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Saskatoon Transit and SGI have again partnered to offer free evening bus service on New Year’s Eve.

Free fare service will be available on Tuesday, December 31, from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. on January 1; times vary slightly by route. Registered Access Transit customers can also reserve free service until 2:30 a.m. SGI partners with local transportation agencies in Regina, Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, and Saskatoon to help minimize the occurrence of driving while under the influence.

Everyone is encouraged to think about using a variety of transportation modes on busy nights like New Year’s Eve. Plan your trip before heading out using the real-time mobile app Transit App or Google Maps Transit. Multi-modal options are available to seamlessly integrate trips with Riide or Uber with Transit+. By combining transportation modes wait times and costs can be minimized.

Take Transit on New Year's Eve for a safer, easier ride. Enjoy free service and leave the driving to a bus—no car, no cost, no worries!

To learn more, visit SaskatoonTransit.ca.

Millar Avenue will be closed between 57th and 59th streets on Sunday, December 29, starting at 8:00 a.m. for a water main repair. 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.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Moose Jaw Warriors at SaskTel Centre on Friday, December 27 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 Saskatchewan Rush take on the Philadelphia Wings at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, December 28 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.

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

NEW

STEEVES AVE NB LANES & SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM DIEFENBAKER DR TO WHELAN CRES
(Manhole repair)
Start: December 24, 9:00 a.m. End: December 24, 2:00 p.m.

ONGOING

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: January 10, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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 pay parking stations will require payment on Boxing Day, Thursday, December 26, 2024, as well as New Years Eve, Tuesday, December 31, 2024.  

Payment will not be required on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, 2024, and New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1, 2025.   

Public parking in the Downtown, Broadway, Riversdale, River Landing and Sutherland areas, as well as streets adjacent to St. Paul’s and Saskatoon City Hospitals are metered from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Payment is not required outside these hours, on Sundays or on statutory holidays (New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Saskatchewan Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day and Christmas Day). 

Public Pay Parking Reminders: 

• Customers are responsible for entering the correct licence plate information when paying for parking at a Flex Parking station or when using the ParkedIn app. 
• Parking time limits vary by location. Watch for signs wherever you are parking.   
• If you have reached the posted time limit but need more time in the area, move your vehicle around the corner or across the street.   
• Balances on a parking purchase can be carried forward to another parking space in a new location. 
• Additional parking time can be purchased, but only up to the maximum allowable time posted. 

For more information on Public Pay Parking, including the FlexParking stations and the ParkedIn app, please visit saskatoon.ca/flexparking. 

The Saskatoon Fire Department has completed ice thickness testing at storm water retention ponds around the City. The ice must reach a minimum thickness of at least eight inches to be considered safe for public recreational use. All recreational ponds have surpassed the minimum required thickness. Signage has been updated accordingly at each pond.

Residents are reminded to check the posted signage each time they consider using the pond. If the sign displays a green “Skating Permitted” icon, the ice has been confirmed safe to use. Community members who use the ponds for recreational purposes assume all risk and maintenance responsibilities for the ice including shoveling, flooding, as well as user safety.

Only select storm water ponds are designated for recreational use. Please visit saskatoon.ca/ponds for a list of ponds permitting winter recreational use. 

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

NEW

AVE P S NB LANES CLOSED AT 11TH ST W
(Sewer inspections)
Start: December 23, 9:00 a.m. End: December 23, 1:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E SB ROUNDABOUT CLOSED AT 2ND AVE S
(Menorah Installation)
Start: December 23, 11:00 a.m. End: December 23, 1:00 p.m.

ONGOING

19TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 3RD AVE S
(Building repairs)
Start: December 20, 4:00 p.m. End: December 23, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: January 10, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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.

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

NEW

CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE S TO CIRCLE DR E
(Guardrail upgrade)
Start: December 21, 9:00 a.m. End: December 21, 3:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE AND RAMP CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR N
(Cabinet replacement)
Start: December 22, 7:00 a.m. End: December 22, 1:00 p.m.

ONGOING

19TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 3RD AVE S
(Building repairs)
Start: December 20, 4:00 p.m. End: December 23, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: January 10, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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.

Despite the cold weather, the City of Saskatoon Leisure Centres offer a wide range of activities for a winter escape. From swimming lessons and preschool and youth recreation programs to adult fitness and specialized wellness programs, there is something to keep the whole family active this winter.

Registration for Winter 2025 programs opened at the beginning of December 2024 and there is still room to register in many programs of your choice. Find your fit!

Life Saving Society Swim Lessons – With classes available for babies to adults, there are many class options for you and your family’s busy life. Choose from weekday, weekend and evening sessions.

Multi-Level Swim Lessons for Families ­– Available at Lawson Civic Centre for families with multiple children wanting swim lessons at the same time. When registering, tell us the swim levels your children are in and we will ensure they all receive instruction during the same time. Register by calling Lawson Civic Centre at 306-975-7873 (not available through Leisure Online).

Private Swim Lessons – Available at Lakewood Civic Centre, Lawson Civic Centre and the Shaw Centre. If individualized instruction appeals to you, these sessions are an excellent way to get to the next level of development.

