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.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Moose Jaw Warriors at SaskTel Centre on Tuesday, May 7 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times: 

• 5:40 p.m.
• 6:00 p.m.
• 6:20 p.m.
• 6:40 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.

Starting Wednesday, May 8*, 2024, the City of Saskatoon will begin the mail-out of almost 100,000 property tax notices. Property owners should expect their 2024 Property Tax Notice to arrive over the next coming weeks. If you do not receive your tax notice by May 31, 2024, please call 306-975-2400. 

The Property Assessment & Tax Tool will reflect the 2024 Property Tax figures also starting Wednesday, May 8.

*A previous release issued today, May 6, 2024, at 4 pm incorrectly indicated Tues May 10.  The City regrets the error.

Starting Wednesday, May 8, 2024, the City of Saskatoon will begin the mail-out of almost 100,000 property tax notices. Property owners should expect their 2024 Property Tax Notice to arrive over the next coming weeks. If you do not receive your tax notice by May 31, 2024, please call 306-975-2400.

• Your tax notice will be accompanied by a 2024 Property Tax Notice Guide.
• There are various payment options available including paying your property tax bill over 12 months in equal instalments rather than a single annual payment through the Tax Instalment Payment Plan Service (TIPPS).  Join the TIPPS program anytime. 
• Already on TIPPS? Your TIPPS amount showing on your 2024 Property Tax notice is for information only.
• You will not incur late payment penalties if you pay your full 2024 Property Tax amount due on or before the Sunday, June 30, 2024, payment deadline. Non-receipt of your property tax notice does not exempt late-payment penalties. 
• Current Property Tax: For property tax levied in the current year that remains outstanding beyond the June 30 payment deadline, the late payment penalty is 1.75% per month. 
• Property Tax in Arrears: For Property Tax Arrears, where a property tax balance remains outstanding beyond December 31 of the year the property tax was levied in, the late payment penalty is 2.25% per month. All late payment penalties are added to the tax account, and compound monthly.

Provincial legislation requires the City of Saskatoon to collect property tax on behalf of three taxing authorities. The total property tax collected in 2024 will be distributed as follows:

• 60% for the City of Saskatoon to support municipal services and infrastructure relied on every day including fire and police protection, transit, road maintenance, utility services, waste disposal, parks, recreation and more;
• 34% is billed, collected and remitted on behalf of the province for education as legislated; and
• 6% to support the Saskatoon Public Library.

Answering Your Property Tax-Related Questions

Property owners, enter your address in the easy-to-use Property Assessment & Tax Tool at saskatoon.ca/taxtool to view a detailed breakdown of your municipal portion of 2024 Property Tax and how it is allocated to various civic services. Also find historical property tax information, current and previous property assessments and more. The tax tool will reflect the 2024 property tax data effective May 8, 2024.

If you would like to change your School Division Support, complete the Individual School Tax Declaration form at saskatoon.ca/propertytax.

If you have property tax-related questions, visit saskatoon.ca/propertytax, email revenue@saskatoon.ca  or contact a Customer Service Representative at 306-975-2400.