News Releases

Residents are reminded the City’s current pay parking application (app), WayToPark, is being discontinued by the vendor as of June 30. Parkedin will officially replace WayToPark as the City’s app-based parking payment service on July 1. 

ParkedIn is similar to the WayToPark app, with some additional features such as the ability to pay for parking by scanning a QR code on the nearest pay station as well as support for debit Visa and Mastercard payments.

ParkedIn became available for use on June 1 and during the first few weeks the City received some feedback from the public on desired improvements. In response, Parkedin will be updating the app in July to add the following features:

• In-app notification for expiring parking time
• Credit Card storage without completing an initial transaction with the app
• In-app extension of parking time
• Parkedin is also working on some additional improvements which include:
• Implementation of a mapping feature and/or pre-loaded parking zone information that will be coming in a future app update.

What’s the same:

Paying at the pay stations with cash, credit card or a pre-paid parking card are still options.

Parking is still one zone fits all in Saskatoon. Zone 1333 is used for all City of Saskatoon paid parking locations.

Residents are encouraged to download Parkedin for iOS (App Store) or Android (Google Play) devices to avoid any hassles the next time you pay for parking.

For more information on Parkedin and Pay Parking, visit saskatoon.ca/payparking

The Saskatoon Fire Department would like to remind residents and visitors of safe practices for purchasing, enjoying and disposing of fireworks. This Canada Day, low-hazard fireworks can only be discharged on private property between the hours of dusk and 11:00 p.m. on Friday, July 1.

Low-hazard fireworks are designed for public recreational use. These fireworks travel less than 50m (160ft) high and include items such as roman candles, sparklers, fountains, wheels, volcanoes, mines and snakes.

High-hazard fireworks are designed for professionals and can only be purchased by persons holding a valid Fireworks Supervisor – Level I or Level II card issued by Natural Resources Canada.

Residents and spectators are reminded of the risks and obligations associated with fireworks:

• Carefully read and follow the manufacturer instructions.
• Exercise increased caution when handling and discharging any type of firework.
• Choose your location wisely. Fireworks can only be discharged on private property.
• Familiarize yourself with the space requirements for the type of firework being discharged. Requirements vary depending on the firework type.
• Ensure your location is free of overhead obstructions, is clear side-to-side and is a safe distance from combustible materials.
• Ensure that it is not windy and that all spectators are safely located to observe the display.
• Be sure to properly stabilize the firework according to manufacturer direction.
• Other than sparklers, never light or hold a lit firework in your hand.
• Always light the fuse at its tip.
• Never try to relight or fix the fuse on fireworks that did not go off.
• Have a supply of water available and use it to extinguish debris or smouldering embers before they cause injuries, property damage and/or fires.
• Keep in mind that you are solely responsible for any debris that may land on spectators or another’s property.

For more information about fireworks safety, please visit saskatoon.ca/fireworks.

The Saskatoon Fire Department wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable Canada Day!

All aboard! The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo (Zoo) is excited to announce the return of guided train tours with the addition of a new electric, trackless train the Kinsmen Express II.

“Visitors have been anxiously awaiting the return of guided train tours at the Zoo,” says Jeff Mitchell, Zoo Manager. “We are so thankful to the Kinsmen Club of Saskatoon and the Saskatoon Zoo Foundation for their continued partnership and contributions that led to the return of this much-loved attraction at the Zoo.”

The Kinsmen Express II is equipped with a ramp and wheelchair accessible car and will provide a fun way to learn more about the many magnificent animals that call the Zoo home. Train tours are FREE with your Zoo admission and will be guided by the Saskatoon Zoo Society from May until Labour Day each year. Tours will run continuously from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily, with extended hours on weekends throughout July and August.

Zoo-goers will have their first opportunity to ride the Kinsmen Express II on July 1, 2022. The Zoo is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Visit saskatoon.ca/zoo to plan your next visit.

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

NEW

RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM EASTLAKE AVE TO KELVIN AVE
(Road resurfacing)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 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.

CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 1ST ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Manhole repairs)
Start: June 29, 8:00 a.m. End: June 30, 4:30 p.m.

22ND ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE I N TO AVE J S
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: June 29, 9:00 a.m. End: June 29, 3:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE K N TO AVE M N
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: June 29, 9:00 a.m. End: June 29, 3:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E VARIOUS SINGLE LANE CLOSURES FROM WARMAN RD TO SPADINA CRES E
(Mowing)
Start: June 29, 9:00 a.m. End: June 29, 3:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 110TH ST W TO 109TH ST W
(Connection repair)
Start: June 29, 9:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.

NIGHTWORK

MCKERCHER DR NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT COLLEGE DR
(Bridge inspection)
Start: June 28, 7:00 p.m. End: June 29, 1:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 14TH ST E
(Bridge inspection)
Start: June 28, 7:00 p.m. End: June 29, 1:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES E
(Bridge washing)
Start: June 28, 8:00 p.m. End: June 29, 6:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 14TH ST E
(Bridge inspection)
Start: June 29, 1:00 a.m. End: June 29, 4:30 a.m.

MCKERCHER DR NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT COLLEGE DR
(Bridge inspection)
Start: June 29, 1:00 a.m. End: June 29, 7:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB, SB, EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 51ST ST E
(Bridge inspection)
Start: June 29, 7:00 p.m. End: June 30, 5:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT TAYLOR ST E
(Bridge inspection)
Start: June 29, 8:00 p.m. End: June 30, 6:00 a.m.

