News Releases

Attridge Drive will be closed between Berini and McOrmond drives on Sunday, May 19, starting at 10:30 a.m. for the Sikh Parade. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the event zone. This event is expected to take three hours to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.  

Additional event restrictions: 

• Lowe Road between Atton Crescent and Nelson Road will be closed from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Lowe Road between Nelson Road and Attridge Drive will be closed from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• McOrmond Drive SB lanes between Nelson and Cowley roads will be closed from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Nelson Road EB lanes between the Centennial Collegiate entrance and Lowe Road will be closed from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

For service alerts about bus stop closures, real-time bus locations, and next bus arrivals use the mobile app Transit or Google Transit on desktop. Customer Service is also available at 306-975-3100 to help answer any questions.     

Drivers are reminded to watch out for pedestrians. The City thanks everyone for their patience.  

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction. 

The City has released its 2023 Report on Service, Savings, Sustainability (SSS). The SSS Report has been released annually since 2005 when City Council directed Administration to prepare a report annually on efficiencies implemented in the previous year. The report highlights the ways the City’s business lines teams worked together in the preceding year to:

• capture savings
• enhance services for residents, and
• make improvements in the area of sustainability

“This type of report is not one that is done in many other municipalities,” says Celene Anger, the City’s Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer. “This year’s report includes more than 130 stories from business areas across the City which feature ways we have both improved and streamlined services without compromising quality.”

The report identifies $4.35 million in total savings. These savings were realized through cost avoidance, cost reductions, and time savings. 

The 2023 SSS Report is available at saskatoon.ca/SSSreport. As well, you will also find a video on this webpage that provides a preview of the full report, highlighting four of the stories featured in 2023

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

NEW

CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 8TH ST E
(Minor bridge maintenance)
Start: May 17, 9:00 a.m. End: May 17, 2:00 p.m.

ONGOING

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO BOYCHUK DR
(Streetlight work)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: May 17, 4:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB EXIT CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Water main construction)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: May 20, 5:00 p.m.

AVE H S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 16TH ST W TO 12TH ST W
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: May 23, 7:00 a.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT ALBERT AVE
(Water main preservation)
Start: May 6, 7:00 a.m. End: May 26, 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: May 31, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO 7TH AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 4:30 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.

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 will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation over the Victoria Day Long Weekend.

For all the details on the City’s holiday hours, check here.

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

NEW

TAYLOR ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM HERITAGE LANE TO BRUDELL RD
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 16, 7:00 a.m. End: May 16, 3:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT 8TH ST E
(Minor bridge maintenance)
Start: May 16, 9:00 a.m. End: May 16, 2:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB & SB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT COLLEGE DR
(Minor bridge maintenance)
Start: May 16, 10:30 a.m. End: May 16, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 27TH ST W
(Catch basin repair)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: May 16, 11:00 a.m. End: May 16, 2:00 p.m.

ONGOING

1ST AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Electric feeder replacement)
Start: May 15, 9:00 a.m. End: May 16, 6:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO BOYCHUK DR
(Streetlight work)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: May 17, 4:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB EXIT CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Water main construction)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: May 20, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT ALBERT AVE
(Water main preservation)
Start: May 6, 7:00 a.m. End: May 26, 5:00 p.m.

AVE H S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 16TH ST W TO 12TH ST W
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 4:30 p.m.

33RD ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO 7TH AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 4:30 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.

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 will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation over the Victoria Day Long Weekend, as follows:

CITY HALL

City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 20, and will reopen on Tuesday, May 21, at 8 a.m.

ROADWAY DETOURS & CLOSURES

Check here for detailed long weekend road restrictions for priority one roadways.

REMAI MODERN 

Remai Modern will be closed on Monday, May 20.

SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY

All Saskatoon Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, May 20.

