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The City of Saskatoon is proud to announce its recognition as one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers for 2025. This honour reflects the City's commitment to fostering a supportive and dynamic workplace that prioritizes employees' well-being and professional growth.

"We are proud to be acknowledged as one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers for 2025. Our employees are at the heart of our success, and this award is a reflection of their hard work," says Chelsey Mack, Director of HR Shared Services. "Our focus on mental health and our Corporate Value of Safety in all that we do has played a key role in earning this honour, and we will continue to prioritize these areas."

The City of Saskatoon was evaluated on eight key criteria, the same used for Canada’s Top 100 Employer’s competition: physical workplace; work atmosphere and social; health, financial and family benefits; vacation and time off; employee communications; performance management; training and skills development; and community involvement.

The City views its employees as its greatest assets and places a strong emphasis on mental health and well-being.  “We strive to provide an environment where everyone feels safe, valued, respected, and appreciated for the work they do,” Mack says.  

The City offers a range of benefits to promote both physical and mental well-being, including discounted access to city leisure facilities and programs, on-site noon-hour yoga programs, as well as mental health training.

Employers are compared with other organizations in their field to determine which ones offer the most progressive and forward-thinking programs. The City has now been honoured with this award for the tenth time.

Saskatchewan’s 2025 Top Employers are highlighted in today’s online Saskatoon StarPhoenix and Regina Leader-Post.

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

NEW

CONFEDERATION DR NB RIGHT TURN LANE & CURB LANE CLOSED AT LAURIER DR
(Manhole access)
Start: February 4, 8:00 a.m. End: February 5, 4:30 p.m.

ONGOING

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: February 11, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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.

Uncover the untold stories of Saskatoon at the grand opening of the new City Archives tomorrow, Tuesday, February 4. Were there really Nazis in Saskatoon? Did Molly get that job in Clavet? Who were the Mysterious Hogg Brothers? These intriguing tales and more will be revealed tomorrow evening. Join Mayor Cynthia Block, former CTV news anchor Rob MacDonald, and a host of special guests for an evening of history, music, and celebration as we mark the grand opening of the new location of the City Archives and kick off Archives Week.

All-ages event details:

Tuesday, February 4

6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

• Tour the Archives: Take a guided tour of the facility with City Archivist Jeff O’Brien and Assistant City Archivist Ken Dahl
• Location: City Archives, 202 4th Ave N, Ground Floor, Civic Square East (CSE)
• Note: Access to City Archives will be through Door No. 2.

7:15 to 9:30 p.m. 

• Formal Dedication by Mayor Cynthia Block and remarks by City Clerk Adam Tittemore at 7:15
• "Letters from History" with speakers including Jeff O'Brien (City of Saskatoon Archives) and Amy Putnam (University of Saskatchewan Archives and Special Collections), as well as musical guest Terry Hoknes, and Master of Ceremonies Rob MacDonald.
• Location: The Bassment, Civic Square East, 202 4th Ave N
• Note: The Bassment doors open for the program at 6:30 p.m.

Don't miss this opportunity to delve into our past and connect with fellow history enthusiasts. Join us for a memorable Archives Week celebration at the City Archives grand opening tomorrow, Tuesday, February 4!

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

NEW

CONFEDERATION DR NB RIGHT TURN LANE & CURB LANE CLOSED AT LAURIER DR
(Manhole access)
Start: February 3, 8:00 a.m. End: February 3, 4:30 p.m.

ONGOING

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: February 11, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 5:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

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

NEW

No new projects are scheduled to start on these dates. 

ONGOING

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: February 11, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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.

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a Blowing Snow Advisory for Saskatoon and is currently forecasting as much as 15 cm of snow over a 36-hour period, beginning this afternoon. This may cause reduced visibility and mobility on roadways, and City crews are prepared to respond.

If conditions warrant, the City may declare a snow event (when more than 5 cm of snow falls). This would activate contractor graders to assist in clearing all priority streets within 72 hours.

Crews will closely monitor road conditions and address snow and ice along priority streets and busy intersections. However, strong winds may blow sand and salt off treated surfaces, potentially leading to icy spots as temperatures drop.

When approaching road maintenance equipment such as graders and snowplows with blue and amber flashing lights, give operators plenty of space to work safely.

