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Daily Road Report - June 17, 2022
June 16, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR N
(Minor bridge maintenance)
Start: June 17, 9:00 a.m. End: June 17, 3:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E SB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT WINDSOR ST
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 17, 9:00 a.m. End: June 17, 3:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE NB & SB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT 108TH ST
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: June 17, 9:00 a.m. End: June 17, 3:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE NB & SB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT 109TH ST W
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: June 17, 9:00 a.m. End: June 17, 3:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSURE FROM 2ND AVE S TO 3RD AVE S
(Pride Festival)
Start: June 17, 9:00 a.m. End: June 20, 9:00 p.m.
ONGOING
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE W S TO AVE V S
(Water main work)
Start: June 7, 9:00 a.m. End: June 17, 6:00 p.m.
33RD ST W SHOULDER CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR W
(Concrete repair)
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 20, 5:00 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.
Road restrictions for Pride Parade and Festival on Saturday
June 16, 2022 - 7:00am
- Spadina Crescent closed between 24th and 25th streets, as well as under the University Bridge
- 24th Street closed between Spadina Crescent and 4th Avenue
- 4th Avenue closed between 22nd and 24th streets
- 22nd Street closed between 1st and 4th avenues
- 1st Avenue closed between 20th and 22nd streets
- 20th Street closed from 1st and 3rd avenues
- 3rd Avenue closed between 19th and 20th streets
- Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge off-ramp to 1st Avenue closed
- The Traffic Bridge closed between 11th and 19th streets
- Spadina Crescent closed between 2nd Avenue and 20th Street
Spadina Crescent will be closed between 2nd and 3rd avenues from 9:00 a.m., Friday, June 17 until 9:00 p.m. Monday, June 20 for the annual Pride Parade and Pride Festival.
The Pride Parade route will move from Kiwanis Park, with closures in place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 18:
Lane restrictions, police control, and “no parking” signs, will be in place along the parade route.
Following the Pride Parade, the Saskatoon Pride Festival will take place on Spadina Crescent, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, June 18. To accommodate this event, other road closures will include:
Drivers are reminded to drive carefully, and watch for participants. The City thanks everyone for their patience.
Saskatoon Transit will 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.
Know before you go! Find up-to-date traffic detour information at www.saskatoon.ca/go/traffic and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Flip flip hurraaaay - the City’s Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser is today!
June 16, 2022 - 6:00am
Batter up and plan to attend the City of Saskatoon's Annual Civic Pancake Breakfast this morning!
Civic Pancake Breakfast Event Details:
When: Thursday, June 16, 2022
Time: Breakfast served 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Held outside in Civic Square at 23rd Street, beside City Hall
Cost: $7 breakfast includes choice of whip, syrup or berry toppings, sausages, coffee & juice
Payment method: Cash or Debit card
As always, all proceeds from this important community fundraiser will be donated to United Way Saskatoon & Area for all the great work they do in our community. Mayor Charlie Clark, City Councillors and other celebrity pancake flippers from our community will be in attendance! Bring your friends and come downtown this morning!
We have an exciting lineup today including Saskatoon Police Service vehicle displays, an entertainment stage with various ethnic dancers including a tribute to Ukraine, Métis fiddlers, musicians, furry mascots, the always anticipated and fun-to-watch team relay race (8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.), public engagement booth, and more!
New this year: You can help pay it forward through the Act of Kindness Board!
Since we've not had this important fundraiser in a couple of years, we're hoping we can all help pay it forward with an extra push for kindness through our collective donations. The Saskatoon City Employees Credit Union and the City of Saskatoon have partnered to bring an Act of Kindness Board to this year's Civic Pancake Breakfast. You’ll have the option to purchase an extra $7 ticket to donate to someone in need of a hot breakfast today!
The City of Saskatoon is proud to host this annual zero-waste event with compostable, recyclable, and reusable supplies.
In advance, we thank all our valued sponsors who helped to make this fundraising event possible, successful, and sure to be a well-attended community event!
All are welcome! Hope to catch you on the flip side at today’s pancake breakfast!
Daily Road Report - June 16, 2022
June 15, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
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.
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.
8TH ST E VARIOUS SINGLE LANE CLOSURES AT ACADIA DR
(Environmental monitoring)
Start: June 16, 9:00 a.m. End: June 16, 1:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB RIGHT TURN BAY CLOSED AT TAYLOR ST E
(Traffic box repair)
Start: June 16, 9:00 a.m. End: June 16, 1:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Traffic box repair)
Start: June 16, 9:00 a.m. End: June 16, 1:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB CENTRE LANE CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR N
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: June 16, 9:00 a.m. End: June 16, 3:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE N SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM ELLIOTT ST TO OSLER ST
(Construction)
Start: June 16, 9:00 a.m. End: June 16, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM SOMMERFELD AVE TO GROSVENOR AVE
(Hydro vaccing)
Start: June 16, 10:30 a.m. End: June 16, 2:30 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
BRIDGES & OVERPASSES LANE & SPEED REDUCTIONS
(Bridge washing)
Overnight work Monday to Thursday only
Start: June 6, 8:00 p.m. End: July 14, a.m.
ONGOING
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE W S TO AVE V S
(Watermain work)
Start: June 7, 9:00 a.m. End: June 17, 6:00 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Saskatoon Field House Track and Facility Closure
June 15, 2022 - 1:30pm
- June 23 to July 13: Track closed
- July 4 to 11: Full facility closure. For the health and safety of patrons and staff, the facility will be closed during the painting process to allow the paint product to cure and for the scents from the product to be minimized prior to public use.
- July 12: Facility, fitness room, and meeting rooms reopen
- July 14: Track reopens (walking only)
- July 24: Racquet sports resume
The City of Saskatoon is preparing for a temporary closure of the Saskatoon Field House to improve the user experience at this popular leisure facility.
This summer, the track and field surface will be repainted to repair the lines that are beginning to wear off. The City has been working with the floor manufacturer and contractor to implement a long-term solution that will resolve the issue of paint flaking and not adhering to the floor surface.
For the maintenance to take place, the facility will be closed as follows:
Patrons are encouraged to try out the City’s other indoor tracks during this time. The Shaw Centre (122 Bowlt Crescent) offers a three-lane, 165 metre Hamm Walking Track for walking and light jogging and the Terry Fox Track (150 Nelson Road, located inside the SaskTel Sports Centre) boasts a two-lane, 365-metre track. For additional Leisure Centre options, visit saskatoon.ca/leisurecentres.
Drop-in program information including facility, fitness and weight room hours, public swim sessions and fitness programs, for the six indoor Leisure Centres, is listed on Leisure Online.
The City takes pride in being able to house a high-performance track for the community and competitive athletes to enjoy and appreciates your understanding as we work towards a long-term solution to this issue.
City celebrates completion of Wastewater Treatment Plant Digester and Heating Upgrades project
June 15, 2022 - 10:00am
- Construction on the fourth digester and Heating and Gas Scrubbing Building began in 2019 and was completed in 2021, ahead of schedule and under budget.
- Digesters are the last stage in the wastewater treatment process. The solids removed during the treatment process are held in an oxygen deprived environment to allow bacteria to form and break the solids down.
- The digesters produce two types of renewable resources; biogas (energy) and biosolids (soil nutrient).
- This expansion includes a new sustainable energy recovery process that will condition biogas to be used as fuel in the boilers while the solid matter is used as nutrient for local crops.
- Construction of a fourth digester tank improves capacity and allows the City to maintain Water Security Agency processing standards when another digester is taken out of service for maintenance purposes.
- Upgrades to boilers were also made to accommodate the additional heat that will be required to run all four digesters.
- Now that construction is complete, residents can no longer see an open flame at the Wastewater Treatment Plant as the flare has been replaced with two enclosed flares.
Today, the City of Saskatoon announced that work is now completed on the Digester and Heating Upgrades project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP).
The 3-year, $48.2 million project is funded by the Government of Canada ($9.5 million) and Government of Saskatchewan ($9.5 million) through their New Building Canada Fund, with a $29.2 million investment by the City of Saskatoon.
“Investments in modernizing wastewater infrastructure address communities’ needs and help protect the environment. By partnering with Saskatchewan to upgrade Saskatoon’s Wastewater Treatment Plant, our Government is supporting the local economy while ensuring residents benefit from improved water quality and healthier local ecosystems,” said the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities.