SASKATOON TRANSIT

• Fixed-route transit will run holiday service hours on May 20 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (normal fares apply).
  • Please consult the mobile app transit to plan your trip.
  • Visit saskatoontransit.ca
• OnDemand service will not be available on May 20.
• Access Transit will operate holiday service hours on May 20 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.   
  • Trips must be booked in advance as per normal procedures (8:15 a.m. to 10:45 p.m.).
  • Customers are reminded that subscriptions do not apply on Statutory Holidays.
• Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed for walk-in customers on May 20, but phone lines (306-975-3100) will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. 

PAY PARKING

• Parking payment is not required on Monday, May 20
• Motorists are reminded that all other parking requirements remain in effect, including parking time limits.

MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT

• Vehicles will not be released to the public on Monday, May 20
• Open for regular business on Saturday, May 18 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• Information on Vehicle Seizures

WASTE COLLECTIONS

Garbage, Recycling, and Organics have collections as scheduled. Check your Collection Calendar here.

MATERIAL RECOVERY CENTRE & LANDFILL

• The Material Recovery Centre and Landfill are open on Monday, May 20 from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
• Cash transactions are accepted, although Credit and Debit are recommended.
• More information at saskatoon.ca/mrc.

COMPOST DEPOT

The Compost Depot is open on Monday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WOODLAWN CEMETERY

• The cemetery office is closed on Monday, May 20.
• Cemetery grounds are open to the public 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily as per usual.

SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO

Regular Hours of Operation

• Zoo – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Forestry Farm Park - 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

LEISURE CENTRES

Search for drop-in program information including fitness and weight room hours, public swim sessions and fitness programs on Leisure Online at saskatoon.ca/leisureonline.

• Cosmo Civic Centre - Closed
• Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre - Closed for facility upgrade. Learn more at saskatoon.ca/harrybailey
• Lakewood Civic Centre – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Lawson Civic Centre – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saskatoon Field House – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Shaw Centre – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Terry Fox Track - Closed

NUTRIEN PLAYLAND AT KINSMEN

Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

GOLF COURSES

• Holiday Park, Wildwood and Silverwood golf courses are open regular hours operation – tee times begin at 6 a.m.
• Holiday Park and Silverwood driving ranges are open regular hours of operation - 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (last bucket sold at 8 p.m.)

NOTIFYNOW

Residents are encouraged to sign-up for notifynow to receive timely and targeted public safety messages. Notifynow is a free service. Tell us how to best reach you on your preferred communication device. Visit saskatoon.ca/notifynow for more information.

YXE SERVICE ALERTS

For information and updates on service disruptions such as power or water check saskatoon.ca/servicealerts or follow @yxeservicealert on Twitter.

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

NEW

AVE H S SB LANES CLOSED AT 17TH ST W
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 15, 7:00 a.m. End: May 15, 3:00 p.m.

HIGHWAY 16 EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Minor bridge maintenance)
Start: May 15, 9:00 a.m. End: May 15, 1:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED AT 14TH ST E
(CCTV)
Start: May 15, 9:00 a.m. End: May 15, 3:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(CCTV)
Start: May 15, 9:00 a.m. End: May 15, 3:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Electric feeder replacement)
Start: May 15, 9:00 a.m. End: May 16, 6:00 p.m.

BOYCHUK DR NB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED AT HIGHWAY 16
(Minor bridge repair)
Start: May 15, 10:30 a.m. End: May 15, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO BOYCHUK DR
(Streetlight work)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: May 17, 4:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB EXIT CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Water main construction)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: May 20, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT ALBERT AVE
(Water main preservation)
Start: May 6, 7:00 a.m. End: May 26, 5:00 p.m.

AVE H S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 16TH ST W TO 12TH ST W
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 4:30 p.m.

33RD ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO 7TH AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 4:30 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.

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.

Spring is a busy time of year for projects in the yard, garden, and around the home.  Contractors and homeowners with a property adjacent to a park may wish to use the park as an access point for deliveries, equipment and/or vehicles related to their projects.

