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City of Saskatoon adjusted holiday hours & civic services: Labour Day long weekend
August 29, 2023 - 3:45pm
The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation over the long weekend and on Labour Day, Monday, September 4.
It's the end of another great summer in Saskatoon but the weather ahead looks great! The upcoming long weekend is a great time to check out Saskatoon Forestry Park & Zoo, Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park, Leisure Centres, Remai Modern or maybe book a few rounds of golf!
Check out what's open or closed on the long weekend including information on parking requirements, Transit schedules, Waste Collection pick-up days, Landfill/Compost Depots and facility hours, and more - here.
The City of Saskatoon wishes everyone a relaxing and safe long weekend.
Visit saskatoon.ca for more information on City programs and services.
City of Saskatoon adjusted holiday hours & civic services: Labour Day long weekend
August 29, 2023 - 3:45pm
- Fixed route transit will run holiday service on Monday, September 4 – 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (normal fares apply).
Visit saskatoontransit.ca for details. - Access Transit will operate holiday service on Monday, September 4 – 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Trips must be booked in advance as per normal procedures (8:15 a.m. to 10:45 p.m.).
- Customers are reminded that subscriptions do not apply on Statutory Holidays.
- OnDemand service will not be available on Monday, September 4
- Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed for walk-in customers on Monday, September 4, 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.
- Parking payment is not required on Monday, September 4
- Motorists are reminded that all other parking requirements remain in effect, including parking time limits
- Garbage (Black Cart) – Collections as scheduled
- Recycling (Blue Cart) – Collections as scheduled
- Organics (Green Cart) – Collections as scheduled
- For collection schedules and reminders, get the Saskatoon Waste Wizard app or visit saskatoon.ca/collectioncalendar
- 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
- The compost depots are open over the long weekend with normal operating hours.
- West Compost Depot – open 7 days a week, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- East Compost Depot – open Thursday to Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- More information at saskatoon.ca/compostdepots
- The cemetery office is closed on Monday, September 4
- Cemetery grounds are open to the public 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily as per usual
- Zoo – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Forestry Farm Park - 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Buckeye Café - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Zoo Gift Shop – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Cosmo Civic Centre - CLOSED
- Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre Closed for facility upgrade. Learn more at saskatoon.ca/harrybailey
- Lakewood Civic Centre – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Lawson Civic Centre – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saskatoon Field House - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Shaw Centre – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Terry Fox Track– CLOSED
The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation on Labour Day, Monday, September 4, 2023, as follows:
CITY HALL
All Administrative Offices are closed on Labour Day, Monday, September 4 and will reopen Tuesday, September 5 at 8 a.m.
ROADWAY DETOURS & CLOSURES
See here for detailed long weekend road restrictions for priority one roadways.
REMAI MODERN
Remai Modern will be closed on Labour Day, Monday, September 4.
SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY
All Saskatoon Public Library locations will be open with regular hours on September 2. All library locations will be closed on Sunday, September 3 and Labour Day, Monday, September 4.
SASKATOON TRANSIT
PAY PARKING
MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT
Vehicles will not be released to the public on Monday, September 4.
WASTE COLLECTIONS
LANDFILL
COMPOST DEPOTS
WOODLAWN CEMETERY
SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO HOURS
Regular Hours of Operation:
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.
GOLF COURSES
Holiday Park, Silverwood and Wildwood golf courses are open regular hours of operation 6 a.m. to dusk.
NUTRIEN PLAYLAND at KINSMEN PARK
Open regular hours of operation -10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, September 4 is the last day of operation for the season.
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.
Daily Road Report - August 30, 2023
August 29, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
BROADWAY AVE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT HILLIARD ST E
(Catch basin lead repairs)
Start: August 30, 8:00 a.m. End: August 30, 4:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Streetlight repairs)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: August 30, 12:00 p.m.
DIEFENBAKER DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM PEARSON PL TO ST LAURENT CRES
(Road resurfacing)
Start: August 30, 10:00 a.m. End: August 30, 2:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN & CENTER LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Minor bridge maintenance)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: August 30, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CLARENCE AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM HILLIARD ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Water & sewer installation)
Start: August 29, 8:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection closed at Brute St.
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 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.
City opens two new dog parks dedicated for small dogs
August 29, 2023 - 11:00am
The City of Saskatoon celebrated the addition of two new dog parks dedicated for small dogs with a ceremonial opening event at the new Charlottetown Dog Park.