“Reliable local water systems are important to position Saskatchewan communities for growth and attract new business,” Saskatoon Riversdale MLA Marv Friesen said on behalf of Don McMorris, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Government Relations. “The Government of Saskatchewan is proud to invest $9.5 million toward this important wastewater infrastructure project in Saskatoon, which will benefit the local economy, residents and environment.”
“As our city continues to grow, it’s important to maintain our high standards and stewardship in protecting people and property downstream from Saskatoon,” said Mayor Charlie Clark. “The investments in a new digester and heating upgrades at the Wastewater Treatment Plant will help us meet demand by improving capacity, sustainability, as well as maintaining our high-quality standards into the future. The expansion includes an exciting sustainable energy recovery process that will recycle biogas to be used as fuel in boilers and solid matter as nutrients for local and nearby crops.”
The new digester is the Wastewater Treatment Plant’s fourth and will improve capacity to allow the plant to maintain Water Security Agency processing standards whenever another digester is taken out of service for maintenance. The digesters are large circular tanks that hold the solids removed during the wastewater treatment process. The solids are deprived of oxygen to allow bacteria to form and break the solids down, and methane biogas is produced during the process. The methane biogas helps heat the WWTP, which in turn, reduces reliance on the use of natural gas for heating. Boiler upgrades and the installation of a methane biogas treatment filter were also a part of the project.
To learn more about the Digester and Heating Upgrades project, visit saskatoon.ca/digester.
Summary of Facts
Forecast sunny with a 100% chance of pancakes tomorrow - Thursday, June 16!
June 15, 2022 - 1:53am
Flip flip hurraaaay! It's been two long years...and we pan-cake it any longer! The 46th Annual Civic Pancake Breakfast is tomorrow!
As always, all proceeds from this important community fundraiser will be donated to United Way Saskatoon & Area for all the great work they do in our community. Mayor Charlie Clark, City Councillors and other celebrity pancake flippers from our community will be in attendance! Bring your friends and plan to attend!
Civic Pancake Breakfast Event Details:
When: Thursday, June 16, 2022, rain or shine!
Time: Breakfast served 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Held outside in Civic Square at 23rd Street, beside City Hall
Cost: $7 breakfast includes pancakes with choice of whip, syrup or berry toppings, sausages, coffee & juice
Payment method: Cash or Debit card
We have an exciting lineup this year including Saskatoon Police Service vehicle displays, an entertainment stage with various ethnic dancers including a tribute to Ukraine, Métis fiddlers, musicians, furry mascots, the always anticipated and fun-to-watch team relay race (8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.), public engagement booth, and more!
New this year: You can help pay it forward through the Act of Kindness Board!
Since we've not had this important fundraiser in a couple of years, we're hoping we can all help pay it forward with an extra push for kindness through our collective donations. The Saskatoon City Employees Credit Union and the City of Saskatoon have partnered to bring an Act of Kindness Board to this year's Civic Pancake Breakfast. You’ll have the option to purchase an extra $7 ticket to donate to someone in need of a hot breakfast.
The City of Saskatoon is proud to host this annual zero-waste event with compostable, recyclable, and reusable supplies.
In advance, we thank all our valued sponsors who helped to make this fundraising event possible, successful, and sure to be a well-attended community event!
All are welcome, hope to see you tomorrow!
Daily Road Report - June 15, 2022
June 14, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 31ST ST W TO 32ND ST W
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 15, 7:00 a.m. End: June 15, 3:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT TILLEY AVE
(Concrete repair)
Start: June 15, 7:00 a.m. End: June 20, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 22ND ST W
(Crash cushion repair)
Start: June 15, 9:00 a.m. End: June 15, 3:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM ARLINGTON AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Streetlight pole replacement)
Start: June 15, 9:00 a.m. End: June 15, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM VENTURE CRES TO 1ST AVE N
(Construction)
Start: June 15, 9:30 a.m. End: June 15, 12:30 p.m.
22ND ST W WB MEDIAN LANE & EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WITNEY AVE N TO CIRCLE DR W
(Streetlight repair)
Start: June 15, 9:30 a.m. End: June 15, 3:30 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
CIRCLE DR S EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM DIEFENBAKER PARK RD TO SPADINA CRES W
(Bridge deck washing)
Start: June 14, 8:00 p.m. End: June 15, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE W S TO AVE V S
(Watermain work)
Start: June 7, 9:00 a.m. End: June 17, 6:00 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day by participating in Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation
June 14, 2022 - 2:14am
After a two year pause due to COVID, the Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation is back in-person for the community to gather together and celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21) at 10:00 a.m.
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 by demonstrating a commitment to Reconciliation, honouring Residential School Survivors, and working towards an inclusive community.
“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,” says Judy Pelly, a Residential School Survivor and member of the Rock Your Roots Walk organizing committee. “It’s meaningful for organizers to see Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples come together in this way.”
Individuals of all ages are invited to attend, including groups representing organizations, workplaces, and schools. 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.
“This walk is an opportunity to learn about and honour Indigenous history as well as celebrate the cultural mosaic that is our community,” says Shirley Isbister, President of the Central Urban Métis Federation Inc. (CUMFI). “It’s an inclusive event that welcomes everyone to participate; I’m really hoping that we’ll see a great turnout.”
“Rock Your Roots is an opportunity to bring our community together to understand and be educated on residential schools that have negatively impacted Indigenous peoples,” says Saskatoon Tribal Chief Mark Arcand. “This walk is a sign of Reconciliation and a commitment to change for the better, so that all people can have a quality of life.”
Walk participants are invited to wear their cultural regalia, an EveryChildMatters shirt, or any other orange shirt. Rock Your Roots t-shirts – with all proceeds directed to programming and activities for Rock Your Roots – can be ordered by emailing RockYourRootstshirts@gmail.com.
“Rock Your Roots represents an acknowledgment of the multi-generational impacts of residential schools and a commitment to Reconciliation,” says Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark. “It’s a public demonstration of support for residential school attendees and those lost. It’s a promise to work towards a future that affords every member of our community equal opportunity.”
The Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation event takes place on National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21) in Victoria Park between 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. The start location is in Victoria Park near Legion Branch 63 on Spadina Crescent West. All are welcome. More information is available at saskatoon.ca/Indigenous.
Avenue H closed between 31st and 32nd streets on Wednesday
June 14, 2022 - 7:00am
Avenue H will be closed between 31st and 32nd streets on Wednesday, June 15, at 7:00 a.m. for roadway patching work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take eight hours 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.
Daily Road Report - June 14, 2022
June 13, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH TO QUEEN ST
(Water main repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 5, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR S WB CENTRE LANE CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR S
(Crash cushion repair)
Start: June 14, 9:00 a.m. End: June 14, 3:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM EMERSON AVE TO GOODWIN AVE
(Streetlight repair)
Start: June 14, 9:00 a.m. End: June 14, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB &WB MEDIAN & NEXT LANE CLOSED FROM QUEBEC AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Manhole & catch basin work)
Start: June 14, 9:00 a.m. End: June 14, 3:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT HANOVER AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 14, 9:00 a.m. End: June 14, 3:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM LANSDOWNE AVE TO YORK AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 14, 9:00 a.m. End: June 14, 3:00 p.m.
CONFEDERATION DR NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT JOHN A MACDONALD RD
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 14, 9:00 a.m. End: June 14, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM DIEFENBAKER PARK RD TO SPADINA CRES W
(Bridge deck washing)
Start: June 13, 8:00 p.m. End: June 14, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR S EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM DIEFENBAKER PARK RD TO SPADINA CRES W
(Bridge deck washing)
Start: June 14, 8:00 p.m. End: June 15, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
3RD AVE N INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 26TH ST E
(Watermain construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 14, 7:00 a.m.
RUTH ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO VICTORIA AVE
(Concrete work)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: June 14, 6:00 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.
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE W S TO AVE V S
(Watermain work)
Start: June 7, 9:00 a.m. End: June 17, 6:00 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
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.
3rd Avenue closed between 25th and Queen streets starting Tuesday
June 13, 2022 - 8:00am
3rd Avenue will be closed between 25th and Queen streets starting Tuesday, June 14, at 7:00 a.m. for water main work. 26th Street will be closed between 3rd and 4th avenues during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take 22 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.
Ruth Street intersection closed at Hanover Avenue on Tuesday
June 13, 2022 - 7:00am
The intersection at Ruth Street and Hanover Avenue will be closed on Tuesday, June 14, at 9:00 a.m. for roadway patching work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take six hours 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.