For more information about winter road maintenance, visit saskatoon.ca/snow. Stay updated on current conditions through the Snow & Ice Report at saskatoon.ca/snowreport.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Wenatchee Wild at SaskTel Centre on Friday, January 31 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Moose Jaw Warriors at SaskTel Centre on Sunday, February 2 at 4:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 2:45 p.m.
• 3:25 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.

Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.

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

NEW

No new projects are scheduled to start on this date. 

ONGOING

MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM BRAND RD TO CLARENCE AVE S
(Water & sewer maintenance)
Start: January 27, 8:00 a.m. End: January 31, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: February 11, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 5:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

The City of Saskatoon issued 2025 Reassessment Notices to more than 100,000 property owners via mail earlier this week along with an informative guide.

The 2025 Assessment Roll, a listing of all properties in Saskatoon, is open for public inspection from January 27 to March 28, 2025. This timeframe also marks the 60-Day Customer Review Period in which property owners may formally appeal their property’s assessed value in 2025.

“As a result of the 2025 Reassessment, the average residential property’s assessed value in Saskatoon will increase by 13%,” Bryce Trew, City Assessor says. “Important to note, this does not mean your residential property tax will go up 13%. If your property’s assessed value changed more than 13% from 2024 to 2025, then your share of property tax will increase. If it increased less than 13%, your share of property tax will decrease.

 “We encourage property owners to review their property’s new 2025 assessed value and their property’s characteristics on our website by using the online Property Assessment and Tax Tool or if they prefer, to contact us if they’d like to review the information we have on file about their property. We are here to help property owners who would like to connect with us by email, phone or in-person by appointment,” Trew adds.

Highlights of the 2025 Assessment Roll:                         

• The total value of the 2025 Taxable Assessment Roll is 47.2 billion, compared to 43.1 billion in 2024 as a result of the 2025 reassessment.
  • Commercial Assessment accounts for 9 billion (approx. 3,400 properties)
  • Residential Assessment accounts for 34.2 billion (approx. 93,000 properties)

• The typical residential property assessed value in Saskatoon increased 13% and the typical non-residential (commercial) property assessed value decreased 2%. (In the last reassessment cycle, the residential tax class decreased 7% and the commercial tax class increased 8%.)

• • Note: If a property owner had an assessment value increase of 13%, this does not mean their property tax will increase 13%.

Key Findings from the 2025 Assessment Roll by Assessment Sub-Groups

• Residential Tax Classes: The average assessment value increase for this tax class, is 13%.
• Single-Family Residential value increased 13% (Median Assessment is 394,200)
• Residential Condominium value increased 5% (Median Assessment is 216,500) 
• Multi-Family value increased 24% (Median Assessment is 1,966,000)

Commercial Tax Classes: The average assessment value increase for this tax class, is –2%.

• Retail value decreased 10% (Median Assessment is 1,393,600)
• Office value decreased 17% (Median Assessment is 1,325,000)
• Industrial value increased 10% (Median Assessment is 1,502,550)
• Hotel value decreased 13% (Median Assessment is 8,549,600)

Helpful Online Resources for Property Owners

Property Assessment & Tax Tool: Review the characteristics the City has on file about your property, check other assessments in your area, review market area sales, historical tax information and more.

Revenue Neutral 2025 Property Tax Estimator: Preview an estimate of the change in your 2025 property tax as a result of the 2025 Reassessment. The estimate shown is not your final property tax amount; it does not include 2025 budget changes, or yet to be approved tax policy decisions to be set by City Council and the Province in March and April. Property owners will receive their 2025 Property Tax notice by mail in May 2025.

Questions? We’re here to help.

Email: assessmentsubmit@saskatoon.ca

Mail: City of Saskatoon, Assessment & Valuation 222 - 3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0J5

Phone: Call 306-975-3227 for questions or to book an in-person appointment Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Visit saskatoon.ca/assessment for more information including helpful videos and guides.
 

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

NEW

33RD ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 8TH AVE N
(Tree maintenance)
Start: January 30, 9:00 a.m. End: January 30, 3:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED EAST OF RAILWAY TRACKS
(Guardrail repair)
Start: January 30, 9:00 a.m. End: January 30, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM BRAND RD TO CLARENCE AVE S
(Water & sewer maintenance)
Start: January 27, 8:00 a.m. End: January 31, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: February 4, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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.