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.

Avenue H will be closed between Rusholme Road and 28th Street on Monday, September 30, starting at 7:00 a.m. for connection replacements. 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 Circle Drive northbound left turning lane to Airport Drive and the Airport Drive left turning lane to Circle Drive northbound will be closed on Sunday, September 29, starting at 7:00 a.m. for traffic signal work. 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 Traffic Bridge/Victoria Avenue will be closed between 11th and 19th streets starting Saturday, September 28, at 3:00 p.m. for Nuit Blanche. 

Additional event road restrictions include: 

• 3rd Avenue between 21st and 19th streets
• Spadina Crescent between 2nd Avenue and 20th Street 
• Broadway Avenue between 12th and Main streets
• 12th Street between Eastlake and Broadway avenues

Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the event zone. The roadways will reopen after 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 29 barring any unforeseen circumstances.  

Drivers are reminded to drive carefully and watch for participants. The City thanks everyone for their patience. 

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 Irvine and Blain avenues on Saturday, September 28, starting at 9:00 a.m. for connection replacements. 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 bus service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias at SaskTel Centre on Friday, September 27, at 8:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 6:45 p.m.
• 7:25 p.m.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Brandon Wheat Kings on Saturday, September 28 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop to the Every Child Matters Pow Wow on Sunday, September 29 at 9:00 a.m., is available at the following times:

• 8:20 a.m.
• 9:00 a.m.
• 9:40 a.m.
• 11:40 a.m.
• 12:20 p.m.
• 1:00 p.m.
• 4:40 p.m.
• 5:20 p.m.
• 6:00 p.m.
• 8:00 p.m.
• 8:40 p.m.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop to the Every Child Matters Pow Wow on Monday, September 30 at 9:00 a.m., is available at the following times:

• 8:20 a.m.
• 9:00 a.m.
• 9:40 a.m.
• 11:40 a.m.
• 12:20 p.m.
• 1:00 p.m.
• 4:40 p.m.
• 5:20 p.m.
• 6:00 p.m.
• 8:00 p.m.
• 8:40 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.

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.