Daily Road Report - June 13, 2022
June 10, 2022 - 8:59am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
MCKERCHER DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVONDALE RD TO HOLLAND RD
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 13, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB CURB AND NEXT LANE CLOSED AT VENTURE CRES
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 13, 9:00 a.m. End: June 13, 12:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB & WB LANES REDUCED FROM NORTHUMBERLAND AVE TO JUNOR AVE
(Sanitary lining)
Start: June 13, 9:00 a.m. End: June 13, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB & SB SPEED REDUCED FROM 8TH ST E TO 14TH ST E
(Ditch mowing)
Start: June 13, 9:00 a.m. End: June 13, 3:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 110TH ST W TO 109TH ST W
(Roadway patching)
Two-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: June 13, 9:00 a.m. End: June 13, 3:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO BOYCHUK DR
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 13, 9:00 a.m. End: June 13, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM DIEFENBAKER PARK RD TO SPADINA CRES W
(Bridge deck washing)
Start: June 13, 8:00 p.m. End: June 14, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
TAYLOR ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT KINGSMERE BLVD
(Catch basin lead repair)
Start: June 12, 8:00 a.m. End: June 13, 4:30 p.m.
33RD ST W SB TO WB PARKING LANE CLOSURE AT LATRACE RD
(Concrete repair)
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 13, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST W WB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT TILLEY AVE
(Concrete repair)
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 13, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO MILLAR AVE
(Concrete repairs)
Start: June 2, 12:00 p.m. End: June 13, 6:00 p.m.
3RD AVE N INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 26TH ST E
(Watermain construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 14, 7:00 a.m.
RUTH ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO VICTORIA AVE
(Concrete work)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: June 14, 6:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N NB RIGHT TURN BAY CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Streetlight repairs)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: June 16, 6:00 p.m.
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE W S TO AVE V S
(Watermain work)
Start: June 7, 9:00 a.m. End: June 17, 6:00 p.m.
33RD ST W SHOULDER CLOSURE AT CIRCLE DR W
(Concrete repair)
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 20, 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.
HEAL AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM NELSON RD TO LUDLOW ST
(MATERIAL LAYDOWN)
Start: May 30, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 4:30 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.
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.
Weekend Road Report - June 11-12, 2022
June 10, 2022 - 8:24am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CIRCLE DR W EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM DIEFENBAKER PARK RD TO SPADINA CRES W
(Bridge testing)
Start: June 11, 7:00 a.m. End: June 11, 1:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT RUTH ST E
(Deck inspections)
Start: June 11, 8:00 a.m. End: June 11, 10:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR S
(Deck inspections)
Start: June 11, 8:00 a.m. End: June 11, 10:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR W NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 22ND ST W
(Deck inspections)
Start: June 11, 8:00 a.m. End: June 11, 10:00 a.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 11, 9:00 a.m. End: June 11, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB SHOULDER LANE CLOSED AT 9TH ST E
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: June 11, 9:00 a.m. End: June 11, 3:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CONFEDERATION DR TO CIRCLE DR W
(Wall pack replacements)
Start: June 12, 8:00 a.m. End: June 12, 12:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT KINGSMERE BLVD
(Catch basin lead repair)
Start: June 12, 8:00 a.m. End: June 13, 4:30 p.m.
8TH ST E EB CURB & NEXT LANES CLOSED FROM ALBERT AVE TO CLARENCE AVE S
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 12, 9:00 a.m. End: June 12, 3:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE N S TO AVE L S
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 12, 9:00 a.m. End: June 12, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: June 12, 12:00 p.m. End: June 12, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR S WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT VALLEY RD
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: June 12, 3:30 p.m. End: June 12, 5:30 p.m.
ONGOING
1ST AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO KING ST
(Sand blasting)
Traffic will be maintained in parking lanes
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 11, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST W SB & WB PARKING LANES CLOSED AT LATRACE RD
(Concrete repairs)
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 13, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST W WB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT TILLEY AVE
(Concrete repairs)
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 13, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO MILLAR AVE
(Concrete repairs)
Start: June 2, 12:00 p.m. End: June 13, 6:00 p.m.
3RD AVE N INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 26TH ST E
(Watermain construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 14, 7:00 a.m.
RUTH ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO VICTORIA AVE
(Concrete work)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: June 14, 6:00 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 16, 6:00 p.m.
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE W S TO AVE V S
(Watermain work)
Start: June 7, 9:00 a.m. End: June 17, 6:00 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Structure Fire - 202 Kirkpatrick Crescent
June 10, 2022 - 4:22am
At 8:50 a.m. today, Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received multiple 911 calls reporting a house on fire on Kirkpatrick Crescent. Dispatched to the scene were three engines, one ladder truck, one rescue unit and a Battalion Chief. On arrival, fire crews found a house with an attached garage with significant fire and smoke showing. Crews began an aggressive attack with multiple large lines to knock the fire down. There was significant fire damage to the house including the loss of the roof structure. Preliminary indication is the fire started on the exterior of the house and spread to the whole structure.
There were no injuries as a result of this fire.
The fire is under investigation and further information will be provided when available.
Save the date! The City’s Annual Civic Pancake Fundraising Breakfast is next week!
June 9, 2022 - 11:38am
Flip Flip hurraaaay! It's been two long years...and we pan-cake it any longer!
The 46th Annual Civic Pancake Breakfast is next week and, as always, all proceeds from this annual fundraiser are donated to United Way Saskatoon & Area for all the great and dedicated work they do in our community. Mayor Charlie Clark, City Councillors and other celebrity pancake flippers will be in attendance! Bring your friends and plan to attend!
Civic Pancake Breakfast Event Details:
When: Thursday, June 16, 2022
Time: Breakfast served 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Held outside rain or shine in Civic Square at 23rd Street, beside City Hall
Cost: $7 pancake breakfast includes choice of toppings, sausages, coffee & juice
Payment method: Cash or Debit card
We have an exciting lineup this year including Saskatoon Police Service vehicle displays, booths, an entertainment stage with various ethnic dancers including a tribute to Ukraine, musicians, furry mascots, the always anticipated and fun to watch team relay race (8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.), public engagement booth and more!
New this year! Help United Way Saskatoon & Area and pay it forward through our Act of Kindness Board!
Since we've not had this important fundraiser in a couple of years, we're hoping we can all help pay it forward with an extra push for kindness through our collective donations. The Saskatoon City Employees Credit Union and the City of Saskatoon have partnered to bring an Act of Kindness Board to this year's Civic Pancake Breakfast. You’ll have the option to purchase an extra $7 ticket to donate to someone in need of a hot breakfast.
The City of Saskatoon is proud to host this annual zero-waste event with compostable, recyclable, and reusable supplies.
In advance, we thank all our valued sponsors who helped to make this fundraising event possible, successful, and sure to be a well-attended community event!
Hope you can attend! Our fingers are crossed for loads of sunshine!
Daily Road Report - June 10, 2022
June 9, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
22ND ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(Crosswalk line painting)
Start: June 10, 7:30 a.m. End: June 10, 9:00 a.m.
COLLEGE DR WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT CP RAIL OVERPASS
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: June 10, 9:00 a.m. End: June 10, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
LENORE DR WB CURB & PARKING LANE CLOSED AT ROBORECKI CRES
(Catch basin work)
Start: June 9, 8:00 a.m. End: June 10, 4:30 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 10, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO KING ST
(Sand blasting)
Traffic will be maintained in parking lanes
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 11, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST W SB & WB PARKING LANE CLOSURE AT LATRACE RD
(Concrete repair)
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 13, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST W WB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT TILLEY AVE
(Concrete repair)
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 13, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO MILLAR AVE
(Concrete repairs)
Start: June 2, 12:00 p.m. End: June 13, 6:00 p.m.
3RD AVE N INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 26TH ST E
(Watermain construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 14, 7:00 a.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 16, 6:00 p.m.
2ND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Anode installation)
Start: June 7, 7:00 a.m. End: June 17, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE W S TO AVE V S
(Watermain work)
Start: June 7, 9:00 a.m. End: June 17, 6:00 p.m.
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.
RUTH ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO VICTORIA AVE
(Concrete work)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: June 21, 6:00 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.
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.
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.
City receives federal funds for Farmers’ Market Building project
June 8, 2022 - 7:23am
The City is pleased to announce the approval of $750,000 in Government of Canada funding through PrairiesCan under the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) for the interior renovations of the Farmers’ Market Building at River Landing.
