News Releases

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

NEW

FAITHFULL AVE SB LANES & NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL CRES TO 52ND ST E
(Water main valve replacement)
Start: May 4, 8:00 a.m. End: May 4, 5:00 p.m.

3RD AVE N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Sanitary lining)
Start: May 4, 9:00 a.m. End: May 4, 3:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: May 4, 9:00 a.m. End: May 4, 3:00 p.m.

MCKERCHER DR ROAD CLOSED FROM COLLEGE DR TO 105TH ST E
(Pole replacements)
Start: May 5, 6:00 a.m. End: May 5, 12:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON BLVD TO MCORMOND DR
(Road work)
Start: May 5, 6:30 a.m. End: May 5, 4:30 p.m.

22ND ST W WB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM AVE R N TO AVE S N
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 5, 7:00 a.m. End: May 5, 3:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 23RD ST E
(HMCS Unicorn Battle of the Atlantic Parade)
Start: May 5, 8:00 a.m. End: May 5, 12:30 p.m.

33RD ST W WB MEDIAN AND CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO WARMAN RD
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 5, 9:00 a.m. End: May 5, 3:00 p.m.

3RD AVE LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM 20TH ST TO 24TH ST
(Red Dress Day Walk)
Start: May 5, 2:00 p.m. End: May 5, 4:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM 20TH ST TO 24TH ST
(Red Dress Day Walk)
Start: May 5, 2:00 p.m. End: May 5, 4:00 p.m.

20TH ST LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM SPADINA CRES TO 3RD AVE
(Red Dress Day Walk)
Start: May 5, 2:00 p.m. End: May 5, 4:00 p.m.

ONGOING

22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Construction)
Start: April 21, 7:00 a.m. End: May 7, 5:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB EXIT CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Water main construction)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: May 12, 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
(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.

The City of Saskatoon is pleased to offer its residents the opportunity to dispose of elm wood at the Landfill at no cost (for loads up to 1,000kg) through to the end of the year. This initiative aims to encourage the prompt and proper disposal of elm wood, reducing the risk of disease transmission to healthy elm trees. The City wants to remind people that an elm pruning ban is in place each year from April 1 until August 31; however, this new initiative means that any elm wood that has been completely removed, previously been cut, has fallen or was intended as firewood can be disposed of for free.  

“Elm trees hold a special place in our urban landscape, providing shade, enhancing aesthetics, and supporting local biodiversity. However, they face a serious threat from diseases like Dutch Elm Disease. To help manage this issue effectively and limit the spread, it is crucial to ensure proper disposal of all elm wood,” says Konrad Andre, Parks Operations Manager. 

The City ran a free elm wood disposal pilot project at the Landfill in October 2023, accepting a total of 866 loads during the month-long pilot. Building on this positive community response, City Council approved the elimination of residential tipping fees on elm wood for the remainder of 2024 to encourage proper disposal.  

This means that residents may dispose of elm wood loads under 1,000 kg, including branches, logs and other elm debris, at the Landfill during regular operating hours at no cost. This program is limited to residents of the City of Saskatoon only due to provincial regulations that prohibit transporting elm wood across municipal boarders. Loads must consist of 100 per cent elm wood to qualify. The Saskatoon Regional Waste Management Centre (Landfill) is located along Valley Road, south of 11th Street. 

Commercial customers will continue to be charged regular fees and engagement with this sector is planned for later in 2024. 

“By taking advantage of this free elm wood disposal pilot program, residents can play an active role in protecting our urban canopy and preserving the natural beauty of our community,” says Andre. “Timely disposal of elm wood can significantly reduce the risk of Dutch Elm Disease and support the health of our elm tree population.” 

What is DED? 

DED is a serious fungal disease that impacts an elm tree’s water and nutrient conducting system, which eventually causes the tree to die. In Saskatoon, elms make up 25 per cent of the public urban forest. Four positive cases of DED were identified in Saskatoon neighbourhoods in 2023. 

How is DED spread? 

In Saskatchewan, the disease is spread by several species of elm bark beetles. These beetles can fly farther than two kilometres in search of elm trees and are attracted to the scent of pruned or damaged trees and firewood. The DED fungus has tiny spores that stick to the bodies of bark beetles and they can carry these spores and infect other elm trees. The fungus can also be spread by infected pruning tools. 

You can help prevent DED by: 

• Never storing elm wood or branches. Don’t buy or take elm wood from anyone and don’t burn it. Elm firewood is the best habitat for bark beetles. 
• Disposing of elm wood at the Saskatoon Regional Waste Management Centre (Landfill). Do not take elm to the compost depot or put it in your green bin. Dispose of it immediately, even if it is during the provincial pruning ban. 
• Reporting dead or dying elm trees or branches to the city.   

