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Your City At Work

Planning ahead for success

As Saskatoon continues to grow, good urban planning is becoming more important to the city’s long-term success.
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Community

The thrill of the find: why we love thrifting in Saskatoon

There’s something special about finding that perfect item that you didn’t even know you were looking for. 
Hello, sunshine! Saskatoon's first solar farm is officially live
Your City At Work

From planning to power: The Dundonald Avenue Solar Farm Project

Building a solar farm isn’t as simple as putting panels in a field. It takes planning, problem solving, and a whole lot of teamwork.
When pets go missing
Community

When pets go missing: what to do if your furry friend takes off

Pets can disappear in an instant, even in familiar surroundings. When that happens, knowing what to do can make all the difference. From acting quickly to understanding how licensing helps, this story shares practical steps every pet owner should know.
Saskatoon Transit uses the last two numbers of the year the bus was put in service when numbering buses.
Your City At Work

From plan to pavement: how Saskatoon Transit’s fleet renewal is delivering results

Fleet renewal doesn’t happen overnight, but Saskatoon Transit’s experience shows the value of long‑term planning and steady investment.
Wetland at Donna Birkmaier Naturalized Park
Greener Together

Why is the grass growing wild? Clearing up myths about naturalized spaces

Naturalized areas help the environment, save money and support local wildlife.

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Every day, the City of Saskatoon plans, builds and maintains the things you can see, like streets, sidewalks, bridges, parks, pools and transit. We also work on things that are not as visible but matter just as much, like accessibility, affordability, safety, sustainability and building strong communities.

City Stories is where we share the kinds of things you will not usually see in news releases, service alerts or on the City website. Some stories highlight the work happening across the organization, like projects, services and the people behind them. Others are simply interesting glimpses, including stories from the City archives.

It is a space to share a bit more of the story behind the City’s work, and the people, places and moments that help shape Saskatoon over time.

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