News Releases

Ruth Street will be closed between Irvine and Blain avenues on Saturday, September 28, starting at 9:00 a.m. for connection replacements. 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.

Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias at SaskTel Centre on Friday, September 27, at 8:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 6:45 p.m.
• 7:25 p.m.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Brandon Wheat Kings on Saturday, September 28 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop to the Every Child Matters Pow Wow on Sunday, September 29 at 9:00 a.m., is available at the following times:

• 8:20 a.m.
• 9:00 a.m.
• 9:40 a.m.
• 11:40 a.m.
• 12:20 p.m.
• 1:00 p.m.
• 4:40 p.m.
• 5:20 p.m.
• 6:00 p.m.
• 8:00 p.m.
• 8:40 p.m.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop to the Every Child Matters Pow Wow on Monday, September 30 at 9:00 a.m., is available at the following times:

• 8:20 a.m.
• 9:00 a.m.
• 9:40 a.m.
• 11:40 a.m.
• 12:20 p.m.
• 1:00 p.m.
• 4:40 p.m.
• 5:20 p.m.
• 6:00 p.m.
• 8:00 p.m.
• 8:40 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at 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. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.

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.

The next phase of the College Drive Water Main Maintenance Project starts on Monday, September 30. The eastbound and westbound median lanes on College Drive will close between Hospital Drive and Cumberland Avenue. In addition, the right turn lane from College Drive westbound to Hospital Drive will be closed. This phase is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

• Zipper merging will be required due to lane closures. Drivers are reminded to use all available lanes and take turns at the end. This will help everyone get through the work zone faster.
• 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.

The College Drive Water Main Maintenance Project will be underway until October. To see current road restrictions on priority Saskatoon roadways during the 2024 construction season, check and/or subscribe to the City’s Daily Road Report or visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation Monday, September 30, in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 

Monday, September 30 provides an important opportunity to reflect and continue on our collective and individual reconciliation journey.

To note: Where Monday, September 30 is not recognized as a provincial statutory holiday,  parking payment will be required.

Check full details here 

The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation Monday, September 30, in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

CITY HALL

City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 30, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 1, 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 Monday, September 30.

SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY

All Saskatoon Public Library (SPL) locations will be closed on Monday, September 30.

SASKATOON TRANSIT

Fixed-route, OnDemand, Access and the Transit Customer Service Centre will operate regular service hours on Monday, September 30.

Please note that information in the Transit app or Google Transit Planner may display holiday service hours; however, regular hours will be in effect.

PAY PARKING

• Parking payment WILL BE required. September 30 is not a recognized provincial STAT holiday.
• 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 Monday, September 30.
• Open for regular business on Saturday, September 28 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• Information on Vehicle Seizures

WASTE COLLECTIONS

Garbage, Recycling, and Organics have collections as scheduled. Check your Collection Calendar here.

MATERIAL RECOVERY CENTRE & LANDFILL

• The Material Recovery Centre and Landfill are open on Monday, September 30 from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
• Cash transactions are accepted, although Credit and Debit are recommended.
• More information at saskatoon.ca/mrc.

COMPOST DEPOT

The Compost Depot is open on Monday, September 30 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WOODLAWN CEMETERY

• The cemetery office is closed on Monday, September 30.
• Cemetery grounds are open to the public 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily as per usual.

SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO

Regular Hours of Operation

• Zoo – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Forestry Farm Park - 7:30 a.m. to 7 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
• Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre - Closed for facility upgrade. Learn more at saskatoon.ca/harrybailey.
• Lakewood Civic Centre – 12 p.m. to 8 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 - Closed

Indoor Rinks
ACT Arena – Parent & Tot Skating  - 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

GOLF COURSES

• Holiday Park, Wildwood and Silverwood golf courses are open regular hours operation – tee times begin at 7 a.m.
• Holiday Park and Silverwood driving ranges are open regular hours of operation - 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (last bucket sold at 6 p.m.)

NOTIFYNOW

Residents are encouraged to sign-up for notifynow to receive 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.