News Releases

The International Council of Aging designated September 30 to October 6 as Active Aging Week – a time to celebrate aging and the benefits of active living at any age.

Active Aging Week challenges society’s expectations of aging by showing that regardless of age or health conditions, adults over 50 can live life to the fullest.

“The City of Saskatoon’s Recreation & Community Development Department is committed to promoting Active Aging through a variety of drop-in and registered programs available at our Leisure Centres,” says Andrew Roberts, Director of Recreation & Community Development. “Our Fit Over 50 programs are specifically designed to guide and encourage physical activity for individuals aged 50 +”.

To celebrate Active Aging week, the City invites residents to stop by a Leisure Centre during Active Aging Week. An ambassador will be on location to talk about fall programs. It’s also a chance to win prizes, visit with friends and relax after exercising.

• Saskatoon Field House: Tuesday, October 1 (8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.)
• Lakewood Civic Centre: Wednesday, October 2 (8:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.)
• Lawson Civic Centre: Thursday, October 3 (10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)
• Shaw Centre: Friday, October 4 (9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)

To learn more about Active Aging Week and programs available, visit saskatoon.ca/fitover50.

A 30 kilometre per hour (km/h) speed limit on the Dudley Street neighbourhood bikeway between Avenue P and Spadina Crescent will be in effect starting Monday September 30. The change is part of the City of Saskatoon’s ongoing commitment to improving road safety for all users. This marks the third neighbourhood bikeway to have a reduced speed limit implemented this year. It follows 23rd Street West and 14th Street East. 

The 30 km/h speed limit on Dudley Street helps create a safer, more comfortable environment for cyclists of all levels, supporting the City’s efforts to promote active transportation. New speed limit signage has been installed to inform drivers of the speed limit changes for this bikeway. 

The reduced speed limits on this key bikeway align with the policy approved by City Council in December 2023. The Dudley Street bikeway links the Meewasin Trail with surrounding residential neighborhoods, Gordie Howe sports complex and employment areas. 

For more information on neighbourhood bikeway speed limits, visit saskatoon.ca/bikewayspeedlimits. 

Melville Street will be closed between Lorne and Jasper avenues starting Tuesday, October 1, at 7:00 a.m. for infrastructure improvements. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two days to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

Evergreen Boulevard will be closed between Zary and Lowe roads starting Monday, September 30, at 7:00 a.m. for water and sewer connections. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take four days to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

33rd Street will be closed between Avenues B and C on Monday, September 30, starting at 9:00 a.m. for a cut repair. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one day to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.