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The City has opened a call for nominations for the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal recently announced by the Government of Saskatchewan. These medals will recognize outstanding Saskatchewanians of all ages and from all walks of life, who have built and continue to build a strong, vibrant society and province through their service, contributions, and achievements.

Any Saskatchewan resident that has positively contributed to society is eligible for nomination.

Minimum criteria for the medal recipients:

• They are a resident of Saskatchewan or have a link to Saskatchewan (at the time of the grant of the medal);
• They have made a contribution to Canada, Saskatchewan, or to a particular region or community; and
• They were alive on February 6, 2022, the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty’s accession to the throne.

Nominations will be accepted in person at City Hall, by email to city.clerks@saskatoon.ca or via the online form at saskatoon.ca/jubileemedal until October 31, 2022. 

Find more information, including the nomination form, at saskatoon.ca/jubileemedal.

Summer Play Program

The City’s 46 Summer Play Programs will open for the season on Monday, July 4, 2022 and will operate until Thursday, August 25, 2022.

Designed for children 2 to 12 years of age, these free drop-in programs include water play, sports, games and crafts. The summer play program operates at 30 paddling pool and 15 spray pad locations throughout the city. A list of locations is available at saskatoon.ca/play.

Play Programs operate Mondays to Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Fridays from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Weekend Play Programs operate at select locations on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. beginning Saturday, July 9, through until Sunday, August 21, 2022. The weekend program will also run on the Monday of the August long weekend (August 1).

Paddling Pools operate within Summer Play Program hours of operation. Fill and drain times for paddling pools vary - please check with staff to confirm hours.  All spray pads are available daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., daily.

On opening day, the paddling pools require public health inspections, which will delay opening of some paddling pools.  All pools are expected to be open by 3:00 p.m. on July 4.   Dry programming will remain as scheduled. 

Please note, children under the age of 6 must be supervised by an adult or responsible youth (14 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 (14 years or older) within arm's length, supervising the preschoolers' water play and activity."

Visit saskatoon.ca/play for more information.

Youth Centres

The City’s summer youth centres open for the season on Monday, July 4, 2022 and will operate until August 18, 2022.  All youth, ages 14 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 1, 2022).

Youth Centre Locations:

• Confederation - Wâhkôhtowin School  (3555 John A. Macdonald Road)
• Dundonald - St. Peter Elementary (202 Sumner Crescent)
• Forest Grove - St. Volodymyr School (302 Kellough Road)
• Silverwood – Brownell School (274 Russell Road)

MÈ TA WÈ TÀN Youth Centres:

• Holiday Park - St. John School (1205 Avenue N South) 
• Mayfair – St. Edward School (1002 Avenue P North)
• Pleasant Hill - St. Mary Wellness & Education Centre (327 Avenue N South) 
• Holiday Park - St. John School (1205 Avenue N South) 
• Westmount - Westmount School (411 Avenue J North) 

Special Focus Youth Centres:

An opportunity to express yourself with unique art projects, music, and theatre.

• Nutana (Arts Only) - Albert Community Centre (610 Clarence Avenue South)
  Monday to Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
   
• 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 Sports Van:

Youth are invited to participate in a variety of sports and activities with our skilled leaders who travel to different sites each day. Equipment is provided. The program runs from July 4 to Thursday, August 18, 2022 (cancelled August 1)

Leaders are at the following locations at these hours:

• Kelsey Woodlawn (Dr. J Valens Park)
  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• River Landing
  Monday from 3:00 p.m.to 6:30 p.m.
• Confederation Park (Charlottetown Park, 3130 Laurier Drive)
  Monday from 3:00 p.m.to 7:00 p.m.
• Briarwood (Briarwood Park, 602 Briarwood Road)
  Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Forest Grove (Les Kerr Park, 501 115^th Street)
  Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Riversdale (Optimist Park – 413 Avenue J South)
  Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Skateboard Program:

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 4 to August 18, 2022 (cancelled August 1).

Skateboard leaders are at the following locations at these hours:

• Charlottetown Park (behind Cosmo Civic Centre)
  Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
   
• Lions Skate Park (Victoria Park - beside Riversdale Pool)
  Monday and Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
   
• Forest Park (adjacent to Centennial High School)
  Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
   
• Umea Park (behind Lawson Civic Centre off Pinehouse Drive)
  Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
   
• W.W. Ashley Park (beside Lathey Pool)
  Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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.

Forget parking and traffic - leave the car at home! Make first and last mile connections to Saskatoon Transit routes with your bike, an Uber, or 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 it also lets you pay your Saskatoon Transit fare with just a few taps. 

Transit will be running regular holiday service until 9:00 p.m. (normal fares apply).

After the fireworks, free buses will leave from locations on either side of the river (3^rd Avenue northbound/north of 19^th Street and Broadway Avenue southbound/south of 12^th Street). Buses will stop when requested along the routes noted in the Canada Day 2022 special event bus map!

