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Take Transit to experience the Saskatoon EX
August 3, 2023 - 11:00am
- Bus #1 – to Downtown & Lawson Mall at 9:30pm, 10:15pm, 11 pm & 11:45pm
- Bus #2 – to Market Mall, Centre Mall & University Heights at 9:45pm, 10:30pm & 11:15pm
- Bus #3 – to Confederation & Downtown at 9:15pm, 10 pm, 10:45pm & 11:30pm
Saskatoon Transit has again partnered with the Saskatoon EX to offer free Transit service to Superpass holders during the Exhibition, August 8-13, 2023. Riders looking to use Transit simply need to show the bus operator their Superpass or bracelet when boarding for a free ride.
Free Transit service will also be provided to children 10 & under on Wednesday, August 9, and older adults 65+ on Thursday, August 10.
Service on Sunday night* will be extended with three special service routes from the Exhibition loop on the west side of Lorne Avenue, just south of Ruth Street. The additional service on Sunday night allows people to leave the event even after regular service is over. Regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip); fares can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted.
Taking Transit is a great way to avoid the traffic and parking. Riders can plan their route to and from the EX using the Transit app (or Google Maps on desktop).
*Sunday night service will not be visible on trip planning apps.
Have questions? Contact Transit Customer Service at 306-975-3100 or transit.services@saskatoon.ca.
West Compost Depot re-opens with regular operating hours
August 3, 2023 - 8:00am
The City’s West Compost Depot re-opens today with normal operating hours as planned roadwork restricting access on 11th Street has been completed early. The East Compost Depot will also return to normal operating hours. Commercial haulers must return to using the West Compost Depot only.
The West Compost Depot is open 7 days a week, including statutory holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:50 p.m. The East Compost Depot is open 5 days a week, Thursday through Monday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday) from 11:00 a.m. to 4:50 p.m.
For more information on the City’s Compost Depots, please visit saskatoon.ca/compostdepots.
City Administration to set stage for rollout of variable cart garbage utility in 2024
August 2, 2023 - 4:00pm
On Tuesday, August 8, City Administration will present an approval report to the Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services Committee (EU&CS) in order to purchase the new smaller sized carts for the City’s upcoming variable waste utility launching in 2024.
As previously directed by Council, the funding source for black cart garbage services will shift from property taxes to a utility model in 2024. Three different black cart sizes will be available to homes with curbside collection.
“We look forward to providing residents cart size options that reflect their household waste needs,” says Brendan Lemke, Director of Water and Waste Operations. “Following the successful launch of the city-wide green cart program, many residents are already noticing a smaller amount of garbage in their black carts. The variable utility model means that households will have more control over their costs and only pay for the waste they actually produce.”
A dedicated report on program implementation will be presented to the EUCS Committee this fall. This report will include information on cart size options, cart swap requests, timelines and proposed rates for the garbage utility.
Garbage collection will remain bi-weekly year-round. To view your collection calendar, visit saskatoon.ca/collectioncalendar or download the Saskatoon Waste Wizard app.
Daily Road Report - August 3, 2023
August 2, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
VICTORIA AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 9TH ST E
(Stump removals)
Start: August 3, 9:00 a.m. End: August 3, 12:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM SASKATCHEWAN CRES E TO SPADINA CRES W
(Minor bridge maintenance)
Start: August 3, 9:00 a.m. End: August 3, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
CIRCLE DR S EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO SPADINA CRES W
(Bridge washing)
Start: August 2, 8:00 p.m. End: August 3, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
HIGHWAY 7 SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HART RD TO 11TH ST W
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 3, 5:00 p.m.
LENORE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM PRIMROSE DR TO LA LOCHE RD
(Sidewalk replacement)
All street intersections will remain open
Start: July 28, 9:00 a.m. End: August 10, 5:00 p.m.
3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection closed at Brute St
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 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.
Daily Road Report - August 2, 2023
August 1, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM WALMER RD TO BEDFORD RD
(Connection replacement)
Start: August 2, 7:00 a.m. End: August 2, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 51ST ST E
(Pole replacement)
Start: August 2, 9:00 a.m. End: August 2, 1:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
CIRCLE DR S EB & WB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM DIEFENBAKER PARK RD TO SPADINA CRES W
(Bridge washing & sealing)
Start: August 1, 8:00 p.m. End: August 2, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR S EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO SPADINA CRES W
(Bridge washing & sealing)
Start: August 2, 8:00 p.m. End: August 3, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
HIGHWAY 7 SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HART RD TO 11TH ST W
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 3, 5:00 p.m.
LENORE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM PRIMROSE DR TO LA LOCHE RD
(Sidewalk replacement)
All street intersections will remain open
Start: July 28, 9:00 a.m. End: August 10, 5:00 p.m.
3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection closed at Brute St
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 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.