The 2022 Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation is all set for this Friday, Sept. 30th, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The walk will take place along a different route than years past; one that includes a portion of the Orange Banner Project route. Walk participants will walk under orange banners with the faces of Residential School Survivors.

Rock Your Roots is a public display of support for Residential School Survivors and Reconciliation that's organized by Reconciliation Saskatoon and the City of Saskatoon. All Saskatoon residents are welcome to take part and there is no registration required. Just show up! Walk participants are invited to wear their cultural dress or symbols or an orange shirt.

Event Info

• 10:00 a.m. - Meet at Central Urban Métis Federation Inc. (315 Ave M S)
• 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. - The walk will set out from CUMFI and end at the “Where our Paths Cross” Reconciliation Circle art installation in Victoria Park (across the road from 422 Spadina Cres W)
• 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. - A brief program will be held following the walk

There is no cost to attend, and all ages are welcome. Since many schools are closed this day, this could be a great way for families to participate in Reconciliation action together.

#ActOnReconciliation

Following the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) on Sept. 30, 2021, the Saskatoon Tribal Council has initiated a campaign called #ActOnReconciliation. It’s intended to harness the momentum of NDTR and Orange Shirt Day (also Sept. 30th) and keep Reconciliation top of mind all year long. The campaign calls for action and awareness on the last Friday of each month in 2022. In September, this falls on Sept. 30th.

The City is supporting the #ActOnReconciliation campaign by highlighting Reconciliation actions and activities. This month, the suggested Reconciliation action is to participate in a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation activity such as Rock Your Roots.

To further heighten awareness, the City will light up orange on Sept. 30th. This includes applying an orange filter to their social media accounts and lighting the following civic facilities in orange: City Hall, the City’s Prairie Wind art installation outside the Remai Modern, and SaskTel Centre.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (outside the 2nd Avenue Lofts at 23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Eagles at  SaskTel Centre  on Sunday, September 18, is available at the following times:   

• 6:45 p.m.  
• 7:25 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.    
 
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. Transit does the work so you can travel with ease! 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.  

Canadians will pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II with a National Day of Mourning on Monday, September 19.

As the day has not been designated as a provincial statutory holiday in Saskatchewan, the City of Saskatoon will maintain regular business operations on September 19. City-operated facilities will be open regular business hours, and residents are reminded that payment will be required in City-managed pay parking areas on the National Day of Mourning.

For members of the public who wish to express their condolences, a condolence book is available for signing in the lobby of City Hall during regular business hours until end of day on September 19.

To honour the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the City of Saskatoon’s flags are currently at half-mast until the day of Her Majesty’s Funeral Service on September 19. Following this, they will remain lowered in remembrance of the victims of the attacks that occurred at the communities of James Smith Cree Nation & Weldon.

The City of Saskatoon will have a number of adjusted civic services and hours of operation on Labour Day. Wondering what’s open or closed? See full details on the City’s website.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (outside the 2nd Avenue Lofts at 23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Backstreet Boys at  SaskTel Centre  on Saturday, August 27, is available at the following times:  

• 6:15 p.m. 
• 6:35 p.m. 
• 6:55 p.m.  
• 7:15 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.   
 
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. Transit does the work so you can travel with ease! 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.  

Following the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) on September 30, 2021, the Saskatoon Tribal Council has initiated a campaign called #ActOnReconciliation. It’s intended to harness the momentum of NDTR and Orange Shirt Day (also September 30) and keep Reconciliation top of mind all year long. The campaign calls for action and awareness on the last Friday of each month in 2022.

The City is supporting the #ActOnReconciliation campaign by highlighting Reconciliation actions and activities. As well, to further heighten awareness, the City will apply an orange filter to their social media accounts and light the following civic facilities in orange: City Hall, the City’s Prairie Wind art installation outside the Remai Modern, and SaskTel Centre.

#ActOnReconciliation – August Action

On Friday, August 26, demonstrate your commitment to Reconciliation by:

1. Wearing your EveryChildMatters shirt or any other orange shirt.
    
2. The Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation has been rescheduled for September 30 following the cancellation on June 21 due to extreme weather. The event is put on by Reconciliation Saskatoon, which the City of Saskatoon co-chairs along with the Office of the Treaty Commissioner. The event responds to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada's Calls to Action by demonstrating a commitment to Reconciliation, honouring Residential School Survivors, and continuing work towards an inclusive community. The suggested August action is to save the date and plan to participate. For full event information and updates, follow the Rock Your Roots Facebook Event.
    
