News Releases

Morning commuters may want to leave early and use caution, as roads may be icy after more than 12 cm of snowfall.        

City crews have been working on the main lanes of Circle Drive and sanders have been applying deicing material as required, focusing on high-speed expressways, intersections, and bridge decks. Graders have been grading the major arterials overnight.   

A snow event was declared this morning with contractor assistance coming in to complete all priority street grading within 72 hours and clearing of city-maintained sidewalks, bridge walkways and pathways within 48 hours. Please watch for their blue and amber flashing lights and leave room for road equipment to do their work.  

When safe to do so, please report icy road conditions to the 24-hour Customer Care Centre at 306-975-2476. Learn about winter road maintenance at saskatoon.ca/snow.   

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

NEW

No projects are scheduled to start on Priority 1 streets as of this date.

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
 

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.

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

NEW

No projects are scheduled to start on Priority 1 streets as of this date.

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
 

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.

Once again, SGI and Saskatoon Transit have partnered to offer free late-night transit service on New Year’s Eve.

“Having free Transit service on New Year’s Eve removes any financial barrier to planning a safe ride home after a night out,” says Jim McDonald, Director, Saskatoon Transit. “We encourage everyone to plan their route before heading out using the real-time mobile app Transit.”   

Residents are encouraged to think about using a variety of transportation modes on busy nights like New Year’s Eve. Multi-modal options are available on the Transit app. You can plan your trip taking the bus out of the downtown or busy areas and book your ride share for the short distance home all from inside the app. Transit+ seamlessly integrates a Riide vehicle with a transit connection, hailing a Riide to connect your bus journey with a vehicle for hire.

By combining modes of transportation residents can minimize wait times and costs.

Free bus service will be available on Friday, December 31, from 7:00 p.m. until 3:00 a.m. on January 1 (times may vary slightly by route).

Masks are required on Transit. Click here for more information on current health and safety measures in place on Saskatoon Transit.

For a transit schedule go to SaskatoonTranist.ca/route-and-schedules, use the transit app or call 306.975.3100 for help with trip planning.

“I can’t stress this enough: plan for a safe ride home. There is no reason for impaired driving, especially on New Year’s Eve,” McDonald says. “We are thankful to have SGI as a partner in providing free transit service on New Year’s Eve.”

Access Transit is free for registered customers as well but must be reserved.

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

NEW

No projects are scheduled to start on Priority 1 streets as of this date.

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
 

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.

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

NEW

CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Streetlight pole replacement)
Start: December 22, 9:00 a.m. End: December 22, 11:00 a.m.

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.

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.

The City of Saskatoon will have a number of adjusted civic services and hours of operation over the holidays. 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 over the holidays, as follows:

CITY HALL

All Administrative Offices are closed on the following days:

• Monday, December 27 & Tuesday, December 28 (reopens Wednesday, December 29 at 8:00 a.m.)
• Monday, January 3 (reopens January 4 at 8:00 a.m.)

PAY PARKING

• Parking payment is not required on Christmas Day, December 25 and New Year’s Day, January 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 December 25 & 26, or on January 1.

SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY

• All locations will be closed on December 25 & 26, and January 1.
• Closed early at 5:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve, December 24 and New Year’s Eve, December 31.

LANDFILL

• Closed on December 25 and January 1. All other days are regular winter hours (7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m).

COMPOST DEPOTS

• Both locations closed for the season; re-opening April 2022

WASTE COLLECTIONS

• Waste Collections are not impacted this year as the holidays fall on weekends.
• Registration for the 2022 Subscription Green Cart season begins January 5, 2022. Full details on the Early Bird Rate and more at saskatoon.ca/greencart

TRANSIT SERVICES

Saskatoon Transit:

• Saskatoon Transit will operate with Holiday Service on December 25, 26 & January 1.
• Please check the routes and schedules on the website or the real-time mobile app, Transit for details.
• Route 1225 - Jingle Bell Express will provide free service all day on Boxing Day, December 26.

For more information, please call Transit Customer Service at 306-975-3100

Access Transit:

• Will operate with Holiday Service on December 27, 28 and January 3. Holiday Service hours are 8:15 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Access Transit subscriptions do not apply on Statutory Holidays
• In partnership with SGI, Saskatoon Transit is offering free service on ALL routes after 7:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve!

Transit Customer Service Center:

• Will be closed for walk-in customers on December 25 & 26 and January 1.
• Customer Service phone lines will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.)

INDOOR RINKS

• All rinks will be closed December 25, 26 & January 1.  Lions and Gordie Howe Kinsmen arenas will be closed from December 20 to January 1, 2022.
• The holiday public and parent & tot skating schedules are listed on Leisure Online and at saskatoon.ca/indoorrinks

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

• December 24: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• December 25: Closed
• December 26: Closed
• December 31: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• January 1: Closed

Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre

• December 24: 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• December 25: Closed
• December 26: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• December 31: 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• January 1: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Lakewood Civic Centre

• December 24: 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• December 25: Closed
• December 26: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• December 31: 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• January 1: 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Lawson Civic Centre

• December 24: 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• December 25: Closed
• December 26: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• December 31: 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• January 1: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saskatoon Field House

• December 24: 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• December 25: Closed
• December 26: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• December 31: 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• January 1: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Shaw Centre

• December 24: 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• December 25: Closed
• December 26: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• December 31:  6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• January 1: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Terry Fox Track

• December 24: Closed
• December 25: Closed
• December 26: Closed
• December 27: Closed
• December 31:  Closed
• January 1: Closed

SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO

December 25: Closed

Regular Hours of Operation December 26 & January 1:

• Zoo 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Forestry Farm Park 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

REMAI MODERN

Closed on Christmas Day, December 25. Open on Boxing Day, December 26 and New Year’s Day (January 1) from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

NOTIFYNOW

Residents are encouraged to sign-up to notifynow for timely and targeted public safety messages, including COVID-19. 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.

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

NEW

CUMBERLAND AVE NB & SB FROM 10TH ST E TO RUTH ST E
(House Move)
Start: December 21, 4:00 a.m. End: December 21, 5:30 a.m.

RUTH ST E EB & WB FROM CUMBERLAND AVE TO CLARENCE AVE S
(House Move)
Start: December 21, 4:00 a.m. End: December 21, 5:30 a.m.

CLARENCE AVE S NB & SB FROM RUTH ST E TO CARTWRIGHT ST
(House Move)
Start: December 21, 4:00 a.m. End: December 21, 5:30 a.m.

ONGOING

COLLEGE DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM CAMPUS DR TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Pedestrian overpass repairs)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes.
Start:  December 7, 9:00 a.m.  End: December 21, 10:00 a.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.