News Releases

As part of the City's Extreme Heat Response, all spray pads hours have been extended to 10:00 p.m. until Thursday, July 11.  Spray pads are open daily at 10:00 a.m. Visit saskatoon.ca/spraypads for a list of spray pad locations. 

There are over 60 locations across Saskatoon to cool off and take a break from the heat. View the list of Cool Down Locations to find a cooling location near you.

In anticipation of higher than normal temperatures this week, combined with the Air Quality Index, the Saskatoon Emergency Management Organization (EMO) will activate the Saskatoon Extreme Heat Emergency Response Plan from Monday, July 8 to Thursday, July 11 to support residents in Saskatoon, especially those vulnerable to the heat.

The Saskatoon Extreme Heat Emergency Response Plan is a coordinated response that provides residents with access to cooling locations, outreach services, wellness checks and water distribution during extreme heat. Individuals and families experiencing distress from the heat can visit any of the designated cool-down locations throughout the city. Partner organizations will also distribute water to vulnerable residents and have access to misting tents to provide another way to cool down.

Extreme Heat can cause serious negative health impacts ranging from dehydration and heat exhaustion to heat stroke and potentially death. Extreme heat can be especially dangerous for individuals who live in a residence without air conditioning or a way to cool the home, are older adults, and who also have re-existing health conditions. Residents can help those most vulnerable to this extreme and prolonged heat by checking on family, friends and neighbours, sharing the list of cool-down locations and by alerting emergency services if they see someone in distress due to the extreme heat.

In an emergency, call 911 immediately.

Other things to consider during days of extreme heat: 

River Safety

Although the South Saskatchewan River may provide a tempting option to cool down on hot days, EMO reminds residents that the river is unpredictable and swimming in the river is prohibited. The river has many hazards including changing currents and an unstable bottom.

Pet Wellness

On warm summer days, it’s important to keep your pets safe and comfortable. Considerations include:

• Ensuring your pet has plenty of fresh water to drink
• Monitoring your pet for signs of heat stress such as rapid panting
• Never leaving pets in parked cars for any amount of time
• Offering your pet a means to cool down such as a wading pool or damp towel

For more information on how to keep your pet safe this summer, contact your local veterinarian.

Working Safe

As the humidex rises, those who work outdoors are encouraged to take necessary actions including:

• Drink extra water,
• Increase breaks out of the sun
• Modify work duties to prevent heat illness

For safety tips and guidelines for employees working in hot conditions, visit the Government of Saskatchewan’s Working Outdoors page.

Transit Safe Bus Program

As always, Saskatoon Transit offers the Safe Bus Program designed to assist anyone, of any age, that needs immediate shelter or needs to contact emergency services. If you need help, simply and safely flag down a bus or go to a parked bus. Transit operators can contact emergency services directly through the on-bus radio system and will give the person in need a safe place to wait.

Smart Yard and Garden Watering

During heat waves, there is increased water usage. The City encourages residents to be water wise by watering your lawn and trees early in the morning and skip windy days to minimize evaporation. Smart watering helps the environment and can save you money during hot summer months. Follow these quick lawn care tips to be more efficient with your water and learn more ways to be water wise.

For more information about the Saskatoon Extreme Heat Emergency Response Plan and how to stay safe during extreme heat, visit saskatoon.ca/heat.

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

NEW

FAIRLIGHT DR SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM MCCORMACK RD TO PENDYGRASSE RD
(Sewer lining)
Start: July 9, 9:00 a.m. End: July 9, 3:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ASSINIBOINE DR TO CIRCLE DR E
(Bridge deck maintenance)
Start: July 9, 9:00 a.m. End: July 9, 3:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE S TO 3RD AVE S
(Sanitary sewer inspection)
Start: July 9, 1:00 p.m. End: July 9, 4:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

COLLEGE DR WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 9, 6:30 p.m. End: July 11, 6:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR S WB CENTRE LANE CLOSED AT VALLEY RD
(Pavement markings)
Start: July 9, 7:00 p.m. End: July 10, 5:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR W NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 11TH ST W
(Pavement markings)
Start: July 9, 7:00 p.m. End: July 10, 5:00 a.m.