How to identify and report unhealthy elm trees and firewood 

American elm trees with DED may start showing symptoms as early as June. Typically, the leaves will start to wilt and turn yellow, then curl and turn brown. If you suspect an unhealthy elm tree or are unsure of what type of firewood you have, take a photo and complete the online form at saskatoon.ca/dutchelmdisease or call Urban Forestry at 306-975-2890. 

For more information on DED, visit saskatoon.ca/dutchelmdisease. 

McKercher Drive will be closed between College Drive and 105th Street on Sunday, May 5, starting at 6:00 a.m. for pole replacements. 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.

8th Street will be closed between Brighton Boulevard and McOrmond Drive on Sunday, May 5, starting at 6:30 a.m. for road work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one day 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.

4th Avenue will be closed between 23rd and 24th streets on Sunday, May 5, starting at 8:00 a.m. for the HMCS Unicorn’s Battle of the Atlantic Parade. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the event. Roadways are expected to reopen by 12:30 p.m., 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.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Moose Jaw Warriors at SaskTel Centre on Friday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times: 

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 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

22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Construction)
Start: April 21, 7:00 a.m. End: May 5, 5:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB EXIT CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Water main construction)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: May 12, 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.

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.

The City of Saskatoon has again, received the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting (CAnFR) from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada.

The CAnFR award, presented for the City’s 2022 Annual Report, represents a significant accomplishment for municipal government and its financial management. The award recognizes the City’s commitment to high standards and excellence in financial transparency and accountability.

 “We are proud to receive our 16^th CAnFR award and to be recognized as a municipal leader that produces high-quality financial reports year after year,” says Kari Smith, Director of Finance. “Our experienced and conscientious financial teams are committed to strengthening relationships, building trust and to the careful stewardship of taxpayer dollars. We prepare transparent financial reporting to clearly communicate the City’s full financial picture.”

The Canadian Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program (CanFR) was established to encourage municipal governments across Canada to publish high-quality, easily readable financial reports and to provide peer recognition and technical guidance for officials preparing these reports. The attainment of this award represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.

The City’s 2022 Annual Report, after undergoing an intensive review process, was judged by impartial Canadian Review Committee members to meet the high standards of the program, including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” designed to clearly communicate the municipality’s financial story and to motivate potential users and user groups to read the report.

Visit saskatoon.ca/finance for additional financial reports from the City of Saskatoon.

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

NEW

IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 8TH ST E
(Guardrail repair)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: May 2, 12:00 p.m.

NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Road construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.

3RD AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Crane lift)
Start: May 2, 10:00 a.m. End: May 2, 1:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB RIGHT TURNING LANE CLOSED AT COLLEGE DR
(Guardrail repairs)
Start: May 2, 12:00 p.m. End: May 2, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Construction)
Start: April 21, 7:00 a.m. End: May 5, 5:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB EXIT CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Water main construction)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: May 12, 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.

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 season, several neighbourhood parks will receive makeovers as part of the City’s Park Upgrade Program – a program that funds improvements to established neighbourhood parks to address deficiencies and bring them up to current standards.  

Park upgrades can include enhancements such as new pathways, lighting, irrigation, drainage, tree planting, naturalized plantings and/or other amenities like benches, picnic tables and play structures.  

Thanks to funding from the Government of Canada’s Natural Infrastructure Fund (NIF), the City was able to increase the number of parks and green spaces being upgraded this season, as well the types of enhancements.  

Locations undergoing enhancements in 2024 include: 

• Boughton Park  
• Buena Vista Park  
• Forest Grove Linkage  
• Forestry Farm Linkage 
• John Avant Park  
• Leif Erickson Park 
• Marriott Park 
• Parc Canada 
• Parkridge Park 
• Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area 
• Robert Hunter West Park 
• Sifton Park  
• TJ Quigley Park  

In addition to the standard park upgrades, NIF funding is also supporting the installation of two Food Forest Demonstration Sites as well as enhanced irrigation and naturalization improvements at Boughton and Leif Erickson Parks.  

Portions of the parks and access to some amenities will be closed throughout construction and the establishment of newly planted areas. More detailed closure information will be confirmed after the tenders are awarded and construction schedules are developed.  

For more information on the upgrades taking place at each park, visit saskatoon.ca/parkupgrades.  

To learn more about the activities being supported by the NIF, visit saskatoon.ca/naturalinfrastructurefund.