3. Help build awareness for Reconciliation by joining the online conversation using hashtag #ActOnReconciliation.

In order to establish and maintain a mutually respectful relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) found that “there has to be awareness of the past, an acknowledgement of the harm that has been inflicted, atonement for the causes, and action to change behaviour.”

The City has been actively engaged – as a municipality, co-chair of Reconciliation Saskatoon, and through other community partnerships – in efforts to help raise awareness about Reconciliation and in providing opportunities to participate. Learn more at saskatoon.ca/Indigenous.

Saskatoon Transit is on the move and making changes to improve reliability and connectivity. Effective Sunday, September 4, 2022, several Saskatoon Transit routes will experience changes.  

Routes 2/10
Routes 2 and 10 will be consolidated into Route 2. Frequency will be at 20-minute intervals.

Routes 60/64/65
Frequency will be at 15-minute intervals between Confederation Mall and Downtown Terminal. Route 64 McCormack customers may transfer at the Confederation Terminal or stay on the bus and travel via Route 5 City Centre to the Downtown Terminal.

“Overload” buses to Blairmore 
Frequency between Confederation Terminal and Blairmore will be at 10-minute intervals, 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

62 Montgomery / Extension of 9
Routes 62 and 9 will be consolidated into Route 9, which will be extended to cover the majority of 62's stops.

Transit customers are encouraged to learn about the route changes by going to the SaskatoonTransit.ca/route-and-schedules, calling the Transit Customer Service Centre at 306-975-3100 or by using the transit app to plan their trip.
Riders are encouraged to plan their trip in advance and review the updated schedules before travelling. Riders can pin their routes in the transit app to get push notifications of service alerts.

To accommodate the Rock 102 Show & Shine event in the downtown area on Sunday, August 21, detours and parking restrictions will be in place guiding motorists around the event zone.  

Event road restrictions in place on August 21 from 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.: 

• 1st Avenue will be closed between 20th and 22nd streets  
• 2nd Avenue will be closed between 20th and 23rd streets 
• 3rd Avenue will be closed between 20th and 23rd streets  
• 21st Street will be closed between 1st and 4th avenues 
• 22nd Street will be closed between 1st and 4th avenues       

This event will severely impact transit routes and stops in the downtown area. Saskatoon Transit will be issuing service alerts about detours and temporary bus stop locations.  

The Downtown Terminal bus stops will operate as normal except for Route 6, 60 and 65 which will have temporary bus stops located on 23rd Street eastbound, east of 2nd Avenue.  

For service alerts about bus stop closures, real-time bus locations, and next bus arrivals use the mobile app Transit or Google Transit on desktop. Customer Service is also available at 306-975-3100 to help answer any questions.    

Drivers are reminded watch out for pedestrians. The City thanks everyone for their patience. 

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

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (outside the 2nd Avenue Lofts at 23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see The Lumineers at  SaskTel Centre  on Tuesday, August 9, is available at the following times:  

• 5:45 p.m. 
• 6:25 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.   
 
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. Transit does the work so you can travel with ease! 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.  

Saskatoon Transit has again partnered with the Saskatoon EX to offer free Transit service to Superpass holders during the Exhibition, August 9-14, 2022.  

Saskatoon Transit will also provide FREE service to children 10 & under on Wednesday and older adults 65+ on Thursday.  

Service on Sunday night* will be extended with three special service routes from the Exhibition loop on the west side of Lorne Avenue, just south of Ruth Street.   

Bus #1 – to Downtown & Lawson Mall at 9:30pm, 10:15pm, 11:00pm & 11:45pm  
Bus #2 – to Market Mall, Centre Mall & University Heights at 9:45pm, 10:30pm & 11:15pm 
Bus #3 – to Confederation & Downtown at 9:15pm, 10:00pm, 10:45pm & 11:30pm  

Taking Transit is a great way to avoid the traffic and parking. Riders can plan their route to and from the EX using the Transit app (or Google Maps on desktop). *Sunday night service will not be visible on trip planning apps.  

Questions can be addressed to Transit Customer Service at 306-975-3100 transit.services@saskatoon.ca.