HIGHWAY 11 SB RAMP & CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO VIC BLVD
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 9, 7:00 p.m. End: July 10, 6:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR W NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO 33RD ST W
(Pavement markings)
Start: July 9, 7:00 p.m. End: July 10, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

CENTRAL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 115TH ST TO 116TH ST
(Unplanned water main repairs)
Start: July 8, 8:00 a.m. End: TBD

CIRCLE DR W NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO 33RD ST W
(Pavement markings)
No northbound access from Laurier
Start: July 8, 7:00 p.m. End: July 9, 5:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO PRESTON AVE N
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 8, 6:30 p.m. End: July 9, 6:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E ROAD CLOSED AT 8TH ST E
(Bridge washing)
Start: July 8, 8:00 p.m. End: July 9, 6:00 a.m.

HIGHWAY 11 SB CURB LANE & SW LOOP CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 16 TO SENICK CRES
(Road paving)
Start: July 8, 7:00 p.m. End: July 9, 6:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S VARIOUS NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES E
(Water main lining)
Start: July 8, 9:00 a.m. End: July 9, 3:00 p.m.

HIGHWAY 7 NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST TO RAILWAY CROSSING
(Paving)
Start: July 8, 7:00 a.m. End: July 10, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON GATE TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Tree planting)
Start: July 8, 9:00 a.m. End: July 12, 4:30 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD TO DATTANI WAY
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 4, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANES AND WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 5:00 p.m.

FAIRLIGHT DR INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 11TH ST W
(Infrastructure improvements)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: August 2, 5:00 p.m.

NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Road construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: August 12, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 5, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 4:30 p.m.

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

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 5:00 p.m.

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

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

Central Avenue will be closed between 115th and 116th streets starting this morning for unplanned water main repairs. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. The timeline to complete this work will be updated later today.                        

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.

The Highway 11 southbound ramp to Vic Boulevard westbound will be closed on Tuesday, July 9, starting at 7:00 p.m. for road resurfacing. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one night to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.

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

To accommodate road resurfacing work on College Drive starting Tuesday, July 9 at 6:30 p.m., ramp closures, detours, and lane restrictions will be in place guiding motorists around these projects. Work is expected to take place over two nights, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances. 

Road restrictions will include:

• Central Avenue southbound left turn lane onto College Drive eastbound
• College Drive eastbound left turn lane onto Central Avenue northbound
• College Drive eastbound left turn lane onto Circle Drive northbound
• College Drive westbound median lane between Central Avenue and Circle Drive

Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.

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

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

NEW

HIGHWAY 7 NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST TO RAILWAY CROSSING
(Paving)
Start: July 8, 7:00 a.m. End: July 10, 5:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E EB LANES & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM EASTLAKE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 8, 9:00 a.m. End: July 8, 3:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MORGAN AVE TO SOMMERFELD AVE
(Paving)
Start: July 8, 9:00 a.m. End: July 8, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S VARIOUS NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES E
(Water main lining)
Start: July 8, 9:00 a.m. End: July 9, 3:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON GATE TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Tree planting)
Start: July 8, 9:00 a.m. End: July 12, 4:30 p.m.

AVE C N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 45TH ST W TO HASKAMP ST
(Streetlight pole replacement)
Start: July 8, 10:00 a.m. End: July 8, 12:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO PRESTON AVE N
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 8, 6:30 p.m. End: July 9, 6:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR W NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO 33RD ST W
(Pavement markings)
No northbound access from Laurier
Start: July 8, 7:00 p.m. End: July 9, 5:00 a.m.

HIGHWAY 11 SB CURB LANE & SW LOOP CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 16 TO SENICK CRES
(Road paving)
Start: July 8, 7:00 p.m. End: July 9, 6:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E ROAD CLOSED AT 8TH ST E
(Bridge washing)
Start: July 8, 8:00 p.m. End: July 9, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N 
(Pavement markings) 
Start: July 7, 7:00 p.m. End: July 8, 5:00 a.m. 

CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO CIRCLE DR E 
(Pavement markings) 
Start: July 7, 7:00 p.m. End: July 8, 6:00 a.m. 

CIRCLE DR E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO PRESTON AVE N 
(Line painting) 
Start: July 7, 7:00 p.m. End: July 8, 6:00 a.m. 

MELVILLE ST EB LANES CLOSED FROM PORTAGE AVE TO BRAND RD 
(Construction) 
Start: June 25, 7:00 a.m. End: July 8, 5:00 p.m. 

NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Road construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: July 12, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD TO DATTANI WAY
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 4, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANES AND WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 5:00 p.m.