Lil’ & Mini Movers Programs – These new programs are revamped versions of the beloved Teddy Bears Picnic and offer a fun and energetic environment for preschool children to run, hop, throw and roll. The Mini Movers and Lil’ Movers programs are instructor-led classes designed to help children develop fundamental movement skills while burning off some energy.  They are offered at Lakewood Civic Centre, Lawson Civic Centre, and Shaw Centre.

Registrations are accepted online at leisureonline.saskatoon.ca or by calling or visiting any of the Leisure Centres – Cosmo, Lakewood, and Lawson Civic Centres; Saskatoon Field House; and the Shaw Centre.

For more information about winter program options, refer to the Winter Leisure Guide or visit saskatoon.ca/leisureguide.

The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, Boxing Day, Thursday, December 26, and New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1.

City Hall

• City Hall will be closed on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, and Boxing Day, Thursday, December 26, and will reopen on Friday, December 27, at 8 a.m.
• City Hall will be closed on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1, and will reopen on Thursday, January 2, at 8 a.m.

Roadway Detours & Closures
Check here for detailed holiday road restrictions for priority one roadways.

Remai Modern

• Remai Modern will be closed on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, and Boxing Day, Thursday, December 26, and will reopen on Friday, December 27, at 10 a.m.
• Remai Modern will be closed on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1, and will reopen on Thursday, January 2, at 10 a.m.

Saskatoon Public Library

• All Saskatoon Public Library (SPL) locations will close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24. All locations will also be closed on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, and reopen with regular operating hours on Thursday, December 26.
• All SPL locations will close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31. All locations will be closed on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1, and reopen with regular operating hours on Thursday, January 2.

Saskatoon Transit

• Fixed-route transit will run holiday service hours on December 25, 26, and January 1 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (normal fares apply).
  • For real-time bus locations, service alerts, and to plan your trip, use the Transit app.
  • Visit saskatoontransit.ca
• Route 1225 - Jingle Bell Express will provide free service on Boxing Day, December 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  
• In partnership with SGI, Saskatoon Transit and Access Transit will offer free service on all routes on New Year’s Eve, December 31, from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. (times may vary slightly by route).
• OnDemand service will not be available on December 25, 26 and January 1. 
• Access Transit will operate holiday service hours on December 25, 26 and January 1. from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.     
  • Trips must be booked in advance as per normal procedures.
  • Customers are reminded that subscriptions do not apply on Statutory Holidays.   
• Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed for walk-in customers on December 25, 26 and January 1, but phone lines (306-975-3100) will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. 

Pay Parking

• The City’s pay stations will require payment on Boxing Day, Thursday, December 26, 2024, as well as New Year's Eve, Tuesday, December 31, 2024.
• Payment will not be required on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, 2024, and New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

Municipal Impound Lot

• The Impound Lot will be closed to the public on Wednesday, December 25, and Wednesday, January 1. Vehicles will be released to the public as usual on Thursday, December 26. For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/VehicleSeizures.

Waste Collections

• Garbage, Recycling, and Organics collections that fall on Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25) and New Year’s Day (Wednesday, January 1) are rescheduled for the following Saturday. All other collections as scheduled.
• Check your Collection Calendar at saskatoon.ca/collectioncalendar.

Material Recovery Centre & Landfill

• The Material Recovery Centre and Landfill will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, and Wednesday, January 1.
• Live Christmas trees can be dropped off at Sort & Go from December 26 to January 31 for free from 8 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 closed for the season.

Woodlawn Cemetery

• The cemetery office will be closed on Wednesday, December 25.
• Cemetery grounds are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily as per usual.

Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo
December 25: Closed
Regular Hours of Operation December 26 and January 1

• Zoo – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Forestry Farm Park - 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 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
  • Christmas Eve – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Christmas Day – Closed
  • Boxing Day – Closed
  • New Year’s Day – Closed
• Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre - Closed for facility upgrade. Learn more at saskatoon.ca/harrybailey.
• Lakewood Civic Centre
  • Christmas Eve – 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Christmas Day – Closed
  • Boxing Day – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • New Year’s Day – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Lawson Civic Centre
  • Christmas Eve – 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Christmas Day – Closed
  • Boxing Day – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • New Year’s Day – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saskatoon Field House
  • Christmas Eve – 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Christmas Day – Closed
  • Boxing Day – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • New Year’s Day – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Shaw Centre
  • Christmas Eve – 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Christmas Day – Closed
  • Boxing Day – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • New Year’s Day – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Terry Fox Track
  • Christmas Eve – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Christmas Day – Closed
  • Boxing Day – Closed
  • New Year’s Day – Closed

Indoor Rinks
Bonus public skating times are being offered from December 21 to January 5. Visit dropinschedule.saskatoon.ca for the holiday skating schedule.

• ACT Public Skating – Cancelled December 24 & 31
• ACT Public Skating – Cancelled December 26
• Cosmo Public Skating – Cancelled December 25, 26 & January 1
• Archibald Parent & Tot Skate - Cancelled December 25 & January 1

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