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Crews prepared as freezing rain, blowing snow forecasted for Saskatoon
March 12, 2025 - 2:45pm
Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting intermittent snow and/or freezing rain beginning Thursday morning, along with strong east winds gusting up to 60 km/h. The City is prepared to respond to maintain safe roadways and driving conditions.
These conditions could lead to blowing snow and reduced visibility, making driving difficult, especially on open roads and bridges. Open areas are particularly vulnerable to snow drifting, with some streets accumulating deep drifts. Please avoid driving through these drifts if possible. Crews will clear them with graders and plows when visibility improves.
Freezing rain can create icy surfaces, increasing the risk of slipping and longer stopping distances.
By Thursday evening the risk of freezing rain will diminish but heavier snowfall is expected overnight. Winds will also begin to ease. On Friday light flurries may continue until the afternoon. Saskatoon is expected to receive 2-5 cm of snow, though in a worst-case scenario totals could reach 10-12 cm.
City of Saskatoon crews will be out monitoring and clearing roads to help keep travel as safe as possible. If you see snowplows or sanding trucks with blue and amber flashing lights please give them time and space to work. Stay well back, avoid passing and drive with caution around snow-clearing equipment. Residents are encouraged to plan ahead, drive according to conditions and allow extra travel time.
For more information about winter road maintenance visit saskatoon.ca/snow, and stay updated on current conditions with the Snow & Ice Report.
Property owners, don’t miss this window: 2025 assessment appeal period closes March 28
March 12, 2025 - 1:16pm
- Email: assessmentsubmit@saskatoon.ca
- Mail: City of Saskatoon, Assessment & Valuation 222 - 3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0J5
- Phone: Call 306-975-3227 for questions or to book an in-person appointment with an assessor at City Hall Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Property owners, the 2025 Assessment Roll, a listing of all properties in Saskatoon, is open for public inspection January 27 to March 28, 2025. The timeframe also marks the 60-Day Customer Review and Appeal Period.
Your 2025 formal assessment appeal deadline:
If, after speaking with an assessor, you disagree with your property's 2025 reassessed value, you must submit your formal assessment appeal to the Board of Revision before the March 28, 2025, deadline. Ensure your completed appeal form and required fees are included. An appeal form was included with your 2025 Assessment Notice sent in January 2025 or download from saskatoon.ca/assessment.
Use these helpful online tools for more information:
Property Assessment & Tax Tool: Review the characteristics the City has on file about your property, check other properties’ assessed values in your area, review market area sales, historical tax information and more. Visit saskatoon.ca/taxtool
Revenue Neutral 2025 Property Tax Estimator: Preview an estimate of the change in your 2025 property tax due to the 2025 Reassessment. The estimate shown is not your final property tax amount; it does not include 2025 budget changes, or tax policy decisions set by City Council and the Province by the end of March 2025. Property owners will receive their 2025 Property Tax notice by mail in May 2025. Visit saskatoon.ca/taxestimator
Have questions about the reassessment of your property? We’re here to help.
Visit saskatoon.ca/assessment for more information including helpful videos and guides.
Indoor rinks closing for the season
March 12, 2025 - 1:00pm
Public Skating and Parent and Tot Skating are ending for the season at the City of Saskatoon indoor rinks, as follows:
Archibald Arena (1410 Windsor Street, 306-975-3313)
Last day of Public Skating: Sunday, March 16 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Last day of Parent and Tot Skating: Wednesday, March 12 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Lions Arena (2205 McEown Avenue, 306-975-3306)
Last day of Public Skating: Sunday, March 23 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Last day of Parent and Tot Skating: Friday, March 21 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Cosmo Arena (3130 Laurier Drive, 306-975-3370)
Last day of Public Skating: Sunday, March 16 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Last day of Parent and Tot Skating: Monday, March 17 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
ACT Arena (107 - 105th Street East, 306-975-3316)
Last day of Public Skating: Tuesday, March 25 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Last day of Parent and Tot Skating: Thursday, March 27 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Ice Rentals
From March 29 to April 18, Lions Arena will be available exclusively for ice rentals while ACT Arena undergoes maintenance. After this period, ACT Arena will remain open throughout the spring and summer for ice rentals. For more information and bookings, please contact the Allocations Office at 306-975-3366.
Search pubic and parent & tot skate times on Leisure Online at dropinschedule.saskatoon.ca
Saskatoon Appeal Board: new structure to provide improved governance and operation
March 11, 2025 - 3:19pm
- Property Maintenance Appeal Board
- Saskatoon Private Swimming Pools Appeal Board
- Environmental Management Appeal Board
- Fire Appeal Board
- Saskatoon License Appeal Board
- Access Transit Appeal Board
- City Mortgage Appeal Board
The City of Saskatoon has merged seven of its appeal boards into one, creating the new Saskatoon Appeal Board. This change follows updated Terms of Reference, changes to mandate and composition, new Bylaw amendments, and public engagement feedback and is in accordance with common practice in other municipalities. The new board, approved by City Council in September 2023, became active effective January 1, 2025.
Combined Appeal Boards:
The Saskatoon Appeal Board will handle appeals related to City decisions on permits, licenses, Orders to Remedy, Access Transit access, and City mortgage forgiveness. Hearings are scheduled for two afternoons per month, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The board's membership consists of seven City Council appointed members, with panels consisting of at least three members.
The Development Appeals Board and the Board of Revision remain unchanged and will continue to operate independently.
For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/saskatoonappealboard.
Daily Road Report - March 12, 2025
March 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
11TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE K S TO AVE H S
(Tree maintenance)
Start: March 12, 8:00 a.m. End: March 12, 5:00 p.m.
CONFEDERATION DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM MILTON ST TO BORDEN PL
(Emergency connection replacement)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: March 12, 8:00 a.m. End: March 12, 6:00 p.m.
LENORE DR EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM NOKOMIS CRES TO LA LOCHE RD
(Water main maintenance)
Start: March 12, 9:00 a.m. End: March 12, 1:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: March 12, 9:00 a.m. End: March 12, 2:00 p.m.
ONGOING
8TH ST E EB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Water valve maintenance)
Drivers can still access Circle Drive southbound
Start: March 3, 10:30 a.m. End: March 12, 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.