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Bus service to the Beach Boys
March 27, 2025 - 6:00am
- 6:15 p.m.
- 6:55 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Beach Boys at SaskTel Centre on Thursday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m., is available at the following times:
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.
City Administration recommends later shift to SK Recycles-led program in 2028
March 26, 2025 - 4:17pm
The City of Saskatoon received a formal offer from SK Recycles (formerly Multi-Material Stewardship Western) to transition to its new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) household recycling program. This follows the May 2024 approval of Household Packaging and Paper Stewardship Program Regulations by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment. As a result, the provincial stewardship agency, SK Recycles, will take over municipal recycling programs. A report to the April 1, 2025 meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services provides a detailed analysis of the options available to the City.
Due to a number of considerations, such as existing contractual requirements for blue carts and compost depots, City Administration recommends maintaining the status quo with no changes to both the curbside and multi-unit residential recycling programs until December 2027.
Looking to the future, Administration recommends signaling its intent to participate in the SK Recycles-led collection models for both programs, starting in January 2028, by making a formal written submission to SK Recycles. This option would allow time to transition the funding model for waste services that had previously been supported by SK Recycles funding; it is also expected to cause no disruption to the service level and would be the lowest cost. Residents will learn more about the service-provider change in the months leading up to the 2028 SK Recycles implementation.
By 2028, all Saskatchewan communities will transition to a full Extended Producer Responsibility program for household packaging and paper, joining the SK Recycles program.
Crews ready to respond to another blast of winter weather
March 26, 2025 - 3:15pm
- Heavy snow, strong wind and possible freezing rain will create hazardous driving conditions with icy roads and low visibility, especially on open roads and bridges.
- Crews will be out plowing and applying sand and salt to improve traction, but roads may still be slippery.
- Plan for extra travel time and adjust driving for the conditions—leave a safe distance between vehicles.
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a special weather statement for Saskatoon, forecasting 10 to 20 cm of heavy, wet snow along with strong winds beginning Thursday morning. Freezing rain is also possible with this system which is expected to taper off Friday evening.
Roadway crews are prepared to respond and will closely monitor road conditions while addressing snow and ice along priority streets, ramps, bridges and busy intersections. However, the strong winds may blow sand and salt off treated surfaces, potentially leading to icy spots.
What this means for drivers:
Open areas are particularly vulnerable to snow drifting, with some streets accumulating deep drifts. Please avoid driving through these drifts. Crews will clear them with graders and plows when visibility improves.
When approaching road maintenance equipment with blue and amber flashing lights, ensure you give operators plenty of space to work safely. Stay well back, avoid passing and drive with caution around snow-clearing equipment.
For more information about winter road maintenance visit saskatoon.ca/snow, and stay updated on current conditions with the Snow & Ice Report.
Daily Road Report - March 27, 2025
March 26, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
No new projects are scheduled to start on this date.
ONGOING
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.
Daily Road Report - March 26, 2025
March 25, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT BRIGHTON CIRCLE
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: March 26, 1:00 p.m. End: March 26, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
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.