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Bus service to SaskTel Centre
July 22, 2022 - 6:00am
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:05 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
- 6:45 p.m.
- 7:05 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (outside the 2nd Avenue Lofts at 23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see One Bad Son at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, July 23, is available at the following times:
Post event drop-off is 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.
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 that helps make connections that combine Transit with riide and Uber. Transit does the work so you can travel with ease! 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.
Daily Road Report - July 22, 2022
July 21, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO NORMAN CRES
(Roadway paving)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: July 23, 6:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Water main construction)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: August 4, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 1ST ST E
(Manhole repair)
Start: July 22, 8:00 a.m. End: July 23, 5:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO HIGHWAY 41
(Durable pavement marking installation)
Start: July 22, 7:00 p.m. End: July 23, 5:00 a.m.
COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO MCORMOND DR
(Durable pavement marking installation)
Start: July 21, 7:00 p.m. End: July 22, 5:00 a.m.
ONGOING
20TH ST W VARIOUS SINGLE LANE CLOSURES FROM AVE H S TO AVE G S
(Environmental water monitoring)
Start: July 21, 9:00 a.m. End: July 22, 1:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N NB LANES SPEED REDUCED FROM COLLEGE DR TO 108TH ST W
(Pole repairs)
Start: July 18, 8:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Concrete replacement)
Start: July 12, 8:00 p.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO CAEN ST
(Drainage improvements)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: July 25, 4:30 p.m.
LANSDOWNE AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 13TH ST E TO 14TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: July 4, 7:00 a.m. End: July 25, 5:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB CENTRE LANES & EB/WB CURB LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Deck repair)
Start: July 14, 8:00 p.m. End: July 28, 5:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 29, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 29, 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.
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.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
City awarded $25,000 grant to plant trees in Parc Canada
July 21, 2022 - 10:30am
The City is pleased to have been selected as one of the recipients of the CN EcoConnexions – From the Ground Up program grant. Sponsored by CN in partnership with Tree Canada, the program invests more than a half a million dollars in community greening projects across Canada.
With the $25,000 CN EcoConnexions – From the Ground Up grant, the City planted 44 new trees in Parc Canada, a 16 Hectare (40 Acre) green space located in the Confederation Park neighbourhood which has added to an overall improvement of the much-used area.
About Tree Canada:
Tree Canada is the only national non-profit organization dedicated to planting and nurturing trees in rural and urban environments. Through our programs, research and engagement efforts, we have helped restore tree cover in areas hit by natural disasters, guided communities in managing their urban forests, supported over 700 schoolyard greening projects and organized urban forest conferences. To date, with our community partners and sponsors, we have planted more than 83 million trees. For more information visit treecanada.ca.
About CN:
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 19,500-mile rail network, CN, and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
For more information on CN EcoConnexions From the Ground Up, visit Tree Canada’s website at: https://treecanada.ca/greening-communities/cn-ecoconnexions-from-the-ground-up/
4th Avenue closed between 25th and Queen streets starting Friday
July 21, 2022 - 9:00am
4th Avenue will be closed between 25th and Queen streets starting Friday, July 22, at 7:00 a.m. for water main work. The intersection at 26th Street and 4th Avenue will be closed during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take 14 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 closed between Broadway Avenue and Norman Crescent starting Friday
July 21, 2022 - 8:00am
Ruth Street will be closed between Broadway Avenue and Norman Crescent starting Friday, July 22, at 7:00 a.m. for roadway paving work. 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.
Reminder: Some online services will be unavailable on the City’s website starting at 7:00 a.m. Friday, July 22
July 20, 2022 - 10:00am
- Utility customers will still be able to view their bill and data but will be unable to connect to their login or set up a new account; meter reads and switching to digital eBill will be unavailable
- Home-based and Commercial business licenses, Subdivision applications and the building and plumbing permit archival search will be unavailable
- Electronic Property Tax Search Certificate (EPTSC) will be unavailable
- User Profile on saskatoon.ca will be unavailable for set-up
This weekend, the City will perform an upgrade to a major IT system starting at 7:00 a.m. Friday, July 22 until midnight, Sunday, July 24. As a result, some online services and or applications on the City’s website saskatoon.ca may not be available over the upgrade timeframe.
What residents can expect during the IT upgrade timeframe:
A blue alert banner will appear on the homepage of the City’s website and affected web pages will show a yellow alert box indicating possible online service disruption.
