News Releases

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

NEW

PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Hydrant repairs)
Start: December 2, 8:00 a.m. End: December 2, 6:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 29TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Power pole replacements)
Start: December 3, 8:00 a.m. End: December 3, 3:00 p.m.

MCKERCHER DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAIT PL TO 8TH ST E
(Valve repair)
Start: December 3, 8:00 a.m. End: December 3, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

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.   

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr to 8th St
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024

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 Emergency Management Operations (EMO) will conduct a scheduled notifynow test on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, after 1:30 p.m. The message will specifically indicate that it is a test and does not require any action from the public. 

notifynow is the City of Saskatoon’s public safety alert program used to notify the public in real-time of a safety situation where they need to take action. notifynow alerts are issued when there is an impending, escalating or occurring emergency in the city and immediate action needs to be taken. The system uses listed phone numbers and associated addresses from the public White Pages to send out alerts. Residents can also sign up to notifynow to receive a message via their preferred communication method.

Upon registration, subscribers can opt to receive alerts by: 

• SMS text message   
• Voice call to a landline  
• Voice call to a cell phone  
• Email 

Subscribers can choose any or all of these communication methods. 

Residents are strongly encouraged to create an account and provide accurate contact information to successfully receive messages. It is important for residents to review and update their notifynow profiles regularly to make sure phone numbers and addresses are current. 

Testing of the notifynow system provides EMO the opportunity to: 

• Raise public awareness about the system so that residents of Saskatoon can be equipped and ready for potential emergencies. 
• Confirm the notifynow system performs effectively. 
• Practice sending alerts to the public and assess public safety alert procedures.  

EMO regularly conducts two annual test alerts: one occurring in the spring during Emergency Preparedness Week, and the other closer to the end of the year. 

For additional information about Saskatoon’s alert system, visit saskatoon.ca/notifynow. 

Registration for the City’s Winter recreation programs begins Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. by logging into to your account on Leisure Online at leisureonline.saskatoon.ca, or by calling 306-975-2800.

Registrations for private and semi-private swim lessons will open on Monday, December 4.  Registrations are accepted by phone only. Call the Leisure Centre you are interested in taking lessons at to register.

Opening night for registration is very busy, and the City sincerely thanks residents for their patience. While additional online and telephone resources are in place to make the process run as smoothly as possible, there will be many people registering at once.

Here are some tips to help you prepare for a smooth registration:

• Do not use Internet Explorer to complete transactions. Compatible web browsers include Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari. Ensure your web browser is up to date. Online transactions are not supported using a device or operating system older than Windows 7, Mac OS 10, Android 5, iPhone 5.
• Ensure you have an active Leisure Online registration account and know your username and password prior to registration night.  If you are unable to access your account, call any Leisure Centre to have your account reset.
• Have a list of second and third program choices in case you do not get into your first choice.
• Join the wait list! Every full program has an online wait list and new classes may be created if there is enough demand.
• Consider other nearby Leisure Centres if your preferred location isn't available.

Several changes have been made to Leisure Online to optimize the site on registration night.  From 5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 3, access to view drop-in programs will be disabled.  Only the registered program section will be available at that time. Images will also be removed from the registered programs page to improve the load time of the page when a high volume of users are on the site at the same time.

The Winter Leisure Guide, which is Saskatoon’s go-to source for fitness programs, recreational activities and arts and culture opportunities for all ages and abilities, was released on November 17. It is available online at saskatoon.ca/leisureguide or for pick up at any City leisure facility, Saskatoon library or over 120 retail locations throughout Saskatoon and limited surrounding areas that the StarPhoenix is sold.

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

ONGOING

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.   

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr to 8th St
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024

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 all-in-one shopping experience is back for a seventh year! Ride to all the malls this holiday season by taking the Jingle Bell Express–Route 1225! 

Starting December 2, Saskatoon Transit will offer this service on weekends throughout the month, and again with free fare on Boxing Day. Two buses will run in opposite directions between Saskatoon's five malls–Midtown, Confederation, Lawson Heights, Centre and Market.

“The Jingle Bell Express is a great way for riders to get their holiday shopping done, travel to work along the route, or experience the bus to new locations. This festive service provides convenient and hassle-free travel without the stress or frustration of winter driving and full parking lots,” says Cory Shrigley, Customer Service Manager, Saskatoon Transit.

Saskatoon Transit's Route 1225 buses will display a "Jingle Bell Express" message when in service, play holiday music, and be festively decorated.

Route information:

• On weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) regular fares apply: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Excluding December 30 and 31.
• Boxing Day (December 26) with free fare: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Search Route 1225 in the Transit App or Google Maps Transit to plan a trip or consult the route schedule on Saskatoon Transit’s website or call Transit Customer Service (306.975.3100) for help with trip planning. 

Jingle Bell Express riders can complete a short survey by scanning the QR code posters on the buses to have a chance to win one of five gift cards sponsored by participating malls.

Catch the holiday spirit and learn more about the Jingle Bell Express.