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March 18 is Transit Worker Appreciation Day, an annual day dedicated to recognizing and expressing gratitude for the hard work and dedication of all transit workers who keep Canada's public transit systems operational. Transit Worker Appreciation Day is celebrated annually on

March 18 and extends recognition with a full week of gratitude, until March 24.

Saskatoon Transit is responsible for the safe transportation of tens of thousands of trips every day, through all weather conditions. Regardless of where they work – whether it's on the shop floor, behind the wheel, in transit planning, administration or customer service – together transit workers aim to deliver the best possible public transit experience.

The Saskatoon Transit Management team is proud to celebrate Transit Worker Appreciation Day and invite everyone to take a moment to thank those who play a crucial role in connecting the community.

You can participate by expressing gratitude to transit workers through acts of kindness, such as saying thank you, writing ‘Thank-You’ notes, or sharing positive experiences on social media using the hashtag #ThanksTransit and tagging @stoontransit. If you visit the Downtown Customer Service Centre between March 11-17, you can also leave a quick ‘thank-you’ or heartfelt greeting on the #ThanksTransit Poster.

While Transit Worker Appreciation Day is a designated day to honour transit workers, expressing gratitude and appreciation for their hard work is encouraged year-round. Small gestures of kindness and recognition can go a long way!

For more information, visit saskatoontransit.ca.

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 17 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Last day of Parent and Tot Skate: Wednesday, March 6 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 17 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 Skate: Friday, March 15 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 17 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Last day of Parent and Tot Skate: Friday, March 15 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 26 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Last day of Parent and Tot Skating: Thursday, March 28 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Ice Rentals
ACT Arena will remain open throughout the spring and summer, for ice rental only. Please call the Allocations Office at 306-975-3366 for ice rental information.

Search pubic and parent & tot skate times on Leisure Online at saskatoon.ca/leisureonline. 
 

Snow piles may seem like an attractive playground, but when they are in the roadway or located in busy parking lots, they can be dangerous. It is easy to slip and slide into the path of an oncoming vehicle, and equipment operators moving snow into the pile or in the area may not be able to see or react in time to avoid injury.

Snow piles often have soft spots or air pockets that people can fall into, and walking on them can cause snow piles to collapse altogether, especially during the thaw. Collapsed snow heaps can suffocate anyone trapped underneath them. Everyone is advised to proceed around snow piles with caution.

Snow grading in residential neighbourhoods and industrial areas continues as part of the Roadways Emergency Response Plan (ERP), and crews have started to address the snow piles along the roadways where sightlines maybe reduced. Drivers should proceed with caution near intersections and crosswalks.

Snow piles will only be removed from Priority 1 streets. Snow removal on Priority 1 streets is expected to begin on Monday March 11 and should take approximately two weeks. Snow removal has already begun in school zones and Business Improvement Districts. Changes in weather may cause these timelines to be adjusted.

Snow removal on residential streets will not take place unless there is a localized serious safety concern or significant drainage issue, which will be assessed and addressed as required.

Stay in the know about snow grading efforts by visiting saskatoon.ca/snow and following the City’s social media channels. Check the latest Snow & Ice Report posted to saskatoon.ca/snowreport. A regularly updated map of completed Priority Streets is available at saskatoon.ca/prioritystreetsmap.

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

CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Directional boring)
Start: March 11, 9:00 a.m. End: March 11, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

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.

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

BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLOW ST E TO HILLIARD ST E
(Hydrant replacement)
Start: March 10, 8:00 a.m. End: March 10, 4:30 p.m.

WARMAN ROAD NB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED BETWEEN CIRCLE DR AND ASSINIBOINE DR
(Valve replacement)
Start: March 10, 9:00 a.m. End: March 10, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

ATTRIDGE DR S EB CURB, CENTRE & NEXT LANE CLOSED AT KENDERDINE RD 
(Emergency water main repair) 
Start: February 29, 8:00 a.m. Estimated End: March 10, 12:00 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.