Charlottetown Dog Park is a near one acre space located behind Cosmo Civic Centre and features naturalized elements including mature shade trees, dual-gate entry to help avoid accidental escapes and concrete entryway pads to prevent soil erosion.
In addition to the development of Charlottetown Dog Park, Hyde Dog Park in Saskatoon’s southeast now features two separate off-leash areas, one new space dedicated for small dogs in addition to the original Dog Park which is open to dogs of all sizes.
“Animal Services has received numerous requests over the years for dedicated areas for small dogs to enjoy off-leash activities,” says Brad Babyak, Recreation Services Manager, Open Space Programming & Development. “Implementation of these dedicated spaces will help prevent potential unnecessary conflict between small and large dogs and improve safety for owners and their pets.”
“It is great to see small dogs bring out their owners to explore and enjoy the newly developed spaces at Charlottetown and Hyde Dog Parks,” says Babyak.
Dogs must be under both the height and weight restrictions to be permitted in the new Dog Parks dedicated for small dogs. Pups that are taller than 40 cm at the shoulder and over 9 kg are free to enjoy any of the other 11 Dog Parks throughout the city that are available for dogs of all sizes.
For more information visit saskatoon.ca/dogparks.
Broadway Avenue intersection closed at Hillard Street on Wednesday
August 29, 2023 - 6:00am
The intersection at Broadway Avenue and Hillard Street will be closed on Wednesday, August 30, at 8:00 a.m. to repair catch basin leads. 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.
Daily Road Report - August 29, 2023
August 28, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CLARENCE AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM HILLIARD ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Water & sewer installation)
Start: August 29, 8:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 108TH ST W TO PERIMETER RD
(Road construction)
Start: August 29, 9:00 a.m. End: August 29, 1:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CAVERS ST TO 7TH AVE N
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: August 29, 9:00 a.m. End: August 29, 2:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB LANES CLOSED AT WIGGINS AVE S
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 29, 9:00 a.m. End: August 29, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection closed at Brute St.
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 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.
Clarence Avenue closed between Hilliard and Adelaide streets startingTuesday
August 28, 2023 - 9:00am
Clarence Avenue will be close between Hilliard and Adelaide streets starting Tuesday, August 29, starting at 8:00 a.m. for water and sewer installation work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take three days 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.
Daily Road Report - August 28, 2023
August 25, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
33RD ST W WB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE Y N TO NORTHUMBERLAND AVE
(Manhole repairs)
Start: August 28, 9:00 a.m. End: August 28, 10:00 a.m.
25TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Plant removal)
Intersections will remain open
Start: August 28, 9:00 a.m. End: August 28, 3:00 p.m.
2ND AVE N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Vault work)
Start: August 28, 9:00 a.m. End: August 28, 6:00 p.m.
LOWE RD NB LANES CLOSED AT LUDLOW ST
(Manhole repair)
Start: August 28, 10:00 a.m. End: August 28, 11:00 a.m.
ONGOING
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection closed at Brute St.
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 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.
Weekend Road Report - August 26-27, 2023
August 25, 2023 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
DIEFENBAKER DR WB LANES CLOSED FROM FISHER CRES TO DIEFENBAKER TERR
(Micro sealing)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes
Start: August 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 26, 7:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM 33RD ST E TO BALMORAL ST
(Sewer repairs)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB Lanes
Start: August 26, 7:30 a.m. End: August 26, 4:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E SB RAMP CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO COLLEGE DR
(Streetlight replacements)
Start: August 27, 6:00 a.m. End: August 27, 12:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM WILSON CRES TO ARLINGTON AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 27, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB AND CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 21ST ST W
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 27, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 3:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 27, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 3:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM ARGYLE AVE TO MADDEN AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 27, 8:00 a.m. End: August 27, 4:00 p.m.
LOWE RD ROAD CLOSED FROM NELSON RD TO ATTON CRES
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 27, 8:00 a.m. End: August 27, 4:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM BELLMONT CRES TO BELLMONT PL
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 27, 8:00 a.m. End: August 27, 4:00 p.m.
ONGOING
SPADINA CRES E NB LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Ukrainian Day in the Park)
Start: August 25, 8:00 a.m. End: August 27, 10:00 a.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection closed at Brute St.
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes.
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 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.
Taylor Street closed between Argyle and Madden avenues on Sunday
August 25, 2023 - 9:00am
Taylor Street will be closed between Argyle and Madden avenues on Sunday, August 27th at 6 a.m. for roadway patching. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take eight hours 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.