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Make a splash this summer at the City of Saskatoon’s four outdoor pools! The outdoor pools open for the season on the following dates:

• Riversdale Pool (822 Ave H S) on Wednesday, June 5
• Lathey Pool (815 Taylor St E) on Friday, June 7
• Mayfair Pool (1025 Ave F N) on Wednesday, June 12
• George Ward Pool (1915 5th St E) on Tuesday, June 18

A general admission provides drop-in access to public, lane and family swim times, parented splash time and aqua fitness classes. Enjoy amenities including waterslides, springboards, spray features, sports courts and lawn areas. Children under six years of age are admitted free to outdoor pools when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Visit saskatoon.ca/leisureonline for drop-in schedules.

Discount Alert! Bulk Tickets are available for the outdoor pools. This popular admission option offers 10 outdoor pool passes at a discounted price.  A LeisureCard also provides admission to the outdoor pools.

Once again, all four outdoor pools will offer a Weekday Swim Special.  Pay an admission of $1.50/person, Monday to Thursday from 6 p.m. until close.

Swimming lessons are offered at the outdoor pools in July and August. Class options are listed in the Spring /Summer Leisure Guide, which is available for pick up at any leisure facility or viewable online at saskatoon.ca/leisureguide. Registrations are accepted online by logging into your Leisure Online account or calling or visiting any Leisure Centre.

Please be aware that outdoor pools will be cleared immediately if lightning occurs and will close if the temperature is 14 degrees or lower, or during steady rain conditions. Patrons are encouraged to sign up for Service Alerts at www.saskatoon.ca/servicealerts or follow @YXEServiceAlerts on Twitter for immediate updates.

For more information on outdoor pools, visit saskatoon.ca/outdoorpools.

The City is now accepting applications for the Winter 2024-25 Seasonal Commercial Enterprise in Parks Program that supports sport, recreation and/or cultural business opportunities in Downtown parks. 

A Seasonal Commercial Enterprise refers to any organization engaged in the sale of goods or services to consumers for a defined period of time. Applicants must support sport, recreation and/or cultural events or opportunities to be eligible for the program. The deadline for Winter applications is August 15, 2024. Application packages are available at saskatoon.ca/sce or email sce@saskatoon.ca. 

Applications are evaluated based on criteria outlined in the Seasonal Commercial Enterprise in Parks Policy No. C10-026. Once an application has been approved and all required documentation received by the City, a permit and business license will be issued by the City’s Planning and Development Division. Permit costs range from $600 (not-for-profit) to $1,800 (for profit) annually; the fee for a new business license is $135. For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/sce. 

Eight more sleeps! Plan to attend the City of Saskatoon’s 48^th Annual Civic Pancake Breakfast next week! This much-loved fund-raising event always kicks off summer and brings our community together, join us:

• Tuesday, June 11, 2024, rain, or shine
• 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
• Outdoors beside Civic Square at 23^rd Street and 4^th Avenue
• $7 gets you delicious pancakes (with topping choices), sausages, coffee, tea, or juice. Cash or debit accepted.

This year’s breakfast will have an expanded lineup of diverse musical performers, dancers and entertainment on our community stage, vehicle displays and information booths to visit. Local celebrity pancake flippers will serve up delicious pancakes, fun mascots will attend and as always, the popular relay race will be fun to watch! All breakfast proceeds are donated to our charity partner, United Way Saskatoon & Area.

At a time when kindness is needed more than ever, we will again offer Act of Kindness Breakfast tickets for purchase.  Considering purchasing an extra $7 breakfast ticket for someone who would appreciate a hot breakfast on June 11. Unused breakfast tickets posted to the Act of Kindness Ticket Board will be donated back to United Way Saskatoon & Area! We are confident our community momentum for the Act of Kindness Board will continue. The Act of Kindness Board is sponsored by Saskatoon City Employees Credit Union.

The City of Saskatoon thanks the many valued breakfast sponsors who offer their generous support who make our community breakfast a yearly success! 

Visit saskatoon.ca for more information. 

Victoria Avenue will be closed at 5th Street on Tuesday, June 4, starting at 9:00 a.m. for catch basin repairs. 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.

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

NEW

MCORMOND DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WANUSKEWIN RD TO CENTRAL AVE
(Curb restoration)
Start: June 3, 9:00 a.m. End: June 3, 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 5, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 14TH ST E
(Manhole repair)
Start: June 3, 11:00 a.m. End: June 3, 2:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Manhole repair)
Start: June 3, 9:00 p.m. End: June 3, 12:00 p.m.

ONGOING

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.

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

NEW

BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Broadway Spring Fling)
Start: June 1, 6:00 a.m. End: June 1, 7:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED AT SASKATCHEWAN CRES W
(Minor bridge repair)
Start: June 1, 6:30 a.m. End: June 1, 8:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB MEDIAN LANE & LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED FROM AVE O S TO AVE M S
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: June 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 4:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB & WB DRIVING LANES CLOSED AT AVE W S
(Sewer lining)
Traffic will be maintained in parking lanes.
Start: June 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 4:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 14TH ST E
(Manhole repairs)
Start: June 1, 9:00 a.m. End: June 1, 12:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO CIRCLE DR E
(Pole replacement)
Start: June 2, 6:30 a.m. End: June 2, 8:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR EB CURB & CENTRE LANES & WB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT PRESTON AVE N
(CCTV)
Start: June 2, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 1:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE N NB CURB & RIGHT TURN LANES CLOSED AT COLLEGE DR
(CCTV)
Start: June 2, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 1:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM POWE ST TO 115TH ST W
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 2, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 3:00 p.m.