“Our government is pleased to support infrastructure projects through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund that provide Canadians with opportunities to connect and explore their communities,” said the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan. “The renovated Saskatoon Farmers’ Market Building will continue to be an important hub of social activity and a favourite source for fresh produce and locally produced goods.”
The City is currently working with consultants Henry Downing Architects and Stantec Consulting to complete the interior design, plan mechanical and other infrastructure upgrades, and manage the construction project. The renovation project will upgrade the washroom facilities and mechanical systems, as well as prepare permanent tenant spaces for the building’s intended use as a public market with a dedicated seasonal outdoor farmers’ market. Construction on the project is estimated to begin fall 2022.
“This important investment will help to revitalize the Farmers’ Market Building and bring even more activity to River Landing,” said Mayor Charlie Clark. “This exciting renovation project will give residents and visitors a world class experience when they buy goods and produce from our local producers and artisans.”
To achieve the goal of establishing a fully animated Farmers’ Market Building, the renewal project is estimated to cost $1.65M. Funding of $400,000 has been allocated from the City’s Civic Building Comprehensive Maintenance reserve, $1.1M in capital funding was secured through the 2022/2023 budget deliberations and $150,000 was supported as a post-budget request in 2021 to hire the Design Consultant.
The City is working to complete a lease agreement with Ideas Inc. to operate the new public market at River Landing a minimum of six days a week and provide a vibrant community destination and gathering place that will focus on Saskatchewan produce and content.
Street Stall Saturdays, an outdoor market, has returned to Market Square in River Landing for the 2022 growing season.
For more information on the Farmers’ Market Building at River Landing, visit saskatoon.ca/farmersmarket.
About the Canada Community Revitalization Fund
The Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) helps communities rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund assists non-profit organizations, municipalities, community groups, and Indigenous communities across Canada to build and improve community infrastructure projects. The CCRF is a two-year, $500 million national infrastructure program to revitalize communities across Canada.
22nd Street closed between 4th and 5th avenues on Friday
June 6, 2022 - 9:56am
22nd Street will be closed between 4th and 5th avenues on Friday, June 10, at 7:30 a.m. for crosswalk painting. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take 1.5 hours 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.
Daily Road Report - June 9, 2022
June 8, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
33RD ST W SB & WB PARKING LANES CLOSED AT LATRACE RD
(Concrete repairs)
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 13, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST W WB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT TILLEY AVE
(Concrete repairs)
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 13, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST W SHOULDER LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR W
(Concrete repairs)
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 20, 5:00 p.m.
LENORE DR WB CURB & PARKING LANES CLOSED AT ROBORECKI CRES
(Catch basin work)
Start: June 9, 8:00 a.m. End: June 10, 4:30 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CLARENCE AVE N
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: June 9, 9:00 a.m. End: June 9, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CLANCY DR TO 22ND ST W
(Cable repairs)
Start: June 9, 9:00 a.m. End: June 9, 3:00 p.m.
2ND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 9, 9:00 a.m. End: June 9, 3:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 7TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 9, 9:00 a.m. End: June 9, 3:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 7TH ST E TO 6TH ST E
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: June 9, 9:00 a.m. End: June 9, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
2ND AVE N NB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM 26TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 8, 8:00 p.m. End: June 9, 6:00 a.m.
BRIDGES & OVERPASSES LANE & SPEED REDUCTIONS
(Bridge washing)
Overnight work Monday to Thursday only
Start: June 6, 8:00 p.m. End: July 14, a.m.
ONGOING
MARQUIS DR E CLOSED FROM ARTHUR ROSE AVE TO KOCHAR AVE
(Railway track upgrade)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: June 9, 7:00 a.m.
AIRPORT DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CLAYPOOL DR TO CYNTHIA ST
(Power line work)
Start: June 8, 9:00 a.m. End: June 9, 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 10, 5:00 p.m.
3RD AVE N INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 26TH ST E
(Watermain construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 11, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO KING ST
(Sand blasting)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 11, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE W S TO AVE V S
(Watermain work)
Start: June 7, 9:00 a.m. End: June 11, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO MILLAR AVE
(Concrete repairs)
Start: June 2, 12:00 p.m. End: June 13, 6:00 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 16, 6:00 p.m.
2ND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Anode installation)
Start: June 7, 7:00 a.m. End: June 17, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO VICTORIA AVE
(Concrete work)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: June 21, 6:00 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.
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.
Prairie Butterfly House at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo
June 8, 2022 - 10:00am
- Buckeye
- Julia
- Monarch
- Zebra Longwing
- Black Swallowtail
- Giant Swallowtail
- Palamedes
- Polydamas
- PrairiesCan
- Norplex Business Centre
- Hunter Family
- Duval Family
- Ultravision Construction
- one-mouse graphic design
- Dutch Growers
- ADA Architects
- Laser Impressions
- ASL Paving
- ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems Canada
- Saskatoon Zoo Foundation
The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo (Zoo) is entering the final phase of development for the Prairie Butterfly House. The new exhibit at the Zoo will be home to several species of butterflies as well as a variety of plants and flowers. The Prairie Butterfly House will provide an opportunity for guests to learn more about pollinators and the important role they play in our ecosystem. Depending on the season, guests will be able to spot a variety of butterflies including:
“Pollinators (butterflies) are some of the most important animals on the planet,” says Jeff Mitchell, Zoo Manager. “The Prairie Butterfly House will cultivate an exceptional learning environment where visitors can develop an understanding and passion for what pollinators do and how important they are to our environment.”
Several organizations played a role in the development of the Prairie Butterfly House. Through PrairiesCan, funding of $177,320 under the Tourism Relief Fund was provided for the construction of the Prairie Butterfly House from the Government of Canada.
“Canada’s prairie landscape is rich in flora and fauna, and the new Prairie Butterfly House will highlight some of the smallest creatures that contribute a lot to our ecosystem. Our government is proud to invest in this facility at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo through the Tourism Relief Fund. Residents and visitors to Saskatoon will be able to see the beauty and environmental impact of butterflies for years to come,” said the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan.
PrairiesCan funding under the Tourism Relief Fund supports tourism operators through contribution agreements. The Tourism Relief Fund empowers tourism businesses to create new or to enhance existing tourism experiences and products to attract local and domestic visitors. Tourism Relief Funding focuses on projects that position communities to take advantage of post-pandemic opportunities, as well as supporting destination development prospects in line with objectives set out in the Federal Tourism Growth Strategy.
A special thank you to the Saskatoon Zoo Foundation and all the Prairie Butterfly House sponsors who contributed to the development of the new exhibit.
“The Prairie Butterfly House will further enrich the guest experience at the Saskatoon Zoo,” says Saskatoon Zoo Foundation Executive Director, Dawn Woroniuk. “This exhibit was made possible thanks to a number of donors and contributors, we are especially grateful to the Government of Canada, Norplex Business Centre and the Hunter and Duval Families. By supporting the Saskatoon Zoo Foundation, we can continue to connect citizens to nature through education, research and conservation while building for the future for this much-loved tourist attraction.”
Residents will have their first opportunity to preview the space on Saturday, June 11, with the official opening to take place later this summer. The Zoo is open daily from 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. visit saskatoon.ca/zoo to plan your next visit.
Daily Road Report - June 8, 2022
June 7, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
MARQUIS DR E CLOSED FROM ARTHUR ROSE AVE TO KOCHAR AVE
(Railway track upgrade)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: June 9, 7:00 a.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 16, 6:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO VICTORIA AVE
(Concrete work)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: June 21, 6:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CUMBERLAND AVE S TO MORGAN AVE
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: June 8, 9:00 a.m. End: June 8, 3:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB LEFT TURN LANE & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE S TO MCCOOL AVE
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: June 8, 9:00 a.m. End: June 8, 3:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO MCKERCHER DR
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: June 8, 9:00 a.m. End: June 8, 3:00 p.m.
AIRPORT DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CLAYPOOL DR TO CYNTHIA ST
(Power lines)
Start: June 8, 9:00 a.m. End: June 9, 6:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
2ND AVE N NB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM 26TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 8, 8:00 p.m. End: June 9, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO VENTURE CRES
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: June 7, 8:00 p.m. End: June 8, 6:00 a.m.
WARMAN RD SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO HAZEN ST
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 7, 8:00 p.m. End: June 8, 6:00 a.m.
BRIDGES & OVERPASSES LANE & SPEED REDUCTIONS
(Bridge washing)
Overnight work Monday to Thursday only
Start: June 6, 8:00 p.m. End: July 14, a.m.
