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**UPDATED link** for online Mail-in Ballot application portal 

Eligible voters in Saskatoon will cast their votes for local leadership on Wednesday, November 13, 2024: Mayor, City Councillors, and Public and Separate School Board Trustees for the next four years.

For information on who is eligible to vote, acceptable identification, where to vote, and other election-related topics, consult the helpful 2024 Voter Information Guide sent to residents last week.

Important Dates:
October 31: Online Mail-in Ballot application deadline

All eligible voters have the option to apply and conveniently vote by mail-in ballot instead of voting in person.

• Online: via the Mail-in Ballot Application Portal before 5 pm on October 31
• Email: Complete your mail-in ballot application form before 5 pm on October 31 and email to elections@saskatoon.ca
• In-person at the Elections Saskatoon Office before 5 p.m. on November 12, 2024

Mail-in ballots must be received by the Election Saskatoon Office before 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 13, 2024, to be counted.

October 31: Mobile/Homebound voting application deadline

If you are an eligible voter who will be unable to attend a 2024 Civic Election polling location due to disability/or limited mobility, or you are the caregiver or support person of someone that is unable to attend, you can apply to have an Elections Saskatoon official attend your home so you may vote.

To determine if you are eligible to participate in Mobile Polls, you must submit your application before 5 p.m. on October 31, 2024.

Mobile/Homebound polls will be conducted from Tuesday, November 5 to Saturday, November 9, 2024.

Advanced Polls

• November 1,2,3,4: Advance Polls, ten poll locations all open 12 pm – 8 pm. Attend ANY Advance Poll regardless of where you live.
• November 5, 6: Post-Secondary Advance Poll for students, faculty & staff: University of Saskatchewan, Place Riel, 10 am – 5 pm
• November 7: Post-Secondary Advance Poll for students, faculty & staff; Saskatchewan Polytechnic 10 am – 5 pm.
• November 5,6,7: Special Polls ( times vary for each retirement, long-term care)
• November 13, 2024: Election Day, all polls open 8 am to 8 pm. Find out where your voting location is by entering you address at saskatoon.ca/mypoll.

New! Two Super Polls on Election Day, Wednesday, November 13

Elections Saskatoon has created two Super Poll locations open to voters from ANY WARD on Election Day. The following two Super Poll locations will also have the AutoMARK Voter Assist Terminals (VAT) for Advance Polls and on Election Day:

• Market Mall Super Poll & VAT: November 1,2,3, 4; and November 13
• City Hall, Committee Room E Super Poll & VAT: November 1,2,3, 4; and November 13

The City’s website, saskatoon.ca/vote2024, remains your trusted source for all 2024 Civic Election information, Questions? Call 306-657-VOTE (8683).

The piloted washroom trailer located at the site of the Central Urban Métis Federation (CUMFI) office at 315 Avenue M South will be closed for the season on October 31. 

The washroom trailer officially opened on August 27 and has been accessed over 14,304 times throughout the pilot by people of all ages. The trailer was staffed 24/7 by the Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) Sawēyihtotān Program, providing a welcoming and safe place. People using this washroom location could use the facilities to wash up, rinse their clothes, have a snack along with a bottle of water or coffee. Sawēyihtotān Outreach also offered additional assistance with accessing emergency shelter and provided transportation and advocacy to connect individuals with other necessary resources. 

“This pilot project has been a very positive experience for the City, Sawēyihtotān, CUMFI and those using the facility,” says Pamela Goulden McLeod, Director of the Saskatoon Emergency Management Organization. “What this project has done is provide a safe place for people to come have a sense of belonging while being treated with dignity and respect. It also acted as an informal navigation centre for anyone who looking for help, shelter and stability.” 

The facility was fully operational for the entire time it was open, with only minor plumbing repairs needed, which were associated with the high volume of users. There was no intentional damage done to the washrooms at any time.  

“The feedback we’ve received from community partners and users has been overwhelmingly positive. The facility and partnership model has proven to be a much-needed resource, and the trailer has been a great success story for our community,” says Goulden McLeod. “We extend our thanks to CUMFI for hosting the washroom trailer, to Sawēyihtotān for staffing the trailer location, to the Saskatoon Friendship Inn for providing daily sandwiches and for all of the residents, businesses and partners who provided their support.”

A total of $700,000 was allocated to the project from the City’s Reserve for Capital Expenditures. To date, approximately $506,300 has been spent on the washroom which includes purchase of and modifications to the trailer, staffing, supplies and maintenance. The used trailer itself cost just under $52,000 to purchase.

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

NEW

51ST ST E EB MEDIAN & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO WARMAN RD
(Crossing warning system upgrade)
Start: October 30, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 3:00 p.m.