All Access Transit pickups and drop-offs for the event will be at the temporary stop on 2^nd Ave just north of the Alt Hotel. Access Transit will extend its service hours until midnight so customers can take in the fireworks show. Trips must be booked in advance as per normal booking procedures and subscriptions do not apply on statutory holidays.

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

The City of Saskatoon will have a number of adjusted civic services and hours of operation on Canada Day, as follows:

CITY HALL

All Administrative Offices are closed on Friday, July 1. City Hall will reopen Monday, July 4, at 8:00 a.m.

ROADWAY DETOURS & CLOSURES

• See here for detailed Canada Day road restrictions for the downtown area.
• Saskatoon Boat Launch closed from June 30 8:00 a.m. to July 2 at 6:00 a.m.

REMAI MODERN

Remai Modern is open from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY

All locations will be closed on Friday, July 1.

WASTE COLLECTIONS

• Garbage (Black Cart) – Collections as scheduled (No impact on long weekend holiday).
• Recycling (Blue Cart) – Collections as scheduled (No impact on long weekend holiday).
• Organics (Subscription Green Cart) – Collections as scheduled (No impact on long weekend holiday).
• For collection schedules and reminders, get the Saskatoon Waste Wizard app or visit saskatoon.ca/collectioncalendar.

LANDFILL

• The Landfill is open over the Canada Day long weekend from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Cash transactions are accepted, although Credit and Debit are recommended.
• More information at saskatoon.ca/landfill.

COMPOST DEPOTS

• The compost depots are open for the season and over the Canada Day long weekend from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• More information at saskatoon.ca/compostdepots.

SASKATOON TRANSIT

• Fixed route transit will operate holiday hours on Friday, July 1. After the fireworks, buses will leave from locations on either side of the river. View the Canada Day 2022 special event bus map!
• On-Demand Transit will not be available on Friday, July 1.
• Access Transit will operate holiday hours (8:15 a.m. – 11:15 p.m.) on Friday, July 1. All the pickups and drop-offs for the Canada Day event will be at the temporary stop on 2^nd Ave just north of the Alt Hotel.
• Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed on Friday, July 1 but phone lines (306.975.3100) will be open from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

PAY PARKING

• Parking payment will not be required in City-managed pay parking areas on Canada Day, July 1.
• 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 Canada Day, July 1
• Open for regular business on Monday, July 4.

SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO

Regular Hours of Operation:

• Zoo - 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Forestry Farm Park - 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Buckeye Café - 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 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 saskatoon.ca/leisureonline

• Cosmo Civic Centre - CLOSED
• Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre -12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• 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

Outdoor Pools
Drop-in swim schedules are listed Leisure Online at saskatoon.ca/leisureonline

• George Ward - 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (public swim). 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (lane swim)
• Lathey Pool - 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (public swim)
• Mayfair Pool - 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (public swim)
• Riversdale - 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (public swim). 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (lane swim & family swim)

GOLF COURSES (Holiday Park, Wildwood and Silverwood)
Open regular hours of operation. Dawn to dusk.

NUTRIEN PLAYLAND AT KINSMEN PARK

OPEN - 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

NOTIFYNOW

Residents are encouraged to sign-up to notifynow for 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. 

With elementary and high school classes wrapping up this week for the school year, the City is reminding people that reduced speeds in school zones will be in effect 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., 7 days a week, when school resumes in the Fall.

The changes to effective dates and times for the 30 km/h speed limit in school zones, the introduction of new playground reduced speed zones, and removal of school zones around high schools will take effect September 1, 2022.

Throughout the summer, City crews will be installing new playground signs and revising signs near schools.

As signs are installed, drivers are encouraged to follow the new direction; however, enforcement will only begin after the September 1, 2022 effective date.

Currently, school zones are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday from September 1 to June 30.

The City thanks everyone for their cooperation and attention in these areas where young children are playing and learning. More details are available at saskatoon.ca/speedlimit.

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

NEW

SPADINA CRES E FULL CLOSURE FROM 2ND AVE S TO 3RD AVE S
(Canada Day Event)
Start: June 30, 8:00 a.m. End: July 2, 6:00 a.m.

SPADINA CRES E FULL CLOSURE FROM 3RD AVE S TO 20TH ST E
(Canada Day Event)
No access to Saskatoon Boat Launch
Start: June 30, 8:00 a.m. End: July 2, 6:00 a.m.

CONFEDERATION DR VARIOUS NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 33RD ST W TO JOHN A MACDONALD RD
(Environmental monitoring)
Start: June 30, 9:00 a.m. End: June 30, 1:00 p.m.