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 31ST ST W TO 30TH ST W
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 7, 8:00 a.m. End: June 8, 6:00 a.m.
ARTHUR ROSE AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 71ST ST E TO PIGGOTT CRES
(Service connection installation)
Start: May 30, 7:00 a.m. End: June 8, 5:00 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 10, 5:00 p.m.
3RD AVE N INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 26TH ST E
(Watermain construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 11, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO KING ST
(Sand blasting)
Traffic will be maintained in parking lanes
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 11, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE W S TO AVE V S
(Watermain work)
Start: June 7, 9:00 a.m. End: June 11, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO MILLAR AVE
(Concrete repairs)
Start: June 2, 12:00 p.m. End: June 13, 6:00 p.m.
2ND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Anode installation)
Start: June 7, 7:00 a.m. End: June 17, 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.
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.
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.
Marquis Drive closed between Kochar and Arthur Rose avenues on Wednesday
June 7, 2022 - 10:00am
Marquis Drive will be closed between Kochar and Arthur Rose avenues on Wednesday, June 8, at 7:00 a.m. for rail track rehabilitation work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take 24 hours 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.
Summer park maintenance in full swing
June 7, 2022 - 9:00am
- During the regular mowing season (May 15 to September 15) irrigated parks are mowed once per week while non-irrigated parks are mowed once every two weeks.
- Contracted services provide litter picks and mowing cycles to over 400 hectares of Circle Drive and other major freeway corridors and landscape areas.
- Emptying of garbage receptacles in parks occurs at minimum once per week from May 15 to October 15.
- Litter control is ongoing in all naturalized park areas and along Circle Drive and other major freeways.
- Shrub bed maintenance occurs from May 15 to September 15.
- Planting flowers in over 100 park beds and distributing 1,000 flower pots to Business Improvement Districts and major centre medians.
- Sport fields receive irrigation application services at 38mm of water per week.
- General park areas and neighbourhood fields begin to receive irrigation application services where available at 25mm of water per week.
- Herbicides have not been used since 2004 to control broadleaf weeds, such as dandelions, on park turf and sports fields. Instead, Parks uses established cultural turf practices (i.e., mowing, fertilizing and irrigation where available) to improve the condition of turf areas. Aeration and topdressing are also applied to sports fields.
- Only when necessary, provincially licensed and trained Parks staff apply spot applications of herbicide to eliminate weeds in shrub beds, tree wells, and on hard surfaces such as asphalt pathways and concrete medians. Herbicides are also used to control noxious and prohibited weeds. Warning signs are placed in areas of herbicide application.
Summer is almost here, and parks maintenance activities are now in full swing for the more than 2,130 hectares of parks, sport fields, naturalized areas and other open spaces throughout Saskatoon. These spaces are diverse and require a range of care and management techniques.
Some of the main park maintenance service levels in the spring and summer months include:
Mowing
Waste Collection
Shrub Beds and Flower Pots
Irrigation
Weed Control
For a full list of park maintenance service levels, visit saskatoon.ca/parkmaintenance.
Daily Road Report - June 7, 2022
June 6, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
2ND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Anode installation)
Start: June 7, 7:00 a.m. End: June 17, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 31ST ST W TO 30TH ST W
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 7, 8:00 a.m. End: June 8, 6:00 a.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT ALBERT AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 7, 9:00 a.m. End: June 7, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM COLLEGE DR TO 108TH ST W
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: June 7, 9:00 a.m. End: June 7, 3:00 p.m.
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE W S TO AVE V S
(Watermain work)
Start: June 7, 9:00 a.m. End: June 11, 6:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO VENTURE CRES
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: June 7, 8:00 p.m. End: June 8, 6:00 a.m.
WARMAN RD SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO HAZEN ST
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 7, 8:00 p.m. End: June 8, 6:00 a.m.
BRIDGES & OVERPASSES LANE & SPEED REDUCTIONS FOR PRESSURE WASHING
Overnight work Monday to Thursday only
Start: June 6, 8:00 p.m. End: July 14, a.m.
ONGOING
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE U S TO AVE V S
(Water main rehabilitation)
Start: May 13, 9:00 a.m. End: June 7, 8:00 a.m.
RUTH ST E EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO MELROSE AVE
(Sidewalk replacements)
Start: May 25, 7:00 a.m. End: June 7, 4:30 p.m.
ARTHUR ROSE AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 71ST ST E TO PIGGOTT CRES
(Service connection installation)
Start: May 30, 7:00 a.m. End: June 8, 5:00 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 10, 5:00 p.m.
3RD AVE N INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 26TH ST E
(Watermain construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 11, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO KING ST
(Sand blasting)
Traffic will be maintained using parking lanes
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 11, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO MILLAR AVE
(Concrete repairs)
Start: June 2, 12:00 p.m. End: June 13, 6:00 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.
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.
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.
Shaw Centre leisure pool maintenance closure from June 13 to 30, 2022
June 6, 2022 - 1:30pm
- Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre(1110 Idylwyld Drive)
- Lawson Civic Centre (225 Primrose Drive)
- Lakewood Civic Centre (1635 McKercher Drive)
- George Ward Pool (1915 5th St E)
- Lathey Pool (815 Taylor St E)
- Mayfair Pool (1025 Ave F N)
- Riversdale Pool (822 Ave H S)
Shaw Centre undergoes regular maintenance to ensure the safety and enjoyment of its patrons. This year the leisure pools, which include the 25-metre warm-up pool, family pool, two hot tubs and the waterslide, will be closed for maintenance from Monday, June 13 to Thursday, June 30. Regularly scheduled aquatics programming will resume on Friday, July 1.
The 50-metre competitive pool and all non-aquatic related amenities of the facility will remain open and will not be affected.
Patrons are encouraged to attend any of the following pools at the indoor Leisure Centres or outdoor pools:
Search for drop-in program information, including facility, fitness and weight room hours, public swim sessions and fitness programs on Leisure Online at saskatoon.ca/leisureonline
For more information on leisure centres, please visit www.saskatoon.ca/leisurecentres.
1st Avenue closed between Circle Drive and 40th Street on Tuesday
June 6, 2022 - 5:21am
1st Avenue will be closed between Circle Drive and 40th Street on Tuesday, June 7, at 8:00 p.m. for sanitary sewer lining work. Due to lane closures, Circle Drive eastbound traffic between 1st Avenue and Venture Crescent will be maintained in the westbound lanes during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take 10 hours 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.
Ruth Street intersection closed at Albert Avenue on Tuesday
June 6, 2022 - 9:00am
The intersection at Ruth Street and Albert Avenue will be closed on Tuesday, June 7, at 9:00 a.m. for roadway patching work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take six 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.
Outdoor pools open for the season beginning Tuesday, June 7, 2022
June 6, 2022 - 8:30am
- Riversdale Pool (822 Ave H S) on Tuesday, June 7
- Lathey Pool (815 Taylor St E) on Wednesday, June 8
- Mayfair Pool (1025 Ave F N) on Wednesday, June 15
- George Ward Pool (1915 5th St E) on Thursday, June 16
Make a splash this summer at the City of Saskatoon’s four outdoor pools! The outdoor pools open for the season on the following dates:
A general admission provides drop-in access to public, lane, parent and tot, and family swims and aqua fitness classes. Visit saskatoon.ca/leisureonline for drop-in schedules.
Swimming lessons are offered at the outdoor pools in July and August. Class options are listed in the Spring /Summer Leisure Guide, which is available for pick up at any leisure facility or viewable online at saskatoon.ca/leisureguide. Registrations are accepted online by logging into your Leisure Online account or calling or visiting any Leisure Centre.
Available again for the summer are the popular outdoor pool bulk tickets. Purchasing a pack of 10 outdoor pool passes provides a 20 per cent discount off regular general admission rates. Children under six years of age are admitted free to outdoor pools when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Please be aware that outdoor pools will be cleared immediately if lightning occurs and will close if the temperature is 14 degrees or lower, or during steady rain conditions. Patrons are encouraged to sign up for Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/servicealerts or follow @YXEServiceAlerts on Twitter for immediate updates.
For more information on outdoor pools, visit saskatoon.ca/outdoorpools.
2nd Avenue closed between 20th and 21st streets starting Tuesday
June 6, 2022 - 8:00am
2nd Avenue will be closed between 20th and 21st streets starting Tuesday, June 7, at 7:00 a.m. for water main anode installation work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take 11 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.
