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Summer Play Programs, Youth Centres, Travelling Summer Play Van and Travelling Skateboard Van begin Tuesday, July 2, 2024
June 26, 2024 - 9:00am
- Confederation –Wâhkôhtowin School (3555 Miyo-Wâhkôhtowin Rd)
- Dundonald - St. Peter School (202 Sumner Crescent)
- Eastview- Pope John Paul School (3035 Arlington Ave.)
- Forest Grove - St. Volodymyr School (302 Kellough Road)
- Silverwood Heights – Silverwood Heights School (403 Silverwood Rd)
- Holiday Park - St. John School (1205 Avenue N South)
- Pleasant Hill - St. Mary Wellness & Education Centre (327 Avenue N South)
- Westmount - Westmount School (411 Avenue J North)
- Lakeview (Sports Only) - Lakewood Civic Centre (1635 McKercher Drive)
Monday to Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday 1:30 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. and Friday 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Charlottetown Park (behind Cosmo Civic Centre, 3130 Laurier Drive)
Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Lions Skate Park (next to Riversdale Pool, 622 Spadina Crescent West)
Monday and Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Forest Park (adjacent to Centennial High School, 215 Nelson Road)
Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Umea Park (behind Lawson Civic Centre, 225 Primrose Drive)
Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - W.W. Ashley Park (beside Lathey Pool, 815 Taylor Street)
Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Lakewood Park (behind Lakewood Civic Centre, 1635 McKercher Road)
- Morris T. Cherneskey Park (beside Shaw Centre, 122 Bowlt Cres)
Summer Play Program
The City’s 47 Summer Play Program Sites will open for the season on Tuesday, July 2, and will operate until Wednesday, August 21.
Designed for children 2 to 12 years of age, these free drop-in programs include water play, sports, games and crafts. The Summer Play Program operates at 30 paddling pool and 17 spray pad locations throughout the city. A list of locations is available at saskatoon.ca/play.
Play Programs operate Monday to Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed Monday, August 5).
Weekend Play Programs operate at select locations on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. beginning Saturday, July 6, through until Sunday, August 18. The weekend program will also run on the Monday of the August long weekend (August 5).
On opening day, the paddling pools require public health inspections, which will delay opening of some paddling pools. All pools are expected to be open by 3:00 p.m. on July 2. Dry programming will remain as scheduled.
Paddling Pools operate within Summer Play Program hours of operation. Fill and drain times for paddling pools vary - please check with staff to confirm hours. All spray pads are available daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., daily.
Please note, children under the age of 6 must be supervised by an adult or responsible youth (12 years or older) at all times during Play Program hours. To help preschool age children stay safe in and around the water, the City requires that all participants comply with the following policy: "For every 2 preschoolers under the age of 6, there must be one adult or responsible youth (12 years or older) within arm's length, supervising the preschoolers' water play and activity."
Cancellations and changes to the hours of operations are posted on the Where to Play Google Map at saskatoon.ca/play and at saskatoon.ca/servicealerts
Youth Centres
The City’s 9 summer youth centres open for the season on Tuesday, July 2 and will operate until August 15. All youth, ages 12 to 16, are invited to drop in for sports and activities or hang out with friends in a friendly environment supervised by fun, qualified leaders.
Youth Centres are free to attend. Unless otherwise stated, hours of operation are Monday to Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (closed Monday, August 5).
Youth Centre Locations:
MÈ TA WÈ TÀN Youth Centres:
Special Focus Youth Centres:
Travelling Summer Play Van
The summer play van travels to a different location each day with skilled leaders who will offer a variety of sports and art activities. Equipment is provided for all activities.
Locations are updated weekly on the Google Where to Hang Map found at saskatoon.ca/youth. The program runs from July 2 to Wednesday, August 15, 2024 (cancelled August 5) with operating hours of Monday to Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday 1:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Travelling Skateboard Van & Skateboard Sites
Youth are also invited to practise boarding with our skilled skateboard leaders who travel to different sites each day. Equipment is provided or you can bring your own deck. Program runs from July 2 to August 15, 2024 (cancelled August 5).
