News Releases

In response to the cold temperatures this week, the Saskatoon Emergency Management Organization (EMO) will activate the Extreme Cold Weather Emergency Response Plan (ECWERP) from January 9 - 14 to support residents in Saskatoon. The ECWERP enables collaboration from over 35 community partners to ensure everyone has access to a safe location when Saskatoon is experiencing extreme cold or other severe weather. 

The extreme cold weather response is activated when: 

• air temperature or wind chill is expected to reach -30°C for two days; 
• air temperature or wind chill is expected to reach -40°C for at least two hours; or, 
• when 10cm of snow falls within 12 hours or less. 

When the Extreme Cold Weather response is activated, members establish a coordinated approach to providing services and support for residents, including:

• emergency overnight shelters 
• warm-up locations 
• outreach services such as wellness checks and connecting individuals to available resources 
• cold weather essentials such as toques, mitts, jackets, and blankets

Individuals and families experiencing homelessness can visit any of the designated warm-up locations throughout the city. 

EMO encourages residents to stay safe during these cold temperatures. Residents can help those most vulnerable by sharing the warm-up locations poster, checking on family, friends and neighbours and by alerting emergency services if you see someone in distress due to the cold.    

As always, Saskatoon Transit offers the Safe Bus Program designed to assist anyone, of any age, that needs immediate shelter or needs emergency services. If you need help, flag down or go to a parked bus. Operators can contact emergency services directly & will provide a safe place to wait.

In an emergency, call 911 immediately. 

For more information about the ECWERP, visit saskatoon.ca/cold. 

Environment & Climate Change Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Saskatoon, with up to 15 cm of snow expected in Central Saskatchewan. Snow is expected to begin falling around noon on Tuesday, continuing into Wednesday. City crews and contractors are fully prepared to respond to the anticipated snowstorm.  

Road conditions can deteriorate with the heavy snow accumulation and blowing snow can cause reduced visibility at times. Drivers should adjust their driving for the road conditions; leave extra room in case you need to stop suddenly and watch for blue and yellow flashing lights on road equipment. Please stay back at least 15 m from winter maintenance equipment.   

During the snowfall, City crews will plow Circle Drive and expressways to minimize accumulation and maintain mobility and safety for motorists. Sanders will be applying de-icing material as required, beginning with Circle Drive and other high speed and high traffic streets, bridges and intersections.   

At the end of snowfall, if the total snow accumulation is greater than 5 cm, a snow event will be declared. Contractors will join City crews to grade snow along all priority streets within 72 hours of the end of the snowfall. Sidewalks, multi-use pathways, cycle tracks and bike lanes will be cleared within 48 hours of the end of the snowfall.    

To learn more about winter road maintenance, including which roads are prioritized for maintenance, visit saskatoon.ca/snow. 

Make 2024 your year to volunteer in your community! Help shape programs and services that matter to you as you share your valuable experience, expand your resume - and your network of contacts.

The City of Saskatoon has several vacant positions on its boards and committees. We are committed to having the composition of our boards, committees and commissions reflect the diverse community we serve and welcome and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Diverse membership strengthens our boards and committees and enhances our collective effort to improve Saskatoon.

As an appointed member, you will have opportunities to provide your input, advice, and expertise to guide recommendations. Learn more about the duties, term length and details on the wide variety of vacancies we have, listed below:  

• Diversity Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee
• Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee
• Public Art Advisory Committee
• Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee
• Albert Community Centre Management Committee
• Municipal Planning Commission
• Municipal Review Commission
• Board of Revision (& Licence Appeal Board)
• Development Appeals Board
• Board of Police Commissioners
• Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Board of Directors (Remai Modern)
• TCU Place Board of Directors
• Board of Trustees General Superannuation Plan

Check the full list of vacant positions with descriptions of the ways you can help contribute to the success of your community.

For questions about the application process, or for assistance with the form, contact the City Clerk’s Office at 306-975-3240 or email city.clerks@saskatoon.ca. 

Apply before February 1, 2024, to be considered for a March 2024 start date.  Applications will continue to be accepted until all vacancies are filled.

Visit saskatoon.ca/boards

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

NEW

22ND ST E EB & WB LEFT TURN BAYS CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE N TO 3RD AVE N
(Sanitary sewer inspection)
Start: January 9, 8:00 a.m. End: January 9, 11:00 a.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM CAMPBELL AVE TO ARGYLE AVE
(Manhole repairs)
Start: January 9, 9:00 a.m. End: January 9, 3:00 p.m.

33RD ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE B N TO AVE C N
(Service connection replacement)
Start: January 9, 9:00 a.m. End: January 10, 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, 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.

33rd Street will be closed between avenues B and C starting Tuesday, January 9, at 8:00 a.m. to replace service connections. 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.

Residents can drop off live Christmas trees for free at the Sort & Go area at the Material Recovery Centre (MRC) until January 31. The MRC is located at 42 Valley Road, near the landfill and is open daily, seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. By diverting your trees away from the landfill, they instead will be chipped and composted or used as mulch.

The previous community-based Christmas tree drop off sites are no longer available for use. The sites have been closed as part of the Council-approved 2024/2025 Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget.

We would like to remind residents that they are only permitted to drop off their Christmas trees at the City-approved depot at the MRC. Thanks for helping us put waste in the right place.

For more information about Christmas tree composting, please visit: saskatoon.ca/christmastree.

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

ONGOING

BRIGHTON BLVD 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.

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

ONGOING

BRIGHTON BLVD 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.

Starting Monday, January 8, 2024, crews will begin pruning trees on civic property in  Pleasant Hill and Mayfair as part of the City's Boulevard Tree Maintenance Program. Tree maintenance operations in these two neighbourhoods will continue until March 31, 2024.    

The Boulevard Tree Maintenance Program follows a regular pruning cycle to help preserve the health of the City's tree inventory, as well as to eliminate hazards and provide clearance from buildings, signs, streetlights and utility wires.  

Tree maintenance often requires road restrictions. The City reminds pedestrians, cyclists and drivers to ensure safety is a priority by respecting the work zone and obeying all road restrictions and signage.  

For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/treemaintenance. 

The City of Saskatoon (City) is reaching out to the community for any information about two collisions that caused damage to separate overpasses during the evening of Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

The first collision happened at around 6:15 p.m. A southbound truck on Idylwyld Drive was hauling a large excavator exceeding height restrictions when the excavator hit and damaged girders underneath the 51st Street overpass.

The second hit-and-run incident happened less than an hour later at around 7:00 p.m. The cloverleaf overpass for Circle Drive above Highway 11 was also hit by a northbound vehicle exceeding height restrictions. This collision exposed reinforcing steel in the concrete and caused the rocky debris to fall, damaging an adjacent vehicle. As noted, the driver responsible for the damage did not remain at the scene.

City engineers have inspected both overpasses, which are safe and remain open to traffic. Damage estimates are not immediately available, however repairs are expected to be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.

If the responsible driver or drivers are not found, the City will pay for the full cost of repair from the bridge repair reserve fund. Municipalities are unable to submit infrastructure damage insurance claims through SGI, but if the driver is identified, the repair may be covered by their insurance.

The City is asking anyone who may have witnessed these incidents to contact the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300 and use File Number 24-1119 for the 51st street overpass damage and File Number 23-169644 for the Circle Drive/Highway 11 cloverleaf damage.