33RD ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES REDUCED FROM NORTHUMBERLAND AVE TO JUNOR AVE
(Sanitary lining)
Start: June 30, 9:00 a.m. End: June 30, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N VARIOUS NB & SB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM CIRCLE DR E TO 45TH ST E
(Mowing)
Start: June 30, 9:00 a.m. End: June 30, 3:00 p.m.

33RD ST E EB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Construction)
Start: June 30, 10:00 a.m. End: June 30, 12:00 p.m.

NIGHTWORK

IDYLWYLD DR N NB, SB, EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 51ST ST E
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: June 29, 7:00 p.m. End: June 30, 5:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT TAYLOR ST E
(Bridge inspection)
Start: June 29, 8:00 p.m. End: June 30, 6:00 a.m.

TAYLOR ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Bridge inspection)
Start: June 29, 8:00 p.m. End: June 30, 6:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB, SB, EB, WB CURB LANES CLOSED AT 51ST ST E
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: June 30, 7:00 p.m. End: July 1, 5:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB, SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT TAYLOR ST W
(Bridge deck repairs)
Start: June 30, 8:00 p.m. End: July 1, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

CUMBERLAND AVE S NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Manhole repairs)
Start: June 29, 8:00 a.m. End: June 30, 4:30 p.m.

NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: May 30, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 4:30 p.m.

RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM EASTLAKE AVE TO KELVIN AVE
(Road resurfacing)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 110TH ST W TO 109TH ST W
(Road Connection repair)
Start: June 29, 9:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Concrete replacements)
Start: June 28, 10:30 a.m. End: July 1, 4:30 p.m.

3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST TO QUEEN ST
(Water main repair)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: July 5, 5:00 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BUTE ST
(Construction)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 14, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 14, 5:00 p.m.

DUNDONALD AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO CAEN ST
(Drainage improvements)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: July 25, 4:30 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED AT MCORMOND DR
(New Road Construction)
Access to 8^th Street will be in maintained
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m. (New Road Construction)

RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 5:00 p.m.

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.

Residents are reminded the City’s current pay parking application (app), WayToPark, is being discontinued by the vendor as of June 30. Parkedin will officially replace WayToPark as the City’s app-based parking payment service on July 1. 

ParkedIn is similar to the WayToPark app, with some additional features such as the ability to pay for parking by scanning a QR code on the nearest pay station as well as support for debit Visa and Mastercard payments.

ParkedIn became available for use on June 1 and during the first few weeks the City received some feedback from the public on desired improvements. In response, Parkedin will be updating the app in July to add the following features:

• In-app notification for expiring parking time
• Credit Card storage without completing an initial transaction with the app
• In-app extension of parking time
• Parkedin is also working on some additional improvements which include:
• Implementation of a mapping feature and/or pre-loaded parking zone information that will be coming in a future app update.

What’s the same:

Paying at the pay stations with cash, credit card or a pre-paid parking card are still options.

Parking is still one zone fits all in Saskatoon. Zone 1333 is used for all City of Saskatoon paid parking locations.

Residents are encouraged to download Parkedin for iOS (App Store) or Android (Google Play) devices to avoid any hassles the next time you pay for parking.

For more information on Parkedin and Pay Parking, visit saskatoon.ca/payparking

The Saskatoon Fire Department would like to remind residents and visitors of safe practices for purchasing, enjoying and disposing of fireworks. This Canada Day, low-hazard fireworks can only be discharged on private property between the hours of dusk and 11:00 p.m. on Friday, July 1.

Low-hazard fireworks are designed for public recreational use. These fireworks travel less than 50m (160ft) high and include items such as roman candles, sparklers, fountains, wheels, volcanoes, mines and snakes.

High-hazard fireworks are designed for professionals and can only be purchased by persons holding a valid Fireworks Supervisor – Level I or Level II card issued by Natural Resources Canada.

Residents and spectators are reminded of the risks and obligations associated with fireworks:

• Carefully read and follow the manufacturer instructions.
• Exercise increased caution when handling and discharging any type of firework.
• Choose your location wisely. Fireworks can only be discharged on private property.
• Familiarize yourself with the space requirements for the type of firework being discharged. Requirements vary depending on the firework type.
• Ensure your location is free of overhead obstructions, is clear side-to-side and is a safe distance from combustible materials.
• Ensure that it is not windy and that all spectators are safely located to observe the display.
• Be sure to properly stabilize the firework according to manufacturer direction.
• Other than sparklers, never light or hold a lit firework in your hand.
• Always light the fuse at its tip.
• Never try to relight or fix the fuse on fireworks that did not go off.
• Have a supply of water available and use it to extinguish debris or smouldering embers before they cause injuries, property damage and/or fires.
• Keep in mind that you are solely responsible for any debris that may land on spectators or another’s property.

For more information about fireworks safety, please visit saskatoon.ca/fireworks.

The Saskatoon Fire Department wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable Canada Day!