TAYLOR ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Bridge inspection)
Start: June 29, 8:00 p.m. End: June 30, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

MILLAR AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 70TH ST E TO 71ST ST E
(Connections work)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: June 29, 5:00 p.m.

NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: May 30, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 4:30 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Concrete replacements)
Start: June 28, 10:30 a.m. End: July 1, 4:30 p.m.

3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST TO QUEEN ST
(Water main repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 5, 5:00 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BUTE ST
(Construction)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 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.

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.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED AT MCORMOND DR
(New Road Construction)
Access to 8^th Street will be in maintained
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 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.

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

NEW

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT GROSVENOR AVE
(Sidewalk repair)
Start: June 28, 6:00 a.m. End: June 28, 4:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CASCADE ST
(Road patching)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.

MILLAR AVE NB CLOSED FROM 70TH ST E TO 71ST ST E
(Connections work)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: June 29, 5:00 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.

CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 1ST ST E
(Manhole repair)
Start: June 28, 8:00 a.m. End: June 29, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB & WB MEDAIN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE M S TO AVE O S
(Streetlight replacements)
Start: June 28, 9:00 a.m. End: June 28, 3:00 p.m.

RUTH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM HERMAN AVE TO ST PATRICK AVE
(Road patching)
Start: June 28, 9:00 a.m. End: June 28, 3:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT NORTHUMBERLAND AVE
(Manhole repair)
Start: June 28, 9:30 a.m. End: June 28, 1:30 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Concrete replacement)
Start: June 28, 10:30 a.m. End: July 1, 4:30 p.m.

NIGHTWORK

CLARENCE AVE S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT STONEBRIDGE BLVD
(Bridge inspection)
Start: June 27, 11:00 p.m. End: June 28, 5:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 14TH ST E
(Bridge inspection)
Start: June 28, 7:00 p.m. End: June 29, 1:00 a.m.

MCKERCHER DR NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT COLLEGE DR
(Bridge inspection)
Start: June 28, 7:00 p.m. End: June 29, 1:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES E
(Bridge washing)
Start: June 28, 8:00 p.m. End: June 29, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

TAYLOR ST E WB ROAD CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO CIRCLE DR E
(Road resurfacing)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes
Start: June 27, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: June 22, 9:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.

NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: May 30, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 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 5, 5:00 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BUTE ST
(Construction)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(Construction)
Start: May 9, 9:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 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.

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 City of Saskatoon reminds property owners that your 2022 Property Tax payment is due this Thursday, June 30, 2022. There are several property tax payment options available for you:

• Internet Banking: pay your property tax online through your bank’s internet bill payment option. Please allow up to 2 business days for payment processing, some banks may take longer.
• Financial institutions: most allow you to pay your property tax while doing your regular business.
• City Hall Drop Boxes: place your property tax cheque payment in one of the two secure drop boxes located at City Hall; outside the main entrance, or inside the City Hall lobby. Do not deposit cash. City Hall is located at 222 3^rd Avenue North.
• In-person: by cheque, cash or debit at City Hall up until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2022. City Hall will be closed Friday, July 1 for the Canada Day statutory holiday.
• Please note: Credit Cards cannot be used to pay property tax to the City of Saskatoon.
• Are you interested in paying your property tax bill over 12 months?  Once your property taxes are current, you can apply for the Tax Instalment Payment Plan Service (TIPPS) and pay your property taxes by monthly pre-authorized debit rather than one annual payment. You can join the TIPPS program anytime without any additional fee.

If you have already mailed in your 2022 Property Tax payment, you can check your account balance by calling our Automated Voice Response toll-free at 1-800-667-9944, or Corporate Revenue Customer Service at 306-975-2400.

A penalty of 1.25% per month will be applied to any 2022 property taxes unpaid after June 30, 2022.

Visit saskatoon.ca/propertytax for more information.

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

NEW

TAYLOR ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO CIRCLE DR E
(Road resurfacing)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes
Start: June 27, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.

RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 27, 7:00 a.m. End: August 19, 5:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 3RD ST E
(Manhole repairs)
Start: June 27, 8:00 a.m. End: June 27, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM ONTARIO AVE TO QUEBEC AVE
(Sewer inspection)
Start: June 27, 9:30 a.m. End: June 27, 12:00 p.m.

NIGHTWORK

CLARENCE AVE S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT STONEBRIDGE BLVD
(Bridge inspections)
Start: June 27, 11:00 p.m. End: June 28, 5:00 a.m.

CLARENCE AVE S NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED CNR OVERPASS
(Bridge inspection)
Start: June 27, 7:00 p.m. End: June 27, 11:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM RUTH ST E TO RUTH ST W
(Deck repairs)
Start: June 26, 7:00 p.m. End: June 27, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

4TH AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: June 22, 9:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.

NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: May 30, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 4:30 p.m.

3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST TO QUEEN ST
(Water main repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 5, 5:00 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BUTE ST
(Construction)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(Construction)
Start: May 9, 9:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 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.

RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 24, 7:00 a.m. End: July 16, 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.

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

NEW

3RD AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO SPADINA CRES E
(Crane setup)
Start: June 25, 6:00 a.m. End: June 26, 6:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN & NEXT LANES CLOSED AT QUEBEC AVE
(Lead repairs)
Start: June 25, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 4:30 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Event: Broadway Spring Sale)
Start: June 25, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 7:00 p.m.

25TH ST E EB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(Sewer inspections)
Start: June 25, 8:00 a.m. End: June 25, 11:00 a.m.

