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Daily Road Report - June 26, 2025

June 25, 2025 - 3:00pm

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June 25, 2025 - 3:00 pm

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT EMERSON AVE
(Road resurfacing)
Start: June 26, 7:00 a.m. End: June 26, 4:30 p.m.

ASSINIBOINE DR ROAD CLOSED FROM NAHANNI DR TO CAPILANO DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: June 26, 8:00 a.m. End: June 26, 5:00 p.m.

HIGHWAY 16 NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO MARQUIS DR W
(Construction)
Start: June 26, 9:00 a.m. End: June 26, 3:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

22ND ST W EB MEDIAN LANE & WB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 7 TO NEAULT RD
(Road resurfacing)
Start: June 26, 7:00 p.m. End: June 27, 6:00 a.m.

22ND ST W WB LANES CLOSED FROM KENSINGTON BLVD TO NEAULT RD
(Paving)
Start: June 26, 7:00 p.m. End: June 27, 7:00 a.m.

ONGOING

KENSINGTON BLVD INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 22ND ST W
(Road resurfacing)
Start: June 25, 7:00 p.m. End: June 26, 6:00 a.m.

BROADWAY AVE SB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 9TH ST E
(Link platform construction)
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: June 26, 4:30 p.m.

2ND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM SAUNDERS PL TO 19TH ST E
(Crane work)
Start: June 25, 6:00 a.m. End: June 26, 5:00 p.m.

FAITHFULL AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 45TH ST E TO 44TH ST E
(Driveway crossing)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 27, 5:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD NB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT HAZEN ST
(Link platform construction)
Start: June 16, 9:00 a.m. End: June 27, 5:00 p.m.

2ND AVE N SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 23RD ST E
(SL&P)
Start: June 25, 9:00 a.m. End: June 27, 5:00 p.m.

BOYCHUK DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO BRIARWOOD RD
(Sidewalk construction)
Start: May 16, 8:00 a.m. End: June 28, 8:00 a.m.

33RD ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO QUEBEC AVE
(Water main maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE U S TO AVE S S
(Water main preservation)
Start: June 11, 7:00 a.m. End: July 1, 4:30 p.m.

BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: June 2, 7:00 a.m. End: July 1, 5:00 p.m.

RUSSELL RD SB LANES CLOSED FROM ADILMAN DR TO MOLLOY ST
(Road resurfacing)
Start: June 25, 7:00 a.m. End: July 4, 4:30 p.m.

22ND ST W WB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT AVE T S
(Construction)
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: July 6, 5:00 p.m.

25TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(Library construction)
Start: June 16, 6:00 a.m. End: July 6, 6:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: June 25, 7:00 a.m. End: July 8, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES & WB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM CUMBERLAND AVE N TO BRIAN TOWRISS CRES
(Water main maintenance)
Start: June 11, 7:00 a.m. End: July 9, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB LANES & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AVE K N TO AVE M N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: July 9, 5:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Construction)
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB & CENTRE LANES & EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT BOYCHUK DR
(Construction)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 13, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE AT BOYCHUK DR
(Link Station Construction)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: July 13, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB LANES & EB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM LANSDOWNE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Water main preservation)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 4:30 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE ROAD CLOSED AT 14TH ST
(Sewer work and resurfacing)
Start: June 18, 7:00 a.m. End: July 16, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE BROADWAY BRIDGE CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Start: May 11, 7:00 p.m. End: October (Date TBA)

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.

Summer Play Programs, Youth Centres, Travelling Summer Play Van and Travelling Skateboard Van begin Wednesday, July 2, 2025

June 25, 2025 - 1:00pm

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June 25, 2025 - 1:00 pm

Summer Play Program

Free drop-in fun designed for children ages 2 to 12. The Summer Play Program offers water play, sports, games, and crafts at locations across the city. Join the fun at 29 paddling pools, 17 spray pads, and 1 school. Find a location near you at saskatoon.ca/play.

Hours of Operation:

July 2-August 19 (closed Monday, August 4)
Monday – Thursday: 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Weekend Play: Select locations are open Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., starting July 5 through August 17. Plus, these locations are open Monday, August 4 for the long weekend.

