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Saskatoon Emergency Management Operations (EMO) will conduct a scheduled notifynow test on Thursday, May 16, 2024, after 11:30 a.m. The message will specifically indicate that it is a test and does not require any action from the public. 

The City of Saskatoon’s public safety alert program, notifynow, is used to notify the public in real-time of a safety situation where they need to take action. Alerts are issued when there is an impending, escalating, or occurring emergency in the city and immediate action needs to be taken. The system uses listed phone numbers and associated addresses from the public White Pages to send out alerts. Residents can also sign up to notifynow to receive a message via their preferred communication method. 

Upon registration, subscribers can opt to receive alerts by: 

• SMS text message
• Voice call to a landline
• Voice call to a cell phone  
• Email

Subscribers can choose any, or all, of these communication methods. 

Residents are strongly encouraged to create an account and provide accurate contact information to successfully receive messages. It is important for residents to review and update their notifynow profiles regularly to make sure phone numbers and addresses are current. 

Testing of the notifynow system provides EMO the opportunity to: 

• Raise public awareness about the system so that residents of Saskatoon can be equipped and ready for potential emergencies
• Confirm the notifynow system performs effectively
• Practice sending alerts to the public and assess public safety alert procedures

If subscribers notice the notifynow alert is not performing as expected, residents are encouraged to contact EMO immediately with details at emo@saskatoon.ca. 

EMO regularly conducts two annual test alerts: one occurring in the spring and the other closer to the end of the year. 

For additional information about Saskatoon’s alert system, visit saskatoon.ca/notifynow. 

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

NEW

22ND ST W VARIOUS EB & WB LANES CLOSED FROM WITNEY AVE N TO CIRCLE DR W
(Rail overpass inspection)
Start: May 18, 9:00 a.m. End: May 18, 11:00 a.m.

LOWE RD ROAD CLOSED FROM ATTON CRES TO NELSON RD
(Sikh Parade)
Start: May 19, 7:00 a.m. End: May 19, 3:30 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO BERINI DR
(Sikh Parade)
University Heights business area can be accessed from McOrmond Dr
Start: May 19, 10:30 a.m. End: May 19, 1:30 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM NELSON RD TO COWLEY RD
(Sikh Parade)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: May 19, 10:30 a.m. End: May 19, 1:30 p.m.

NELSON RD EB LANES CLOSED FROM CENTENNIAL COLLEGIATE ENTRANCE TO LOWE ROAD
(Sikh Parade)
Start: May 19, 10:30 a.m. End: May 19, 3:30 p.m.

ONGOING

WARMAN RD SB EXIT CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Water main construction)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: May 20, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO 7TH AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: May 22, 4:30 p.m.

AVE H S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 16TH ST W TO 12TH ST W
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: May 23, 7:00 a.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT ALBERT AVE
(Water main preservation)
Start: May 6, 7:00 a.m. End: May 26, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB LANES SPEED REDUCTION FROM MCORMOND DR TO MCKERCHER DR
(Guardrail repair)
Start: May 10, 7:00 a.m. End: May 31, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST WB LANES CLOSED FROM BRAND RD TO JASPER AVE
(Ditching & culvert work)
Start: April 24, 7:00 a.m. End: June 7, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO 1ST AVE S
(Streetscaping)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 20, 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: June 28, 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 15, 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 15, 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: November 18, 2024, 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

CONFEDERATION DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM GALT CRT TO 33RD ST W
(Environmental monitoring)
Start: May 14, 8:00 a.m. End: May 14, 4:00 p.m.

HIGHWAY 16 EB & WB CURB & ADDED LANES CLOSED AT HIGHWAY 11
(Minor deck maintenance)
Start: May 14, 9:00 a.m. End: May 14, 1:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO 11TH ST E
(CCTV)
Start: May 14, 9:00 a.m. End: May 14, 3:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N NB & SB DRIVING LANES CLOSED AT QUEEN ST
(CCTV)
Traffic will be maintained in parking lanes
Start: May 14, 9:00 a.m. End: May 14, 3:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM ADELAIDE ST E TO ISABELLA ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 14, 9:00 a.m. End: May 14, 3:00 p.m.

BOYCHUK DR SB LANES CLOSED AT HIGHWAY 16
(Minor bridge maintenance)
Start: May 14, 10:30 a.m. End: May 14, 3:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

2ND AVE N SB CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO 26TH ST E
(Paving)
Start: May 14, 7:00 p.m. End: May 14, 11:00 p.m.

ONGOING

4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Unplanned water main work)
Start: May 13, 9:00 a.m. End: TBD

MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON CIRCLE TO TASKAMANWA ST
(Construction)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: May 14, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO BOYCHUK DR
(Streetlight work)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: May 17, 4:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB EXIT CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Water main construction)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: May 20, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT ALBERT AVE
(Water main preservation)
Start: May 6, 7:00 a.m. End: May 26, 5:00 p.m.

AVE H S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 16TH ST W TO 12TH ST W
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 4:30 p.m.

33RD ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO 7TH AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 4:30 p.m.

MELVILLE ST WB LANES CLOSED FROM BRAND RD TO JASPER AVE
(Ditching & culvert work)
Start: April 24, 7:00 a.m. End: June 7, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO 1ST AVE S
(Streetscaping)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 20, 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: June 28, 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 15, 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 15, 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: November 18, 2024, 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.

4th Avenue North will be closed between 23rd and 24th streets starting today at 9:00 a.m. 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. 

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

NEW

MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON CIRCLE TO TASKAMANWA ST
(Construction)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: May 14, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO BOYCHUK DR
(Streetlight work)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: May 17, 4:00 p.m.

AVE H S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 16TH ST W TO 12TH ST W
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 4:30 p.m.

