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Saskatchewan Day long weekend: adjusted holiday hours & civic services
August 1, 2023 - 12:00pm
- Fixed route transit will run holiday service on Monday, August 7 – 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (normal fares apply).
Visit saskatoontransit.ca for details. - Access Transit will operate holiday service on Monday, August 7 – 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.
- Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed for walk-in customers on Monday, August 7, 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, August 7
- Motorists are reminded that all other parking requirements remain in effect, including parking time limits
- Vehicles will not be released to the public on Monday, August 7.
- 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 August 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 August 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, August 7
- 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 3 p.m.
- Shaw Centre – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Terry Fox Track– CLOSED – Friday, August 4 & Monday, August 7
- George Ward - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Lathey – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Mayfair - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Riversdale - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
It’s Saskatchewan Day on Monday, August 7 – time to celebrate another summer long weekend!
The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation on Monday, August 7, 2023, as follows:
CITY HALL
All Administrative Offices are closed on Monday, August 7 and will reopen Tuesday, August 8 at 8 a.m.
Check here for detailed long weekend road restrictions for priority one roadways.
REMAI MODERN
Remai Modern will be closed on Saskatchewan Day, August 7.
SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY
All Saskatoon Public Library locations will be open regular hours on August 4 and 5. All locations are closed on Sunday, August 6 and on Saskatchewan Day, Monday, August 7.
SASKATOON TRANSIT
PAY PARKING
MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT
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.
Outdoor Pools
Visit saskatoon.ca/leisureonline for drop-in program schedules. Facility hours of operation are as follows:
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.
Saskatchewan Day long weekend: City of Saskatoon's adjusted holiday hours & civic services
August 1, 2023 - 12:00pm
It’s Saskatchewan Day on Monday, August 7 – the weather ahead looks great, time to celebrate another summer long weekend in Saskatoon!
The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation over the long weekend and on Saskatchewan Day, Monday, August 7, 2023.
There's much to do in the city! Check the detailed information on long weekend parking requirements, Transit, Saskatoon Public Library, Remai Modern, Waste Collections, Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo, Leisure Centres, Outdoor Pools, Golf Courses, Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park and more here.
The City of Saskatoon wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable Saskatchewan Day long weekend!
Visit saskatoon.ca for more information on the services and programs the City provides.
Avenue H closed between Bedford and Walmer roads on Wednesday
August 1, 2023 - 7:00am
Avenue H will be closed between Bedford and Walmer roads on Wednesday, August 2, at 7:00 a.m. for connection repair work. 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.
Bus service to Avenged Sevenfold
August 1, 2023 - 6:00am
- 5:15 p.m.
- 5:55 p.m.
Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to experience the Avenged Sevenfold: Life Is But A Dream Tour at SaskTel Centre on Wednesday, August 2 at 6:30 p.m., is available at the following times:
Post event drop-off is 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.
Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance.
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.
Daily Road Report, August 1, 2023
July 31, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM LOUISE AVE TO MORGAN AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: August 1, 9:00 a.m. End: August 1, 3:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO 9TH ST E
(Stump grinding & tree planting)
This closure does not include intersections
Start: August 1, 9:00 a.m. End: August 1, 3:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB AND CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: August 1, 6:00 p.m. End: August 1, 8:00 p.m.
20TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(SL&P Vault work)
Start: August 1, 7:00 p.m. End: August 1, 9:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR S EB & WB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM DIEFENBAKER PARK RD TO SPADINA CRES W
(Bridge washing & sealing)
Start: August 1, 8:00 p.m. End: August 2, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
2ND AVE N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 26TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Building construction)
Start: June 12, 6:00 a.m. End: August 1, 4:30 p.m.
HIGHWAY 7 SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HART RD TO 11TH ST W
(Roadway resurfacing)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 3, 5:00 p.m.
LENORE DR EB CURB & PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM PRIMROSE DR TO LA LOCHE RD
(Sidewalk replacement)
All street intersections will remain open
Start: July 28, 9:00 a.m. End: August 10, 5:00 p.m.
3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection remains closed at Brute St
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE NB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main preservation)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 13, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
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.
BALTZAN BLVD SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM PAYNE BEND TO HORNER CRES
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: July 23, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Taylor Street closed between Louise and Morgan avenues on Tuesday
July 31, 2023 - 7:00am
Taylor Street will be closed between Louise and Morgan avenues on Tuesday, August 1, at 9 a.m. for roadway patching work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take six 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.
