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Bus service to SaskTel Centre
July 12, 2022 - 6:00am
- 6:15 p.m.
- 6:55 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (outside the 2nd Avenue Lofts at 23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see Summer Rewind at SaskTel Centre on Wednesday, July 13, is available at the following times:
Post event drop-off is 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.
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 that helps make connections that combine Transit with riide and Uber. Transit does the work so you can travel with ease! 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.
Daily Road Report - July 12, 2022
July 11, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 1ST ST E
(Manhole repair)
Start: July 12, 8:00 a.m. End: July 13, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CASCADE ST TO HOPKINS ST
(Sewer lining)
Start: July 12, 9:00 a.m. End: July 12, 3:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM HOPKINS ST TO WILSON CRES
(Sewer lining)
Start: July 12, 9:00 a.m. End: July 12, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Concrete replacement)
Start: July 12, 8:00 p.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR E
(Road resurfacing)
Closure will be set nightly and removed each morning
Start: July 10, 7:00 p.m. End: July 12, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM QUEBEC AVE TO VENTURE CRES
(Concrete replacement)
Start: July 5, 7:00 a.m. End: July 12, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 108TH ST W TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Bridge deck rehab)
Start: July 10, 7:00 p.m. End: July 13, 7:00 a.m.
1ST AVE N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Cable work)
Start: July 4, 8:00 a.m. End: July 13, 4:30 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 14, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 14, 5:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB MEDAIN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Overpass rehabilitation)
Start: July 5, 8:00 p.m. End: July 16, 7:30 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM COY AVE TO LORNE AVE
(Concrete work)
Start: July 11, 7:00 a.m. End: July 17, 5:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 20TH ST E
(Taste of Saskatchewan)
Spadina Cr NB Bike Lane closed from 20th to 21st streets.
Start: July 9, 8:00 a.m. End: July 19, 6:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO CAEN ST
(Drainage improvements)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: July 25, 4:30 p.m.
3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED AT 26TH ST E
(Water main repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 29, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New Road Construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 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.
Rescheduled: Cumberland Avenue closed between 1st and Taylor streets starting Tuesday
July 11, 2022 - 7:00am
Cumberland Avenue will be closed between 1st and Taylor streets starting Tuesday, July 12, at 8:00 a.m. for manhole 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.
Rogers outage affecting payment processing for various City of Saskatoon services
July 8, 2022 - 9:27am
- City Golf Courses: Cash or credit card payment only. Debit card payments cannot be processed due to the outage.
- Leisure Centres and Outdoor Swimming Pools: Cash or credit card payment only. Debit card payments cannot be processed due to the outage.
- Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park: Cash or credit card payment only. Debit card payments cannot be processed due to the outage.
- Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo: Cash or credit card payment only. Debit card payments cannot be processed due to the outage.
- Gordon Howe Campground: Cash or credit card payment only. Debit card payments cannot be processed due to the outage.
- Corporate Revenue Customer Service Payments at City Hall: Cash payment only. Credit cards are not accepted at Corporate Revenue. Debit card payments cannot be processed due to the outage
- Saskatoon Transit Customer Service: Able to accept credit cards. Debit Card payments cannot be processed due to the outage.
- Saskatoon Landfill: Accepting cash only. Issues with debit and credit cards.
- City of Saskatoon Parking payments throughout the city: The new app ParkedIn can still accept credit card payment. ParkedIn also accepts online payment.
The public has been made aware today that telecommunications provider Rogers outage Friday, July 8 has resulted in widespread service disruption to wireless, cable and internet customers across Canada.
While Rogers is working to resolve their issue as soon as possible, at present, there is no timeline yet for the restoration of services. Until this issue is resolved, customers interacting with City of Saskatoon services should be prepared to use a payment method other than a debit card.
The following City of Saskatoon services are experiencing payment impacts due to the Rogers outage:
Watch for updates on City of Saskatoon services and the return of normal payment processing as we learn more from Rogers.
Visit saskatoon.ca for more information on City of Saskatoon services.
Tornado Watch issued; City advises residents to stay alert, be prepared
July 8, 2022 - 9:10am
- Severe thunderstorms, with frequent thunder and lightning.
- An extremely dark sky sometimes highlighted by green or yellow clouds.
- A rumbling or whistling sound.
- A funnel cloud often tucked behind a curtain of heavy rain or hail.
- Store or anchor loose objects like patio furniture and outdoor toys.
- Store garbage and recycling carts as soon as possible after collections.
- Plan to stay off the roads if possible. Extreme winds can contribute to loss of vehicle control, or even overturning of vehicles.
- Beware of fallen branches, trees, or power lines. If you encounter a fallen power line, stay clear of it, and please report it immediately.
- Be prepared for the possibility of a power outage and have emergency supplies on-hand including flashlights, batteries, activities, and food.
- Make sure your pets are safe inside.
- Keep devices charged so you don’t lose communication during an outage.
- When experiencing extreme wind, go to the basement or lowest level of your living space and stay away from windows.
A Tornado Watch has been issued for a number of areas in Western Canada including Saskatoon. The City wishes to remind residents that tornados can appear quickly and to be on alert.
A Tornado Watch means keep an eye out for a possible tornado. A Tornado Warning means a tornado is either imminent or occurring.
Signs for a tornado can include:
In addition to watching conditions yourself, it’s a good idea to be signed up for the following emergency notification systems: SaskAlert, WeatherCAN, and City of Saskatoon NotifyNow Emergency Alerts.
Environment Canada is responsible for informing the public when conditions exist that may produce tornadoes. It does this through radio, television, newspapers. Please keep an eye on these or other reliable sources of information.
How to prepare:
For more information on tornado preparedness, please visit GetPrepared.ca.