TAYLOR ST E WB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM HERITAGE WAY TO MCKERCHER DR
(Catch basin lead replacement)
Start: June 25, 8:00 a.m. End: June 26, 5:00 p.m.

MILLAR AVE NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 56TH ST E TO 58TH ST E
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 25, 9:00 a.m. End: June 25, 3:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO 25TH ST E
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: June 26, 6:00 a.m. End: June 26, 12:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT ACADIA DR
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 26, 7:00 a.m. End: June 26, 3:00 p.m.

HIGHWAY 7 SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 11TH ST W
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 26, 7:00 a.m. End: June 26, 3:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB LANES CLOSED FROM VENTURE CRES TO QUEBEC AVE
(Catch basin connection replacement)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: June 26, 7:00 a.m. End: June 26, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB MEDIAN & CURB LANE CLOSED AT VICTORIA AVE
(Roadway patching)
Traffic will be maintained in parking lane
Start: June 26, 9:00 a.m. End: June 26, 3:00 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO TEMPERANCE ST
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 26, 9:00 a.m. End: June 26, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 31ST ST W TO 29TH ST W
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 26, 9:00 a.m. End: June 26, 3:00 p.m.

OVERNIGHT WORK

IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT RUTH ST W
(Deck repairs)
Start: June 26, 7:00 p.m. End: June 27, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

MCKERCHER DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAIT CRES TO PARKDALE RD
(Hydrant replacement)
Start: June 24, 8:00 a.m. End: June 25, 4:30 p.m.

RUTH ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM VICTORIA AVE TO LORNE AVE
(Concrete work)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM ALBERTA AVE TO FAITHFULL AVE
(Concrete replacement)
Start: June 20, 7:00 a.m. End: June 26, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: June 22, 9:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.

NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: May 30, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 4:30 p.m.

3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST TO QUEEN ST
(Water main repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 5, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(Construction)
Start: May 9, 9:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BUTE ST
(Construction)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 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 improvement)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 14, 5:00 p.m.

RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 24, 7:00 a.m. End: July 16, 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 new dry storm pond in W.W. Ashley District performed exceptionally well when approximately 65 millimetres of rain fell (Aden Bowman Collegiate rain gauge) during the afternoon of Monday, June 20, 2022. The pond, which was completed last fall, was designed to handle a 1-in-10-year rain event but accommodated a storm closer to a 1-in-25-year rain event, preventing water damage to approximately 37 neighbourhood homes that typically experience flooding during intense rainfall.

“Flash flooding, especially in neighbourhoods developed prior to storm water infrastructure standard improvements in 1989, can be devastating which is why we have been working to protect as many people and properties as we can through our Flood Control Strategy,” says Angela Gardiner, General Manager of Utilities and Environment. “Monday’s rain was an ideal test. We are very impressed as we have not received any reports of flooded homes adjacent to the new pond and the infrastructure handled more water than anticipated. The pond had completely drained by 8 o’clock that evening.”

Dry storm ponds hold water that would otherwise cause nearby flooding during intense rainfalls. The water flows into storm drains and through pipes into the dry storm pond, then slowly drains into the storm sewer before it drains into the South Saskatchewan River. Whenever dry, it is used as park space. When it fills with storm water, it is deep and dangerous, and residents should stay away.

The W.W. Ashley Park Dry Storm Pond will open to the public this fall after the landscaping has fully rooted. Residents are asked to stay out of the enclosed area until then.

Construction on a dry storm pond in Churchill Park is underway right now and will be completed later this year. Plans are in the works for a dry storm pond in Weaver Park in 2023 and more flood mitigation projects will be built between 2024 and 2027.

“Once these flood control projects are completed, we anticipate seeing a substantial decrease in the amount of neighbourhood flooding in the top 10 highest risk areas of the city.” says Gardiner.

On Monday, storm water and debris infiltrated the sewer system and ended up at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. As a result, the city’s lift stations were operating at capacity and there was a minor sewage spill into the South Saskatchewan River.

“This is an extremely rare occurrence. Due to the small volume, the sewage quickly diluted, and downstream lab sampling did not detect any harmful impacts. The spill was reported to the Water Security Agency and there was no risk to the public.”

A report on the City’s June 20, 2022 Rain Event Response will be presented to City Council on Monday, June 27, 2022.

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

NEW

RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 24, 7:00 a.m. End: July 16, 5:00 p.m.

MCKERCHER DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAIT CRES TO PARKDALE RD
(Hydrant replacement)
Start: June 24, 8:00 a.m. End: June 25, 4:30 p.m.

CIRCLE DR S WB CENTRE LANE CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR S
(Crash cushion repair)
Start: June 24, 9:00 a.m. End: June 24, 3:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N NB LEFT TURN, MEDIAN & CURB LANES CLOSED
(STORM SEWER REPAIR)
Traffic will be maintained in NB parking lane
Start: June 24, 9:00 a.m. End: June 24, 6:00 p.m.

NIGHTWORK

IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO 7TH ST E
(Bridge deck washing)
Start: June 23, 8:00 p.m. End: June 24, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

CUMBERLAND AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 5TH ST E
(Catch basin repair)
Start: June 23, 8:00 a.m. End: June 24, 5:00 p.m.

RUTH ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM VICTORIA AVE TO LORNE AVE
(Concrete work)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM ALBERTA AVE TO FAITHFULL AVE
(Concrete replacement)
Start: June 20, 7:00 a.m. End: June 26, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: June 22, 9:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.

NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: May 30, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 4:30 p.m.

3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST TO QUEEN ST
(Water main repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 5, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED BRIGHTON BLVD
(Construction)
Start: May 9, 9:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BUTE ST
(Construction)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 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.