20th Street closed between Avenue V and Avenue W starting Thursday
June 6, 2022 - 7:00am
20th Street will be closed between Avenue V and Avenue W starting Tuesday, June 7, at 9:00 a.m. for water main work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take five 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.
Daily Road Report - June 6, 2022
June 3, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
SPADINA CRES E SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Connection work)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 6, 7:00 p.m.
3RD AVE N INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 26TH ST E
(Watermain construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 11, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO KING ST
(Sand blasting)
Traffic will be maintained in parking lanes
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 11, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST W WB LANES & EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO ST GEORGE AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 6, 9:00 a.m. End: June 6, 3:00 p.m.
MARQUIS DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM THATCHER AVE TO IDYLWYLD DR N
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: June 6, 1:00 p.m. End: June 6, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
BRIDGES & OVERPASSES LANE & SPEED REDUCTIONS
(Pressure washing)
Overnight work Monday to Thursday only
Start: June 6, 8:00 p.m. End: July 14, a.m.
2ND AVE N SB CLOSED LANES FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: June 5, 8:00 p.m. End: June 6, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
MCORMOND DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Storm sewer repairs)
Start: May 30, 8:00 a.m. End: June 6, 4:00 p.m.
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE U S TO AVE V S
(Water main rehabilitation)
Start: May 13, 9:00 a.m. End: June 7, 8:00 a.m.
RUTH ST E EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO MELROSE AVE
(Sidewalk replacements)
Start: May 25, 7:00 a.m. End: June 7, 4:30 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 10, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO MILLAR AVE
(Concrete repairs)
Start: June 2, 12:00 p.m. End: June 13, 6:00 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.
NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: May 30, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 4:30 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.
Weekend Road Report - June 4-5, 2022
June 3, 2022 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
HIGHWAY 7 SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 11TH ST W
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 4, 7:00 a.m. End: June 4, 3:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE S TO WIGGINS AVE S
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: June 4, 9:00 a.m. End: June 4, 3:00 p.m.
LENORE DR EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CYPRESS CRT TO REDBERRY RD
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: June 4, 9:00 a.m. End: June 4, 3:00 p.m.
33RD ST W ROAD CLOSED AT AVE I N
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 5, 3:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB LANES CLOSED AT FAULKNER CRES
(Roadway patching)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 5, 3:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 5, 3:00 p.m.
51ST ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM CLEVELAND AVE TO MILLAR AVE
(Roadway patching)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 5, 3:00 p.m.
AIRPORT DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM CLAYPOOL DR TO ROBIN CRES
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 5, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E IDYLWYLD DR NB RAMP CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR N
(Guardrail repair)
Start: June 5, 8:00 a.m. End: June 5, 1:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 7 WB LANES CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO RANGE ROAD 3063
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 5, 8:00 a.m. End: June 5, 4:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
2ND AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: June 5, 8:00 p.m. End: June 6, 6:00 a.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB & SB LANES REDUCED FROM WILSON CRES TO HOPKINS ST
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: June 4, 6:00 p.m. End: June 5, 6:00 a.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM BUTE ST TO HOPKINS ST
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: June 4, 6:00 p.m. End: June 5, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO AVE B N
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: June 3, 8:00 p.m. End: June 4, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Bridge repairs)
Start: May 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 4, 7:00 a.m.
MCORMOND DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Storm Sewer Repairs)
Start: May 30, 8:00 a.m. End: June 6, 4:00 p.m.
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE U S TO AVE V S
(Water main rehabilitation)
Start: May 13, 9:00 a.m. End: June 7, 8:00 a.m.
RUTH ST E EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO MELROSE AVE
(Sidewalk replacement work)
Start: May 25, 7:00 a.m. End: June 7, 4:30 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 10, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO MILLAR AVE
(Concrete repairs)
Start: June 2, 12:00 p.m. End: June 13, 6:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO MOUNTBATTEN ST
(Storm sewer repairs)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 6:00 p.m.
NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: May 30, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 4:30 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.
Bridge and overpass washing starts Monday
June 3, 2022 - 11:00am
Following street sweeping on major roads, City crews move on to pressure washing seven bridges, 47 overpasses and 21 pedestrian crossings on Monday, June 6. Structure washing occurs weekly overnight Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. until the middle of July, barring any unforeseen circumstances and weather permitting.
Please watch for and obey lane restrictions and signs to safely move past workers and their equipment.
Annual washing and sealing remove the road dirt and salt that collects along the sides throughout the year, to prevent corrosion and deterioration, extending the life of the structure.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
3rd Avenue closed between 25th and Queen streets starting Monday
June 3, 2022 - 10:00am
3rd Avenue will be closed between 25th and Queen streets starting Monday, June 6, at 7:00 a.m. for water main work. 26th Street will be closed between 3rd and 4th avenues during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take six 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.
Ready, Set, Swap! Citywide Curbside Swap happening Saturday, June 4
June 3, 2022 - 3:13am
The Curbside Swap is bigger and better in 2022 and offers two opportunities for Saskatoon’s residents to participate in a citywide treasure hunt and help reduce the number of reusable items that end up in the landfill.
The first event will take place this Saturday, June 4 (8:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m.) and another event will take place in September at a date to be announced later.
Join the effort in helping to reduce the number of unwanted reusable items that end up in the landfill.
To participate in the Curbside Swap, place your gently used items on your property and mark them as “free” for anyone to take. Residents may also go out in search of items that other residents are giving away.
It is free to sign up for a swap. Visit saskatoon.ca/curbsideswap to sign up and promote your swap using the online listing tool as well as event tools, information on guidelines, and a list of acceptable and non-acceptable items. Common "swappable" items include furniture, electronics, sporting equipment, books, tools, and much more!
For items that are not collected by 6pm, residents are encouraged to visit saskatoon.ca/wastewizard or get the Saskatoon Waste Wizard app to find ways to divert their items from the landfill.
Circle Drive ramp to Idylwyld Drive northbound closed on Sunday
June 3, 2022 - 9:00am
The Circle Drive westbound ramp to Idylwyld Drive northbound will be closed on Sunday, June 5, at 8:00 a.m. for guardrail repair work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take five hours 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.
33rd Street closed between Avenue H and Avenue I on Sunday
June 3, 2022 - 8:00am
33rd Street will be closed between Avenue H and Avenue I on Sunday June 5, at 7:00 a.m. for roadway patching 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.
Daily Road Report - June 3, 2022
June 2, 2022 - 1:48am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CIRCLE DR E SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 14TH ST E
(Minor bridge maintenance)
Start: June 3, 9:00 a.m. End: June 3, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
CIRCLE DR E WB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO AVE B N
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: June 3, 8:00 p.m. End: June 4, 6:00 a.m.
51ST ST E EB MEDIAN LANE & WB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT WENTZ AVE
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: June 2, 8:00 p.m. End: June 3, 6:00 a.m.
20TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 4TH AVE S
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: June 2, 8:00 p.m. End: June 3, 6:00 a.m.
51ST ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO WARMAN RD
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: June 2, 8:00 p.m. End: June 3, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
CENTRAL AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 103RD ST E TO 103RD ST E
(Groundwater monitoring)
Start: June 2, 9:00 a.m. End: June 3, 4:00 p.m.
2ND AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO 25TH ST E
(Roadway paving)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes
Start: June 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 3, 5:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Bridge repairs)
Start: May 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 4, 7:00 a.m.
MCORMOND DR WB LANES CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Storm Sewer Repairs)
Start: May 30, 8:00 a.m. End: June 6, 4:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO MELROSE AVE
(Sidewalk replacements)
Start: May 25, 7:00 a.m. End: June 7, 4:30 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 10, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO MILLAR AVE
(Concrete repairs)
Start: June 2, 12:00 p.m. End: June 13, 6:00 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.
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.
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.
City plans to advance green infrastructure in Saskatoon
June 1, 2022 - 10:14am
- Healthy and Thriving Natural Areas
- Connecting and Regenerating Green Spaces
- Leading by Example for an Integrated Green Network
- Growing Community for a Livable City
- Food Security from Seed to Table to Soil
The City wants to protect its green network with a distinct set of actions and initiatives over 10 years.
“The green network encompasses Saskatoon’s collection of green infrastructure including parks, natural areas, the urban forest and other spaces,” says Jeanna South, Director of Sustainability. “The network is under increasing pressure to provide high quality green space to all residents as Saskatoon grows, while reducing the emerging threats of climate change and biodiversity loss.”
