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The City and Muskeg Lake Cree Nation have cleared a path to designate the First Nation’s land at 143 Aspen Place as an urban reserve. The site is located adjacent to Asimakaniseekan Askiy urban reserve, located in Sutherland. This urban reserve will become Muskeg Lake Cree Nation’s 3^rd urban reserve in Saskatoon. The other is Creeway West Petro Canada, located on 22^nd Street West.

Muskeg Lake Cree Nation has a long-standing relationship with the City of Saskatoon, dating back to establishing their first urban reserve, Asimakaniseekan Askiy in 1988, which was the first commercial urban reserve in Canada (and Saskatoon). Its success has been the foundation of those that have been created since. Today, it is currently home to 50 businesses and over 750 employees.

Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark and Muskeg Lake Cree Nation Chief Kelly Wolfe, along with the Council of Muskeg Lake Cree Nation and Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners Chair, Shirley Greyeyes, today signed urban reserve agreements during a special signing ceremony.

"The original urban reserve agreement between Muskeg Lake Cree Nation and Saskatoon in 1988 was historic for Canada and helped clear a pathway for urban reserves to be created across the country since. Muskeg Lake Cree Nation and the City of Saskatoon have seen tremendous benefits from this partnership and friendship ever since. Today we build on this relationship by signing our third urban reserve agreement, to create opportunities for both of our communities for generations to come." says Mayor Charlie Clark.

At its regularly scheduled meeting on September 25, 2024, City Council approved the Municipal Services and Compatibility Agreement negotiated with Muskeg Lake Cree Nation. The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners also approved the Police Services Agreement at their regularly scheduled meeting on September 19, 2024. These agreements fulfill the municipal requirements for urban reserve designation.

The agreements address:

• municipal and police services the City will provide;
• service fees Muskeg Lake Cree Nation will pay the City in lieu of property taxes; and,
• compatible land-use and development standards.

“Our partnership with the City of Saskatoon continues to grow as we look toward the future. At Muskeg Lake, we always make decisions with the next seven generations in mind, ensuring that what we build today will benefit our children, grandchildren, and all those who come after us,” says Muskeg Lake Cree Nation Chief Kelly Wolfe.

“By working together with the City, we’re not only focused on expanding our urban reserve and creating economic opportunities but also on addressing the well-being of our communities. Our goals include strengthening education, improving infrastructure, and preserving our culture to create a brighter future for everyone.”

Decisions on reserve designation are made by the federal government. Once the property is designated as a reserve, it will become the eleventh urban reserve in Saskatoon. When a property transfers to reserve status, it is no longer under City jurisdiction.

For more information on urban reserves, please visit saskatoon.ca/urbanreserves.

About Muskeg Lake Cree Nation

Muskeg Lake Cree Nation is a member of the Saskatoon Tribal Council, whose home reserve is located in central Saskatchewan, 93 kilometres north of Saskatoon, and is bordered by the towns of Marcelin, Leask and Blaine Lake. It is accessible via Highways 40, 12 and 3A. A signatory to Treaty No. 6, with approximately 2,500 members, around 450 reside on the home reserve, while the remainder live in other communities off reserve, throughout the province, including several members living in Saskatoon.

Muskeg Lake Cree Nation is a Plains Cree band that owns and manages a total of 35,123 acres in urban and rural lands. These lands are used for community living, agriculture, recreation and business.

As a community, people of Muskeg Lake Cree Nation are proud of their Cree language, culture and heritage. Veterans from Muskeg Lake Cree Nation have played a significant role in how the community has developed and are honoured for their ongoing service and contributions.

Broadway Avenue will be closed between Ruth and Adelaide streets starting this morning for unplanned water main repairs. 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.

The City of Saskatoon’s three golf courses (Holiday Park, Silverwood, and Wildwood Golf Courses) have rescheduled the final day of operation from Sunday, October 27 to Friday, October 18, 2024. The change in weather forecast has accelerated the original plan to ensure fall maintenance is complete prior to drops in temperature and the arrival of moisture.  This will give the golf courses the best opportunity to provide quality conditions for the start of the 2025 season.  The driving ranges will remain open until Sunday, October 27.  

The last day of operation at each course is as follows:

Silverwood

• Silverwood Front 9 - Friday, October 18
• Silverwood Back 9 - Closed for the season
• Driving Range - Sunday, October 27

Holiday Park

• Front & Back 9 - Friday, October 18
• Executive 9 – Closed for the season
• Driving Range - Sunday, October 27

Wildwood

• Front & Back 9 - Friday, October 18

The City would like to thank all patrons for their support this year.  Holiday Park Golf Course pro shop will remain open throughout the winter season from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday for Club 6 Pack, gift card and season pass purchases.

For more information about any of the City’s golf courses please visit saskatoon.ca/golf.

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

NEW

KERR RD SB LANES CLOSED AT ARMSTRONG CRES
(Roadway patching)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: October 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 16, 3:00 p.m.

MARQUIS DR W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT BILL HUNTER AVE
(Drainage improvements)
Start: October 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 5:00 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE S NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT STONEBRIDGE BLVD
(Sidewalk infill)
Start: October 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 19, 5:00 p.m.