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.

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Saskatoon Transit was pleased to unveil two pieces of art on the side of transit buses today. This is the third time a student art contest has been run by Saskatoon Transit and this year the contest was open to Grade 3 and Grade 7 students across the city.

“It is such an exciting opportunity for Saskatoon Transit to partner with the elementary schools on this project. These students should feel very proud and honoured when they see their artwork driving past on the side of a bus this summer,” says Tracey Davis, Acting Director, Saskatoon Transit. 

Grade 7 students Nuala, Neha, Radinsa and Marlee from Lakeridge School and Grade 3 students Reem, Ayan and Seth from Ecole Alvin Buckwold put their creativity to the test and were selected as this year’s best of show winners.

The winning pieces were chosen through a collaboration with the Remai Modern. Learning Program Coordinator Wendy Paterson judged the submissions based on how well they reflected the “Active Transportation” theme.

“Submissions clearly indicated students had reflected thoughtfully and imaginatively on the many ways people get around Saskatoon,” says Paterson. “Their collaborative depictions of communities that are themselves collaborative projects, were fittingly brimming with activity and colour, just like this community!”

The winning artwork will be displayed on the side of ten Saskatoon Transit buses traveling across Saskatoon throughout the summer.

“Congratulations to these students for showcasing the benefits of active transportation and exhibiting what it means to be environmentally responsible citizens,” says Superintendent Nicola Bishop-Yong with Saskatoon Public Schools. “Through our ‘Move to Grow’ initiative, our school division encourages students to pursue active transportation and make mindful choices that support their well-being, community, and world. I am proud of all the students who took part in this contest and expressed the importance of being community-minded stewards of the environment.”

“This partnership with the Remai, the Saskatoon Public School Board, and the Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Board helps support and promote art, especially local art, alongside how active transportation plays a critical part of public transit,” concludes Davis.

Following the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) on September 30, 2021, the Saskatoon Tribal Council has initiated a campaign called #ActOnReconciliation. It’s intended to harness the momentum of NDTR and Orange Shirt Day (also September 30) and keep Reconciliation top of mind all year long. The campaign calls for action and awareness on the last Friday of each month in 2022.

The City is supporting the #ActOnReconciliation campaign by highlighting Reconciliation actions and activities. As well, to further heighten awareness, the City will apply an orange filter to their social media accounts and light the following civic facilities in orange: City Hall, the City’s Prairie Wind art installation outside the Remai Modern, and SaskTel Centre.

#ActOnReconciliation – June Action

On Friday, June 24, demonstrate your commitment to Reconciliation by:

1. Wearing your EveryChildMatters shirt or any other orange shirt.
    
2. Following the cancellation of the Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation, consider planning to take your own Walk for Reconciliation. Walk alone or walk with friends and take some time to reflect personally on Reconciliation or to discuss. Residential School Survivors have indicated that the significance of a walk can be attributed to the Sunday walks in residential schools. This was often the only time when siblings and cousins of different genders might be reunited.
    
3. Help build awareness for Reconciliation by joining the online conversation using hashtag #ActOnReconciliation.

In order to establish and maintain a mutually respectful relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) found that “there has to be awareness of the past, an acknowledgement of the harm that has been inflicted, atonement for the causes, and action to change behaviour.”

The City has been actively engaged – as a municipality, co-chair of Reconciliation Saskatoon, and through other community partnerships – in efforts to help raise awareness about Reconciliation and in providing opportunities to participate. Learn more at saskatoon.ca/Indigenous.

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

NEW

1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED AT 40TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 3:00 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BUTE ST
(Construction)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 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.

CUMBERLAND AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 5TH ST E
(Catch basin repair)
Start: June 23, 8:00 a.m. End: June 24, 5:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 103RD ST E TO 105TH ST E
(ACT hole leak repair)
Start: June 23, 9:00 a.m. End: June 23, 3:00 p.m.

51ST ST E EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 47TH ST W TO IDYLWYLD SERVICE RD
(Bridge deck maintenance)
Start: June 23, 9:00 a.m. End: June 23, 3:00 p.m.

20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE G S TO AVE H S
(Temporary water line installation)
Start: June 23, 9:30 a.m. End: June 23, 10:30 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB CURB AND CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO QUEBEC AVE
(Manhole repairs)
Start: June 23, 9:30 a.m. End: June 23, 1:30 p.m.

NIGHTWORK

IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO 7TH ST E
(Bridge deck washing)
Start: June 23, 8:00 p.m. End: June 24, 6:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM RUTH ST E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Bridge deck washing)
Start: June 22, 8:00 p.m. End: June 23, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE W S TO AVE S S
(Road work)
Start: June 20, 8:00 a.m. End: June 23, 4:30 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO KINGSMERE BLVD
(Paving)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: June 22, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 5:00 p.m.

DUNDONALD AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO MOUNTBATTEN ST
(Storm sewer work)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 6:00 p.m.

RUTH ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM VICTORIA AVE TO LORNE AVE
(Concrete work)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM ALBERTA AVE TO FAITHFULL AVE
(Concrete replacement)
Start: June 20, 7:00 a.m. End: June 26, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: June 22, 9:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.

NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: May 30, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 4:30 p.m.

3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST TO QUEEN ST
(Water main repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 5, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(Construction)
Start: May 9, 9:00 a.m. End: July 11, 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 National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism is on June 23, 2022.  In recognition, flags at all City of Saskatoon facilities will fly at half-mast for the day.

