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Taylor Street closed between Albert and Clarence avenues starting Tuesday
August 4, 2023 - 10:00am
Taylor Street will be closed between Albert and Clarence avenues starting Tuesday, August 8, at 9 a.m. for service connection replacement work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take three 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.
Fall Leisure Guide available Friday, August 4; Program registration begins Sunday, August 20
August 4, 2023 - 9:00am
- Swimming lessons and lifeguard certification training opportunities;
- Saskatoon’s Leisure Centres (Cosmo, Lakewood, and Lawson Civic Centres; Saskatoon Field House; and Shaw Centre) including admission options such as LeisureCards and Bulk Tickets;
- Public and parent & tot skating at the indoor rinks;
- A variety of free community programming including events for youth on school breaks and the popular Drop N’Shop;
- Adult drop-in and registered fitness programs for all fitness levels and all stages of your life;
- Learn to Skate, Lil’ and Mini Movers and Sport registered programs for toddlers, children and youth;
- Community Association programs and activities; and,
- Facility rental options
The City of Saskatoon Leisure Guide is the community’s go-to source for sport, culture and recreation information in Saskatoon.
The Fall Leisure Guide will be available online at saskatoon.ca/leisureguide and on display at pick-up locations beginning Friday, August 4. Pick up the guide from any City leisure facility, Saskatoon public library or anywhere the StarPhoenix is sold. Visit saskatoon.ca/leisureguide for a complete list of pick-up locations.
Included in the guide is everything you need to know about Lifesaving Society of Canada swimming lessons, which the City started offering at the start of 2023. Preschool, swim kids and adult swim program participants’ previous Red Cross certifications will transfer to the new Lifesaving Society corresponding certifications. Make sure to check out the registration guidelines and transfer chart in the Leisure Guide before you make your swim class selection.
Highlights of the Fall Leisure Guide (September 1 to December 31, 2023) include information on:
Mark your calendars! Registration for Fall programs begins Sunday, August 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. by logging into to your account on leisureonline.saskatoon.ca or by calling 306-975-2800.
Private and semi-private swim lessons registrations will open on Monday, August 21. Registrations are accepted by phone only. Call the Leisure Centre you are interested in taking lessons at to register. This change is being piloted in effort to reduce wait times for phone line registrations.
For more information on how to be prepared for registration, visit saskatoon.ca/leisure-online
Broadway Avenue closed between 10th and 12th streets starting Saturday
August 4, 2023 - 8:00am
Broadway Avenue will be closed between 10th and 12th streets starting Saturday, August 5, at 6:00 a.m. for the Fringe Festival. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the special event site. This event is expected to take two days to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
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.
Melville Street intersection at Jasper Avenue closed starting Tuesday
August 4, 2023 - 7:00am
The intersection at Melville Street and Jasper Avenue will be closed starting Tuesday, August 8, at 7 a.m. for infrastructure upgrade work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this project. This work is expected to take five weeks to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
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.
Daily Road Report - August 4, 2023
August 3, 2023 - 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 Priority 1 streets on this date.
ONGOING
LENORE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM PRIMROSE DR TO LA LOCHE RD
(Sidewalk replacement)
All street intersections will remain open
Start: July 28, 9:00 a.m. End: August 10, 5:00 p.m.
3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection closed at Brute St
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 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.
Take Transit to experience the Saskatoon EX
August 3, 2023 - 11:00am
- Bus #1 – to Downtown & Lawson Mall at 9:30pm, 10:15pm, 11 pm & 11:45pm
- Bus #2 – to Market Mall, Centre Mall & University Heights at 9:45pm, 10:30pm & 11:15pm
- Bus #3 – to Confederation & Downtown at 9:15pm, 10 pm, 10:45pm & 11:30pm
Saskatoon Transit has again partnered with the Saskatoon EX to offer free Transit service to Superpass holders during the Exhibition, August 8-13, 2023. Riders looking to use Transit simply need to show the bus operator their Superpass or bracelet when boarding for a free ride.
