to file a formal appeal with the City’s Board of Revision regarding the valuation, classification or content of your property’s assessment, your Notice of Appeal and the accompanying fee must be received during the 30-Day Assessment Review and Appeal period January 4 to February 4, 2022.
A property owner does not need to receive an assessment notice in 2022 to file a formal assessment appeal. Property taxes are not included in the appeal process. Information on the appeal process and required fees are included with the 2022 Assessment Notices or download an appeal form at saskatoon.ca/assessmentappeals.
Mail or deliver your Assessment Appeal and your cheque/money order for the fee to:
The Secretary, Board of Revision
c/o City Clerk’s Office
222 3rd Ave North
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 0J5
In January 2022, property owners will also have the option to apply for and pay online for property assessment appeals. Information on this new process will be available at saskatoon.ca/assessmentappeals.
Assessment appeal hearings are public hearings. All documents filed for an assessment appeal are public records, subject to certain exceptions in The Cities Act or a confidentiality order made by the Board of Revision, and will be posted on the City of Saskatoon's website.
To learn more about the factors used to determine a residential property's assessed value, view the informative video Understanding Residential Property Assessment.
Visit saskatoon.ca/assessment for more assessment-related information including important dates and how to make a change to school tax support or call 306-975-3240 for more information on the Board of Revision's formal assessment appeal process.