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Get ready to vote this fall! The provincial election is on October 28, 2024, and the City of Saskatoon’s municipal election for local government leadership and school board trustees for the Public and Separate School Divisions will take place on November 13, 2024.

May has been proclaimed by the Province of Saskatchewan as Voter Registration Month. Eligible voters, you can now register or update your voter information for the provincial election. All you need to do is check, update, or add your voter information to the Elections Saskatchewan Voters List portal here.

Key Dates:

• At the end of May 2024: The Returning Officer for Saskatoon’s 2024 Municipal/School Board election will collect Voter Registration data from Elections Saskatchewan to establish Saskatoon’s municipal voter registry.
   
• Starting July 2024: Eligible voters for the Saskatoon Municipal/School Board election will be able to register and update their Voter Information until mid-October 2024 on the Elections Saskatoon website at saskatoon.ca/vote2024. 

“Saskatoon has not used a voters list since 1988,” says Shellie Bryant, Returning Officer, 2024 Civic Election.  “Elections Saskatoon’s partnership with Elections Saskatchewan will support Saskatoon’s modernized and secure civic election and provide a faster voter experience at the polls.”

In May 2023, City Council approved Saskatoon’s election modernization strategy. This includes the use of a registered voters list for the municipal election and entering into an information-sharing agreement with Elections Saskatchewan.

Who Can Register to Vote

You can register to vote in the Municipal/School Board election if you meet the following criteria on Election Day, November 13, 2024.

• You are a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years of age
• You have resided in Saskatchewan for at least six consecutive months
• You are a resident of Saskatoon or have owned assessable land within Saskatoon for at least three consecutive months

What eligible voters need to know: 2024 Saskatoon Municipal Election

• After you check, update or add your voter information to the Elections Saskatchewan Voters List, you are automatically registered to vote in Saskatoon’s Municipal/School Board election this fall.
• Elections Saskatoon will send a voter information guide to all households in the fall.

“Being registered ahead of time will make your voting experience faster for both elections held this fall,” adds Bryant. “As in previous civic elections, if you are an eligible voter, you can still register to vote at the voting location you attend in November.”

Helpful reminders for both provincial and Saskatoon municipal election voters:

• If you will turn 18 years old by the provincial or municipal election day, get ready to vote for the first time!  Register today.
• Have you recently become a Canadian Citizen? Register to vote in your first election.
• Moved lately? Or changed your name? Check, update or add your voter information today.

For additional municipal election information, we encourage residents to visit saskatoon.ca/vote2024 - the official information source for Saskatoon’s 2024 Civic Election to be held November 13, 2024. Or call the City Clerk’s Office at 306-975-3240.

Elections Saskatoon is committed to protecting the integrity of the voting process, providing a faster and more efficient voter experience at the polls, and an easier way to verify identity through the use of a Voters List, and by providing alternative voting formats such as Mail-In Ballots and Drive-Thru Voting.

Elections Saskatoon is the City of Saskatoon’s non-partisan and independent election-management body and office. Elections Saskatoon will direct and supervise the administration of Saskatoon’s 2024 Civic Election.

Saskatoon’s 2024 Civic Election is on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Eligible voters will vote for local government leadership - Saskatoon’s Mayor, Councillors, and Public and Separate School Board Trustees for the next four-year term. Civic elections are held every four years.

A delayed spring with a late March freeze and thaw has created more cracks and potholes than usual this year.  So, City crews are on pothole patrol to provide smoother and safer roadways, using hot mix asphalt for more permanent repairs. 

Instances confirmed as emergency potholes are included in the locations marked as High Priority on the Report a Pothole Map, and will be addressed within 24 to 72 hours, weather permitting. Non-emergency pothole repairs are part of planned maintenance programs, ensuring the road network's longevity while prioritizing citizen safety and fiscal responsibility. 

Please allow 24 to 48 hours for repair completion and Map updates. Remember to reduce speed and watch for crews for everyone's safety. 

Anyone that notices hazardous potholes or pavement cuts can report them to our Customer Care Centre at 306-975-2476. Explore more about potholes and utility cut repairs at saskatoon.ca/potholes. 