MEADOWS PKY ROAD CLOSED FROM MEADOWS BLVD TO TAYLOR ST E
(Construction)
Start: October 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.

RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM JARVIS DR TO LOUISE AVE
(Catch basin replacement)
Start: October 16, 8:00 a.m. End: October 16, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Catch basin repair)
Start: October 16, 9:00 a.m. End: October 16, 12:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR W WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AVE C N TO AIRPORT DR
(Traffic signal maintenance)
Start: October 16, 9:00 a.m. End: October 16, 1:00 p.m.

1ST AVE S TEMPORARY 4-WAY STOP AT 20TH ST E
(Cabinet installation)
Start: October 16, 9:00 a.m. End: October 16, 3:00 p.m.

FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM ORBAN WAY TO FORSEY AVE
(Housing development)
Start: October 16, 12:00 p.m. End: October 17, 5:00 p.m.

KINGSMERE BLVD ROAD CLOSED AT CHRISTOPHER RD
(Transformer change)
Start: October 16, 1:00 p.m. End: October 16, 4:00 p.m.

ONGOING

STONEBRIDGE BLVD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WELLMAN LANE TO WELLMAN CRES
(Sidewalk infill)
Start: October 7, 8:00 a.m. End: October 16, 5:00 p.m.

ADILMAN DR ROAD CLOSED FROM BROADBENT AVE TO EGNATOFF CRES
(Road resurfacing)
Start: October 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 16, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB & RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO HEAL AVE
(LINK platform construction)
Start: September 30, 7:00 a.m. End: October 18, 4:30 p.m.

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM EMPRESS ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Water main maintenance)
Start: September 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 19, 4:00 p.m.

22ND ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT HART RD
(LINK installation)
Start: October 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 21, 5:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM ISABELLA ST E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Service line replacement)
Start: October 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 22, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HART RD TO BETTS AVE
(Construction)
Start: October 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 28, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BOTTOMLEY RD TO WIGGINS RD
(Water main maintenance)
Start: October 9, 7:00 a.m. End: October 28, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CLOSED LANES CLOSED AT MCORMOND DR
(Intersection construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 4:30 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(SL&P construction)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: November 7, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 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.

Wondering about who is running for your local government leadership in Saskatoon’s 2024 Civic Election on November 13? Want to learn more about them, how to contact them or review what their platform is?

Candidate profiles for Saskatoon’s next mayor, city councillors, and public and separate school board trustees are now available online at saskatoon.ca/candidateprofiles.  

List of 2024 Civic Election official candidates and acclaimed wards and offices 

Information on the candidate profile page was provided directly by candidates who submitted and has not been altered or edited by Elections Saskatoon staff. The Returning Officer, Elections Saskatoon, and the Saskatoon Public School and Greater Saskatoon Catholic School divisions are not responsible for verifying or investigating the accuracy of any information provided by a candidate.

Be sure to watch the mail for the 2024 Civic Election Voter Information Guide; delivery starts October 22. The guide will detail where to vote, when to vote, polling locations, your early voting opportunities, ID requirements and more.

Continue to visit the Elections Saskatoon website at saskatoon.ca/vote2024, it’s your trusted source for all 2024 Civic Election information.

Meadows Parkway will be closed between Meadows Boulevard and Taylor Street starting Wednesday, October 16, at 7:00 a.m. for construction. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take ten 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.

Feheregyhazi Boulevard will be closed between Orban Way and Forsey Avenue starting Wednesday, October 16, at 12:00 p.m. for housing development. 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.

Ruth Street will be closed between Jarvis Drive and Louise Avenue on Wednesday, October 16, starting at 8:00 a.m. for a catch basin 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.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Regina Pats at SaskTel Centre on Tuesday, October 15 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.

Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.

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

NEW

ADILMAN DR ROAD CLOSED FROM BROADBENT AVE TO EGNATOFF CRES
(Road resurfacing)
Start: October 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 16, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HART RD TO BETTS AVE
(Construction)
Start: October 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 28, 5:00 p.m.

RUSSELL RD SB LANES CLOSED FROM MEILICKE RD TO GIRGULIS CRES
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 15, 3:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR W NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AIRPORT DR
(Pole replacement)
Start: October 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 15, 3:00 p.m.

11TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE W S
(SL&P)
Start: October 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 15, 4:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM ISABELLA ST E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Service line replacement)
Start: October 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 22, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

FAIRLIGHT DR ROAD CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO MCCORMACK RD
(Rail repair)
Start: October 12, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BOTTOMLEY RD TO WIGGINS RD
(Water main maintenance)
Start: October 9, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 5:00 p.m.

STONEBRIDGE BLVD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WELLMAN LANE TO WELLMAN CRES
(Sidewalk infill)
Start: October 7, 8:00 a.m. End: October 16, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB & RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO HEAL AVE
(LINK platform construction)
Start: September 30, 7:00 a.m. End: October 18, 4:30 p.m.

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM EMPRESS ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Water main maintenance)
Start: September 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 19, 4:00 p.m.

22ND ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT HART RD
(LINK installation)
Start: October 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 21, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(SL&P construction)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: November 7, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 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.