Recognized every year in Canada on June 23, the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism marks the anniversary of the Air India Flight 182 bombing which happened off the coast of Ireland.  Flags across Canada are flown at half-mast to honour the victims of the bombing, as well as other acts of terrorist violence that have taken lives of Canadians.

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

NEW

TAYLOR ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO KINGSMERE BLVD
(Paving)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: June 22, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 5:00 p.m.

MILLAR AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 70TH ST E TO 71ST ST E
(Connections work)
Start: June 22, 7:00 a.m. End: June 24, 5:00 p.m.

FAITHFULL AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 45TH ST E TO 44TH ST E
(Curb work)
Start: June 22, 7:00 a.m. End: June 26, 4:30 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM COPE CRES TO STONEBRIDGE BLVD
(Power Pole Repairs)
Start: June 22, 8:00 a.m. End: June 22, 2:00 p.m.

33RD ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT QUEBEC AVE
(Roadwork)
Start: June 22, 9:00 a.m. End: June 22, 3:00 p.m.

4TH AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: June 22, 9:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.

NIGHTWORK

IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM RUTH ST E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Bridge washing)
Start: June 22, 8:00 p.m. End: June 23, 6:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB & SB LANES CLOSED AT 8TH ST E OVERPASS
(Bridge washing)
Detours will direct traffic around the work zone using offramps/onramps at 8th St E
Start: June 21, 8:00 p.m. End: June 22, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BOTTOMLEY RD TO WIGGINS RD
(Construction)
Start: June 21, 9:00 a.m. End: June 22, 3:00 p.m.

33RD ST E EB RIGHT TURN BAY & CURB LANE CLOSED AT 3RD AVE N
(Intersection improvements)
Start: May 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 22, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE W S TO AVE S S
(Road work)
Start: June 20, 8:00 a.m. End: June 23, 4:30 p.m.

DUNDONALD AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO MOUNTBATTEN ST
(Storm sewer work)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 6:00 p.m.

RUTH ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM VICTORIA AVE TO LORNE AVE
(Concrete work)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM ALBERTA AVE TO FAITHFULL AVE
(Concrete replacement)
Start: June 20, 7:00 a.m. End: June 26, 5:00 p.m.

NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: May 30, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 4:30 p.m.

3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST TO QUEEN ST
(Water main repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 5, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(Construction)
Start: May 9, 9:00 a.m. End: July 11, 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.

Yesterday, Saskatoon experienced heavy rain with accumulations concentrated in the south, east and north sides of the city. Upwards of 75 millimeters were received in some spots. City crews worked throughout the evening and overnight to address flooded intersections, popped manhole covers and other flood-related issues on roadways.

Water has receded from flooded streets and most intersections were clear for today’s commute except for a limited number of areas in the south east which still have barricades in place for driver and pedestrian safety. These barricades are anticipated to be removed by the end of day.

Saskatoon Transit

Saskatoon Transit routes are running as normal but will continue to detour around barricaded areas. The terminal at Market Mall is currently inaccessible because of detours in the area, so please use other stops. Check the Transit App for up-to-date information.

Leisure Facilities

Impacted facilities have re-opened today during regular operating hours. Exceptions are: Lions Arena and Lawson Civic Centre, where the pool is open but the fitness room remains closed due to water seepage.

Water & Waste Operations

Waste collection took place as scheduled except for a small area in the Avalon area yesterday. Drivers will return for garbage collection on these streets on Wednesday. A service alert will be shared with impacted households.

Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation

For the safety of all participants, workers and volunteers, the June 21 event has been cancelled. More on this here.

City Flood Protection Infrastructure

Currently, the City’s infrastructure continues to keep up with yesterday’s flood water, but we are monitoring the conditions very closely. More rain is forecasted for Saskatoon and area this week and the system will need several days to recover from Monday’s rainfall. Residents can help by not running washing machines, dishwashers or flushing toilets unless flushing is absolutely necessary.

Be Prepared & Keep Safe

When a rain event such as this occurs, there are things we can all do to keep safe:

• Avoid flooded areas altogether if possible.
• Do not remove barricades or drive into barricaded areas.
• Stay out of the water whether you are in your car or if you are on foot.
• Be mindful to avoid flooded areas on your commute to/from work or school – stay up to date with service alerts.
• If you encounter flooding on a street, take an alternate route, as deep water can damage a vehicle and cause it to stall.
• Do not remove manhole covers – it can be dangerous. Contact the City instead at 306-975-2476.
• Do not go near drainage areas in parks and follow all signage in parks that may direct you to not enter when flooding occurs – these areas can also be very hazardous in storm-flow conditions
• Emergencies: report stranded vehicles, missing or popped manholes and street or underpass flooding to the City of Saskatoon’s 24-Hour Customer Service Centre at 306-975-2476. Call 9-1-1 in an emergency.

Home Flood Protection

To reduce the risk of damage to property, residents should ensure downspouts disperse water at least two metres (six feet) away from the home foundation. Downpours like this can drop a tremendous amount of water in a relatively short period of time. All homes – even those that have never flooded before may have water seep in.

The City has information available for impacted residents on saskatoon.ca/homefloodprotection.

Dry storm ponds worked as intended such as at WW Ashley Park which was recently completed as part of the City’s Flood Control Strategy. Dry storm ponds are designed to hold water that would otherwise cause nearby flooding during intense rainfalls. The water flows from properties and roads into the dry storm pond, then slowly drains into the storm sewer.

For More Information

For up-to-date information, check back on this site or follow service alerts and the City’s social media channels.