The City would like to remind contractors and homeowners about the importance of gaining approval prior to using the park space, park linkage, greenspace or bufferstrips as an access point for deliveries, equipment and/or vehicles to ensure the safety and enjoyment of these spaces for everyone.

To obtain a permit, contractors and homeowners are required to:

• Complete the Request Access to a Park online form at saskatoon.ca/parkaccess;
• Complete the Request City Utility Line Locate online form at Locating Underground Utilities;  or
• Call Parks Customer Service at 306-975-3300. 

Permit applications should be submitted at least one week prior to the date required.  

Once the permit has been issued, the permit holder is responsible for:

• Repairing any damage to City property at the homeowner's/contractor’s expense.
• Removing all litter/debris after the project is complete.
• Expenses incurred by the City to repair damage.
• Adhering to any restrictions set forth in the approval process, including limitations for vehicle access when the turf is wet.
• Accepting liability for any injury to the public, and for damages to public property.
• Contacting the Parks Division after the work is complete for an inspection and to close the permit.

For more information, or to request a Park Access Permit for your project, call 306‑975‑3300 or visit saskatoon.ca/parkaccess.

Saskatoon Emergency Management Operations (EMO) will conduct a scheduled notifynow test on Thursday, May 16, 2024, after 11:30 a.m. The message will specifically indicate that it is a test and does not require any action from the public. 

The City of Saskatoon’s public safety alert program, notifynow, is used to notify the public in real-time of a safety situation where they need to take action. Alerts are issued when there is an impending, escalating, or occurring emergency in the city and immediate action needs to be taken. The system uses listed phone numbers and associated addresses from the public White Pages to send out alerts. Residents can also sign up to notifynow to receive a message via their preferred communication method. 

Upon registration, subscribers can opt to receive alerts by: 

• SMS text message
• Voice call to a landline
• Voice call to a cell phone  
• Email

Subscribers can choose any, or all, of these communication methods. 

Residents are strongly encouraged to create an account and provide accurate contact information to successfully receive messages. It is important for residents to review and update their notifynow profiles regularly to make sure phone numbers and addresses are current. 

Testing of the notifynow system provides EMO the opportunity to: 

• Raise public awareness about the system so that residents of Saskatoon can be equipped and ready for potential emergencies
• Confirm the notifynow system performs effectively
• Practice sending alerts to the public and assess public safety alert procedures

If subscribers notice the notifynow alert is not performing as expected, residents are encouraged to contact EMO immediately with details at emo@saskatoon.ca. 

EMO regularly conducts two annual test alerts: one occurring in the spring and the other closer to the end of the year. 

For additional information about Saskatoon’s alert system, visit saskatoon.ca/notifynow. 

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

NEW

22ND ST W VARIOUS EB & WB LANES CLOSED FROM WITNEY AVE N TO CIRCLE DR W
(Rail overpass inspection)
Start: May 18, 9:00 a.m. End: May 18, 11:00 a.m.

LOWE RD ROAD CLOSED FROM ATTON CRES TO NELSON RD
(Sikh Parade)
Start: May 19, 7:00 a.m. End: May 19, 3:30 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO BERINI DR
(Sikh Parade)
University Heights business area can be accessed from McOrmond Dr
Start: May 19, 10:30 a.m. End: May 19, 1:30 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM NELSON RD TO COWLEY RD
(Sikh Parade)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: May 19, 10:30 a.m. End: May 19, 1:30 p.m.

NELSON RD EB LANES CLOSED FROM CENTENNIAL COLLEGIATE ENTRANCE TO LOWE ROAD
(Sikh Parade)
Start: May 19, 10:30 a.m. End: May 19, 3:30 p.m.

ONGOING

WARMAN RD SB EXIT CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Water main construction)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: May 20, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO 7TH AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: May 22, 4:30 p.m.

AVE H S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 16TH ST W TO 12TH ST W
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: May 23, 7:00 a.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT ALBERT AVE
(Water main preservation)
Start: May 6, 7:00 a.m. End: May 26, 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: May 31, 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.

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.

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.