Skateboard leaders are at the following locations at these hours:
Skateboard sites without the skateboard program include:
All skateboard sites are open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information, please call 306-975-3378 or visit www.saskatoon.ca/skateboard
Daily Road Report - June 26, 2024
June 25, 2024 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
8TH ST E EB & NB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE S TO CAMPBELL AVE
(Sanitary main repair)
Start: June 26, 9:00 a.m. End: June 26, 3:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT AVE E N
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Two-way traffic squeezed into parking lanes
Start: June 26, 9:00 a.m. End: June 26, 3:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT AVE B N
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Two-way traffic squeezed into parking lanes
Start: June 26, 9:00 a.m. End: June 26, 3:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO MCKERCHER DR
(Guardrail repairs)
Start: June 26, 10:00 a.m. End: June 26, 1:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANE CLOSED FROM NORTHRIDGE DR TO IDYLWYLD DR N
(Catch basin repair)
Start: June 26, 10:00 a.m. End: June 26, 1:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR W NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO 33RD ST W
(Road resurfacing)
Start: June 25, 7:00 p.m. End: June 26, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Bridge washing)
Start: June 25, 10:00 p.m. End: June 26, 6:30 a.m.
BOYCHUK DR SB CLOSED FROM BRIARWOOD RD TO HERITAGE CRES
(Roadway paving)
Start: June 24, 7:00 a.m. End: June 26, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: June 25, 7:00 a.m. End: June 26, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO 13TH ST E
(Gas line upgrades)
Start: June 25, 7:00 a.m. End: June 26, 6:00 p.m.
20TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO 1ST AVE S
(Streetscaping)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 4:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FEDORUK DR TO KALRA ST
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 11, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE F S TO AVE D S
(Water main work)
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:30 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Storm system construction)
Start: May 21, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB CURB & ACCELERATION LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E CLOVERLEAF
(Minor deck maintenance)
Detour will be set daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Start: June 24, 9:00 a.m. End: July 5, 3:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST EB LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: June 7, 7:00 a.m. End: July 7, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST EB LANES CLOSED FROM PORTAGE AVE TO BRAND RD
(Construction)
Start: June 25, 7:00 a.m. End: July 8, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Road construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: July 12, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANES AND WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 5:00 p.m.
FAIRLIGHT DR INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 11TH ST W
(Infrastructure improvements)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: August 2, 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: October 31, 5:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 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.
Local students create art to be displayed on Saskatoon Transit buses
June 25, 2024 - 11:15am
- Grade 3 Winner:
- Ada, Vera, Skylar, Samar and Juliette
- École Alvin Buckwold School
- Grade 7 Winner:
- Raowha
- Lakeridge School
Saskatoon Transit today unveiled two unique pieces of student artwork for its 5th annual Student Art Contest. These pieces celebrate the vibrance of youth using active transportation and will be displayed on transit buses around Saskatoon. This contest is aimed at students in grades 3 and 7, as public and active transportation is part of the learning plan for those grades.
"We are thrilled to partner with elementary schools on this project and extend a big thank you to all students who participated in this year's contest," says Cory Shrigley, Customer Support and Engagement Manager of Saskatoon Transit. "This artwork captures the spirit of active transportation and its role in our community. Students this summer should take great pride in seeing art created by their peers displayed on the side of Saskatoon Transit bus."
The winning pieces were based on their reflection of the "Active Transportation" theme. They highlighted the importance of integrated transportation modes such as public transit, cycling, walking, e-scooters, car sharing, taxis, carpooling, and ride-sharing.
“Our school division promotes active transportation and encourages mindful choices that support student well-being and our community,” says Jennifer Haywood, Superintendent of Education at Saskatoon Public Schools. “This contest aligns with our curriculum and Move to Grow campaign, advocating for active ways to commute to school.
