Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to experience the NF: Hope Tour at  SaskTel Centre  on Sunday, August 27 at 8 p.m., 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.    
   
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.   

Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to Sir Rod Stewart live at  SaskTel Centre  on Saturday, August 19 at 7:30 p.m., is available at the following times:     

• 6:10 p.m.   
• 6:30 p.m. 
• 6:50 p.m. 
• 7:10 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.    
   
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.   

Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to experience the Avenged Sevenfold: Life Is But A Dream Tour at  SaskTel Centre  on Wednesday, August 2 at 6:30 p.m., is available at the following times:     

• 5:15 p.m.   
• 5:55 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.    
   
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.   

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Rail has extended emergency rail track repair work on 22nd Street until the evening of Wednesday, July 26, 2023. 22nd Street between Avenue D and Avenue H remains closed. The intersections at 22nd Street and Avenue E, 22nd Street and Avenue F, and 22nd Street and Avenue G are closed. Business access between Avenue G and Avenue H will remain open.  

Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. Motorists can expect delays in this area while construction is underway and are asked to choose alternate routes if possible or plan for delays.        

This closure impacts transit service on Routes 3, 60, and 65. 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. 

22nd Street will be closed between Avenue D and Avenue H starting Monday, July 24, at 5 a.m. for emergency rail track repair work. The intersections at 22nd Street and Avenue E, 22nd Street and Avenue F, and 22nd Street and Avenue G will be closed during this project. Business access between Avenue G and Avenue H will remain open. 

Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. Motorists can expect delays in this area while construction is underway and are asked to choose alternate routes if possible or plan for delays. This project is expected to take two days to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.           

This closure impacts transit service on Routes 3, 60, and 65. 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 bus service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to experience All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite at  SaskTel Centre  on Wednesday, July 12 at 6 p.m., is available at the following times:     

• 4:45 p.m.   
• 5:25 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.    
   
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.   

Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to experience the Volbeat: Servant of the Road Tour at  SaskTel Centre  on Tuesday, July 18 at 7 p.m., 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.   
  
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.   

Ahead of the warm temperatures this weekend, the Saskatoon Emergency Management Organization (EMO) will activate the Saskatoon Extreme Heat Emergency Response Plan from Friday, June 30 to Monday, July 3 to support residents in Saskatoon, especially those vulnerable to the heat.

The Saskatoon Extreme Heat Emergency Response Plan is a coordinated response that provides residents with access to cooling locations, outreach services, wellness checks and water distribution during extreme heat. Individuals and families experiencing distress from the heat can visit any of the designated cool-down locations throughout the city. Partner organizations will also distribute water to vulnerable residents and have access to misting tents to provide another way to cool down.  

Extreme heat can cause serious negative health impacts ranging from dehydration and heat exhaustion to heat stroke and potentially death. Extreme heat can be especially dangerous for individuals who live in a residence without air conditioning or a way to cool the home, are older adults, and who also have pre-existing health conditions. Residents can help those most vulnerable to the extreme and prolonged heat by checking on family, friends and neighbours, sharing cool-down locations and by alerting emergency services if they see someone in distress. 

In an emergency, call 911 immediately.

Other things to consider during days of extreme heat:  

Outdoor Events 

If you're planning to enjoy outdoor festivities, be sure to have a plan to stay hydrated and stay cool. Consider taking cool water with you. Drink plenty of water throughout the day, before you feel thirsty. Limit physical activity during the hottest hours and seek out shade to rest in. 

River Safety 

Although the South Saskatchewan River may provide a tempting option to cool down on hot days, EMO reminds residents that the river is unpredictable and swimming in the river is prohibited. The river has many hazards including changing currents and an unstable bottom. 

Pet Wellness 

On warm summer days, it’s important to keep your pets safe and comfortable. Considerations include: 

• Ensuring your pet has plenty of fresh water to drink 
• Monitoring your pet for signs of heat stress such as rapid panting 
• Never leaving pets in parked cars for any amount of time 
• Offering your pet a means to cool down such as a wading pool or damp towel

For more information on how to keep your pet safe this summer, contact your local veterinarian.

Working Safe 

As the humidex rises, those who work outdoors are encouraged to take necessary actions including: 

• Drink extra water, 
• Increase breaks out of the sun 
• Modify work duties to prevent heat illness

For safety tips and guidelines for employees working in hot conditions, visit the Government of Saskatchewan’s Working Outdoors page.

Transit Safe Bus Program 

As always, Saskatoon Transit offers the Safe Bus Program designed to assist anyone, of any age, that needs immediate shelter or needs to contact emergency services. If you need help, safely flag down a bus or go to a parked bus. Transit operators can contact emergency services directly through the on-bus radio system and will give the person in need a safe place to wait.

Smart Yard and Garden Watering

During heat waves, there is increased water usage. The City encourages residents to be water wise by watering your lawn and trees early in the morning and skip windy days to minimize evaporation. Smart watering helps the environment and can save you money during hot summer months. Follow these quick lawn care tips to be more efficient with your water and learn more ways to be water wise.    

For more information about the Saskatoon Extreme Heat Emergency Response plan and how to stay safe during extreme heat, visit saskatoon.ca/heat. 

It’s Canada Day on Saturday, July 1 and a long weekend ahead - always a fun kickoff to another great summer in Saskatoon!

When a statutory holiday falls on a weekend, it is typically observed by the City on the following Monday. The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation on Saturday, July 1, Canada Day, and also on Monday, July 3, check all details here.

Also, with warmer temperatures expected over the long weekend, the Extreme Heat Emergency Response will be activated from Friday, June 30 to Monday, July 3.  For more information about the Extreme Heat Emergency Response, including a list of cool-down locations, please visit saskatoon.ca/heat.

The City of Saskatoon extends Happy Canada Day well-wishes to all residents and hopes that everyone in the community has a safe long weekend.

Visit saskatoon.ca for more information on City programs and services.

Forget parking and traffic - leave the car at home! Make first and last mile connections to Saskatoon Transit routes with your bike, an e-scooter, an Uber or a taxi as you head downtown for the Canada Day celebrations.

Planning your trip is easier than ever when you use Transit - Saskatoon Transit's recommended trip planning app. The Transit app works out suggested trips that easily combine public transit with options like Uber or Riide and  also lets you pay your Saskatoon Transit fare with just a few taps. 

Transit will be running regular holiday service until 9 p.m. (normal fares apply) on Canada Day.

After the fireworks, free buses will leave from locations on either side of the river (3rd Avenue northbound/north of 19th Street and Broadway Avenue southbound/south of 12th Street). Buses will stop when requested along the routes noted in the Canada Day 2023 special event bus map.

All Access Transit pickups and drop-offs for the event will be at the temporary stop on 2nd Ave just north of the Alt Hotel. Access Transit operates until 11:45 p.m. for customers. Trips must be booked in advance as per normal booking procedures and subscriptions do not apply on statutory holidays.