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

NEW

IDYLWYLD DR S VARIOUS NB & SB SINGLE LANE CLOSURES FROM CIRCLE DR S TO HILLIARD ST E
(Mowing)
Start: June 21, 9:00 a.m. End: June 21, 3:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB CENTRE LANE CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR N
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: June 21, 9:00 a.m. End: June 21, 3:00 p.m.

1ST AVE S NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Road construction)
Start: June 21, 9:00 a.m. End: June 21, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BOTTOMLEY RD TO WIGGINS RD
(Road construction)
Start: June 21, 9:00 a.m. End: June 22, 3:00 p.m..

NIGHTWORK

CIRCLE DR E NB & SB LANES CLOSED AT 8TH ST E OVERPASS
(Bridge washing)
Detours will direct traffic around the work zone using offramps/onramps at 8th St E
Start: June 21, 8:00 p.m. End: June 22, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO VENTURE CRES
(Concrete Replacement)
Start: June 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 21, 7:00 a.m.

TAYLOR ST E WB ROAD CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO CIRCLE DR E
(Road resurfacing)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes
Start: June 20, 7:00 a.m. End: June 21, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST W EB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT TILLEY AVE
(Concrete repair)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 21, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST W EB TO SB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT TILLEY AVE
(Concrete repair)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 21, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N NB RIGHT TURN BAY CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Light repairs)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: June 21, 6:00 p.m.

33RD ST E EB RIGHT TURN BAY & CURB LANE CLOSED AT 3RD AVE N
(Intersection improvements)
Start: May 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 22, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB & WB CLOSED FROM AVE W S TO AVE S S
(Road work)
Start: June 20, 8:00 a.m. End: June 23, 4:30 p.m.

DUNDONALD AVE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO MOUNTBATTEN ST
(Storm sewer work)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 6:00 p.m.

AVE H S NB & SB PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST W TO 19TH ST W
(Temporary water setup)
Start: June 18, 9:00 a.m. End: June 24, 7:00 a.m.

RUTH ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM VICTORIA AVE TO LORNE AVE
(Concrete work)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM ALBERTA AVE TO FAITHFULL AVE
(Concrete replacement)
Start: June 20, 7:00 a.m. End: June 26, 5:00 p.m.

NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: May 30, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 4:30 p.m.

3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST TO QUEEN ST
(Water main repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 5, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(Construction)
Start: May 9, 9:00 a.m. End: July 11, 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.

Due to safety concerns posed by flooding and the risk of lightning, the Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation has been cancelled. The walk was scheduled to take place tomorrow, National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21).

The annual event is put on by Reconciliation Saskatoon, which the City of Saskatoon co-chairs along with the Office of the Treaty Commissioner. The intent is to answer the TRC Calls to Action by demonstrating a commitment to Reconciliation, honouring Residential School Survivors, and working towards an inclusive community.

Provided it’s safe to do so, the Rock Your Roots organizing committee encourages people to take their own walk of reconciliation at any time of day tomorrow – National Indigenous Peoples Day – and to post to social media using the hashtag #RockYourRoots.

The private events honouring Residential School Survivors will go ahead as planned. As of 5:00 p.m. June 20, the afternoon event hosted by the Saskatoon Indian & Métis Friendship Centre was going ahead. Check the National Indigenous Peoples Day 2022 Facebook Event Page for updates.

Saskatoon has experienced heavy rain today with the east side of the city seeing the heaviest rain accumulations so far. 

Fire and water/sewer crews are responding to several calls related to flooding. Drivers are asked to immediately avoid Circle Drive between College Drive and Taylor Street and between Preston Avenue S and McEown Avenue on Louise Street. Barricades are now in place in these areas.

Residents are advised to avoid driving in these areas if possible and not to enter areas that have experienced localized flooding. Anyone encountering flooding on a street should take an alternate route, as deep water can damage a vehicle and cause it to stall. Please report emergencies such as stranded vehicles, missing manholes and street or underpass flooding to the 24 Hour Customer Service Centre at 306-975-2476.

To reduce the risk of damage to property, residents should ensure downspouts disperse water at least two metres (six feet) away from the home foundation.

Detours are in place for Saskatoon Transit routes 6, 19 and 83 - please check transit service alerts for the latest details.

Environment Canada is predicting the potential for more rain in the forecast this week.

For information about possible disruptions to City services due to potential heavy rain, including leisure services, detours, and closures, citizens are encouraged to monitor Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca or on Twitter follow @yxeservicealert.

Well done Saskatoon! Flip flip hurray! We’re thrilled to share the weather cooperated and an excellent crowd came out to attend the 46^th Annual Civic Pancake Breakfast on Thursday, June 16. We had fun battering, buttering and serving up 1377 hearty pancake breakfasts to successfully raise $9783.00 (including tips) for United Way Saskatoon & Area with the help of our breakfast attendees, volunteers and valued sponsors.

For the first time, the fundraising event featured an Act of Kindness board, sponsored by Saskatoon City Employees Credit Union: 83 extra breakfast tickets were generously purchased and donated for someone in need of a hot breakfast that morning. Unused breakfast ticket sales were donated to United Way Saskatoon & Area and reflected in the final donation amount. It was great to see community members help pay it forward with kindness for someone in need.

The entertainment stage kept things exciting all morning with a diverse range of talented musicians and dancers from traditional Ukrainian dancers to lively Métis fiddlers. As always, the spirited relay races, Saskatoon Police Service and Saskatoon Fire Department vehicles, educational City team displays and beloved furry friends Sarge (Saskatoon Police Service), Bruiser the Bulldog (Saskatoon RUSH) and Poke Check (Saskatoon Blades) filled the morning with loads of fun.

