News Releases

Cankerworms and leafrollers are an annual issue for Saskatoon’s urban forest. The trees may experience heavy defoliation but, unless there are underlying issues, The trees will put out new leaves and recover. 

Cankerworms, also known as loopers and inchworms, are found primarily on elm, but will also feed on other tree species. The fall and spring cankerworm species often feed together during June and July. The caterpillars can be found hanging from silken threads underneath infested trees and can be a nuisance. 

Leafrollers often feed while concealed within leaves that are rolled or tied together with silk webbing. Leafrollers can be found on a wide variety of trees. The leaves will often remain rolled throughout the summer but leafrolling does not affect a tree’s health. 

Tree banding can be used to deter cankerworms; however, it is not effective against leafrollers or other insects in the urban forest. The best time to place bands on trees is from September to May to help prevent the wingless adult female cankerworm moths from climbing host trees to lay their eggs. It is important to remove the bands at the beginning of June because the bands can collect moisture and cause the trunk to rot.  

The City does not control cankerworms, or leafrollers as they typically do not impact the health of the trees they attack. Homeowners interested in controlling them on their own trees should contact a horticulture professional for advice. For additional information on insects and tree diseases, please visit saskatoon.ca/treepests. 

4th Street East will be closed between Broadway and Dufferin avenues 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.

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

NEW

COLLEGE DR EB & WB LANES SPEED REDUCTION FROM MCKERCHER DR TO MCORMOND DR
(Pole replacements)
Start: June 6, 9:00 a.m. End: June 6, 2:00 p.m.

22ND ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT AVE E S
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 6, 9:00 a.m. End: June 6, 3:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED ON CHIEF MISTAWASIS BRIDGE
(Curb Restoration)
Start: June 5, 9:00 a.m. End: June 5, 3:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB & WB LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED AT AVE D N
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 6, 9:00 a.m. End: June 6, 3:00 p.m.

33RD ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT AVE E N
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Traffic squeezed into parking lanes
Start: June 6, 9:00 a.m. End: June 6, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

FAITHFULL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 64TH ST E TO 66TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 6, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES & SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 20TH ST W
(Construction)
Start: June 5, 9:00 a.m. End: June 7, 3:00 p.m.

51ST ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MINERS AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Road work)
Start: June 3, 10:30 a.m. End: June 7, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST WB LANES CLOSED FROM BRAND RD TO JASPER AVE
(Ditching & culvert work)
Start: April 24, 7:00 a.m. End: June 7, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB LANES SPEED REDUCTION FROM MCORMOND DR TO MCKERCHER DR
(Guardrail repair)
Start: May 10, 7:00 a.m. End: June 15, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO 1ST AVE S
(Streetscaping)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 20, 5:00 p.m.

NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Road construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Storm system construction)
Start: May 21, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANES AND WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 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.

The Downtown Transit Terminal on 23rd Street will be closed between 2nd and 3rd avenues on Wednesday, June 5, at 7:00 a.m. for roadway patching following a water main break repair last week. This project is expected to take eight hours to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

The terminal will be temporarily moved along 3rd Avenue with minimal effects on transit service and schedules. Temporary bus stop signage will help locate transfers and buses, and “no parking” signs will be set up at the temporary terminal location. Detours will guide motorists around the work zone.

Please note the sidewalks of the existing terminal will remain open, and the Transit Customer Service Centre will maintain regular hours of operation. Thank you for your patience and for following traffic detour signs for everyone’s safety.

Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.      

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at transit.services@saskatoon.ca or 306.975.3100. Thank you for your cooperation and support.                           

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

NEW

FAITHFULL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 64TH ST E TO 66TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 6, 5:00 p.m.

FAITHFULL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 56TH ST E TO 58TH ST E
(Manhole repair)
Start: June 5, 9:00 a.m. End: June 5, 12:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED ON CHIEF MISTAWASIS BRIDGE
(Curb Restoration)
Start: June 5, 9:00 a.m. End: June 5, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 38TH ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Flushing)
Intersections of 36th St & 38th St will remain open
Start: June 5, 9:00 a.m. End: June 5, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES & SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 20TH ST W
(Construction)
Start: June 5, 9:00 a.m. End: June 7, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

51ST ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MINERS AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Road work)
Start: June 3, 10:30 a.m. End: June 5, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST WB LANES CLOSED FROM BRAND RD TO JASPER AVE
(Ditching & culvert work)
Start: April 24, 7:00 a.m. End: June 7, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB LANES SPEED REDUCTION FROM MCORMOND DR TO MCKERCHER DR
(Guardrail repair)
Start: May 10, 7:00 a.m. End: June 15, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO 1ST AVE S
(Streetscaping)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 20, 5:00 p.m.

NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Road construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Storm system construction)
Start: May 21, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANES AND WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 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.

Faithfull Avenue will be closed between 56th and 58th streets on Wednesday, June 5, starting at 9:00 a.m. for a manhole repair. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take three hours 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.

Two of the five zebras from the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo (one gelding and one female) are embarking on an adventure as they settle into their new home at Magnetic Hill Zoo in Moncton, New Brunswick.

Koffee and LeeLoo have been paired separately from the rest of the herd since last fall due to a medical issue. The two have since become a bonded pair and a decision was made not to reintroduce them to the other herd.

“Zebra males can become very territorial, especially within a herd setting,” says Jeff Mitchell, Zoo Manager. “While we are sad to see Koffee and LeeLoo go, we are confident the decision to relocate the pair to another CAZA accredited facility is the best outcome for the zebras”.

All required permits, veterinary check and documentation were completed prior to the transfer. The zebras were transferred by a licensed, approved animal transport company and arrived safely in Moncton earlier this week.

Marty, Misty and Shadow have become a cohesive trio and will remain at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo. The Zoo has also completed the expansion of the zebras’ winter habitat by adding almost 900 square feet of indoor space for the gelding and two females to enjoy. The expansion was fully funded by the Province of Saskatchewan and provides ample space for the zebras to enjoy during the winter months.

A reminder, the Zoo will close at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 7 for the Saskatoon Zoo Foundation’s annual fundraising event ZOOGALA. The Zoo will reopen Saturday, June 8, at 9 a.m. The Forestry Farm Park will remain open for regular hours of operation.

Visit saskatoon.ca/zoo to plan your next visit or learn more about the Zoo Season Pass.

Faithfull Avenue will be closed between 64th and 66th streets starting on Wednesday, June 5, at 7:00 a.m. for construction. 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.

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

NEW

VICTORIA AVE ROAD CLOSED AT 5TH ST E
(Manhole and catch basin repairs)
Start: June 4, 9:00 a.m. End: June 4, 12:00 p.m.

HIGHWAY 12 NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT HIGHWAY 11
(Pole replacements)
Start: June 4, 9:00 a.m. End: June 4, 3:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HARRIS AVE TO ARLINGTON AVE
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 4, 9:00 a.m. End: June 4, 3:00 p.m.

33RD ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT AVE B N
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 4, 9:00 a.m. End: June 4, 3:00 p.m.

VICTORIA AVE NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 9TH ST E
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 4, 1:00 p.m. End: June 4, 4:00 p.m.

ONGOING

51ST ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MINERS AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Road work)
Start: June 3, 10:30 a.m. End: June 5, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST WB LANES CLOSED FROM BRAND RD TO JASPER AVE
(Ditching & culvert work)
Start: April 24, 7:00 a.m. End: June 7, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB LANES SPEED REDUCTION FROM MCORMOND DR TO MCKERCHER DR
(Guardrail repair)
Start: May 10, 7:00 a.m. End: June 15, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO 1ST AVE S
(Streetscaping)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 20, 5:00 p.m.

NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Road construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Storm system construction)
Start: May 21, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANES AND WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 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.

The City of Saskatoon has joined the ParticipACTION Community Challenge and is rallying for other local organizations and individuals to join in and make Saskatoon Canada’s Most Active Community.

ParticipACTION Community Challenge returns this year to help everyone enjoy the many physical, social and mental health benefits of getting active together!

The Community Challenge is a national physical activity and sport initiative that encourages everyone in Canada to get active throughout June in search of Canada’s Most Active Community. The challenge is open to all communities and individuals, ultimately recognizing Canada’s Most Active Community and awarding it with $100,000 to support local physical activity and sport initiatives. In addition to the national winner, there is also a prize for the most active community in each province and territory and weekly organization prizes to be awarded throughout June.

To help rally Saskatoon and win the grand prize this year, we need both local organizations and individuals to participate!

• Organizations: throughout June, sign up on the ParticipACTION website and track the types of activities and number of people getting active in your organization to help our community compete for the title.
• Individuals: Sign up on the ParticipACTION website and make a pledge to get active throughout June. Browse the website for different opportunities to help you move more where you live, learn and/or work.

Sign up at https://www.participaction.com/.

The City of Saskatoon is proud to provide top-quality recreational facilities, attractions and leisure programs that make our city a great place to live, work and stay active. For the month of June, the City of Saskatoon will track usage at the Leisure Centres, outdoor pools, golf courses, Community Association programs and organized activities and events in park spaces. Join the City of Saskatoon in the movement to build a stronger, healthier and more active Saskatoon. To learn more about ways to get active with the City of Saskatoon visit at saskatoon.ca/recreation.

The ParticipACTION Community Challenge is funded by the Government of Canada, Novo Nordisk and supporting partner, Saputo.