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Ice melting on recreational ponds and South Saskatchewan River
April 8, 2024 - 11:15am
As the weather continues to warm up, the Saskatoon Fire Department would like to advise the public to be mindful of ice conditions.
Ice thickness is no longer suitable for winter recreational use. The ice must reach a minimum thickness of at least eight inches to be considered safe. Fire crews have updated the posted signage to read “No Skating” at each recreational storm pond.
Community members who use the ponds for recreational purposes assume all risk and maintenance responsibilities for the ice including removing personal belongings, as well as user safety.
Additionally, ice on the South Saskatchewan River has also started to melt. The ice that covers this body of water is unpredictable and is therefore never safe for winter recreational use. Residents are asked to never venture out onto the ice that covers sections of the South Saskatchewan River.
Community members are advised to always exercise an elevated level of caution when around any large body of water. Keep a close watch on children and pets when visiting trails, parks, or off-leash areas that may run adjacent to the South Saskatchewan River or a storm water retention pond.
For more information regarding the Recreational Uses of Storm Water Retention Ponds policy, visit saskatoon.ca/ponds.
Flags to be lowered April 9; National Day of Remembrance of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
April 8, 2024 - 8:00am
Since 2003, The National Day of Remembrance of the Battle of Vimy Ridge has been observed in Canada on April 9.
In recognition, flags at all City of Saskatoon facilities will be flown at half-mast in honour of and with respect to Canada’s veterans, to remember the nearly 3,600 soldiers who lost their lives and more than 7,000 who were wounded on that fateful day.
The Battle of Vimy Ridge, which took place from April 9-12, 1917, marked the first time that all four divisions of the Canadian Corps fought in a battle together in the First World War against a common enemy. The Battle is considered by many to be a turning point for our country and the beginning of Canada’s march towards nationhood.
Daily Road Report - April 8, 2024
April 5, 2024 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
No new projects are scheduled to start on this date.
ONGOING
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.
Weekend Road Report - April 6-7, 2024
April 5, 2024 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM BOYCHUK DR TO HERITAGE CRES
(Power line work)
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: April 7, 6:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 14TH ST E
(Tree pruning)
Start: April 6, 8:00 a.m. End: April 6, 4:00 p.m.
20TH ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR S
(CCTV inspections)
Start: April 6, 11:00 p.m. End: April 7, 6:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB LEFT TURN LANE & SB MEDIAN & CURB LANES CLOSED AT 20TH ST W
(CCTV inspections)
Start: April 6, 11:00 p.m. End: April 7, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB TO WB RAMP CLOSED AT COLLEGE DR
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: April 7, 7:00 a.m. End: April 7, 12:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E SB TO EB RAMP CLOSED AT COLLEGE DR
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: April 7, 7:00 a.m. End: April 7, 12:00 p.m.
NIGHT WORK
CENTRAL AVE NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 108TH ST W TO 109TH ST W
(Sewer lining)
Start: April 5, 7:00 p.m. End: April 6, 6:00 a.m.
COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN LANE & WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CLARENCE AVE N
(Sewer lining)
Start: April 5, 7:00 p.m. End: April 6, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
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.
Circle Drive northbound ramp to College Drive westbound closed on Sunday
April 5, 2024 - 9:00am
The Circle Drive northbound ramp to College Drive westbound will be closed on Sunday, April 7, starting at 7:00 a.m. for streetlight pole replacements. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take half a 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.
Circle Drive southbound ramp to College Drive eastbound closed on Sunday
April 5, 2024 - 8:00am
The Circle Drive southbound ramp to College Drive eastbound will be closed on Sunday, April 7, starting at 7:00 a.m. for streetlight pole replacements. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take half a 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.
Taylor Street closed from Boychuk Drive to Heritage Crescent on Saturday
April 5, 2024 - 7:00am
Taylor Street will be closed between Boychuk Drive and Heritage Crescent starting on Saturday, April 6, at 7:00 a.m. for power line 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.
Special event bus service to SaskTel Centre this weekend
April 5, 2024 - 6:00am
- 5:40 p.m.
- 6:00 p.m.
- 6:20 p.m.
- 6:40 p.m.
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Prince Albert Raiders at SaskTel Centre on Friday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:
Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see the Saskatchewan Rush take on the Calgary Roughnecks on Saturday, April 6 at 7:00 p.m., 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. 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.
Daily Road Report - April 5, 2024
April 4, 2024 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
7TH AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Tree pruning)
Start: April 5, 9:00 a.m. End: April 5, 1:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM GREY PL TO CONNAUGHT PL
(Hydrovac)
Start: April 5, 9:00 a.m. End: April 5, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHT WORK
25TH ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: April 4, 7:00 p.m. End: April 5, 6:00 a.m.
CENTRAL AVE NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 108TH ST W TO 109TH ST W
(Sewer lining)
Start: April 5, 7:00 p.m. End: April 6, 6:00 a.m.
COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN LANE & WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CLARENCE AVE N
(Sewer lining)
Start: April 5, 7:00 p.m. End: April 6, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
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.
Daily Road Report - April 4, 2024
April 3, 2024 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
51ST ST E WB & EB LEFT TURN LANES & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT CLEVELAND AVE
(Flushing sanitary main)
Start: April 4, 9:00 a.m. End: April 4, 3:00 p.m.
LORNE AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 6TH ST E
(Tree pruning)
Start: April 4, 9:00 a.m. End: April 4, 3:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM WANUSKEWIN RD TO CENTRAL AVE
(Light replacement)
Start: April 4, 9:00 a.m. End: April 4, 3:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: April 4, 7:00 p.m. End: April 5, 6:00 a.m.
NIGHT WORK
2ND AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 26TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: April 3, 7:00 p.m. End: April 4, 6:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT 29TH ST W
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: April 3, 7:00 p.m. End: April 4, 6:00 a.m.
2ND AVE N NB & SB LEFT TURN BAYS CLOSED AT 26TH ST E
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: April 3, 7:00 p.m. End: April 4, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
8TH ST EB CURB & MIDDLE LANES CLOSED FROM ARLINGTON TO PIZZA HUT
(Emergency connection valve repair)
Start: April 3, 8:00 a.m. End: TBD
FAITHFULL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 60TH ST E TO 64TH ST E
(Water line)
Start: April 1, 8:00 a.m. End: April 4, 4:30 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM ISABELLA ST E TO HILLIARD ST E
(Emergency water connection replacement)
Start: April 3, 8:00 a.m. End: April 4, 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.