News Releases

Lorne Avenue will be closed at the 3rd Street intersection for a manhole repair on Thursday, December 21, starting at 8:00 a.m. 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.    

The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours over the holidays, including Christmas Eve, December 24, Christmas Day, December 25, Boxing Day, December 26, and New Year’s Day, January 1. 

Check detailed information on holiday parking requirements, what's open or closed, hours of operation at all Leisure Facilities, the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo, Saskatoon Public Library and Remai Modern, Saskatoon Transit holiday service, information on waste collection over the holidays and much more here.

The City of Saskatoon wishes all residents a happy and safe holiday season, and a prosperous new year.

Visit saskatoon.ca for more information on civic services and programs.

The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours throughout the holidays, including Christmas Eve, December 24, Christmas Day, December 25, Boxing Day, December 26, and New Year’s Day, January 1 as follows:

CITY HALL
All Administrative Offices are closed on Christmas Day, December 25 and on Boxing Day, December 26. City Hall will reopen Wednesday, December 27 at 8 a.m. City Hall will also be closed on New Year’s Day, January 1, and will reopen January 2 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 December 25 and December 26. Remai Modern will be open on December 31 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and closed on New Year’s Day, January 1.

SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY
All Saskatoon Public Library locations will be closed on December 25 and January 1. All locations will close at 5 pm on December 24 and December 31. All Library locations will be open on Boxing Day, December 26.

SASKATOON TRANSIT

• Fixed route transit will run holiday service on December 25, 26 and January 1. – 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (normal fares apply).
  • Please consult the mobile app transit to plan your trip.
  • Visit SaskatoonTransit.ca for details. 

• Route 1225 - Jingle Bell Express will provide free service on Boxing Day, Tuesday, December 26 – 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• In partnership with SGI, Saskatoon Transit is offering free service on ALL routes on New Year’s Eve, Sunday, December 31 – 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.   
• OnDemand service will not be available on December 25, 26 and January 1.
• Access Transit will operate holiday service on December 25, 26 and January 1. – 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.). 
  • In partnership with SGI, Access Transit is offering free service on New Year’s Eve, Sunday, December 31 – 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.   
  • 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
Parking payment is not required on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25 and on New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1. Parking payment is required on Boxing Day, December 26. Motorists are reminded that all parking requirements remain in effect, including parking time limits.

MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT 
The Impound Lot will be closed to the public on Monday, December 25 and Monday, January 1.  Vehicles will be released to the public as usual on Tuesday, December 26. Information on Vehicle Seizures

WASTE COLLECTIONS      

NEW COLLECTION SCHEDULE effective January 2024!
Please check your collection schedule at saskatoon.ca/collectioncalendar or download the Saskatoon Waste Wizard app.

Garbage, Recycling, and Organics have collections as scheduled. However, please note, for all residents with collections on Monday, December 25 and on Monday, January 1, collections have been rescheduled for the following Saturday, December 30 and Saturday, January 6 respectively.

MATERIAL RECOVERY CENTRE & LANDFILL

• The Material Recovery Centre and Landfill are closed on Monday, December 25 and Monday, January. They are open all other days from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Cash transactions are accepted, although Credit and Debit are recommended.
• More information at saskatoon.ca/mrc

COMPOST DEPOTS
The compost depots are now closed for the season.

WOODLAWN CEMETERY

• The Cemetery Administration Office is closed on Monday, December 25; Tuesday, December 26; and Monday, January 1, 2024.
• Cemetery grounds are open to the public 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 saskatoon.ca/leisureonline.

Christmas Eve (Dec 24)

Saskatoon Field House – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Shaw Centre – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lawson Civic Centre – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lakewood Civic Centre – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cosmo Civic Centre – 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Terry Fox Track - Closed

Christmas Day (Dec 25)

All sites are closed

Boxing Day (Dec 26)

Saskatoon Field House – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Shaw Centre – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Lawson Civic Centre – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lakewood Civic Centre – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Cosmo Civic Centre - Closed
Terry Fox Track - Closed

New Year’s Eve (Dec 31)

Saskatoon Field House – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Shaw Centre – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lawson Civic Centre – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lakewood Civic Centre – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cosmo Civic Centre – 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Terry Fox Track - Closed

New Year’s Day (Jan 1)

Saskatoon Field House – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Shaw Centre – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Lawson Civic Centre – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lakewood Civic Centre – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Cosmo Civic Centre - Closed
Terry Fox Track - Closed

INDOOR RINKS
Search the public and parent and tot schedules on Leisure Online at saskatoon.ca/leisureonline.

• December 24:  All rinks close at 4 p.m.
• December 25 & 26: All rinks will be closed.
• December 31: All rinks close at 4 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. 

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

NEW

CENTRAL AVE 4-WAY STOP INTERSECTION AT 115TH ST E
(Traffic Signal Repairs)
Start: December 20, 9:00 a.m. End: December 20, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD            
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: December 21, 4:00 p.m. 

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr to 8th St
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024

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.

For 2023, property owners, if you have your current year (2023) property taxes still owing after June 30, 2023, your property is currently assessed with a 1.25% late payment penalty compounded monthly up until December 31, 2023.

New! As approved via the 2024/2025 Multi-Year Business Plan & Budget, new late payment penalties will compound monthly starting January 1, 2024. The late payment penalties apply to:

• Current Property Tax: This refers to property tax levied in the current year that remains outstanding beyond the June 30 payment deadline. The late payment penalty for current property tax balances will increase from 1.25% to 1.75% per month effective January 1, 2024.
• Property Tax in Arrears: This refers to property tax balances which remains outstanding beyond December 31 of the year the property tax was levied in. The late payment penalty for property tax arrears will increase from 1.5% to 2.25% per month effective January 1, 2024.

Late payment penalties assessed to a property are added to the tax account and are compounded monthly.

Various tax payment options are available to property owners.

Property taxes are based on the calendar year, January to December. The City issues property tax notices in the spring each year after City Council passes the mill rate bylaw. Property taxes are due on June 30 each year, unless taxes are paid over 12-monthly instalments using the Tax Instalment Payment Plan Service (TIPPS).

For additional information, please visit saskatoon.ca/propertytax or call a Corporate Revenue Customer Service Representative at 306-975-2400.

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

NEW

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ARLINGTON AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Sanitary main inspection)
Start: December 19, 9:00 a.m. End: December 19, 11:00 a.m.

ONGOING

NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD            
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: December 21, 4:00 p.m. 

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr to 8th St
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024

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

LORNE AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 6TH ST E
(Storm sewer repairs)
Start: December 23, 8:00 a.m. End: December 23, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr to 8th St
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024

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

SPADINA CRES E ROUNDABOUT CLOSED FOR SB TRAFFIC AT 2ND AVE S
(Menorah Takedown )
Start: December 18, 10:30 a.m. End: December 18, 1:00 p.m.

ONGOING

NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD            
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: December 21, 4:00 p.m. 

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr to 8th St
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024

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.

ONGOING

NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD            
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: December 21, 4:00 p.m. 

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr to 8th St
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024

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 Clarence Downey Speed Skating oval will open for the season on Saturday, December 16, 2023.

The Oval, located on Dudley Street at Avenue R in the Gordon Howe Complex, is a 400-metre outdoor, oval-shaped rink for all skating levels.  A warm-up building provides change rooms, public washrooms, and an area to lace up skates in comfort.  Speed skates are not required. 

Public Skating Hours:

• Monday to Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Closed Fridays

For more information, please visit saskatoon.ca/oval or call 306‑668-4693