Pathways for an Integrated Green Network (Green Pathways) is a 10-year implementation plan for the Green Infrastructure Strategy: Towards an Interconnected Green Network (Strategy), which was received by City Council at its meeting on February 24, 2020. The implementation plan was also identified as a priority in the City’s 2022-2025 Strategic Plan.
In Green Pathways, the City plans to advance the network through a series of interconnected initiatives. The planned actions will work to restore the urban environment and ecosystems, support climate action and nature-based solutions, and improve quality of life for residents and visitors.
“Green Pathways provides an actionable structure to progress the green network vision through five “pathways” grouped thematically, which define actions and phased initiatives over the next 10 years,” South says.
Within each of the five pathways, actions and initiatives define partners, timelines and success measures through a phased approach that aligns with the City’s multi-year budgeting:
Development of Green Pathways occurred in 2020-2022 through researching best practices and hosting a series of workshops with City stakeholders and engagement with the public and development community.
“From June 2021 to February 2022 we engaged the community specifically on the implementation plan,” says South. “Over 80 per cent strongly support all the proposed initiatives and the City taking on this work, and for the initiatives to be implemented as soon as possible to protect Saskatoon’s green network.”
Green Pathways will be presented to the City’s Environment, Utilities, and Corporate Services Committee on Monday. The Pathways for an Integrated Green Network: an Implementation Plan for the Green Infrastructure Strategy report includes initiatives that have been funded to proceed in 2022-2023, and outlines medium to long term initiatives that seek resourcing and approvals in the future.
Daily Road Report - June 2, 2022
June 1, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
22ND ST E EB PARKING & CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 4TH AVE S
(Crane hoist)
Start: June 2, 6:00 a.m. End: June 2, 7:00 a.m.
CENTRAL AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 103RD ST E TO 103RD ST E
(Groundwater monitoring)
Start: June 2, 9:00 a.m. End: June 3, 4:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO MILLAR AVE
(Concrete repairs)
Start: June 2, 12:00 p.m. End: June 13, 6:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
51ST ST E EB MEDAIN LANE & WB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT WENTZ AVE
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: June 2, 8:00 p.m. End: June 3, 6:00 a.m.
20TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 4TH AVE S
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: June 2, 8:00 p.m. End: June 3, 6:00 a.m.
51ST ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO WARMAN RD
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: June 2, 8:00 p.m. End: June 3, 6:00 a.m.
8TH ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE S TO CAMPBELL AVE
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: June 1, 8:00 p.m. End: June 2, 6:00 a.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 8TH ST E
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: June 1, 8:00 p.m. End: June 2, 6:00 a.m.
EXPRESSWAY LANE RESTRICTIONS & SPEED REDUCTIONS
(Expressway sweeping)
A pilot truck will be used for this work
Start: May 24, 8:00 p.m. End: June 2, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO 1ST AVE N
(Road resurfacing)
Start: May 24, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 11:00 a.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB & WB LANES REDUCED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO MCKINNON AVE S
(Well monitoring)
Start: June 1, 9:00 a.m. End: June 2, 4:00 p.m.
2ND AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO 25TH ST E
(Paving)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: June 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 3, 5:30 p.m.
MCORMOND DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Storm Sewer Repairs)
Start: May 30, 8:00 a.m. End: June 6, 4:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO MELROSE AVE
(Sidewalk replacements)
Start: May 25, 7:00 a.m. End: June 7, 4:30 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 10, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Bridge repairs)
Start: May 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 22, 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.
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(Construction)
Start: May 9, 9:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 p.m.
City celebrates Parks & Recreation Month in June
June 1, 2022 - 10:30am
June is Parks and Recreation Month in Saskatchewan. The initiative is a reminder of the of the many opportunities parks and recreation bring to our community.
“The City of Saskatoon is proud to provide top-quality recreational facilities, attractions and leisure program opportunities that make the city a great place to live, work and play,” says Andrew Roberts, Director of Recreation and Community Development.
“Saskatoon parks connect citizens to nature and improve their quality of life with amenities such as sport fields, ski trails, walking trails and picnic tables”, says Darren Crilly, Director of Parks. “We are committed to maintaining the vitality of Saskatoon’s park space”, Crilly adds. This involves planning and designing parks for new neighbourhoods, as well as providing necessary maintenance services and refurbishment of park amenities throughout the City.
“This month is a time to show appreciation for recreation and park maintenance workers, administrators and volunteers who contribute to the diverse quality of life available to residents and visitors,” says Roberts.
The City’s golf courses, Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo, Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park, skateboard sites, tennis and pickleball courts, spray pads and Gordon Howe Campground have recently opened for the season. Outdoor Pools begin opening next week and Play Programs and Youth Centres will follow at the beginning of July.
The indoor Leisure Centres operate year-round and provide a place to get out and get active not matter the weather.
The Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA), along with the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA) and other Provincial/Territorial Parks and Recreation Associations across Canada, celebrates the month of June as Parks and Recreation Month.
The month provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of parks and recreation and the role it plays in the quality of life for all Canadians. To find out more, visit spra.sk.ca.
For more information on parks and recreation opportunities in Saskatoon, visit saskatoon.ca/recreation.
Parkedin app to replace WayToPark for City pay parking areas starting July 1
June 1, 2022 - 10:00am
Beginning July 1, Parkedin will officially replace WayToPark as the City’s app-based parking payment service.
The Parkedin app will be available for public download and use starting June 1. Both WayToPark and Parkedin will be available in tandem during a transition period from June 1 to June 30, 2022.
The new Parkedin app will operate and function 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 or Mastercard payments.
Residents are encouraged to download Parkedin today to avoid any hassles the next time you pay for parking.
For more information on Pay Parking, visit saskatoon.ca/payparking.
National Indigenous History Month presents opportunities to learn, get involved
May 31, 2022 - 9:07am
June is recognized annually as National Indigenous History Month. This is a time to honour the history, heritage, and diversity of Indigenous people as well as to recognize the strength of present-day Indigenous people and their communities.
Saskatoon Mayor, Charlie Clark says: “More and more people in our community are moving from words to action when it comes to the work of Truth and Reconciliation. There are new partnerships forming and in many sectors of our community. I see First Nations and Métis people and organizations walking the path together with non-Indigenous counterparts, valuing each other’s ways of knowing and building on each other’s strengths. This is the work of building right relationships. I am grateful for all of these efforts, because there is still much work to do.”
To honour the occasion and to increase awareness, the Reconciliation Flag has been raised in Civic Square (behind City Hall off 23rd Street, between 3rd and 4th Avenues). Residents are invited to visit the flag and take a moment to reflect on the significance of Reconciliation – the process of building bridges between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. The flag will remain raised until June 3.
Saskatoon Tribal Council’s Tribal Chief, Mark Arcand says: “As a First Nations organization serving many members in Saskatoon, we have been very pleased with the outcomes and results of past and current initiatives with the City of Saskatoon. Most notable in recent years, the City of Saskatoon has acknowledged the work of Elders and planning committees with the Reconciliation Flag Raising as an event that will continue to leave a lasting impression as a result of the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. In the spirit of Reconciliation, we must continue to work together as we are all Treaty People; so we all can have a quality of life.”
President of the Central Urban Métis Federation Inc. (CUMFI), Shirley Isbister says: “Indigenous History Month provides the opportunity for everyone to learn about, share, and celebrate Indigenous cultures. We are peoples with varying cultures, customs, and languages. We are all a part of a shared history with common goals and aspirations. Now is time for Truth.”
Métis Nation—Saskatchewan Western Region 2A Regional Director, Kathie Pruden-Nansel says: “As we acknowledge June as Indigenous History Month, Métis citizens across our Homeland will also be gathering to recognize our Métis citizens and survivors impacted by residential schools. Our Métis people continue to work towards Reconciliation, as we share our many cultures, journeys and visions of inclusion, and Reconciliation; our Métis Truths as well.”
There are a number of activities happening around Saskatoon during the month of June that present opportunities to learn and get involved. A listing of just some of these is available at saskatoon.ca/Indigenous.
The City of Saskatoon Co-Chairs Reconciliation Saskatoon. Reconciliation Saskatoon is a community of over 115 non-profits, businesses, and other organizations who have come together towards one mission: to initiate a citywide conversation about Reconciliation and provide opportunities for everyone to engage in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.
