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Saskatoon’s 2024-2028 City Council was sworn in yesterday, November 20, 2024, in Council Chambers.

Eleven Council members, comprised of one mayor and 10 councillors, took their oaths before their family, dignitaries and members of City administration. 

The ceremony included the 2024 Local Government Elections Returning Officer’s Declaration of Results, and appointment of Deputy Mayors and members of the Standing Policy Committees for November and December 2024.

Mayor Cynthia Block presented her Inaugural Address, along with remarks from Elders Nora Cummings, Métis Senator and Roland Duquette, Mistawasis Nêhiyawak.

You can watch the full video replay of the event available from the City’s website.

The 2024-2028 Saskatoon City Council members are:

Mayor- Cynthia BLOCK
Ward 1 Councillor Kathryn MACDONALD
Ward 2 Councillor Senos TIMON
Ward 3 Councillor Robert PEARCE
Ward 4 Councillor Troy DAVIES
Ward 5 Councillor Randy DONAUER
Ward 6 Councillor Jasmin PARKER
Ward 7 Councillor Holly KELLEHER
Ward 8 Councillor Scott FORD
Ward 9 Councillor Bev DUBOIS
Ward 10 Councillor Zach JEFFRIES

City Council orientation took place this week on November 18 and 19. The next Regular Business and Public Hearing meetings of City Council are on Wednesday, November 27.

The City’s website saskatoon.ca will be updated next week to include new Council information and how to contact Saskatoon’s 2024-2028 Council Members.

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

NEW

11TH ST W WB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT FAIRLIGHT DR
(Roadwork)
Start: November 22, 8:00 a.m. End: November 22, 4:30 p.m.

RUTH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM ROYAL AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Tree trimming)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: November 22, 9:00 a.m. End: November 22, 4:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Underground maintenance)
Start: November 22, 9:00 a.m. End: November 22, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Manhole inspection)
Start: November 22, 10:00 a.m. End: November 22, 2:00 p.m.

ONGOING

8TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED AT MCORMOND DR
(Intersection construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 22, 4:30 p.m.

24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(SL&P construction)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: November 27, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: November 29, 4:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: December 6, 5:00 p.m.

19TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 3RD AVE S
(Construction)
Start: November 19, 7:00 a.m. End: December 11, 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: September 26, 2025, 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.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to the FIBA Men’s Americup 2025 at SaskTel Centre on Thursday, November 21 starting at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop to the FIBA Men’s Americup 2025 at SaskTel Centre on Sunday, November 24 starting at 2:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 12:45 p.m.
• 1:25 p.m.

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. 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.

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

NEW

CUMBERLAND AVE S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT GARRISON CRES
(Sanitary main repairs)
Start: November 21, 9:00 a.m. End: November 21, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

CLAYPOOL DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT MCCLOCKLIN RD
(Construction)
Start: November 19, 8:00 a.m. End: November 21, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED AT MCORMOND DR
(Intersection construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 22, 4:30 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: November 22, 5:00 p.m.

24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(SL&P construction)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: November 27, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: November 29, 4:00 p.m.

19TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 3RD AVE S
(Construction)
Start: November 19, 7:00 a.m. End: December 11, 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: September 26, 2025, 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 Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) is aware of information circulating on social media over the past few days, which claims that the City has granted a permit for an encampment. This is false. The permit that was issued is a burn permit to hold a public smudge event. 

SFD must clarify that the fire department or the City would never issue a permit for an encampment. Our experiences in other municipalities have shown that large encampments can create significant health and various safety risks. We have frequently responded to fires at encampments and it is our priority to find alternative solutions that provide viable and dignified options for those in need. 

The City recognizes that homelessness is a complex issue requiring a comprehensive community response. The City is committed to actively engaging all partners in a collaborative process moving forward. Saskatoon EMO has activated an Internal Emergency Operations Centre with multiple City Departments to coordinate the internal response to homelessness in Saskatoon.  

A report will be presented by Planning and Development and EMO to Council next week regarding Winter Navigation and Warming Centres this winter. This report will be public at the end of the day. 

Furthermore, winter warming locations have been in operation since October and more opened last night.  

Information about the Saskatoon Emergency Winter Response Plan is available at saskatoon.ca/cold. This includes the warming location poster.