BOYCHUK DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM LAURENTIAN DR TO MONCTON PL
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 2, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 3:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM WILSON CRES TO HOPKINS ST
(Curb stop replacement)
Start: June 2, 8:00 a.m. End: June 2, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR W EXIT RAMP CLOSED AT AIRPORT DR
(Streetlight pole replacement)
Start: June 2, 8:00 a.m. End: June 2, 9:30 a.m.

SPADINA CRES E SB LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Catch basin repair)
Start: June 2, 9:00 a.m. End: June 2, 12:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST W TO 27TH ST W
(Pole replacement)
Start: June 2, 10:30 a.m. End: June 2, 12:30 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E SB LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Catch basin repair)
Start: June 2, 11:00 a.m. End: June 2, 2:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E EB LANES & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM ARGYLE AVE TO MADDEN AVE
(Manhole repair)
Start: June 2, 1:00 p.m. End: June 2, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

COLLEGE DR EB LEFT TURN BAY & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Storm sewer inspection)
Start: May 31, 10:00 p.m. End: June 1, 4:00 a.m.

CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO COLLEGE DR
(Construction)
Start: May 31, 9:00 a.m. End: June 1, 3:00 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.

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

NEW

LORNE AVE NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 7TH ST E
(Sewer lining)
Start: May 31, 9:00 a.m. End: May 31, 3:00 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO COLLEGE DR
(Construction)
Start: May 31, 9:00 a.m. End: June 1, 3:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB LEFT TURN BAY & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Storm sewer inspection)
Start: May 31, 10:00 p.m. End: June 1, 4:00 a.m.

ONGOING

8TH ST E VARIOUS SINGLE LANE CLOSURES AT ACADIA DR
(Environmental monitoring)
Start: May 30, 9:00 a.m. End: May 31, 2:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR EB & WB VARIOUS LANE CLOSURES FROM KENASCHUK CRES TO WANUSKEWIN RD
(Crack Sealing)
Mobile closures in the area from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays only. There will always be one lane open for traffic in each direction.
Start: May 22, 9:00 a.m. End: May 31, 3:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB LANES SPEED REDUCTION FROM MCORMOND DR TO MCKERCHER DR
(Guardrail repair)
Start: May 10, 7:00 a.m. End: May 31, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT KALRA ST
(Streetscaping)
Start: May 29, 7:00 a.m. End: May 31, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 3RD AVE S
(Traffic calming & sidewalk improvements)
Start: May 27, 7:00 a.m. End: May 31, 6:00 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.

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.

Elections Saskatoon has prepared the 2024 Civic Election Candidate Information Guide for anyone seeking election or re-election for mayor, city councillor, or school board trustee on November 13, 2024. The digital guide is now available at saskatoon.ca/candidateInfo.

The guide includes information on the responsibilities and time commitment of elected office, candidate eligibility, the nomination process, and important key dates. To note, June 1, 2024, marks the start of the campaign expense period.

All candidates must keep complete records of all campaign contributions received during their campaign contribution period and of all campaign expenses incurred during the campaign expense period.

Elections Saskatoon election officials are available to answer any questions from candidates or to clarify information contained in the Candidate Information Guide.

Candidates or residents who have election-related questions can email elections@saskatoon.ca or call 306-657-VOTE (8683).

Visit saskatoon.ca/vote2024 for all election-related information including key 2024 Civic Election dates or follow the City on Facebook, Twitter (X), or Instagram.

Elections Saskatoon is the City of Saskatoon’s non-partisan and independent election-management body; the Office will protect the integrity of the voting process as it directs and supervises the administration of Saskatoon’s 2024 Civic Election.

Elections Saskatoon will provide alternate voting method options to help eliminate barriers to voting so that every eligible voter has the opportunity to vote. Alternate voting options include accessible voter assist devices at the polls, special polls, drive-thru voting and mail-in ballots.

The City of Saskatoon is pleased to announce a new, convenient way for residents to dispose of their Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) safely and responsibly. Starting June 5, 2024, residents can drop off their HHW every Wednesday at the Material Recovery Centre.

The new weekly collection program is designed to make it easier for residents to dispose of items that should not be thrown in regular garbage or recycling bins due to their potential harm to the environment and public health. Accepted items include aerosols, automotive fluids, cleaners, cylinders, light bulbs, yard chemicals, and more. Complete lists of acceptable and unacceptable items are available at saskatoon.ca/hazardouswaste.

HHW will be accepted every Wednesday from 8 am to 4:45 pm at the Material Recovery Centre, located at 42 Valley Road.

The City encourages residents to take advantage of this free service to ensure these materials are handled in an environmentally responsible manner.

Reminders: 

• The program is open to residents with household products only – no commercial loads will be accepted.
• Containers used for transporting HHW may not be returned to the participants.
• Please ensure all containers are safely sealed and contents are clearly marked. 
• To avoid potentially long line-ups and wait times, ask the Waste Wizard at saskatoon.ca/wastewizard to find other means of recycling and safe disposal. 
• There are no public washrooms available at the Material Recovery Centre.

Thank you for helping us put waste in the right place!

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatchewan Rattlers take on the Vancouver Bandits at SaskTel Centre on Thursday, May 30 at 7:30 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 6:15 p.m.
• 6:55 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.