“Congratulations to both schools for their creative artwork that brings these ideas to life in a beautiful visual, hopefully inspiring others to adopt healthier and more sustainable transportation habits.”
Each winning artwork will be prominently displayed on five Saskatoon Transit buses, totalling ten buses, throughout the city.
Property owners, a reminder: your 2024 property tax payment is due Sunday, June 30, 2024
June 25, 2024 - 10:15am
- Internet Banking: Pay your property tax online through your bank’s internet bill payment option. Please allow up to two business days for payment processing; some banks may take longer.
- Pay your property taxes in person at City Hall by cheque, cash or debit up until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 28, 2024.
- Your 2024 property tax payment may be paid at most financial institutions. Please allow up to two business days for payment processing; some banks may take longer.
- City Hall Drop Boxes: Place your property tax payment in one of the two drop boxes located at City Hall outside the main entrance or in the lobby. Cheques only, please; do not deposit cash. City Hall is located at 222-3rd Avenue North in Saskatoon.
- Please note: The Payment Drop Box located outside of the main doors of City Hall will be open on Sunday, June 30, to deposit cheques.
- Are you interested in paying your property tax bill in 12 monthly instalments rather than a single annual payment? Consider signing up for the Tax Instalment Payment Plan Service (TIPPS). You can join the TIPPS Program any time.
The City of Saskatoon reminds property owners that their 2024 property tax payment is due this Sunday, June 30, and that City Hall is not open on the weekend.
There are several property tax payment options available for you:
If you have already mailed in your 2024 property tax payment, you can check your account balance by calling our automated voice response toll free at 1-800-667-9944 or customer service at 306-975-2400.
A late payment penalty of 1.75% compounded per month will be applied to any 2024 property taxes unpaid after June 30, 2024.
For additional information on your property’s current and previous assessed value, market area information, historical tax information, or a detailed breakdown of how the municipal portion of your 2024 property tax is distributed to various civic services, visit saskatoon.ca/taxtool.
Visit saskatoon.ca/propertytax
Dog Day of Summer event returns to Mayfair Outdoor Pool on August 20, 2024
June 25, 2024 - 10:00am
Looking for a way to help your dog cool off in the heat? Bring your pooch for a swim at the FREE Dog Day of Summer event at Mayfair Outdoor Pool on Tuesday, August 20!
Service & Therapy dogs are welcome during a dedicated swim time from 11:00 to 11:55 a.m. and all dogs are welcome during the designated time slots starting at 12:00 p.m.
Returning this year is dedicated sessions for small dogs. Dogs must be under 40 cm (16”) at the shoulder and less than 9 kg (20 lbs) to participate in these sessions.
Small Dogs (60 dog limit):
10:00 a.m. to 10:55 a.m.
7:00 p.m. to 7:55 p.m.
Service & Therapy Dogs (60 dog limit):
11:00 a.m. to 11:55 a.m.
All other dogs (60 dog limit per time slot):
12:00 p.m. to 12:55 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 1:55 p.m.
2:00 p.m. to 2:55 p.m.
3:00 p.m. to 3:55 p.m.
4:00 p.m. to 4:55 p.m.
5:00 p.m. to 5:55 p.m.
6:00 p.m. to 6:55 p.m.
Attendance is by online pre-registration only at saskatoon.ca/dogdayofsummer and a limit of 60 dogs per session. Registration will open Tuesday, July 9 and will close Sunday, August 18. All dogs must be accompanied by an adult owner, well-socialized, vaccinated and licensed in Saskatoon. If you don’t have a current license, one can be purchased online prior to registering for the event at saskatoon.ca/petlicense.
The Saskatoon SPCA will be hosting a fundraiser BBQ at the event, with all proceeds going towards SPCA initiatives.
The Dog Day of Summer event is held annually after the seasonal closure of Mayfair Outdoor Pool. No human swimming will be permitted.
For information visit saskatoon.ca/dogdayofsummer.