Several online services will function as read-only or have interrupted service:
The City apologizes for these online service disruptions as we upgrade our technology to serve you better.
Thank you, residents, for your patience while this necessary IT upgrade is carried out.
Visit saskatoon.ca for information on civic services and programs.
Rescheduled: Cumberland Avenue closed between 1st and Taylor streets starting Friday
July 21, 2022 - 7:00am
Cumberland Avenue will be closed between 1st and Taylor streets starting Friday, July 22, at 8:00 a.m. for manhole repair work. 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.
Transit Customer Service Centre remains closed until Monday
July 20, 2022 - 9:35am
- Call: 306.975.3100
- Email: transit.services@saskatoon.ca
- Visit: SaskatoonTransit.ca for fare information, trip planning tools and all other inquiries
Saskatoon Transit Customer Service Centre will remain closed to walk-in customers until Monday, July 25, due to unforeseen circumstances. The Customer Service Centre info-line (306.975.3100) will continue to be available from 7:00AM – 7:00PM.
Stay connected with Saskatoon Transit:
Fare products are available for purchase on mobile devices through either the TGo or Transit app. Fare products are also available at any of Saskatoon Transit’s vendor locations.
Daily Road Report - July 21, 2022
July 20, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
ATTRIDGE DR SHOULDER LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CENTRAL AVE
(Construction)
Start: July 21, 8:00 a.m. End: July 21, 4:00 p.m.
20TH ST W VARIOUS SINGLE LANE CLOSURES FROM AVE H S TO AVE G S
(Environmental water monitoring)
Start: July 21, 9:00 a.m. End: July 22, 1:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO MCORMOND DR
(Durable pavement marking installation)
Start: July 21, 7:00 p.m. End: July 22, 5:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR E
(Durable pavement marking installation)
Start: July 20, 7:00 p.m. End: July 21, 5:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT ATTRIDGE DR
(Bridge deck rehabilitation)
Start: July 19, 7:00 p.m. End: July 21, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO MELROSE AVE
(Water main work)
Start: July 20, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 4:30 p.m.
VERNON AVE ROAD CLOSED AT BUTE ST
(Water main work)
Start: July 20, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 4:30 p.m.
LENORE DR EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM RUSSELL RD TO REDBERRY RD
(Concrete work)
Start: July 18, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 5:30 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Concrete replacement)
Start: July 12, 8:00 p.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N WORK ADJACENT TO NB ROADWAY FROM COLLEGE DR TO 108TH ST W
(Streetlight repairs)
Start: July 18, 8:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N NB LANES SPEED REDUCED FROM COLLEGE DR TO 108TH ST W
(Streetlight repairs)
Start: July 18, 8:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO CAEN ST
(Drainage improvements)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: July 25, 4:30 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB CENTRE LANES & EB/WB CURB LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Deck repair)
Start: July 14, 8:00 p.m. End: July 28, 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.
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.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Daily Road Report - July 20, 2022
July 19, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO MELROSE AVE
(Water main work)
Start: July 20, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 4:30 p.m.
VERNON AVE ROAD CLOSED AT BUTE ST
(Water main work)
Start: July 20, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 4:30 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT MCKERCHER DR
(Sewer inspection)
Start: July 20, 8:00 a.m. End: July 20, 12:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB & SB LANES SPEED REDUCED FROM 14TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Mowing)
Start: July 20, 9:00 a.m. End: July 20, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR E
(Durable pavement marking installation)
Start: July 20, 7:00 p.m. End: July 21, 5:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR E
(Durable pavement marking installation)
Start: July 19, 7:00 p.m. End: July 20, 5:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT ATTRIDGE DR
(Bridge deck rehabilitation)
Start: July 19, 7:00 p.m. End: July 21, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
TAYLOR ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM MORGAN AVE TO SOMMERFELD AVE
(Ramp replacement)
Start: July 13, 7:00 a.m. End: July 20, 4:30 p.m.
LENORE DR EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM RUSSELL RD TO REDBERRY RD
(Concrete work)
Start: July 18, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 5:30 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Concrete replacement)
Start: July 12, 8:00 p.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N NB LANES SPEED REDUCED FROM COLLEGE DR TO 108TH ST W
(Streetlight repairs)
Start: July 18, 8:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO CAEN ST
(Drainage improvements)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: July 25, 4:30 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB CENTRE LANES & EB/WB CURB LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Deck repair)
Start: July 14, 8:00 p.m. End: July 28, 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.
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.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.