News Releases

The City of Saskatoon Leisure Guide is the community’s go-to source for sport, culture and recreation information in Saskatoon.  

The Winter Leisure Guide will be available online at saskatoon.ca/leisureguide and on display at pick-up locations throughout the city beginning Friday, November 15. Guides can be picked up from any City leisure facility, Saskatoon public library or anywhere the StarPhoenix is sold. Visit saskatoon.ca/leisureguide for a complete list of pick-up locations.

Highlights of the Winter Leisure Guide (January 1 to March 31, 2025) include information on:

• Lifesaving Society swim lessons
• Public skating and swim times at the City’s indoor rinks and pools 
• Free outdoor skating at the Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval and over 50 outdoor community rinks across the city
• Cross-country skiing at groomed trails around Saskatoon
• Personal and group training programs for youth, adults and 50+ participants 
• Youth activities such as the Winter Play Program, Learn to Skate, and Lil’ & Mini Movers Active Games
• Free events for youth and families on days off school including Multi-Sport Sampler (January 27), School Break Camps (February 18-20), Family Day Skate (February 17) and Movies in the Gym (March 10)
• Community Association programs and activities
• Other community-based sport, culture and recreation programs and services

For more information on the Winter Leisure Guide, visit saskatoon.ca/leisureguide.

Mark your calendars! Registration for City of Saskatoon Winter programs begins Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. by logging into to your account on leisureonline.saskatoon.ca or by calling 306-975-2800.

For more information on how to be prepared for registration, visit saskatoon.ca/register.

Ruth Street will be closed between Louise Avenue and Jarvis Drive starting this morning for unplanned manhole and catch basin repairs. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one day to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances. 

Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.                              

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

Cumberland Avenue will be closed between Bute and Cascade streets on Monday, November 18, starting at 8:00 a.m. for a connection replacement. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one day to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

Spadina Crescent will be closed between Avenues A and G on Sunday, November 17, starting at 8:00 a.m. for the Santa Claus Parade. 

Additional event road restrictions include: 

• 19th Street between Avenue A and 3rd Avenue
• 3rd Avenue between 19th and 22nd streets
• 20th Street between Idylwyld Drive and 4th Avenue
• 4th Avenue between 20th and 22nd streets
• 22nd Street between Pacific and 4th avenues
• 1st Avenue between the Idylwyld ramp and 22nd Street

Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the event zone. Closures will be lifted as the parade clears each roadway. The roadways will all be open after 3:00 p.m. barring any unforeseen circumstances.  

Drivers are reminded to drive carefully and watch for participants. The City thanks everyone for their patience. 

Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Edmonton Oil Kings at SaskTel Centre on Friday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Tri City Americans at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.

Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.