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City of Saskatoon golf courses scheduled to close for the 2023 season
October 4, 2023 - 2:00pm
- Monday, October 9 –Back 9
- Sunday, October 15 - Front 9
- Sunday, October 22 - driving range
- Monday, October 9 - Executive 9
- Sunday, October 15 - Front 9
- Sunday, October 22 - Back 9 and driving range
- Sunday, October 15 – Back 9
- Sunday, October 22 - Front 9
The City of Saskatoon’s three golf courses (Holiday Park, Silverwood, and Wildwood Golf Courses) are in the process of closing for the season to ensure the maintenance requirements can be completed before winter, and the courses are in good condition for 2024. The City would like to thank all patrons for their support this year.
The last day of operation at each course is as follows:
Silverwood
Holiday Park
Wildwood
All dates are tentative and dependent on weather conditions. Golfers are advised to call the golf course to check playing conditions.
For more information about any of the City’s golf courses please visit saskatoon.ca/golf
City of Saskatoon adjusted civic services & holiday hours on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 9
October 4, 2023 - 1:30pm
- Fixed route transit will run holiday service on Monday, October 9 – 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (normal fares apply).
- Access Transit will operate with holiday service on Monday, October 9 – 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, October 9.
- Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed for walk-in customers on Monday, October 9, 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.
- Motorists are reminded that all parking requirements remain in effect, including parking time limits.
- The Impound Lot will be closed to the public on Monday, October 9. Vehicles will be released to the public as usual on Tuesday, October 10. Information on Vehicle Seizures
- 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, October 9.
- Cemetery grounds are open to the public 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily as per usual.
- Zoo – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Forestry Farm Park - 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Zoo Gift Shop – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
LEISURE CENTRES
- Cosmo Civic Centre – CLOSED Monday, October 9
- 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– Saturday (October 7) - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday (October 8) and Monday (October 9) - CLOSED
- ACT - Parent & Tot skating regular hours of operation from 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
- Cosmo Arena – Parent & Tot skating cancelled Monday, October 9
The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and holiday hours on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 9 as follows:
CITY HALL
All Administrative Offices are closed on Monday, October 9, and will reopen Tuesday, October 10 at 8 a.m.
ROADWAY DETOURS & CLOSURES
Check here for detailed long weekend road restrictions for priority one roadways.
REMAI MODERN
Remai Modern will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 9.
SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY
All library locations will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 9.
SASKATOON TRANSIT
PAY PARKING
Parking payment is not required on Monday, October 9.
MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT
WASTE COLLECTIONS
LANDFILL
COMPOST DEPOTS
WOODLAWN CEMETERY
SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO
Regular Hours of Operation:
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 8 a.m. to dusk. Monday, October 9 will be last day of operation for Silverwood Back 9 and Holiday Park Executive 9.
INDOOR RINKS
Search the public and parent and tot schedules on Leisure Online at saskatoon.ca/leisureonline.
Search the public and parent and tot schedules on Leisure Online at saskatoon.ca/leisureonline.
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.
Marquis Drive closed between Arthur Rose and Kochar avenues starting Thursday
October 4, 2023 - 10:00am
Marquis Drive will be closed between Arthur Rose and Kochar avenues on Thursday, October 5th, starting at 6:00 a.m. for railway track repairs. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take twenty-four 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.
Bus service to Blades vs. Oil Kings
October 4, 2023 - 6:00am
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to experience the Saskatoon Blades take on the Edmonton Oil Kings at SaskTel Centre tonight (October 4) at 7 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.
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 - October 4, 2023
October 3, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON CIRCLE TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Jersey barrier relocation)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 7:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N VARIOUS NB & SB LANE CLOSURES FROM 40TH ST E TO 45TH ST E
(Litter pickup)
Start: October 4, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 12:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD NB MEDIAN LANE & SB LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Deck maintenance )
Start: October 4, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 3:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE N TO MCKINNON AVE N
(Tree planting)
Start: October 4, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 7, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: October 2, 7:00 a.m. End: October 8, 5:30 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 4:30 p.m.
ZIMMERMAN RD NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM MARKET DR TO MEADOWS PKY
(Sidewalk installation)
Start: September 25, 8:00 a.m. End: October 15, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 19TH ST E
(SL&P manhole repair)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault Repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 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.