Free Transit service will also be provided to children 10 & under on Wednesday, August 9, and older adults 65+ on Thursday, August 10.
Service on Sunday night* will be extended with three special service routes from the Exhibition loop on the west side of Lorne Avenue, just south of Ruth Street. The additional service on Sunday night allows people to leave the event even after regular service is over. Regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip); fares can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted.
Taking Transit is a great way to avoid the traffic and parking. Riders can plan their route to and from the EX using the Transit app (or Google Maps on desktop).
*Sunday night service will not be visible on trip planning apps.
Have questions? Contact Transit Customer Service at 306-975-3100 or transit.services@saskatoon.ca.
West Compost Depot re-opens with regular operating hours
August 3, 2023 - 8:00am
The City’s West Compost Depot re-opens today with normal operating hours as planned roadwork restricting access on 11th Street has been completed early. The East Compost Depot will also return to normal operating hours. Commercial haulers must return to using the West Compost Depot only.
The West Compost Depot is open 7 days a week, including statutory holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:50 p.m. The East Compost Depot is open 5 days a week, Thursday through Monday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday) from 11:00 a.m. to 4:50 p.m.
For more information on the City’s Compost Depots, please visit saskatoon.ca/compostdepots.
City Administration to set stage for rollout of variable cart garbage utility in 2024
August 2, 2023 - 4:00pm
On Tuesday, August 8, City Administration will present an approval report to the Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services Committee (EU&CS) in order to purchase the new smaller sized carts for the City’s upcoming variable waste utility launching in 2024.
As previously directed by Council, the funding source for black cart garbage services will shift from property taxes to a utility model in 2024. Three different black cart sizes will be available to homes with curbside collection.
“We look forward to providing residents cart size options that reflect their household waste needs,” says Brendan Lemke, Director of Water and Waste Operations. “Following the successful launch of the city-wide green cart program, many residents are already noticing a smaller amount of garbage in their black carts. The variable utility model means that households will have more control over their costs and only pay for the waste they actually produce.”
A dedicated report on program implementation will be presented to the EUCS Committee this fall. This report will include information on cart size options, cart swap requests, timelines and proposed rates for the garbage utility.
Garbage collection will remain bi-weekly year-round. To view your collection calendar, visit saskatoon.ca/collectioncalendar or download the Saskatoon Waste Wizard app.
Daily Road Report - August 3, 2023
August 2, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
VICTORIA AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 9TH ST E
(Stump removals)
Start: August 3, 9:00 a.m. End: August 3, 12:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM SASKATCHEWAN CRES E TO SPADINA CRES W
(Minor bridge maintenance)
Start: August 3, 9:00 a.m. End: August 3, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
CIRCLE DR S EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO SPADINA CRES W
(Bridge washing)
Start: August 2, 8:00 p.m. End: August 3, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
HIGHWAY 7 SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HART RD TO 11TH ST W
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 3, 5:00 p.m.
LENORE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM PRIMROSE DR TO LA LOCHE RD
(Sidewalk replacement)
All street intersections will remain open
Start: July 28, 9:00 a.m. End: August 10, 5:00 p.m.
3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection closed at Brute St
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 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 - August 2, 2023
August 1, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM WALMER RD TO BEDFORD RD
(Connection replacement)
Start: August 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 2, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 51ST ST E
(Pole replacement)
Start: August 2, 9:00 a.m. End: August 2, 1:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
CIRCLE DR S EB & WB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM DIEFENBAKER PARK RD TO SPADINA CRES W
(Bridge washing & sealing)
Start: August 1, 8:00 p.m. End: August 2, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR S EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO SPADINA CRES W
(Bridge washing & sealing)
Start: August 2, 8:00 p.m. End: August 3, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
HIGHWAY 7 SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HART RD TO 11TH ST W
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 3, 5:00 p.m.
LENORE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM PRIMROSE DR TO LA LOCHE RD
(Sidewalk replacement)
All street intersections will remain open
Start: July 28, 9:00 a.m. End: August 10, 5:00 p.m.
3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection closed at Brute St
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 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.