The City of Saskatoon is committed to environmental stewardship and working together to have environmentally friendly and sustainable practices for our organization and the community at large. In our commitment to strive for a zero-waste breakfast event each year, the final waste tally/results for this year’s breakfast are as follows: 

In total, we were able to divert a whopping 89.8kg (or 197.97 lbs!) of waste from the landfill, broken down as:

• 77kg (63.2%) of compostable/organic waste
• 12.8kg (10.5%) of recycling

Our non-recyclable garbage total was 32kg (or 70.54 lbs) (26.3%) and mainly consisted of single-use plastics and film.

We were able to achieve this by using compostable cutlery, plates, and cups and purchasing recyclable items such as beverage tetra paks or items in bulk for toppings.

All green cart materials were sent to City of Saskatoon Compost depots to be turned into usable soil, with blue cart materials sent within Canada/North America to be made into new household packaging materials.  

The City of Saskatoon extends a grateful thank you to all our volunteers and our valued breakfast sponsors. We could not hold this breakfast without your generous support!

Our 2022 Pancake Breakfast Sponsors included:

• Federated Co-operatives Limited
• Van Houtte Coffee Services
• Sheraton Cavalier
• Handy Special Events
• Saskatoon Media Group
• Rawlco Radio
• CUPE 59
• Saskatoon City Employees Credit Union
• Discover Saskatoon (formerly Tourism Saskatoon)
• Complete Technologies
• Pelican Signs
• Exempt Staff Association (ESA)
• Saskatoon Civic Middle Management Association (SCMMA)
• Saskatoon Firefighters Local IAFF80
• Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce
• Evolution Cash

Due to COVID-19, the last Civic Pancake Breakfast was held in 2019, donating $4650 to United Way Saskatoon & Area, having served 981 pancake breakfasts.

For over 50 years, United Way Saskatoon & Area has worked to positively impact the lives of vulnerable children, youth, and their families in our community by identifying and addressing barriers.

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Holiday Park Golf Course is celebrating 60 years of operation and invites golfers to Holiday Park Golf Course (1630 Avenue U South) on Monday, June 27, 2022 to join in the celebration.

Book a tee time and enjoy the day on one of Saskatoon’s Municipal Golf Courses.  There will be door prizes, cake and camaraderie. 

Holiday Park Golf Course is a championship Par 71, 18-hole and 9-hole executive course that provides intermediate to advance level of play. Amenities include a driving range, lounge, pro shop, coffee shop, and CPGA professional staff instruction. The facility officially opened its doors to the public on June 27, 1962, followed by the executive nine course ten years later.

Learn more or book your tee time at saskatoon.ca/golf

The Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation takes place tomorrow (June 21) on National Indigenous Peoples Day. This walk is one way to demonstrate a commitment to Reconciliation, honour Residential School Survivors, and work towards an inclusive community.

Everyone is welcome to attend and join the walk. Cultural performers from across the city have been invited to ‘rock their roots’ along the walk route by sharing a piece of their culture and showcasing Saskatoon’s incredible diversity. Walk participants are welcome to wear their cultural regalia, an EveryChildMatters shirt, or any other orange shirt.

Rock Your Roots is put on by Reconciliation Saskatoon, which the City of Saskatoon co-chairs along with the Office of the Treaty Commissioner. The event, attended by thousands in past years, was first held in 2016 with attendance growing each year. The intent is to answer the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's Calls to Action.

Rock Your Roots will go ahead, rain or shine. The walk takes place between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Participants should arrive for 10:00 a.m. at the start location—in Victoria Park across from Legion Branch 63 on Spadina Crescent West. A news release with more information is available here. Or visit saskatoon.ca/Indigenous.

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

NEW

TAYLOR ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO CIRCLE DR E
(Road resurfacing)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes
Start: June 20, 7:00 a.m. End: June 21, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM ALBERTA AVE TO FAITHFULL AVE
(Concrete replacement)
Start: June 20, 7:00 a.m. End: June 26, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE W S TO AVE S S
(Road work)
Start: June 20, 8:00 a.m. End: June 23, 4:30 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR N
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: June 20, 9:00 a.m. End: June 20, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR ROLLING LANE CLOSURES FROM HILLIARD ST E TO 11TH ST E
(Grass mowing)
Start: June 20, 9:00 a.m. End: June 20, 3:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM ISABELLA ST E TO HILLIARD ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 20, 9:00 a.m. End: June 20, 3:00 p.m.

2ND AVE N NB & SB LEFT TURN BAYS CLOSED AT 26TH ST E
(Sewer inspection)
Start: June 20, 11:00 a.m. End: June 20, 1:00 p.m.

ONGOING

33RD ST W SHOULDER CLOSURE AT CIRCLE DR W
(Concrete repairs)
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 20, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 3RD AVE S
(Pride Festival)
Start: June 17, 9:00 a.m. End: June 20, 9:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE FROM 1ST AVE N TO VENTURE CRES
(Concrete Replacement)
Start: June 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 21, 7:00 a.m.

33RD ST W EB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT TILLEY AVE
(Concrete repair)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 21, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N NB RIGHT TURN BAY CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Light repairs)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: June 21, 6:00 p.m.

33RD ST E EB RIGHT TURN BAY & CURB LANE CLOSED AT 3RD AVE N
(Intersection improvements)
Start: May 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 22, 5:00 p.m.

