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Beginning this month, Saskatoon’s Green Cart collection will transition to a monthly schedule for winter (December, January, February, and March). This change was approved by City Council on June 4, 2024 and reflects feedback from residents and data from the first year of the city-wide Green Cart program.

Residents are advised to check their collection dates online at saskatoon.ca/collectioncalendar or by downloading the Saskatoon Waste Wizard app. Green cart collections will occur on the same day of the week as previous, but once every four weeks. Calendars for all curbside collection types are now available online. 

Saskatoon received eight centimetres of snow between Saturday night and Sunday morning. City and contractor snow crews are focused on getting high speed and high traffic streets, and intersections clear. Drivers are urged to use an abundance of caution on the roads this morning – due to the snow and extreme cold temperatures, ice treatments such as salt and sand can be less effective and roads may be slippery.

The snow event response follows the Priority Street system:

Priority 1 – Freeways and major arterials. This includes Circle Dr. and streets with three+ lanes each way like Idylwyld Dr., 22nd St and College Dr. In a typical snow event, these roads are graded or plowed within 12 hours of the snowfall.  

Priority 2 - Arterials with double-lanes and bus routes. Double-lane streets like Clarence Ave, McKercher Dr. and Millar Ave. These roads are graded in about 36 hours.

Priority 3 - Collector streets, remaining Business Improvement District streets and school zones. These streets take you through your neighbourhood like Louise Ave, Howell Ave., and Main St. These roads are graded within 72 hours of the end of the snowfall.

Drivers should be aware of changing weather that can affect road and sidewalk conditions and adjust their driving or walking for the conditions. Leave extra room and watch for blue and yellow flashing lights on road equipment.

Learn more about winter road maintenance at saskatoon.ca/snow and stay in the snow at http://www.saskatoon.ca/snowreport.

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

NEW

CONFEDERATION DR NB & SB VARIOUS LANES CLOSED FROM GALT CRT TO 33RD ST W
(Environmental monitoring)
A pilot truck will be used for this work
Start: December 2, 9:00 a.m. End: December 2, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(SL&P)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: December 6, 5:00 p.m.

19TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 3RD AVE S
(Construction)
Start: November 19, 7:00 a.m. End: December 11, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: December 13, 4:00 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: December 20, 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.

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

NEW

MILLAR AVE SB LANES & NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 58TH ST E TO 57TH ST E
(Hydrant repair)
Start: November 30, 8:00 a.m. End: November 30, 5:00 p.m.

AIRPORT DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM CLAYPOOL DR TO CARDINAL CRES
(Manhole repair)
Start: November 30, 8:00 a.m. End: November 30, 6:00 p.m.

ONGOING

24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(SL&P)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: December 6, 5:00 p.m.

19TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 3RD AVE S
(Construction)
Start: November 19, 7:00 a.m. End: December 11, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: December 13, 4:00 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: December 20, 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.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Lethbridge Hurricanes at SaskTel Centre on Friday, November 29 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Swift Current Broncos at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, November 30 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 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.