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Circle Drive lane closures between Preston Avenue and 108th Street on Sunday

February 18, 2022 - 10:00am

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SaskPower will continue upgrading transmission lines on Circle Drive between Preston Avenue and 108th Street on Sunday, February 20 at 5:00 a.m. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. Motorists will be required to slow down to 60km/h. This project is expected to take 14 hours to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.      

Project restrictions include:     

  • Circle Drive southbound will be closed for approximately 30 minutes at 5:00 a.m. 
  • Circle Drive northbound will be closed for approximately 30 minutes at 6:00 a.m. 
  • 108th Street exit ramp to Circle Drive will be closed 
  • Circle Drive northbound and southbound median lanes at the Train Bridge lanes will be closed 
  • Preston Avenue eastbound offramp to Circle Drive southbound will be closed 
  • Attridge Drive westbound left turn bay to Circle Drive southbound will be closed 

Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information is available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.     

For more information on the Preston Crossing Power Line Project, visit: saskpower.com/prestoncrossing. 

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction. 

Circle Drive lane closures between Preston Avenue and 108th Street on Saturday

February 18, 2022 - 9:00am

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SaskPower will be upgrading transmission lines on Circle Drive between Preston Avenue and 108th Street on Saturday, February 19 at 9:00 a.m. Access to and from Circle Drive to Attridge Drive will be maintained for the duration of the project.  Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone and will be required to slow down to 60km/h. This project is expected to take eight hours to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.      

Moving project restrictions on Circle Drive at the Train Bridge include:    

  • Phase 1: Circle Drive northbound curb lanes will be closed early morning  
  • Phase 2: Circle Drive northbound and southbound median lanes will be closed mid-morning to mid-afternoon  
  • Phase 3: Circle Drive southbound curb lanes will be closed in the afternoon  

Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information is available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.     

For more information on the Preston Crossing Power Line Project, visit: saskpower.com/prestoncrossing. 

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction. 

Family day skate event and February break drop-in activities

February 18, 2022 - 9:00am

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February school break makes for a wonderful time to enjoy winter activities and create family memories. Whether you’re planning a staycation with your kids or looking to try new activities, the City has options for you.

Family Day Skate Event
Monday, February 21, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Cosmo Arena and Civic Centre (3130 Laurier Drive)

Everyone welcome! Bring your skates and safety gear and come out for an afternoon of winter fun at the free Family Day skate event. Skating will take place at the Cosmo Arena, while non-skating activities will be offered both indoors and outdoors at Cosmo Civic Centre. Please dress warmly. For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/communityrecreation  

Leisure Centres and Indoor Rinks
If you’re looking for additional activities to try, check out one of the six Leisure Centres where you can enjoy swimming, waterslides, court sports, open gym times and more. If you’re looking to hit the ice, try one of the City’s indoor rinks for public skating, as well as Parent and Tot skating. Bonus swimming and skating sessions have been added during the February school break. To view facility schedules, visit Leisure Online at  saskatoon.ca/leisureonline

Adjusted holiday hours & civic services for Family Day, February 21, 2022

February 17, 2022 - 5:11am

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Family Day is always a perfect opportunity to have fun together outside. With a little pre-planning and creativity, time outdoors with your family can be spent safely. Discover great winter activity ideas at saskatoon.ca/winteractivities or search #WinterCityYXE on social media channels!

The City of Saskatoon will have a number of adjusted civic services and hours of operation on Family Day, as follows:

CITY HALL

  • All Administrative Offices are closed on February 21. City Hall will reopen Tuesday, February 22, 2021, at 8:00 a.m.

REMAI MODERN

  • Remai Modern is open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. for Rawlco Radio Free Admission Day. Register for your free, timed ticket at remaimodern.org.

SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY

  • All locations will be closed on February 21

WASTE COLLECTIONS

  • Garbage (Black Cart) – Collections as scheduled
  • Recycling (Blue Cart) – Collections as scheduled
  • Organics (Subscription Green Cart) – Collections as scheduled
  • For collection schedules and reminders, get the Saskatoon Waste Wizard app or visit saskatoon.ca/collectioncalendar

LANDFILL

  • The Landfill will be open 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

COMPOST DEPOTS

SASKATOON TRANSIT

  • Fixed route, Access Transit and the Transit Customer Service Centre will operate holiday hours on Monday, February 21.
  • On-Demand Transit will not be available on Monday, February 21.  

PAY PARKING

  • Parking payment is not required on Family Day, February 21.
  • Motorists are reminded that all other parking requirements remain in effect, including parking time limits.

MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT 

  • Vehicles will not be released to the public on Family Day, February 21.

SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO HOURS

Hours of Operation:

  • Zoo 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Forestry Farm Park 7:30 a.m. – 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

  • Cosmo Civic Centre
    CLOSED (Note:  Facility will be open to host Family Day Skate Event from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
  • Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre
    OPEN - 12:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
  • Lakewood Civic Centre
    OPEN – 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Lawson Civic Centre
    OPEN - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Saskatoon Field House
    OPEN – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Shaw Centre
    OPEN – 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Terry Fox Track
    CLOSED

INDOOR ARENAS
Additional skate times are being offered February 21- February 25. Search public and parent & tot skate times on Leisure Online at saskatoon.ca/leisureonline.  Indoor arenas will be open regular hours of operation and have the following programming on Family Day:

  • ACT Arena: Public Skating - 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Cosmo Arena:  Free Family Day Skate event from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Everyone welcome.

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

Adjusted holiday hours & civic services for Family Day, February 21, 2022

February 17, 2022 - 4:00pm

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The City of Saskatoon will have a number of adjusted civic services and hours of operation on Family Day. Wondering what’s open or closed? See full details on the City’s website.