DUNDONALD AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO MOUNTBATTEN ST
(Storm sewer work)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 6:00 p.m.

RUTH ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM VICTORIA AVE TO LORNE AVE
(Concrete work)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.

NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: May 30, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 4:30 p.m.

3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST TO QUEEN ST
(Water main repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 5, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(Construction)
Start: May 9, 9:00 a.m. End: July 11, 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.

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

NEW

SPADINA CRES E NB LANES CLOSED FROM 33RD ST E TO WINDSOR ST
(Run for Women)
Start: June 18, 7:00 a.m. End: June 18, 10:00 a.m.

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM WINDSOR ST TO PRINCE OF WALES AVE
(Run for Women)
Start: June 18, 7:00 a.m. End: June 18, 10:00 a.m.

SPADINA CRES E NB LANES CLOSED FROM PRINCE OF WALES AVE TO LENORE DR
(Run for Women)
Start: June 18, 7:00 a.m. End: June 18, 10:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT FAITHFULL AVE
(Construction)
Start: June 18, 7:00 a.m. End: June 18, 1:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM KINGSMERE BLVD TO ACADIA DR
(Road resurfacing)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: June 18, 7:00 a.m. End: June 19, 4:30 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Bridge inspection and testing)
Start: June 18, 7:30 a.m. End: June 19, 7:30 p.m.

AVE C N SB LANES & NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 46TH ST W TO 47TH ST W
(Catch basin repair)
Start: June 18, 8:00 a.m. End: June 19, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB SHOULDER CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE S TO CLARENCE AVE S
(Litter pick up and grass cutting)
Start: June 18, 9:00 a.m. End: June 18, 3:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM KING ST TO QUEEN ST
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 18, 9:00 a.m. End: June 18, 3:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB & SB DRIVING LANES CLOSED FROM BUTE ST TO CASCADE ST
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 18, 9:00 a.m. End: June 18, 3:00 p.m.

TRAFFIC BRIDGE CLOSED
(Pride Festival)
Start: June 18, 9:00 a.m. End: June 18, 9:00 p.m.

3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED AT TRAFFIC BRIDGE
(Pride Festival)
Start: June 18, 9:00 a.m. End: June 18, 9:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 20TH ST E
(Pride Festival)
Start: June 18, 9:00 a.m. End: June 18, 9:00 p.m.

LORNE AVE NB ROLLING LANE CLOSURE FROM CIRCLE DR S TO 8TH ST E
(Motorcycle Ride for Dad)
Start: June 18, 10:00 a.m. End: June 18, 11:30 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S NB ROLLING LANE CLOSURE FROM 8TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Motorcycle Ride for Dad)
Start: June 18, 10:30 a.m. End: June 18, 12:00 p.m.

20TH ST E EB ROLLING LANE CLOSURE FROM 1ST AVE S TO SPADINA CRES E
(Motorcycle Ride for Dad)
Start: June 18, 10:30 a.m. End: June 18, 12:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E NB ROLLING LANE CLOSURE FROM 20TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Motorcycle Ride for Dad)
Start: June 18, 10:30 a.m. End: June 18, 12:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E NB ROLLING LANE CLOSURE FROM 24TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Motorcycle Ride for Dad)
Start: June 18, 10:30 a.m. End: June 18, 12:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E NB ROLLING LANE CLOSURE FROM QUEEN ST TO 33RD ST E
(Motorcycle ride for Dad)
Start: June 18, 10:30 a.m. End: June 18, 12:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E NB ROLLING LANE CLOSURE FROM 33RD ST E TO PINEHOUSE DR
(Motorcycle Ride for Dad)
Start: June 18, 10:30 a.m. End: June 18, 12:00 p.m.

24TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 4TH AVE N
(Pride Parade)
Start: June 18, 11:00 a.m. End: June 18, 3:00 p.m.

1ST AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Pride Parade)
Start: June 18, 11:00 a.m. End: June 18, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLDYLD DR NB OFF-RAMP TO 1ST ST CLOSED
(Pride Parade)
Start: June 18, 11:00 a.m. End: June 18, 3:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Pride Parade)
Start: June 18, 11:00 a.m. End: June 18, 3:00 p.m.

22ND ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE N TO 1ST AVE N
(Pride Parade)
Start: June 18, 11:00 a.m. End: June 18, 3:00 p.m.

20TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO 3RD AVE S
(Pride Parade)
Start: June 18, 11:00 a.m. End: June 18, 3:00 p.m.

3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 19TH ST E
(Pride Parade)
Start: June 18, 11:00 a.m. End: June 18, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

33RD ST W SHOULDER CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR W
(Concrete repairs)
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 20, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 3RD AVE S
(Pride Festival)
Start: June 17, 9:00 a.m. End: June 20, 9:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO VENTURE CRES
(Concrete Replacement)
Start: June 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 21, 7:00 a.m.

33RD ST W EB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT TILLEY AVE
(Concrete repair)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 21, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N NB RIGHT TURN BAY CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Light repairs)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: June 21, 6:00 p.m.

33RD ST E EB RIGHT TURN BAY & CURB LANE CLOSED AT 3RD AVE N
(Intersection improvements)
Start: May 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 22, 5:00 p.m.

DUNDONALD AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO MOUNTBATTEN ST
(Storm sewer work)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 6:00 p.m.

RUTH ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM VICTORIA AVE TO LORNE AVE
(Concrete work)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.

NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: May 30, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 4:30 p.m.

3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST TO QUEEN ST
(Water main repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 5, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(Construction)
Start: May 9, 9:00 a.m. End: July 11, 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.