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

CITY HALL

All administrative offices are closed on Friday, September 30. City Hall will reopen Monday, October 3, at 8:00 a.m.

ROADWAY DETOURS & CLOSURES

See here for detailed long weekend road restrictions for priority one roadways.

REMAI MODERN

Remai Modern is open on Friday, September 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Admission for the day is by donation.

SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY

All locations will be closed on Friday, September 30.

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 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 long weekend from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.(West Depot) and 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.(East Depot)
• More information at saskatoon.ca/compostdepots

SASKATOON TRANSIT

• Fixed route, OnDemand, Access and the Transit Customer Service Centre will operate regular hours on Friday, September 30. 

PAY PARKING

• Parking payment will be required in City-managed pay parking areas on Friday, September 30.
• Motorists are reminded that all parking requirements remain in effect, including parking time limits.

MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT 

• Open for regular business on Friday, September 30.  

SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO

Regular Hours of Operation:

• Zoo - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Forestry Farm Park - 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 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 5:00 p.m.

• Shaw Centre - 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Terry Fox Track – CLOSED

GOLF COURSES (Holiday Park, Wildwood and Silverwood)

Open regular hours of operation. Dawn to dusk.

INDOOR RINKS

Lions Arena

• Parent & Tot Skate - 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 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. 

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

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

NEW

1ST AVE N SB LANES & NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM KING ST TO QUEEN ST
(Sand blasting)
Start: September 29, 7:00 a.m. End: October 1, 4:30 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E NB LANES CLOSED FROM DUKE ST TO DUCHESS ST
(Stump removal)
Start: September 29, 9:00 a.m. End: September 29, 1:00 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BUTE ST
(Construction)
Start: September 29, 9:00 a.m. End: September 29, 7:00 p.m.

AVE H N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 32ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Concrete work)
Start: September 29, 9:00 a.m. End: October 3, 4:30 p.m.

ONGOING

20TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 4TH AVE S
(Toad resurfacing)
Start: September 26, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 4:30 p.m.

WARMAN RD NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 33RD ST E TO EMPRESS ST
(Construction)
Start: September 26, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO SAUNDERS PL
(Minor ramp repair)
Start: September 28, 9:00 a.m. End: September 30, 3:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New Road Construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.

NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: September 1, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.

DIEFENBAKER DR SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO WOROBETZ PL
(Concrete work)
Start: September 28, 7:00 a.m. End: October 2, 5:00 p.m.

DIEFENBAKER DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM DOUGLAS CRES TO FISHER CRES
(Sidewalk work)
Start: August 26, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO PRINCESS ST
(Water main replacement)
Start: September 1, 7:30 a.m. End: October 6, 4:30 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM WINDSOR ST TO PRINCE OF WALES AVE
(Road excavation)
Start: September 6, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 4:30 p.m.

1ST AVE N NB & SB TRAFFIC MOVED INTO THE PARKING LANES FROM 26TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Water & sewer work)
Start: September 14, 7:00 a.m. End: October 7, 4:30 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO BROADWAY AVE
(Vault work)
Start: September 28, 8:00 a.m. End: October 7, 4:30 p.m.

FAITHFULL AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 47TH ST E TO 46TH ST E
(Curb work)
Start: September 27, 8:00 a.m. End: October 17, 4:30 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MANEK RD TO MCORMOND DR
(Parking lot)
Start: September 26, 7:00 a.m. End: October 22, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE S NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Vault roof replacement)
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: December 31, 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.

The 2022 Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation is all set for this Friday, Sept. 30th, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The walk will take place along a different route than years past; one that includes a portion of the Orange Banner Project route. Walk participants will walk under orange banners with the faces of Residential School Survivors.

Rock Your Roots is a public display of support for Residential School Survivors and Reconciliation that's organized by Reconciliation Saskatoon and the City of Saskatoon. All Saskatoon residents are welcome to take part and there is no registration required. Just show up! ​​​​​​​Walk participants are invited to wear their cultural dress or symbols or an orange shirt.

Event Info

• 10:00 a.m. - Meet at Central Urban Métis Federation Inc. (315 Ave M S)
• 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. - The walk will set out from CUMFI and end at the “Where our Paths Cross” Reconciliation Circle art installation in Victoria Park (across the road from 422 Spadina Cres W)
• 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. - A brief program will be held following the walk

There is no cost to attend, and all ages are welcome. Since many schools are closed this day, this could be a great way for families to participate in Reconciliation action together.

#ActOnReconciliation

Following the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) on Sept. 30, 2021, the Saskatoon Tribal Council has initiated a campaign called #ActOnReconciliation. It’s intended to harness the momentum of NDTR and Orange Shirt Day (also Sept. 30th) and keep Reconciliation top of mind all year long. The campaign calls for action and awareness on the last Friday of each month in 2022. In September, this falls on Sept. 30th.

The City is supporting the #ActOnReconciliation campaign by highlighting Reconciliation actions and activities. This month, the suggested Reconciliation action is to participate in a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation activity such as Rock Your Roots.

To further heighten awareness, the City will light up orange on Sept. 30th. This includes applying an orange filter to their social media accounts and lighting the following civic facilities in orange: City Hall, the City’s Prairie Wind art installation outside the Remai Modern, and SaskTel Centre.