Daily Road Report - June 1, 2022
May 31, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
2ND AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO 25TH ST E
(paving)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: June 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 5:30 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO MILLAR AVE
(Concrete repairs)
Start: June 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 12, 6:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Streetlight cable repair)
Start: June 1, 9:00 a.m. End: June 1, 3:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB & WB TRAFFIC LANES REDUCED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO MCKINNON AVE S
(Well monitoring)
Start: June 1, 9:00 a.m. End: June 2, 4:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
8TH ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE S TO CAMPBELL AVE
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: June 1, 8:00 p.m. End: June 2, 6:00 a.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 8TH ST E
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 1, 8:00 p.m. End: June 2, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB CENTER AND CURB LANES CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO AVE C N
(Sewer lining)
Start: May 31, 8:00 p.m. End: June 1, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR W EB TURNING LANE CLOSED TO AVE C
(Sewer lining)
Start: May 31, 8:00 p.m. End: June 1, 6:00 a.m.
1ST AVE N NB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 31, 8:00 p.m. End: June 1, 6:00 a.m.
EXPRESSWAY LANE RESTRICTIONS & SPEED REDUCTIONS
(Expressway sweeping)
A pilot truck will be used for this work
Start: May 24, 8:00 p.m. End: June 2, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
4TH AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 19TH ST E
(Connection repair)
Start: May 31, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 5:00 p.m.
ARTHUR ROSE AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 71ST ST E TO PIGGOTT CRES
(Service connection installation)
Start: May 30, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO 1ST AVE N
(Road resurfacing)
Start: May 24, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Storm Sewer Repairs)
Start: May 30, 8:00 a.m. End: June 6, 4:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO MELROSE AVE
(Sidewalk replacements)
Start: May 25, 7:00 a.m. End: June 7, 4:30 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 10, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Bridge repairs)
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.
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.
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.
Spray pads open Wednesday, June 1, 2022
May 31, 2022 - 1:30pm
Cool off at any of the 21 City of Saskatoon spray pads located around the city. Spray pads will open for the season on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 10 a.m., and will be operational daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Please note, in June (Monday to Friday), spray pads located near school grounds are set to turn off 5 minutes before recess and lunch breaks and will resume 5 minutes after the breaks are over. Shut-off times will vary according to individual school schedules. All spray pads are activated by push buttons located near the spray features.
To find a spray pad location near you, visit saskatoon.ca/spraypads or call 306-975-3378.
Daily Road Report - May 31, 2022
May 30, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
4TH AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 19TH ST E
(Connection repair)
Start: May 31, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED FROM CUMBERLAND AVE TO GROSVENOR AVE
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: May 31, 9:00 a.m. End: May 31, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB & SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 46TH ST E TO 54TH ST E
(Streetlight cable fault repair)
Start: May 31, 10:00 a.m. End: May 31, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
1ST AVE N NB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 31, 8:00 p.m. End: June 1, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR W WB MEDIAN LANE & NEXT LANE FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO AVE C N
(Sewer lining)
Start: May 30, 8:00 p.m. End: May 31, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR W EB TURNING LANE CLOSED TO AVE C
(Sewer lining)
Start: May 31, 8:00 p.m. End: June 1, 6:00 a.m.
EXPRESSWAY LANE RESTRICTIONS & SPEED REDUCTIONS
(Expressway sweeping)
A pilot truck will be used for this work
Start: May 24, 8:00 p.m. End: June 2, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
LORNE AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM ASH ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Connection replacement)
Start: May 30, 8:00 a.m. End: May 31, 4:30 p.m.
2ND AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Sandblasting)
Start: May 19, 7:00 a.m. End: May 31, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE D N TO AVE E N
(Roadway paving)
Start: May 30, 8:00 a.m. End: May 31, 6:00 p.m.
2ND AVE N NB CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Roadway paving)
Two-way traffic maintained in the SB lanes
Start: May 30, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 5:00 p.m..
ARTHUR ROSE AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 71ST ST E TO PIGGOTT CRES
(Service connection installation)
Start: May 30, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO 1ST AVE N
(Road resurfacing)
Start: May 24, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO MELROSE AVE
(Sidewalk replacements)
Start: May 25, 7:00 a.m. End: June 3, 4:30 p.m.
MCORMOND DR WB LANES CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Storm Sewer Repairs)
Start: May 30, 8:00 a.m. End: June 6, 4:00 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 10, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Bridge repairs)
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.
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.
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.
Fire Chief releases full details of 108th Street condo fire
May 29, 2022 - 8:32am
- Always ensure you’re properly disposing of smoking materials
- At first fire/smoke detection, activate the fire alarm and yell “fire”
- Call 911
- Use the nearest exit
- Test the smoke alarm monthly and replace batteries annually
- Stay well clear of an active fire scene to allow fire crews to safely do their job
The condominium fire in the 300 block of 108th Street West has been fully extinguished with no serious injuries resulting.
The fire was reported to Saskatoon Fire just before 11:30 p.m. on Friday, May 27, 2022. Crews were on scene in 2.5 minutes from the time this call was received via Dispatch. It took crews 7 hours to get the blaze under control, and another 7.5 hours to fully extinguish the site.
“This was a large-scale fire and a difficult one to get under control,” says Fire Chief Morgan Hackl. “The fire spread very quickly, and it required close to 80 staff rotating through the scene before it all over.”
The cause of the fire was the improper disposal of smoking material in an exterior receptable at the northeast corner of the property. The condo unit contained 24 units and damages are estimated at $5 million.
Hackl says: “I’m extremely proud of our Department’s response. Firefighters performed amazing rescue efforts during the course of this incident which presented extreme challenges. The assistance of emergency services – including Police and Ambulance – ensure a coordinated approach to mitigate incidents such as these. And, when rehousing is required, the Salvation Army and Ministry of Social Services also play an important role.”
While Hackl acknowledges the early 911 call as a key factor, he did express serious concern that the fire alarm in the condo building had not been activated.
“I want to remind the public today that, while calling 911 is a critical step, it’s equally important to pull those internal fire alarms at the first detection of smoke or fire. Without these alarms sounding, there will be people inside the building that still aren’t aware they need to get out immediately.”
The Fire Department wishes to share these important safety reminders on the heels of this incident:
More information on fire safety is available at saskatoon.ca/fire. More information on the proper disposal of smoking materials is available here.
ATTACHED: rescue clip video file
(SOURCE: Facebook video - used with permission)
Daily Road Report - May 30, 2022
May 27, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CIRCLE DR E WB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO NORTHRIDGE DR
(Sewer inspections)
Start: May 30, 12:00 a.m. End: May 30, 5:00 a.m.
2ND AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Paving)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: May 30, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 5:00 p.m.
ARTHUR ROSE AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 71ST ST E TO PIGGOTT CRES
(Service connection installation)
Start: May 30, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 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.
LORNE AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM ASH ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Connection replacement)
Start: May 30, 8:00 a.m. End: May 31, 4:30 p.m.
22ND ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE D N TO AVE E N
(Paving)
Start: May 30, 8:00 a.m. End: May 31, 6:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Storm sewer repairs)
Start: May 30, 8:00 a.m. End: June 6, 4:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO ACADIA DR
(Catch basin lead repair)
Start: May 30, 9:00 a.m. End: May 30, 3:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE N ROAD CLOSED AT AIRD ST
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 30, 9:00 a.m. End: May 30, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
CIRCLE DR W WB MEDIAN LANE & NEXT LANE FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO AVE C N
(Sewer lining)
Start: May 30, 8:00 p.m. End: May 31, 6:00 a.m.
EXPRESSWAY LANE RESTRICTIONS & SPEED REDUCTIONS
(Expressway sweeping)
A pilot truck will be used for this work
Start: May 24, 8:00 p.m. End: June 2, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE U S TO AVE V S
(Water main rehabilitation)
Start: May 13, 9:00 a.m. End: May 30, 4:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB PARKING & CURB LANES CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO CIRCLE DR E
(Road resurfacing)
Start: May 24, 9:00 a.m. End: May 30, 4:00 p.m.
LENORE DR EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT CYPRESS CRT
(Construction)
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: May 30, 5:00 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: May 30, 5:00 p.m.
2ND AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Sandblasting)
Start: May 19, 7:00 a.m. End: May 31, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO 1ST AVE N
(Road resurfacing)
Start: May 24, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO MELROSE AVE
(Sidewalk replacement work)
Start: May 25, 7:00 a.m. End: June 3, 4:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Bridge repairs)
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.
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.