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Holiday Road Report - January 1-4, 2022
December 31, 2021 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
ATTRIDGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CENTRAL AVE
(Transmission line install)
Start: January 4, 10:30 a.m. End: January 4, 2:00 p.m.
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.
2022 Civic Rates & Fees
December 30, 2021 - 4:00pm
- Spayed/Neutered: $19.00 ($1.00 increase)
- Non-Spayed/Neutered: $42.00 ($2.00 increase)
- Juvenile (under 1 year): $19.00 ($1.00 increase)
- Spayed/Neutered: $31.00 ($1.00 increase)
- Non-Spayed/Neutered: $62.00 ($2.00 increase)
- Juvenile (under 1 year): $31.00 ($1.00 increase)
- Service Dogs: Free (no change)
- In 2022, there are no increases to Landfill entry fees, tipping fees, specific disposal fees, or the discount for small loads.
- Visit Saskatoon Landfill for current rates and fees.
- The Compost Depot Commercial Hauler Season Permit fee remains $150.00 for 2022.
- Curbside Residential Recycling Program fees per household will remain at $7.47 per month in 2022.
- Multi-Unit Residential Recycling Program fees per household will remain at $3.86 per month in 2022.
- For 2022, the Green Cart Program remains an optional service for Saskatoon residents wanting to recycle their yard and food waste.
- If you subscribe to the Green Cart Program before May 1, your seasonal fee will remain $65/year; renewals/registrations paid after April 30 will remain $85/year.
- The mandatory Curbside Organics Program is scheduled to roll-out citywide in Spring 2023.
- There will be no changes effective January 1, 2022
- Water and wastewater rates will increase overall by 2.5%.
- The Storm Water Management Charge will increase to $8.90 ($1.125 increase) per one Equivalent Runoff Unit (ERU) per month.
- This charge has been moved to the Storm Water Management Charge and will not appear on the utility bill going forward.
- In 2022, pay parking rates and ticket fines will not change. Visit Public Pay Parking for current rates.
- Impound Lot fees will not change. Visit Vehicle Seizures for rate information.
- Parking permit fees will not change. Visit Parking Programs & Permits for rate information.
- Sidewalk Crossing permit application fee: $375.00
- Vehicle permit application fee: $50.00 for blanket annual & $30.00 for daily
- In 2022, all transit fares remain the same.
- Visit Saskatoon Transit for information on fares.
- Business License fees for most categories do not change in 2022. Visit Business Licenses for current rates.
- Application fees for cannabis-related businesses may change depending on Council approval at the December 20th Public Hearing. Visit saskatoon.ca/cannabis for current rates.
- There are various rate and fee changes effective January 1, 2022 for both building and plumbing permits.
- For a full list of 2022 Building & Development Permit Fees visit saskatoon.ca/permitfees.
- For a full list of 2022 Plumbing Permit Fees visit saskatoon.ca/plumbingpermit.
The following fees and rates for City of Saskatoon services take effect January 1, 2022.
SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS
Animal Services – Pet Licenses
Cats:
Dogs:
Replacement Tags: $10.00 (no change). Enjoy the many benefits of licensing your pet.
Landfill
Compost Depots
Waste-Related Handling Services
Subscription Green Cart Program (Yard & Food Waste)
Saskatoon Light & Power
Water and Wastewater
Storm Water Management Charge
Flood Protection Program levy (Temporary)
MOVING AROUND
Parking Services
Special Permits (no fee changes for 2022)
Saskatoon Transit
Business & Development
Building and Plumbing Permits
PARKS, RECREATION & ATTRACTIONS
There are no rate changes in 2022 for the following recreation facilities and services:
Leisure Centres
There are various rate and fee changes for Leisure Centres effective January 1, 2022. Visit saskatoon.ca/admissions for 2022 rates.
Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo
There are various rate and fee changes effective January 1, 2022, for the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo. Visit saskatoon.ca/zoo for 2022 admission rates and Saskatoon.ca/zoorentals for rental rates.
Indoor Registered Swim Lessons
Rates are effective April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023
30 Minutes: $87.00
45 Minutes: $114.50
60 Minutes: $131.00
Outdoor Registered Swim Lessons
Rates are effective April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023
30 Minutes: $69.50
45 Minutes: $91.50
60 Minutes: $104.75
Gordon Howe Campground
Non-Services Site Rentals:
Tent (daily): $25.00
Overflow (daily): $22.00
Visit saskatoon.ca/camp for more information.
Sport Fields
Per game (two hour) fee schedule (plus gst):
Class I Fields with lights: $126.00
Class I Fields without lights: $64.00
Class II Fields: $61.50
Class III Fields: $54.00
For more information visit saskatoon.ca/sportfields
Golf Courses
There are various rate and fee changes for golf courses effective April 1, 2022. Visit sasaktoon.ca/golf for 2022 rates.
Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park
General Admission (single ticket) - $2.50
Play Pack (12 tickets) $25.00
Visit saskatoon.ca/nutrienplayland for more information.
Outdoor Pools
There are various rate changes for outdoor pools. Visit saskatoon.ca/outdoorpools for 2022 rates.
Indoor Rinks
Rates are effective October 1, 2022.
Public Skating
Adults: $6.00
Youth: $4.00
Family: $12.00
Ice Rental
Prime-Time: $285
Non-Prime Time: $180
Summer Ice (May 1 to August 31): $180
Dry Arena Rental
Dry Hourly Rental Rate: $75
Dry Daily Rental Rate: $675
Visit saskatoon.ca/indoorrinks for more information.
Visit saskatoon.ca to learn more about the civic services and programs Saskatoon residents value and rely on.
Daily Road Report - December 31, 2021
December 30, 2021 - 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.
Tree maintenance begins in Haultain, Montgomery Place and Parkridge neighbourhoods
December 30, 2021 - 1:30pm
Starting Tuesday, January 4, 2022, crews will begin pruning trees on civic property in Haultain, Montgomery Place and Parkridge as part of the City’s Boulevard Tree Maintenance Program. Tree maintenance operations in these three neighbourhoods will continue until March 31, 2022.
The Boulevard Tree Maintenance Program follows a regular pruning cycle to help preserve the health of the City’s tree inventory, as well as to eliminate hazards and provide clearances from buildings, signs, streetlights and utility wires.
Tree maintenance often requires road restrictions. The City reminds pedestrians, cyclists and drivers to ensure safety is a priority by respecting work zones and obeying all road restrictions and signage.
For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/treemaintenance.
Extended Cold Causes Delays for Saskatoon Transit
December 30, 2021 - 1:00pm
Saskatoon Transit runs every day, no matter the weather; however, the extended cold temperatures are causing shortages of buses and delays.
Cold temperatures can cause the ‘check engine’ light to turn on and cause condensation in the air system which may freeze valves leading to suspension issues or frozen brakes. In either situation, to ensure buses are safe to operate a mechanic must verify the condition of the bus or complete any repairs before it can return to the road.
Before leaving to catch the bus riders should check the for service alerts and the real-time bus information on the Transit app or Google Maps Transit on desktop. Riders are also encouraged to "favourite" the routes they take most often in the Transit app to receive push notifications about service disruptions.
At temperatures of -20C and below, buses do not kneel, however the ramp at the front can still be deployed. Riders should ask for it to be deployed should it be required.
Saskatoon Transit thanks riders for their patience and understanding as we work through this period of cold weather.