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City crews, with contractor assistance, have been working through the night as the storm brought an additional 13 cm of snow. Crews are addressing the snow accumulation and applying de-icing material to bridge decks and the driving lanes of major roads such as Circle Drive, Idylwyld Drive, College Drive, and Attridge Drive.     

What you can expect from us

Crews will continue to prioritize the driving lanes of emergency routes, Circle Drive and other expressways and major arterial roads while the snowfall continues. Today, there are 28 graders, 8 snow plows, and 15 sanders working on Saskatoon’s streets.

Once the snow stops, crews will proceed to address the following routes:

1. Saskatoon Transit routes as well as double lane streets like Clarence Avenue, McKercher Drive, and Millar Avenue.
2. Streets in school zones and in Business Improvement Districts, and streets that connect neighbourhoods.
3. City facility sidewalks, Meewasin Trail, pathways along major routes, and walkways over bridges and overpasses.

How you can help us

• Drivers should anticipate winter driving conditions and adjust their driving. This includes slowing down and allowing more space between vehicles.
• Report icy conditions – particularly those at intersections and on/off ramps – to the Customer Care Centre at 306-975-2476 or customercare@saskatoon.ca. 
• When you see the blue and amber flashing lights of snow crews, please give them lots of room to do their work.  

Learn about winter road maintenance at saskatoon.ca/snow. Stay in the Snow by checking the latest Snow & Ice Report posted to saskatoon.ca/SnowReport.

The downtown area will have various road closures and lane restrictions in effect on Sunday, November 27 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the Santa Claus Parade. There will be no access to the parade route between: Spadina Crescent, Avenue A, 19th Street, 3rd Avenue, 20th Street, 4th Avenue, 22nd Street, and 1st Avenue.    
  
Road users are encouraged to allow extra time to reach their downtown destination as there will be parking restrictions, and the area will be busy.   
  
People attending the parade can avoid the traffic and parking by choosing to use Transit. Buses traveling through the city centre will navigate the detours for you. Purchase your pass and plan your bus route anytime, anywhere using the mobile app Transit. 
 
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction. 

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

Environment & Climate Change Canada issued a Snowfall Warning alert for Saskatoon forecasting 10-15 centimetres of heavy snow tonight. City and contractor crews are making excellent progress cleaning up the 13-centimetre snowfall that ended Sunday morning; however, many will be reassigned to priority 1 streets, such as Circle Drive and streets with three+ lanes each way like Idylwyld Drive, 22nd Street and College Drive if heavy snow begins accumulating.

Please use caution on bridge decks and ramps, intersections on priority streets, sidewalks and pathways that may be slippery from the layer of ice under the fresh snow. In addition, the falling snow may cause visibility issues this evening and overnight.

City crews are monitoring these high-risk locations and salting and sanding as required, with graders focused on completing priority 2 and 3 streets, if possible. We’re also clearing snow from sidewalks at City facilities, on multi-use pathways and cycle tracks. As snow accumulates on the street, the focus will shift to keeping the driving lanes clear along Circle Drive and the busiest freeway and arterial streets. 

Please watch for blue and amber flashing lights on road maintenance equipment and leave room for them to do their work. 

Transit service may be impacted by accumulated snow; service alerts and real-time bus tracking is available on Google Maps or Transit App.

Learn about winter road maintenance at saskatoon.ca/snow. Stay in the snow with the Snow & Ice Report at saskatoon.ca/snowreport.

Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop (outside the 2nd Avenue Lofts at 23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to the FSIN Pow Wow this weekend at SaskTel Centre is available at the following times: 
 
Friday, October 21, event starts at 8:30 a.m.: 

• Bus departure times from the Special Events Stop: 
  
  • 9:00 a.m.; 9:40 a.m.; 10:20 a.m.; 2:00 p.m.; 2:40 p.m.; 3:20 p.m.; 6:00 p.m.; 6:40 p.m.; and 7:20 p.m. 
• Bus departure times from the SaskTel Centre: 
  
  • 9:20 a.m.; 10:00 a.m.; 10:40 a.m.; 2:20 p.m.; 3:00 p.m.; 3:40 p.m.; 6:20 p.m.; 7:00 p.m.; 7:40 p.m.; 10:00 p.m.; 10:40 p.m.; 11:20 p.m.; and 12:00 a.m. 

Saturday, October 22, event starts at 10 a.m.:  

• Bus departure times from the Special Events Stop: 
  
  • 9:00 a.m.; 9:40 a.m.; 10:20 a.m.; 2:00 p.m.; 2:40 p.m.; 3:20 p.m.; 6:00 p.m.; 6:40 p.m.; and 7:20 p.m. 
• Bus departure times from the SaskTel Centre: 
  
  • 9:20 a.m.; 10:00 a.m.; 10:40 a.m.; 2:20 p.m.; 3:00 p.m.; 3:40 p.m.; 6:20 p.m.; 7:00 p.m.; 7:40 p.m.; 10:00 p.m.; 10:40 p.m.; 11:20 p.m.; and 12:00 a.m. 

Sunday, October 23, event starts at 10 a.m.: 

• Bus departure times from the Special Events Stop: 
  
  • 9:00 a.m.; 9:40 a.m.; 10:20 a.m.; 2:00 a.m.; 2:40 a.m.; 3:20 a.m.; 6:00 a.m.; 6:40 a.m.; 7:20 a.m.; 8:00 a.m.; and 8:40 a.m. 
• Bus departure times from the SaskTel Centre: 
  
  • 9:20 a.m.; 10:00 a.m.; 10:40 a.m.; 2:20 p.m.; 3:00 p.m.; 3:40 p.m.; 6:20 p.m.; 7:00 p.m.; 7:40 p.m.; 8:20 p.m.; and 9:00 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.    
 
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.  

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

Saskatoon Transit received 40 bus stop nominations from residents during the 2022 edition of the Bus Stop Blues campaign.  

As part of the campaign, which is now in its fourth year, stop nominations are grouped into one of three categories: sidewalk/accessibility; new shelter/repair; or general maintenance. This year, 90% of the nominations were for either for a new shelter or repairs to an existing shelter.

A total of 19 nominations were received through this year’s campaign for a new shelter, all of which will be reviewed in detail.

“When determining a new shelter location, we look at safety and connectivity, property lines and also examine how a location request correlates to what is proposed within the future Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network,” says Cory Shrigley, Customer Support & Engagement Manager with Saskatoon Transit. “Boarding data, direction of travel, service frequency, and whether it serves multiple routes is also taken into consideration.”

Shrigley also notes that many of this year’s campaign nominations involved broken glass at existing bus shelters, these will all be addressed in the coming weeks. When the glass in a shelter is broken, it is cleaned up as soon as it can be, on the day it is reported to Saskatoon Transit, with glass typically replaced within a week. However, this summer many shelters were being smashed on the same day as glass was repaired with the total cost of replacing all glass in a shelter being $2,000.

“The Bus Stop Blues campaign is important to us, as it allows riders an opportunity to communicate where the priority areas are to improve the transit experience” says Shrigley. “Safety, reliability, and ease of access are essential to increasing ridership.”

“As we work towards a BRT system, Transit connectivity becomes even more important. We’re looking to the future in terms of the locations that make sense, along with responding to the needs of those we serve today,” says Taha Najam, Transit Planning Engineer.

The total investment for bus stop improvements from September 2022 – September 2023 is $100,000.

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

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.