News Releases

Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to the Hozier: Unreal Unearth Tour at SaskTel Centre tonight at 7:30 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:40 p.m.
• 6:00 p.m.
• 6:20 p.m.
• 6:40 p.m.
• 7:00 p.m.
• 7:20 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal. Buses typically arrive 30 minutes before the event ends.

Regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip) and can be purchased on mobile phones using the TGo or transit app. Transfers and passes are also accepted.

Plan trips to events at SaskTel Centre, using Route 333, in the real-time mobile app Transit or Google Maps Transit up to two weeks in advance. Multi-modal options are available in the Transit app to seamlessly integrate trips with active transportation, OnDemand Transit, riide or Uber using the Transit+ feature. By combining transportation modes, wait times and costs can be minimized.

Visit SaskatoonTransit.ca to stay updated on transit services to SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations.

Marquis Drive will be closed at Idylwyld Drive starting on Thursday, August 22, at 7:00 p.m. for road resurfacing. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one night 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.

71st Street will be closed at Idylwyld Drive starting on Wednesday, August 21, at 7:00 p.m. for road resurfacing. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one night 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. 

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

NEW

33RD ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO ALBERTA AVE
(SaskEnergy)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: August 21, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD TO HENRY DAYDAY RD
(Streetscaping)
Start: August 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 10, 4:30 p.m.

22ND ST W WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AVE U N TO AVE V N
(Sewer inspections)
Start: August 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 21, 1:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

HIGHWAY 11 NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM VIC BLVD TO CIRCLE DR E
(Pavement marking)
Start: August 21, 7:00 p.m. End: August 22, 5:00 a.m.

HIGHWAY 11 SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO VIC BLVD
(Pavement marking)
Start: August 21, 7:00 p.m. End: August 22, 5:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR E TO 71ST ST E
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 21, 7:00 p.m. End: August 22, 6:00 a.m.

71ST ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR N
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 21, 7:00 p.m. End: August 22, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

HIGHWAY 11 SB CURB & RAMP CLOSED AT VIC BLVD
(Pavement markings)
Start: August 20, 7:00 p.m. End: August 21, 5:00 a.m.

HIGHWAY 11 NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM VIC BLVD TO HIGHWAY 16
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 20, 7:00 p.m. End: August 21, 6:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR E TO 71ST ST E
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 20, 7:00 p.m. End: August 21, 6:00 a.m.

11TH ST W INTERSECTION CLOSED AT FAIRLIGHT DR
(Construction)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 23, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 26, 5:00 p.m.

11TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM CRESCENT BLVD TO FAIRLIGHT DR
(Infrastructure improvements)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 4:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD WEST SIDE OF ROUND-A-BOUT CLOSED AT TASKAMANWA ST
(Service install)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE/RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM MCCRORY LINK TO FEDORUK DR
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 29, 4:30 p.m.

20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE E S
(Water main work)
Start: August 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 3, 4:30 p.m.

7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSBORNE ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 5:00 p.m.

KENSINGTON GATE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT NEAULT RD
(Construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 16, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

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

The 2024 Civic Election is a great opportunity for you to participate in the democratic process and support Elections Saskatoon in our commitment to administer a successful civic election in 2024. 

It will take hiring a large team of election workers and officials to ensure all voting locations function properly at all early voting opportunities and on Election Day, November 13, 2024. We will hire approximately 500-600 election workers. 

• We want to include youth workers at the booth! Are you aged sixteen plus? Apply today!  
• Do you speak another language? Elections Saskatoon is committed to hiring workers who speak languages representative of Saskatoon's diverse community. 

Interested? To be considered as an applicant for election worker duties, you must meet the following requirements: 

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.          
• Must not be related to a candidate running in either the municipal or school board election.             
• Must be available to attend mandatory paid training sessions in the month of October (hands-on training is required for some positions). 
• You’ll need to have access to an email address, Elections Saskatoon will use it to contact you.     

There are five types of election worker positions we will be hiring for to support the 2024 Civic Election; the pay rates are included for each: 

1.  Poll Supervisor (PS) – approximately 80 positions are available. 
2.  Issuing Deputy Returning Officer (iDRO) – approximately 300 positions are available. 
3.  Receiving Deputy Returning Officer (rDRO) – approximately 80 positions are available. 
4.  Poll Clerk – approximately 80 positions are available. 
5.  Standby Workers  

There are great reasons to get involved and work the 2024 Civic Election, join us! 

• Earn extra cash; paid training will take place in October 2024 
• Gain experience, build your resume 
• Experience hands-on learning 
• Serve your community 
• Expand your network of contacts 

It’s easy to apply. Fill out our online application before September 23. 2024; it’s found at saskatoon.ca/electionjobs. If you applied earlier, you do not need to resend. We will contact successful applicants. 

Do you have questions about working the election?  Email election.workers@saskatoon.ca or call 306-657-VOTE (8683).  

Visit saskatoon.ca/vote2024 it’s your trusted source for all election-related information. The Elections Saskatoon Office is located at
200-145 1st Avenue N in Saskatoon. 

The 2024 Civic Election is November 13, 2024. Eligible voters in Saskatoon will cast their ballot for local government leadership: Mayor, City Councillors and School Board Trustees for the next four-year term.