Please note the following:

Opening Day Notice: Paddling pools require public health inspections before opening, which may cause delays. All pools are expected to open by 5:00 p.m. on July 2. Dry programming will continue as scheduled.
Operating Hours:
- Paddling Pools follow Summer Play Program hours. Fill and drain times vary—please check with staff.
- Spray Pads: Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Supervision Policy:
- Children under the age of 6 must be supervised by an adult or responsible youth (12 years or older) at all times during Play Program hours. To help preschool age children stay safe in and around the water, the City requires that all participants comply with the following policy: "For every 2 preschoolers under the age of 6, there must be one adult or responsible youth (12 years or older) within arm's length, supervising the preschoolers' water play and activity."
Schedule Changes & Alerts:
- Visit the Where to Play Google Map or Service Alerts for updates.

Youth Centres

The City’s 9 summer youth centres will open for the season on Wednesday, July 2 and operate until August 14. All youth, ages 12 to 16, are invited to drop in for sports and activities or hang out with friends in a friendly environment supervised by fun, qualified leaders.

Youth Centres are free to attend. Unless otherwise stated, hours of operation are Monday to Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (closed Monday, August 4).

Youth Centre Locations:

Confederation –Wâhkôhtowin School (3555 Miyo-Wâhkôhtowin Rd)
Dundonald - St. Peter School (202 Sumner Crescent)
Eastview- Pope John Paul School (3035 Arlington Ave.)
Forest Grove - St. Volodymyr School (302 Kellough Road)
Silverwood Heights – Silverwood Heights School (403 Silverwood Rd)

MÈ TA WÈ TÀN Youth Centres:

Holiday Park - St. John School (1205 Avenue N South)
Pleasant Hill - St. Mary Wellness & Education Centre (327 Avenue N South)
Westmount - Westmount School (411 Avenue J North)

Special Focus Youth Centres:

Lakeview (Sports Only) - Lakewood Civic Centre (1635 McKercher Drive)
Monday to Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday 1:30 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. and Friday 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Travelling Summer Play Van:

The summer play van travels to a different location each day with skilled Recreation Leaders who will offer a variety of sports and art activities. Equipment is provided for all activities.

Locations are updated weekly on the Google Where to Hang Map found at saskatoon.ca/youth. The program runs from July 2 to Wednesday, August 14, 2025 (cancelled August 4) with operating hours of Monday to Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday 1:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Travelling Skateboard Van & Skateboard Sites
Youth are also invited to practise boarding with our skilled skateboard leaders who travel to different sites each day. Equipment is provided or you can bring your own deck. Program runs from July 2 to August 14, 2025 (cancelled August 4).

Skateboard leaders are at the following locations at these hours:

Charlottetown Park (behind Cosmo Civic Centre, 3130 Laurier Drive) - Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Lions Skate Park (next to Riversdale Pool, 622 Spadina Crescent West) - Monday and Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Forest Park (adjacent to Centennial High School, 215 Nelson Road) - Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Umea Park (behind Lawson Civic Centre, 225 Primrose Drive) - Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
W.W. Ashley Park (beside Lathey Pool, 815 Taylor Street) - Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Skateboard sites without the skateboard program include:
• Lakewood Park (behind Lakewood Civic Centre, 1635 McKercher Road)
• Morris T. Cherneskey Park (beside Shaw Centre, 122 Bowlt Cres)

All skateboard sites are open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information, please call 306-975-3378 or visit www.saskatoon.ca/skateboard.

City of Saskatoon adjusted services & hours of operation on Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1

June 25, 2025 - 11:20am

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June 25, 2025 - 11:20 am

The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation on Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1.

Check detailed information on stat holiday parking requirements, what's open or closed, hours of operation at all Leisure facilities, the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo, the Saskatoon Public Library, Remai Modern, Saskatoon Transit/Access Transit holiday service, information on waste collection, and more here.

The City of Saskatoon wishes all residents and visitors to Saskatoon a Happy Canada Day.

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

Adjusted civic services & hours of operation, Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1

June 25, 2025 - 11:15am

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June 25, 2025 - 11:15 am

The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation on Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1.

CITY HALL

City Hall will be closed on Tuesday, July 1 and will reopen on Wednesday, July 2 at 8:00 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 Tuesday, July 1.

SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY

All Saskatoon Public Library locations will be closed on Tuesday, July 1.

SASKATOON TRANSIT

Fixed-route transit will run holiday service hours on July 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (normal fares apply).
Please consult the mobile app transit to plan your trip.

Immediately following the Canada Day fireworks event downtown, free service will be provided on the following special routes on either side of the river:

- 3rd Avenue and 19th Street
- Victoria Avenue and 11th Street

Visit saskatoontransit.ca.

OnDemand service will not be available on July 1.

Access Transit will operate holiday service hours on July 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Trips must be booked in advance as per normal procedures (8:15 a.m. to 10:45 p.m.)
- Customers are reminded that subscriptions do not apply on Statutory Holidays.
- For downtown Canada Day celebrations, Access Transit pickups and drop-offs will be at the temporary stop on 2nd Avenue just north of the Alt Hotel.

Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed for walk-in customers on July 1, but phone lines (306-975-3100) will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

PAY PARKING

Parking payment is not required on Tuesday, July 1

Parking payment IS required on Monday, June 30

Motorists are reminded that all other parking requirements remain in effect, including parking time limits.

MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT

Vehicles will not be released to the public on Tuesday, July 1

Open for regular business on Monday, June 30

Information on Vehicle Seizures

WASTE COLLECTIONS

Garbage, Recycling, and Organics have collections as scheduled. Check your Collection Calendar here.

MATERIAL RECOVERY CENTRE & LANDFILL

The Material Recovery Centre and Landfill are open on Tuesday, July 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Cash transactions are accepted, although Credit and Debit are recommended.

More information at saskatoon.ca/mrc.

COMPOST DEPOT

The Compost Depot is open on Tuesday, July 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

WOODLAWN CEMETERY

The cemetery office is closed on Tuesday, July 1.

Cemetery grounds are open to the public 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily as per usual.

SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO

Regular Hours of Operation

Zoo – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Forestry Farm Park - 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

LEISURE CENTRES

Search for drop-in program information including fitness and weight room hours, public swim sessions and fitness programs on Leisure Online at dropinschedule.saskatoon.ca

Cosmo Civic Centre - Closed

Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre - Closed for facility upgrade. Learn more at saskatoon.ca/harrybailey.

Lakewood Civic Centre – 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Lawson Civic Centre – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saskatoon Field House – 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Shaw Centre – 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Terry Fox Track - Closed

NUTRIEN PLAYLAND AT KINSMEN

Open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

GOLF COURSES

Holiday Park, Wildwood and Silverwood golf courses are open regular hours operation – tee times begin at 6:00 a.m.

Holiday Park and Silverwood driving ranges are open regular hours of operation

Holiday Park – 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (last bucket sold at 7:00 p.m.)

Silverwood – 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (last bucket sold at 8:00 p.m.)

OUTDOOR POOLS

Lathey & Mayfair Pools – Public Swim from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

George Ward & Riversdale Pools

Family and Lane Swim from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Public Swim from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

NOTIFYNOW

Residents are encouraged to sign-up for notifynow to receive 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 Twitter. 

Daily Road Report - July 1, 2025

June 24, 2025 - 3:41pm

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June 24, 2025 - 3:41 pm

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED AT REVER RD
(Link platform construction)
Start: July 1, 7:00 a.m. End: July 10, 5:00 p.m.

TRAFFIC BRIDGE ROAD CLOSED FROM SASKATCHEWAN CRES E TO 19TH ST E
(Canada Day)
Start: July 1, 9:00 a.m. End: July 2, 4:00 a.m.

NIGHT WORK

CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT PRESTON AVE S
(Construction)
Start: July 1, 7:00 p.m. End: July 2, 5:00 a.m.

ONGOING

CIRCLE DR S EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE S TO CLARENCE AVE S
(Pavement markings)
Start: June 30, 7:00 p.m. End: July 1, 5:00 a.m.

22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE U S TO AVE S S
(Water main preservation)
Start: June 11, 7:00 a.m. End: July 1, 4:30 p.m.

BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: June 2, 7:00 a.m. End: July 1, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 3RD AVE S
(Canada Day)
Start: June 30, 7:00 p.m. End: July 2, 10:00 a.m.