News Releases

Today is the last day to nominate an individual or organization for a 2022 Living in Harmony Award. The annual awards recognize outstanding achievements in contributing to the elimination of racial discrimination in our community.

Any Saskatoon resident or organization is eligible for nomination. Saskatoon schools are also invited to have their students send in submissions in any expressive form (photos, art, written, video). The nomination form is available at saskatoon.ca/LivingInHarmony.

The winners are selected by the City of Saskatoon's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. They’ll be announced on March 21st, which is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

The City of Saskatoon Leisure Guide is the community’s go-to source for sport, culture and recreation information in Saskatoon.  

The Spring/Summer Leisure Guide is available online at saskatoon.ca/leisureguide and on display at pick-up locations beginning today, Friday, March 4.

Highlights of the Spring/Summer Leisure Guide (April 1 to August 31, 2022) include information on:

• Saskatoon’s six civic Leisure Centres (Cosmo, Lakewood, and Lawson Civic Centres; Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre; Saskatoon Field House; and Shaw Centre);
• the return of the discounted Summer Indoor LeisureCard and other seasonal admission products such as Bulk Tickets (10 pack) for outdoor pools;
• spray pads, paddling pools, outdoor and indoor pools, including parent & tot, family and lane swimming opportunities;
• Red Cross swimming lessons and lifeguard certification training opportunities;
• rates for Holiday Park, Wildwood and Silverwood golf courses;
• drop-in and registered programs for children and youth, including free School Break Camps, Summer Play Programs and Youth Centres, featuring various sports and activities;
• Saskatoon’s best summer attractions: Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park and the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo.

Mark your calendars! Registration for Spring and Summer programs begins Sunday, March 20, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. by logging into to your account on Leisure Online at leisureonline.saskatoon.ca, or by calling 306-975-2800.

Know before you go! The following COVID-19 protocols continue to be in place to ensure the safety of staff and participants:  

• Modifications to Red Cross swim lessons will remain in place for the spring season (lessons beginning in April). This means water safety instructors will deliver swim lessons from the pool deck and Red Cross Swim Preschool and Swim Kids 1-4 programs will require a parent/guardian in the water for the full duration of the class to assist with swimmers.  A maximum of 2 children in the same class can be with one parent/guardian. Deep water activities for these levels will be changed to chest deep water (where applicable) to accommodate parents/guardians who may not have swimming abilities.
   
• For the summer season (lessons beginning July), parents/guardians will no longer be required to participate in Red Cross preschool programs for children ages 3 and up and Red Cross Swim Kids levels 1-4.
   
• Current City Council direction requires face masks be worn in civic facilities with the following exceptions.
  • Patrons that are 18 and older utilizing weight rooms, fitness classes, courts and the walking tracks are permitted to remove their masks.
  • Youth athletes under the age of 18 are exempt from wearing a mask while they are participating in sports for the duration of the sport only.  
  • All patrons must remove their mask while in the water.   

Updates to the COVID-19 protocols at Leisure Centres will be posted on saskatoon.ca/leisurecentres.

Environment & Climate Change Canada issued a snowfall warning for Saskatoon today forecasting total accumulations of 5 to 15 cm of snowfall by this evening. 

Snowfall began overnight and total accumulation by the morning commute is about 5 cm. 

City crews worked through the night plowing Circle Drive and expressways and applying de-icing materials to improve traction on Circle Drive, freeways, high traffic streets, bridge decks and intersections. 

While the snow is falling today, City and contractor crews will stay focussed on applying de-icing materials and keeping driving lanes clear on Circle Drive and streets with three or more lanes each way like Idylwyld Drive, 22nd Street and College Drive. 

When it stops snowing, a snow event will be declared and clean-up across the city commences including clearing snow from City-maintained sidewalks and snow grading of priority streets. 

Please keep back when you see blue and amber flashing lights to let road equipment complete their pass.

Snow crews are at work this winter 24/7. Learn more at saskatoon.ca/snow and follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert.