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Marquis Drive closed between Arthur Rose and Kochar avenues starting Thursday
October 4, 2023 - 10:00am
Marquis Drive will be closed between Arthur Rose and Kochar avenues on Thursday, October 5th, starting at 6:00 a.m. for railway track repairs. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take twenty-four 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.
Bus service to Blades vs. Oil Kings
October 4, 2023 - 6:00am
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to experience the Saskatoon Blades take on the Edmonton Oil Kings at SaskTel Centre tonight (October 4) at 7 p.m., is available at the following times:
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.
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.
Daily Road Report - October 4, 2023
October 3, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON CIRCLE TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Jersey barrier relocation)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 7:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N VARIOUS NB & SB LANE CLOSURES FROM 40TH ST E TO 45TH ST E
(Litter pickup)
Start: October 4, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 12:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD NB MEDIAN LANE & SB LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Deck maintenance )
Start: October 4, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 3:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE N TO MCKINNON AVE N
(Tree planting)
Start: October 4, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 7, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: October 2, 7:00 a.m. End: October 8, 5:30 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 4:30 p.m.
ZIMMERMAN RD NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM MARKET DR TO MEADOWS PKY
(Sidewalk installation)
Start: September 25, 8:00 a.m. End: October 15, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 19TH ST E
(SL&P manhole repair)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault Repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 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.
Water treatment program accepting applications for January 2024 intake
October 3, 2023 - 10:00am
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Grade 12 or GED
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Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver’s Licence
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Driver Abstract (within the last 3 months)
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Resumé (including 3 references)
The kanātan nipīy (water is clean) Water Distribution & Collection Training Course is delivering its next session between January 29 and March 29, 2024. Applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis.
This course is just 9 weeks long and it provides the training needed to work in water and wastewater treatment—including at the City of Saskatoon where 13 of the 29 program graduates have found employment. The course content and delivery are coordinated by Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the Radius Community Centre.
Application Info: Send copies of the following admission requirements to kanatannipiy.project@gmail.com:
This program was developed in response to the TRC Call to Action to provide pathways to employment for Indigenous learners. As such, admission preference is given to Indigenous applicants. Funding supports may be available for persons qualifying through referral by program partners including the Saskatoon Tribal Council and Gabriel Dumont Institute.
City of Saskatoon and Downtown Saskatoon launch Poetry Downtown project
October 3, 2023 - 9:00am
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to reflect on the theme of Kindness – acts of
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to provide opportunities for artistic expression in the city centre
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to inspire the public through poetry
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to connect the work of local poets to the community
The Poetry Downtown project features poems from ten local poets displayed on the Third Avenue poster directories between 19th Street and 23rd Street in Downtown Saskatoon. The theme of the project is Kindness – acts of.
Launched at the beginning of October, the project will be on display until May 31, 2024. A Call for Submissions was issued in March of 2023. Selected poets and their poem titles are: Bronwen McRae: Kindness, Danica Lorer: Treats, Danielle Richardson: In a Garden, Elaine Nieman: A Reflection on Kindness, Jaime Speed: Home, Josiah Nelson: Love Poem, Rita Bouvier: say it ki sî wâ ti sô win, Robert Benz: Anthem, Sonia McWilliams: Kindness, and Tyler Lee: Saviours.
The goals of the project are:
A walking tour of the Poetry Downtown project, with readings by the poets, will be taking place on Saturday, October 14 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The tour starts at the Senator Hotel (corner of Third Avenue and 21st Street). Participants are asked to register in advance: dtnyxe.ca/poetry-downtown
Poetry Downtown was inspired by a challenge from Parliamentary Poet Laureate of Canada Louise Halfe encouraging municipalities to bring poetry to public places.
The public is encouraged to walk along Third Avenue and reflect on the poetry. The Poetry Downtown project is a partnership with Downtown Saskatoon.
For more information, please visit saskatoon.ca/artsandculture.
Daily Road Report - October 3, 2023
September 29, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
PRESTON AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Bridge repairs)
Start: October 3, 9:00 a.m. End: October 3, 3:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO MUNROE AVE S
(Tree trimming)
Start: October 3, 9:00 a.m. End: October 3, 3:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE F N TO AVE E N
(Valve repair)
Start: October 3, 10:00 a.m. End: October 3, 1:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR E WB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Bridge construction)
Start: October 2, 6:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge construction)
Start: October 2, 6:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 7, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 4:30 p.m.
ZIMMERMAN RD NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM MARKET DR TO MEADOWS PKY
(Sidewalk installation)
Start: September 25, 8:00 a.m. End: October 15, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 19TH ST E
(SL&P manhole repair)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 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.
Long Weekend Road Report, September 30 to October 2, 2023
September 27, 2023 - 8:00am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CIRCLE DR E NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 33RD ST W TO AIRPORT DR
(Asphalt repair)
Start: September 30, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 3:00 p.m.
20TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE P S TO AVE H S
(Rock Your Roots)
Start: September 30, 9:00 a.m. End: September 30, 12:30 p.m.
TAYLOR ST W WB LANE CLOSED FROM HERMAN AVE TO ST HENRY AVE
(CIBC Run for the Cure Event)
Start: October 1, 8:00 a.m. End: October 1, 12:00 p.m.
LORNE AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD ST E TO 4TH ST E
(Valve repair)
Start: October 1, 8:00 a.m. End: October 1, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB RIGHT TURN BAY CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Sign painting)
Start: October 1, 9:00 a.m. End: October 1, 7:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 3RD AVE S
(Friends of Fertility Walk)
Start: October 1, 9:00 a.m. End: October 1, 1:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: October 2, 7:00 a.m. End: October 8, 5:30 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT HILLIARD ST E
(Catch basin lead repairs)
Start: October 2, 8:00 a.m. End: October 2, 4:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
VICTORIA BRIDGE CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 11TH ST E
(Bridge Washing)
Start: October 1, 6:00 p.m. End: October 2, 4:00 a.m.
ONGOING
2ND AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO KING ST
(Concrete replacement)
Start: September 25, 7:00 a.m. End: October 1, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 7, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 4:30 p.m.
ZIMMERMAN ROAD NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM MARKET DR TO MEADOWS PKY
(Sidewalk installation)
Start: September 25, 8:00 a.m. End: October 15, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 19TH ST E
(SL&P manhole repair)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 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.
Spadina Crescent closed from 20th to 22nd streets on Sunday
September 29, 2023 - 8:00am
Spadina Crescent will be closed from 20th to 22nd streets on Sunday, October 1, starting at 7:00 a.m. for infrastructure upgrade work. 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 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.
City of Saskatoon will have adjusted hours & civic services on Monday, October 2
September 27, 2023 - 11:45pm
- Fixed route, OnDemand, Access and the Transit Customer Service Centre will be operating regular service hours on Saturday, September 30 and Monday, October 2.
- Parking payment is required on Saturday, September 30
- Parking payment is required on Monday, October 2
- Motorists are reminded that all parking requirements remain in effect, including parking time limits.
- Vehicles will be released to the public as usual on Saturday, September 30 and on Monday, October 2
- Information on Vehicle Seizures
- Garbage (Black Cart) – Collections as scheduled
- Recycling (Blue Cart) – Collections as scheduled
- Organics (Green Cart) – Collections as scheduled
- For collection schedules and reminders, get the Saskatoon Waste Wizard app or visit saskatoon.ca/collectioncalendar
- The Landfill is open over the long weekend from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Cash transactions are accepted, although Credit and Debit are recommended.
- More information at saskatoon.ca/landfill
- The compost depots are open over the long weekend with normal operating hours.
- West Compost Depot – open 7 days a week, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- East Compost Depot – open Thursday to Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- More information at saskatoon.ca/compostdepots
- The cemetery office is closed on Monday, October 2.
- Cemetery grounds are open to the public 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily as per usual.
- Zoo – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Forestry Farm Park - 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Zoo Gift Shop – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Cosmo Civic Centre - CLOSED
- Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre Closed for facility upgrade. Learn more at saskatoon.ca/harrybailey
- Lakewood Civic Centre – Saturday (Sept 30) - 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday (Oct 2) - Regular hours of operation.
- Lawson Civic Centre – Saturday (Sept 30) - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday (Oct 2) – Regular hours of operation.
- Saskatoon Field House – Saturday (Sept 30) - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Regular hours of operation.
- Shaw Centre – Saturday (Sept 30) - 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday (Oct 2) – Regular hours of operation.
- Terry Fox Track– Saturday (Sept 30) - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday (Oct 2) - Regular hours of operation.
The City of Saskatoon will observe the stat for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, on Monday, October 2, 2023.
Civic services and hours of operation will be adjusted as follows:
CITY HALL
All Administrative Offices are closed on Monday, October 2, and will reopen Tuesday, October 3 at 8 a.m.
ROADWAY DETOURS & CLOSURES
Check here for detailed long weekend road restrictions for priority one roadways.
REMAI MODERN
Remai Modern will be closed on Labour Day, Monday, October 2.
SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY
All library locations will be closed on Saturday, September 30.
All library locations will be open on Monday, October 2.
SASKATOON TRANSIT
PAY PARKING
MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT
WASTE COLLECTIONS
LANDFILL
COMPOST DEPOTS
WOODLAWN CEMETERY
SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO HOURS
Regular Hours of Operation:
LEISURE CENTRES
Search for drop-in program information including fitness and weight room hours, public swim sessions and fitness programs on Leisure Online at saskatoon.ca/leisureonline.
GOLF COURSES
Holiday Park, Silverwood and Wildwood golf courses are open regular hours of operation 8 a.m. to dusk.
NOTIFYNOW
Residents are encouraged to sign-up to notifynow for timely and targeted public safety messages. Notifynow is a free service. Tell us how to best reach you on your preferred communication device. Visit saskatoon.ca/notifynow for more information.
YXE SERVICE ALERTS
For information and updates on service disruptions such as power or water check saskatoon.ca/servicealerts or follow @yxeservicealert on X.
Victoria Bridge closed on Sunday night
September 29, 2023 - 11:00am
Victoria Bridge will be closed on Sunday, October 1, starting at 6:00 p.m. for bridge washing. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. The bridge is expected to reopen Monday, October 2, by 4:00 a.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.