Daily Road Report, July 31, 2023
July 28, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
DIEFENBAKER DR EB & NB PARKING LANES & SIDEWALKS CLOSED AT LLOYD CRES
(Concrete replacement)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 4, 4:30 p.m.
3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
AIRPORT DR SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CLAYPOOL DR TO CARDINAL CRES
(Manhole repairs)
Start: July 31, 11:00 a.m. End: July 31, 1:00 p.m.
33RD ST W WB LANES CLOSED AT STEEVES AVE
(Manhole repair)
Start: July 31, 1:00 p.m. End: July 31, 3:00 p.m.
20TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(SL&P Vault work)
Start: July 31, 6:00 p.m. End: July 31, 9:00 p.m.
ONGOING
2ND AVE N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 26TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Building construction)
Start: June 12, 6:00 a.m. End: August 1, 4:30 p.m.
LENORE DR EB CURB & PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM PRIMROSE DR TO LA LOCHE RD
(Sidewalk replacement)
All street intersections will remain open
Start: July 28, 9:00 a.m. End: August 10, 5:00 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection remains closed at Brute St
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE NB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main preservation)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 13, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
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.
BALTZAN BLVD SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM PAYNE BEND TO HORNER CRES
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: July 23, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Weekend Road Report, July 29-30, 2023
July 28, 2023 - 2:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
PRESTON AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM PERIMETER RD TO 108TH ST W
(Horizontal boring)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 30, 5:00 p.m.
MCKERCHER DR ROAD CLOSED FROM DEGEER CRES TO ACADIA DR
(Catch basin replacement)
Start: July 29, 8:00 a.m. End: July 29, 6:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 7 SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM HART RD TO 11TH ST W; HIGHWAY 7 NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 11TH ST
(Road resurfacing)
No access to the Compost Depot via 11th St
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 30, 5:00 p.m.
11TH ST W ROAD CLOSED AT HIGHWAY 7
(Road resurfacing)
No access to the Compost Depot via 11th St
Start: July 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 30, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR W NB OFFRAMP CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR W TO 33RD ST W
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: July 30, 6:00 a.m. End: July 30, 12:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 30, 7:00 a.m. End: July 30, 9:00 a.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 14TH ST E
(Catch basin repair)
Start: July 30, 8:00 a.m. End: July 30, 5:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 30, 9:00 a.m. End: July 30, 11:00 a.m.
33RD ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR W
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: July 30, 9:00 a.m. End: July 30, 11:00 a.m.
ATTRIDGE DR WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 30, 11:00 a.m. End: July 30, 1:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E FULL CLOSURE FROM RAVINE DR TO PINEHOUSE DR
(Festival of India)
Start: July 30, 4:00 p.m. End: July 30, 8:00 p.m.
ONGOING
PRESTON AVE N SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM PERIMETER RD TO 108TH ST W
(Horizontal boring)
Start: July 28, 7:00 a.m. End: July 29, 7:00 a.m.
CLARENCE AVE S ROAD CLOSED AT ISABELLA ST E
(Curb Extension)
Start: July 27, 7:00 a.m. End: July 29, 4:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Roadway paving)
Start: June 26, 7:00 a.m. End: July 29, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Food Truck Wars)
Start: July 26, 7:00 a.m. End: July 30, 3:00 p.m.
DIEFENBAKER DR EB TO SB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT LLOYD CRES
(Concrete replacement)
Start: July 26, 7:00 a.m. End: July 30, 5:00 p.m.
2ND AVE N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 26TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Building construction)
Start: June 12, 6:00 a.m. End: August 1, 4:30 p.m.
LENORE DR EB CURB & PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM PRIMROSE DR TO LA LOCHE RD
(Sidewalk replacement)
All street intersections will remain open
Start: July 28, 9:00 a.m. End: August 10, 5:00 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection remains closed at Brute St
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE NB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main preservation)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 13, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
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.
BALTZAN BLVD SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM PAYNE BEND TO HORNER CRES
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: July 23, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Circle Drive northbound exit ramp to 33rd Street closed on Sunday
July 28, 2023 - 11:45am
The Circle Drive northbound exit ramp to 33rd Street will be closed on Sunday, July 30, at 6 a.m. for streetlight pole replacement work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this project. This work is expected to take six hours to complete, barring unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
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 closed between Pinehouse and Ravine drives on Sunday
July 28, 2023 - 11:00am
Spadina Crescent will be closed between Pinehouse and Ravine drives on Sunday, July 30, at 4:00 p.m. for the Festival of India event. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the special event site. This event is expected to take four hours to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
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.