FAIRLIGHT DR INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 11TH ST W
(Infrastructure improvements)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: August 2, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 5, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 4:30 p.m.

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

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 5:00 p.m.

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

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

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

NEW

SPADINA CRES E SB LANES CLOSED FROM DUKE ST TO QUEEN ST
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: July 6, 7:00 a.m. End: July 6, 4:00 p.m.

QUEEN ST EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE N TO 3RD AVE N
(Sewer lining)
Start: July 6, 7:00 a.m. End: July 6, 4:00 p.m.

33RD ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE D N TO AVE E N
(Emergency connection replacement)
Start: July 6, 8:00 a.m. End: July 6, 5:00 p.m.

AVE C S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST W TO 21ST ST W
(Jazz Fest)
Start: July 6, 9:00 a.m. End: July 6, 4:00 p.m.

20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE B S TO AVE C S
(Catch basin repair)
Start: July 6, 9:00 a.m. End: July 6, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 4TH ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: July 6, 10:00 a.m. End: July 6, 6:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 6, 6:30 p.m. End: July 7, 6:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB CURB & EXIT LANE CLOSED AT COLLEGE DR
(Pavement markings)
Start: July 6, 7:00 p.m. End: July 7, 5:00 a.m.

TAYLOR ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM SALISBURY DR TO MADDEN AVE
(Roadway patching)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: July 7, 7:00 a.m. End: July 7, 3:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E NB LANES CLOSED FROM RAVINE DR TO LENORE DR
(Whiteswan Mile Run)
Start: July 7, 8:00 a.m. End: July 7, 12:30 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Pavement markings)
Start: July 7, 7:00 p.m. End: July 8, 5:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO CIRCLE DR E
(Pavement markings)
Start: July 7, 7:00 p.m. End: July 8, 6:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO PRESTON AVE N
(Line painting)
Start: July 7, 7:00 p.m. End: July 8, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

33RD ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO 6TH AVE N
(Road paving)
Start: July 5, 9:00 a.m. End: July 7, 4:30 p.m.

MELVILLE ST EB LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: June 7, 7:00 a.m. End: July 7, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST EB LANES CLOSED FROM PORTAGE AVE TO BRAND RD 
(Construction) 
Start: June 25, 7:00 a.m. End: July 8, 5:00 p.m. 

NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Road construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: July 12, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD TO DATTANI WAY
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 4, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANES AND WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 5:00 p.m.

FAIRLIGHT DR INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 11TH ST W
(Infrastructure improvements)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: August 2, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST E WB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Streetscaping)
Start: July 5, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 4:30 p.m.

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

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 5:00 p.m.

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

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

The City is seeking a naming rights partner that will continue to build upon the vision and success of the Shaw Centre (leisure facility) now and into the future.

The leisure facility originally opened in 2009 with a vision to create a destination recreational facility built on partnerships and community values offering programs, activities and services in a diverse and inclusive setting. In the past 15 years, the leisure facility has not only lived up to, but exceeded the original vision.

Interested parties can review the Leisure Facility Naming Rights Opportunity Request For Proposals information available online through Biddingo. The submission deadline is Friday, July 19, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.

The facility’s original Naming and Promotional Benefits Agreement - which named the facility Shaw Centre - expired on March 31, 2024. City Council has provided approval to pursue a new naming rights agreement for the facility.

In exchange for an organization’s cash investment, the City will grant the organization recognition through naming rights of the facility and marketing opportunities.

The agreement will provide a number of benefits, at minimum:

• Chosen name and/or logo in a prominent location(s) on the exterior and interiorof the facility;
• Naming rights recognition on all marketing materials, including website, exterior signage, etc. related to the facility; and
• Additional opportunities for signage, marketing, activation, and business solutions are negotiable.

The facility is uniquely integrated between two high schools, Tommy Douglas Collegiate and Bethlehem Catholic High School and is internationally recognized as a state-of-the-art recreational facility. The facility has hosted a variety of elite aquatics events and activities in all aquatic disciplines (water polo, speed swimming, artistic swimming, diving). In the last 10 years, the facility has hosted two International Competitions, 18 National Competitions and 23 Western Canadian Championships.

Circle Drive will be closed over 8th Street on Monday, July 8, starting at 8:00 p.m. for bridge washing. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one night to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.

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