11TH ST W ROAD CLOSED AT FAIRLIGHT DR
(Infrastructure improvements)
Start: October 30, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.

29TH ST W INTERSECTION CLOSED AT AVE G N
(Construction)
Start: October 30, 7:00 a.m. End: November 6, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WIGGINS RD TO HOSPITAL DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: October 30, 7:00 a.m. End: November 6, 5:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 105TH ST W TO 107TH ST W
(Tree maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in SB lanes
Start: October 30, 8:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 32ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Sewer inspections)
Start: October 30, 1:00 p.m. End: October 30, 4:00 p.m.

ONGOING

COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BOTTOMLEY RD TO WIGGINS RD
(Water main maintenance)
Start: October 9, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 7:00 a.m.

19TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 1ST AVE S
(Concrete work)
Start: October 28, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB & RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO HEAL AVE
(Link platform construction)
Start: September 30, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 4:30 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E 4 WAY STOP POSTED AT VICTORIA AVE
(Underground maintenance)
Start: October 28, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 4:30 p.m.

PRIMROSE DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM PINEHOUSE DR TO COPPERMINE CRES
(Paving)
Start: October 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT AVE X S
(Traffic signal installation)
Start: October 25, 9:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO MOSS AVE
(Construction)
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 1, 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 7, 5:00 p.m.

AVE H S ROAD CLOSED FROM 16TH ST W TO 18TH ST W
(Valve replacement)
Avenue H and 17th Avenue intersection will remain open
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 4:00 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.

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.

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

AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 29TH ST W TO 31ST ST W
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 29, 7:00 a.m. End: October 29, 5:00 p.m.

11TH ST W ROAD CLOSED AT FAIRLIGHT DR
(Infrastructure improvements)
Start: October 29, 7:00 a.m. End: October 29, 5:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 105TH ST W TO 107TH ST W
(Tree trimming)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: October 29, 8:00 a.m. End: October 29, 5:00 p.m.

RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM IRVINE AVE TO JARVIS DR
(Manhole repair)
Start: October 29, 9:00 a.m. End: October 29, 12:00 p.m.

AIRPORT DR SB RIGHT TURN BAY CLOSED FROM CLAYPOOL DR TO CYNTHIA ST
(Pipe installation)
Start: October 29, 9:00 a.m. End: October 29, 3:00 p.m.

22ND ST W WB MEDIAN LANE & EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO AVE B N
(Streetlight cable replacements)
Start: October 29, 9:00 a.m. End: October 29, 3:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CENTRAL AVE
(Ground mount repair)
Start: October 29, 9:00 a.m. End: October 29, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

AVE P S NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 12TH ST W
(Environmental monitoring)
Work is expected to be 1 hour per day
Start: October 28, 9:00 a.m. End: October 29, 10:00 a.m.

DIEFENBAKER DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM FISHER CRES TO STEEVES AVE
(Service connection replacements)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: October 28, 7:00 a.m. End: October 29, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BOTTOMLEY RD TO WIGGINS RD
(Water main maintenance)
Start: October 9, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 7:00 a.m.

19TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 1ST AVE S
(Concrete work)
Start: October 28, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB & RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO HEAL AVE
(Link platform construction)
Start: September 30, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 4:30 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: October 31, 4:30 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E 4 WAY STOP POSTED AT VICTORIA AVE
(Underground maintenance)
Start: October 28, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 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: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT AVE X S
(Traffic signal installation)
Start: October 25, 9:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO MOSS AVE
(Construction)
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.

PRIMROSE DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM PINEHOUSE DR TO COPPERMINE CRES
(Paving)
Start: October 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 1, 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 7, 5:00 p.m.

AVE H S ROAD CLOSED FROM 16TH ST W TO 18TH ST W
(Valve replacement)
Avenue H and 17th Avenue intersection will remain open
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 4:00 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’s Compost Depot is set to close on Sunday, November 10. Residents can continue to drop off excess yard waste until the depot closes for the season. 

In addition to dropping off yard waste, residents can still take part in the Dig-Your-Own compost program. Residents can self-load up to 1 cubic yard of compost and mulch at no cost, subject to weather and while supplies last.

The Compost Depot is located at Highway 7 and 11^th Street and is open 7 days a week, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:50 p.m. Access to the site is subject to weather and site conditions.

The City Compost Depot does NOT accept elm wood, treated and untreated lumber, building materials, garbage, or any animal waste/litter. Food waste is also NOT accepted for drop-off at the compost depot; selected food waste may be composted at home and all food waste can now be placed in green carts.

For more information, please visit saskatoon.ca/compostdepot.