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Daily Road Report - December 20, 2023
December 19, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CENTRAL AVE 4-WAY STOP INTERSECTION AT 115TH ST E
(Traffic Signal Repairs)
Start: December 20, 9:00 a.m. End: December 20, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: December 21, 4:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr to 8th St
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024
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.
Effective January 1, 2024: new late payment penalties on overdue property taxes
December 19, 2023 - 1:42pm
- Current Property Tax: This refers to property tax levied in the current year that remains outstanding beyond the June 30 payment deadline. The late payment penalty for current property tax balances will increase from 1.25% to 1.75% per month effective January 1, 2024.
- Property Tax in Arrears: This refers to property tax balances which remain
soutstanding beyond December 31 of the year the property tax was levied in. The late payment penalty for property tax arrears will increase from 1.5% to 2.25% per month effective January 1, 2024.
For 2023, property owners, if you have your current year (2023) property taxes still owing after June 30, 2023, your property is currently assessed with a 1.25% late payment penalty compounded monthly up until December 31, 2023.
New! As approved via the 2024/2025 Multi-Year Business Plan & Budget, new late payment penalties will compound monthly starting January 1, 2024. The late payment penalties apply to:
Late payment penalties assessed to a property are added to the tax account and are compounded monthly.
Various tax payment options are available to property owners.
Property taxes are based on the calendar year, January to December. The City issues property tax notices in the spring each year after City Council passes the mill rate bylaw. Property taxes are due on June 30 each year, unless taxes are paid over 12-monthly instalments using the Tax Instalment Payment Plan Service (TIPPS).
For additional information, please visit saskatoon.ca/propertytax or call a Corporate Revenue Customer Service Representative at 306-975-2400.
Daily Road Report - December 19, 2023
December 18, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ARLINGTON AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Sanitary main inspection)
Start: December 19, 9:00 a.m. End: December 19, 11:00 a.m.
ONGOING
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: December 21, 4:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr to 8th St
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024
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.
Long Weekend Road Report - December 23-26, 2023
December 18, 2023 - 10:22am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
LORNE AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 6TH ST E
(Storm sewer repairs)
Start: December 23, 8:00 a.m. End: December 23, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr to 8th St
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024
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 - December 18, 2023
December 15, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
SPADINA CRES E ROUNDABOUT CLOSED FOR SB TRAFFIC AT 2ND AVE S
(Menorah Takedown )
Start: December 18, 10:30 a.m. End: December 18, 1:00 p.m.
ONGOING
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: December 21, 4:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr to 8th St
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024
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 - December 16-17, 2023
December 15, 2023 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
ONGOING
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: December 21, 4:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr to 8th St
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024
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.
Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval scheduled to open Saturday, December 16, 2023
December 15, 2023 - 9:00am
- Monday to Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Closed Fridays
The Clarence Downey Speed Skating oval will open for the season on Saturday, December 16, 2023.
The Oval, located on Dudley Street at Avenue R in the Gordon Howe Complex, is a 400-metre outdoor, oval-shaped rink for all skating levels. A warm-up building provides change rooms, public washrooms, and an area to lace up skates in comfort. Speed skates are not required.
Public Skating Hours:
For more information, please visit saskatoon.ca/oval or call 306‑668-4693
Spadina Crescent and 2nd Avenue roundabout closed on Monday
December 15, 2023 - 7:00am
The southbound lanes of the Spadina Crescent and 2nd Avenue roundabout will be closed for a menorah takedown on Monday, December 18, starting at 10:30 a.m. 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.
Bus service to Blades vs. Rockets
December 15, 2023 - 6:00am
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to experience the Saskatoon Blades take on the Kelowna Rockets at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, December 16, at 7 p.m., is available at the following times:
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.
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 - December 15, 2023
December 14, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO 44TH ST E
(CCTV inspections)
Start: December 15, 9:00 a.m. End: December 15, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: December 21, 4:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr to 8th St
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024
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.