33RD ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO 7TH AVE N
(Watermain work)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 2, 4:30 p.m.

20TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO 1ST AVE S
(Streetscaping)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 20, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT QUEEN ST
(CCTV)
Start: May 13, 9:00 a.m. End: May 13, 3:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE E S TO AVE D S
(Sewer lining)
Start: May 13, 9:00 a.m. End: May 13, 3:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT COLLEGE DR
(Bridge Repairs)
Start: May 13, 9:00 a.m. End: May 13, 3:00 p.m.

MCKERCHER DR NB MEDIAN LANE & SB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT COLLEGE DR
(Minor bridge repairs)
Start: May 13, 10:00 a.m. End: May 13, 2:30 p.m.

BOYCHUK DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BRIARWOOD RD TO HERITAGE CRES
(Manhole repairs)
Start: May 13, 1:00 p.m. End: May 13, 4:00 p.m.

ONGOING

WARMAN RD SB EXIT CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Water main construction)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: May 15, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT ALBERT AVE
(Water main preservation)
Start: May 6, 7:00 a.m. End: May 26, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST WB LANES CLOSED FROM BRAND RD TO JASPER AVE
(Ditching & culvert work)
Start: April 24, 7:00 a.m. End: June 7, 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: June 28, 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 15, 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 15, 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: November 18, 2024, 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 ROAD CLOSED FROM PEMBINA AVE TO PINEHOUSE DR
(Bridge City Duathlon)
Start: May 11, 6:00 a.m. End: May 11, 2:00 p.m.

LORNE AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 4TH ST E TO 6TH ST E
(Sanitary sewer repair)
Start: May 11, 8:00 a.m. End: May 11, 4:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E SB LANES CLOSED FROM DUKE ST TO QUEEN ST
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: May 11, 3:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE S TO CLARENCE AVE S
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: May 12, 6:00 a.m. End: May 12, 10:00 a.m.

SPADINA CRES E SB RAMP CLOSED FROM COLLEGE DR WB
(Pole repairs)
Start: May 12, 6:30 a.m. End: May 12, 8:00 a.m.

3RD AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE & NB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: May 12, 3:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM NORTHRIDGE DR TO IDYLWYLD DR N
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: May 12, 11:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB EXIT RAMP CLOSED TO IDYLWYLD DR N NB
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: May 12, 11:00 a.m.

25TH ST E EB MEDIAN LANE & WB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: May 12, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S SB LEFT TURN, MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: May 12, 3:00 p.m.

25TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE N TO 3RD AVE N
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: May 12, 3:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE SB LEFT TURN LANE & NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO KONIHOWSKI RD
(Street pole replacements)
Start: May 12, 9:30 a.m. End: May 12, 11:00 a.m.

ONGOING

WARMAN RD SB EXIT CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Water main construction)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: May 15, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT ALBERT AVE
(Water main preservation)
Start: May 6, 7:00 a.m. End: May 26, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST WB LANES CLOSED FROM BRAND RD TO JASPER AVE
(Ditching & culvert work)
Start: April 24, 7:00 a.m. End: June 7, 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: June 28, 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 15, 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 15, 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: November 18, 2024, 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.

Repairs to the wooden pedestrian bridge that provides access to Gabriel Dumont Park from Saskatchewan Crescent West have been delayed due to longer than expected shipping times for necessary structural components. The components are expected to arrive the end of May and the repair work will be completed soon after. The bridge is estimated to open approximately June 7, barring any additional unforeseen delays. 

On April 11, the Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a report of a fire in Gabriel Dumont Park and found the walkway structure in flames. Following the bridge assessment, the building engineer concluded that the fire had concentrated at the east end of the bridge. Fortunately, the fire did not significantly affect the bridge's structural capacity, and the assessment concluded the walkway bridge does not need to be replaced. Repairs to the bridge include replacement of approximately 7.5m of floorboards, railings -- including posts -- and the centre wood stringer.  

Pedestrians are asked to avoid the area and follow signage directing them to use an alternate route until the walkway is reopened.   

The Circle Drive exit ramp to Idylwyld Drive northbound will be closed on Sunday, May 12, starting at 7:00 a.m. for roadway patching. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take four hours to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.                         

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.    

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

The College Drive westbound ramp to Spadina Crescent southbound will be closed on Sunday, May 12, starting at 6:30 a.m. for pole replacements. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two 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.

The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo (Zoo) family grew by one this week, with the birth of a healthy ring-tailed lemur.

“Mom Lucy is doing great, and the baby is exhibiting all of the major milestones we hope to see,” says Jeff Mitchell, Zoo Manager. “We have not yet identified if it’s a boy or girl because we are allowing time for mom and baby to bond and will be selecting a name in the coming weeks.”

Infant ring-tailed lemurs will cling to their mother’s belly for the first few weeks before moving to a more jockey-style hold on mom’s back. Mom will introduce solid foods after about two weeks with full weaning at five to six months of age. Lucy will be keeping a close eye on her baby as it will begin to explore the habitat and become increasingly independent after a month. Lucy will be celebrating her first Mother’s Day this weekend as this is the first ring-tailed lemur born to mom Lucy and dad Ringo following their arrival at the Zoo last year.

Ring-tailed lemurs are native to southwestern Madagascar and are classified as endangered. Lemurs are considered the most endangered mammal group in the world and their populations are managed through Species Survival Plan Programs led by expert advisors who cooperatively work together to maximize genetic diversity and appropriately manage the demographic distribution and long-term sustainability of the species.

The ring-tailed lemur family is located in the Small Mammal House at the Zoo. The Zoo is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visit saskatoon.ca/zoo to plan your next visit or learn more about the Zoo Season Pass.