After a short delay because of rain, residential street sweeping will begin today, Wednesday May 8.  

Street sweeping in the rain presents challenges: it turns dust and debris into mud, making it much harder for our street sweepers to do the best job cleaning the roads.    

Scheduled street sweeping missed during the rainfall this week will be rescheduled for a later date. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to ensure the cleanliness and safety of City streets. 

To ensure thorough cleaning, "No Parking" signs will be posted prior to sweeping. Your cooperation in moving parked vehicles and following the parking restrictions is greatly appreciated.  

For more information and to find your sweep date, visit saskatoon.ca/sweep. 

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

NEW

BOYCHUK DR WB LANES CLOSED AT MCMASTER CRES
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 8, 7:00 a.m. End: May 8, 3:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM ASSINIBOINE DR TO CIRCLE DR E
(Construction)
Start: May 8, 9:00 a.m. End: May 8, 3:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO BOYCHUK DR
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 8, 9:00 a.m. End: May 8, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 34TH ST W
(Sidewalk repair)
Start: May 8, 9:00 a.m. End: May 9, 10:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 30TH ST W TO 29TH ST W
(Sidewalk repairs)
Start: May 8, 10:00 a.m. End: May 9, 11:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 23RD ST W
(Sidewalk repair)
Start: May 8, 10:30 a.m. End: May 9, 11:30 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 29TH ST W
(Sidewalk repair)
Start: May 8, 10:30 a.m. End: May 9, 11:30 a.m.

NIGHT WORK

25TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM KINSMEN AVE TO 5TH AVE N
(Crane lift)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: May 8, 7:00 p.m. End: May 8, 10:00 p.m.

ONGOING

TRAFFIC BRIDGE ROAD CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO SPADINA CRES E
(Bridge cleaning)
Start: May 7, 7:00 p.m. End: May 8, 5:00 a.m.

22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Construction)
Start: April 21, 7:00 a.m. End: May 10, 5:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB EXIT CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Water main construction)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: May 14, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT ALBERT AVE
(Water main preservation)
Start: May 6, 7:00 a.m. End: May 26, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST WB LANES CLOSED FROM BRAND RD TO JASPER AVE
(Ditching & culvert work)
Start: April 24, 7:00 a.m. End: June 7, 5:00 p.m.

NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Road construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANES AND WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 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.

The City is currently experiencing disruptions to the phone lines for: 24/7 Customer Care Centre, Corporate Revenue, Saskatoon Transit, Access Transit and Saskatoon Light & Power. A timeline for restoration is not yet known.  

In the meantime, residents who need to contact the respective areas can do so by email, using the following addresses:

• 24/7 Customer Care Centre at CustomerCare@saskatoon.ca
• Saskatoon Light & Power at saskatoon.light.power@saskatoon.ca
• Utilities, property taxes, or parking email at revenue@saskatoon.ca   
• Saskatoon Transit at transit.services@saskatoon.ca
• Access Transit at accesstransit@saskatoon.ca (urgent requests) 

The City will provide an update when the system is restored or more information is available.

Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park (945 Spadina Crescent East) will open for the season on Sunday, May 12, 2024.

Hours of operation are as follows:
May and June

• Monday to Friday: 2:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

July to September 2

• Daily: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Admission is $3.00 for a single ticket and $30.00 for a play pack (12 tickets). One ticket per ride is required for the Canpotex train, Ferris wheel and carousel.  Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Children under the age of 2 ride for free.

The children’s play area is free to enjoy and includes water spray features, sand play and a climbing area. The spray pad will open June 1, 2024 and operate daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Turn moments into memories and host your birthday party or corporate event at Nutrien Playland! Daytime and after-hours bookings are now being accepted for Playland Parties. There are also affordable rental options available for schools and daycares. Visit saskatoon.ca/playlandparties for all the details and to book now.

Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park will once again host a colouring contest for youth ages 12 and under to celebrate the magic of play! All summer long colouring pages will be available for pick up at the ticket kiosk or online at saskatoon.ca/nutrienplayland. Entries will be on display in the train station and draws will take place on May 31, June 30, July 31 and August 31 for a play pack.

For more information about Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park, please visit saskatoon.ca/nutrienplayland.