News Releases

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

NEW

MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM PORTAGE AVE TO JASPER AVE S
(Hydrovac)
Start: February 5, 7:00 a.m. End: February 6, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

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

MCKERCHER DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAIT PL TO 8TH ST E
(Valve repair)
2-way traffic in SB lanes
Start: February 3, 8:00 a.m. End: February 3, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM STANLEY PL TO CONNAUGHT PL
(Tree pruning)
Start: February 4, 9:00 a.m. End: February 4, 4:00 p.m.

ONGOING

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.

Melville Street will be closed between Jasper and Portage avenues on Monday, February 5th, starting at 7:00 a.m. for hyrdovaccing. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two 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.

*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

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 now expanded our ePermitting platform to include planning approvals in our community. Starting today, you can conveniently apply for various planning approvals through the user-friendly digital platform.

Currently, the following planning approvals are now available for application on ePermitting:

• Zoning Compliance Certificate
• Subdivision & Condo Approvals
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment (Rezoning & Land Use)
• Discretionary Use Applications
• Concept Plan / Official Community Plan Submissions
• Minor Variance Requests
• Architectural Control District Approvals
• Direct Control District Applications

The ePermitting system is designed to streamline the application process, making it faster, more efficient and accessible to all residents, and has already been used successfully for building and plumbing permits and inspections. With just a few clicks, you can submit your application from the comfort of your home or office, at any time that suits you.

An efficient planning approval process is important to our community's development. By embracing digital technology for planning applications transparency, accountability and service delivery for our residents will be enhanced.

To get started with ePermitting, simply visit our website at saskatoon.ca/epermitting. 

Yesterday, City Council approved a new bylaw to enhance the protection of trees on City property. 

Bylaw No. 9957, The Tree Protection Bylaw, 2024 (Bylaw) is designed to prevent harm to trees on City property by addressing various activities such as the attachment of objects to trees, the use of harmful substances like herbicides or other chemicals, and demolition or construction near a City tree. 

“The new Bylaw will help to safeguard the City’s urban forest by providing an effective mechanism to protect and preserve trees on City property,” says Director of Parks Darren Crilly. “This proactive step aligns with the City's commitment to sustainable urban development, acknowledging the vital role trees play in maintaining environmental health, aesthetic appeal and the overall well-being of the community.” 

One of the main requirements of the Bylaw is the approval for any work conducted within six metres of a City tree. This includes activities like construction, demolition or the placement of heavy equipment, vehicles or building materials near a City tree.  

To formalize the Bylaw’s approval requirement and ensure activities near City trees adhere to specific tree protection measures, a new permitting process will be introduced in September 2024.   

“While the Bylaw will help address compliance issues, the City’s enforcement approach will prioritize education and collaboration as the primary course of action,” Crilly says. “The Parks Department will continue to work with industry and civic departments to support the rollout of the new permitting process.”  

In the meantime, residents and developers are encouraged to follow the existing tree protection process by completing a Tree Protection Plan application form found on the City’s website at saskatoon.ca/treeprotection prior to the start of your project.   

The Bylaw does not apply to trees in back lanes, trees on private property, minor landscaping and the placement of lights or extension cords on a City tree during the winter months.  

In addition to the Bylaw, City Council approved updates to the existing City Council Policy, Trees on City Property, which provides Administration with direction on the care, maintenance and protection of City trees.  

For more information on the Bylaw, visit saskatoon.ca/treeprotection. 

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Medicine Hat Tigers at SaskTel Centre on Friday, February 2 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 Saskatchewan Rush take on the Panther City Lacrosse Club on Saturday, February 3 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 Brandon Wheat Kings on Sunday, February 4 at 4:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 2:45 p.m.  
• 3:25 p.m. 

Post-event drop-off is 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 that helps 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

AVE C N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT CYNTHIA ST 
(Water main realignment) 
Start: January 31, 9:00 a.m. End: February 1, 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.

At its January 31 Regular Meeting, City Council approved a procurement approach for seeking a private partner for operations management of one or both of the Downtown Event and Entertainment District anchor facilities (event/centre arena and convention centre). This approach lays out how Requests for Proposal (RFP) for potential private partners will be evaluated to ensure anyone chosen meets the vision of the District and is committed to both financial success and Community Benefit outcomes.

“This approval allows us to now take the important step of issuing a request for proposal for a private partner, with a weighted approach that simultaneously help us attract a partner that will not only fund and run a successful operation, but also values and understands the importance of social responsibility and leadership in our community,” says Dan Willems, Director of Technical Services, Transportation & Construction Division.

Following closure of the RFP process, negotiations will be undertaken with the preferred proponent to further refine details surrounding the various elements of their proposal and to determine financial implications of various options including programming and operations management of the public plaza, overall responsibility for future stages of project development and community benefit commitments. 

“The City has been working for several years on the vision of a safe and vibrant Downtown that supports a strong economy,” says Willems. “The potential and possibilities inherent in creating a vibrant District are becoming clearer as planning proceeds. We are taking a ‘shelf-ready’ approach so that if and when the funding model is approved, we are prepared to start working on the project in short order, providing benefits to Downtown in the near- not distant- future.”

More reporting and information on the District project is anticipated in February 2024, including:

• A conceptual design information report
• Convention Centre options decision report
• District Plan update

Project timelines and past decisions are available at www.saskatoon.ca/eventdistrict.

Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to experience the Saskatoon Blades take on the Regina Pats at SaskTel Centre on Wednesday, January 31, at 7 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.  

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.