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Nelson Road closed between Heal and Heath avenues on Monday
August 19, 2022 - 1:00pm
Nelson Road will be closed between Heal and Heath avenues on Monday, August 22, at 7:00 a.m. for material offloading work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take eight hours to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Faithfull Avenue closed between 45th and 47th streets starting Sunday
August 19, 2022 - 11:30am
Faithfull Avenue will be closed between 45th and 47th streets starting Sunday, August 21, at 8:00 a.m. for catch basin replacement work. The intersection at Faithfull Avenue and 46th Street will be closed during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two days to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
1st Avenue intersection closed at 24th Street starting Saturday
August 19, 2022 - 11:00am
The intersection at 1st Avenue and 24th Street will be closed starting Saturday, August 20, at 8:00 a.m. for catch basin repair work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two days to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Reminder: Fall program registration begins Sunday, August 21 at 6:00 p.m.
August 19, 2022 - 10:00am
- Ensure you have an active Leisure Online registration account and know your username and password. If you require assistance with your account, please call any Leisure Centre prior to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 21.
- 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.
- Ensure your major web browser (Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox,) is up-to-date.
- Once you reach the payment page, do not return to the previous page or click on the “submit payment” button more than once. These actions could result in duplicate payments. If you need to change your selection, close your browser and start a new transaction.
Registration for the City’s Fall recreation programs begins Sunday, August 21, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. by logging into to your account on Leisure Online at leisureonline.saskatoon.ca, or by calling 306-975-2800.
Many people will be registering Sunday evening, 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 hundreds of people registering at once.
Here are some tips to help you prepare:
The Fall 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 August 5. 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.
Circle Drive northbound exit ramp to 8th Street closed on Sunday evening
August 19, 2022 - 9:00am
- Taylor Street exit ramp to Circle Drive northbound will be closed
- Circle Drive northbound curb lane will be closed between Taylor and 8th streets
The Circle Drive northbound exit ramp to 8th Street will be closed on Sunday, August 21 at 7:00 p.m. for roadway paving work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this project. This work is expected to take 11 hours to complete, barring unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
Additional project restrictions:
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.