News Releases
Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Daily Road Report - November 16, 2023
November 15, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
22ND ST W EB & WB MEDIAN & NEXT LANES CLOSED FROM AVE R N TO AVE S S
(Emergency connection replacement)
Start: November 16, 9:00 a.m. End: November 16, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON CIRCLE TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Jersey barrier relocation)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: November 16, 7:00 a.m.
CONFEDERATION DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM GALT CRT TO 33RD ST W
(Environmental monitoring)
Start: November 15, 9:00 a.m. End: November 16, 4:30 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: December 15, 4:00 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.
Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo receives industry excellence award for Small Mammal House
November 15, 2023 - 10:00am
- Saskatoon Zoo Foundation
- CandorBuild Construction Corporation
- Krawchuk Construction
- WD Plastics
- Metalshapes Manufacturing
- Kindrachuk Agrey Architecture
- 4Twenty Designs
- Rockscapes of Canada
- Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo (Zoo) is honoured and proud to be the recipient of the Thomas R. Baines award at the 2023 Canada’s Accredited Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) Annual Awards of Excellence.
The Thomas R. Baines award recognizes excellence in habitat design and development as well as the ability to apply unique approaches to animal care and welfare.
The Small Mammal House opened on June 10, 2023 following extensive renovations to the exterior and interior of the former Children’s Zoo. The interior features an open space educational area where participants can see, hear and smell the animals providing a fully immersive learning experience. There are also three new habitats on the second floor and enhanced spaces for zookeepers to continue critical conservation work and provide the highest quality care for the animals that call the zoo home.
“It has been so rewarding to have this new space for our animals and to receive this award recognizing this fantastic addition to the Zoo is amazing,” says Jeff Mitchell, Zoo Manager. “A big thank you our zookeepers and our partner organizations including the Saskatoon Zoo Foundation, that came together to make this transformation a reality.”
The Saskatoon Zoo Foundation raises funds for capital improvements for the Zoo including $250,000 dedicated to the Small Mammal House. The Zoo would like to thank all the organizations that contributed to the Small Mammal House including:
The Zoo is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and admission is by donation until March 31. Check out the award-winning Small Mammal House on your next visit to the Zoo.
For more information on the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo visit saskatoon.ca/zoo.
For more information on CAZA visit caza.ca.
Daily Road Report - November 15, 2023
November 14, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CLARENCE AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM HILLIARD ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Water & sewer work)
Start: November 15, 8:00 a.m. End: November 15, 4:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM MAPLE ST E TO ISABELLA ST E
(Water main valve replacement)
Start: November 15, 8:00 a.m. End: November 15, 4:30 p.m.
33RD ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT ALBERTA AVE
(Pole replacement)
Start: November 15, 9:00 a.m. End: November 15, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 45TH ST W TO 44TH ST E
(Cable fault repair)
Start: November 15, 9:00 a.m. End: November 15, 3:00 p.m.
CONFEDERATION DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM GALT CRT TO 33RD ST W
(Environmental monitoring)
Start: November 15, 9:00 a.m. End: November 16, 4:30 p.m.
ONGOING
MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON CIRCLE TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Jersey barrier relocation)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: November 16, 7:00 a.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: December 15, 4:00 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.
Saskatoon’s Next-of-Kin Memorial Avenue Centennial Project receives Heritage Saskatchewan Award
November 14, 2023 - 2:30pm
The City of Saskatoon, in partnership with the Decoration Day Service Committee, Saskatoon Heritage Society, Friends of the Forestry Farm House and Parks Canada, is extremely proud to be the recipient of a 2023 Saskatchewan Heritage Award in the category of Physical Heritage Conservation for the Next-of-Kin Memorial Avenue, Woodlawn Cemetery Centennial Project.
“Our organizations came together to form the Next-of-Kin Memorial Avenue Centennial Committee and commemorate the 100th anniversary of the original dedication of the Next-of-Kin Memorial Avenue in Woodlawn Cemetery on June 18, 2023,” says Darren Crilly, Director of Parks. “A lot of great work by all of the respective partners was put into celebrating the occasion.”
Hundreds of people including military veterans, politicians, family members, heritage community members and more gathered to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Next-of-Kin Memorial Avenue at Saskatoon’s Woodlawn Cemetery. Notably, this commemorative event saw the presence of nine veterans from World War II and the Korean War, five of whom are centenarians. The oldest among them aged 106 and was alive in 1923 when the Next-of-Kin Memorial Avenue was established. During the ceremony, The Honourable Russell Mirasty, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, unveiled a commemorative plaque dedicated to the 100th anniversary, ensuring a lasting memory of the sacrifices made by the Canadian Armed Forces members from Saskatchewan.
Next-of-Kin Memorial Avenue was opened on June 17, 1923, before a crowd of 8,000 people. This beautiful avenue is a National Historic Site and serves as a living memorial to those who lost their lives in the Great War of 1914-1918. For each tree and marker, there is a story of a Canadian veteran. It runs from 33rd Street, through the Woodlawn Cemetery gates and on to the Soldiers Cairn.
"Next -of Kin Memorial Avenue is the only surviving Road of Remembrance in Canada,” says Peggy Sarjeant, Past-President of the Saskatoon Heritage Society. “There were others across the country but they have succumbed primarily to municipal re-development. On this, its 100th Anniversary, the Avenue continues to stand as a living memorial, symbolizing the victory of life over death, its over-arching trees serving as a reminder of those poplar-lined roads of northern France. As we continue to care for this unique memorial, we remember the fallen who are memorialized on the trees lining the Avenue. We will not forget them.”
About the Saskatchewan Heritage Awards
The Heritage Awards event is a time to celebrate the remarkable work undertaken throughout the province. The projects being recognized represent a small sample of the rich diversity of heritage, both tangible and intangible, found right here in Saskatchewan. They are a testament to the value that individuals and communities place upon documenting, promoting, teaching, and safeguarding heritage for future generations.
Visit for more information about Next-of-Kin Memorial Avenue.
City recognizes Louis Riel Day, November 16
November 14, 2023 - 1:53pm
In honour of Louis Riel Day (November 16), several events are taking place in Saskatoon:
Friendship Park Gathering
An annual gathering is held on November 16 in Friendship Park beside the Gabriel Dumont Statue (in the area of 325 Spadina Cres E in Friendship Park). This year's brief gathering begins at 10 a.m. and all are welcome.
Mini Moccasin Workshop
The Gabriel Dumont Workshop is holding this workshop at GDI (917 22nd St W) from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on November 16. Reserve your spot by calling 306-657-5715.
Louis Riel & Métis Veterans Honouring
There will be a cultural event honouring Louis Riel and Métis veterans on November 15 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Remai Modern SaskTel Theatre (2nd floor). All are welcome and there is no charge for admission.
Louis Riel Day is an opportunity to reflect on our shared history and understand the important role the Métis community has played - and continues to play - in both our city and our country.
Riel led two popular Métis governments, was a central figure in Manitoba’s entry into Confederation, and led the 1885 resistance to Canadian encroachment on Métis lands, leading to his execution on Nov. 16, 1885. Riel is widely considered the most famous Métis leader and an important figurehead for Métis people in Western Canada.