News Releases

Residents are reminded the City’s pay parking stations will require payment on Boxing Day, Thursday, December 26, 2024, as well as New Years Eve, Tuesday, December 31, 2024.  

Payment will not be required on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, 2024, and New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1, 2025.   

Public parking in the Downtown, Broadway, Riversdale, River Landing and Sutherland areas, as well as streets adjacent to St. Paul’s and Saskatoon City Hospitals are metered from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Payment is not required outside these hours, on Sundays or on statutory holidays (New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Saskatchewan Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day and Christmas Day). 

Public Pay Parking Reminders: 

• Customers are responsible for entering the correct licence plate information when paying for parking at a Flex Parking station or when using the ParkedIn app. 
• Parking time limits vary by location. Watch for signs wherever you are parking.   
• If you have reached the posted time limit but need more time in the area, move your vehicle around the corner or across the street.   
• Balances on a parking purchase can be carried forward to another parking space in a new location. 
• Additional parking time can be purchased, but only up to the maximum allowable time posted. 

For more information on Public Pay Parking, including the FlexParking stations and the ParkedIn app, please visit saskatoon.ca/flexparking. 

The Saskatoon Fire Department has completed ice thickness testing at storm water retention ponds around the City. The ice must reach a minimum thickness of at least eight inches to be considered safe for public recreational use. All recreational ponds have surpassed the minimum required thickness. Signage has been updated accordingly at each pond.

Residents are reminded to check the posted signage each time they consider using the pond. If the sign displays a green “Skating Permitted” icon, the ice has been confirmed safe to use. Community members who use the ponds for recreational purposes assume all risk and maintenance responsibilities for the ice including shoveling, flooding, as well as user safety.

Only select storm water ponds are designated for recreational use. Please visit saskatoon.ca/ponds for a list of ponds permitting winter recreational use. 

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

AVE P S NB LANES CLOSED AT 11TH ST W
(Sewer inspections)
Start: December 23, 9:00 a.m. End: December 23, 1:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E SB ROUNDABOUT CLOSED AT 2ND AVE S
(Menorah Installation)
Start: December 23, 11:00 a.m. End: December 23, 1:00 p.m.

ONGOING

19TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 3RD AVE S
(Building repairs)
Start: December 20, 4:00 p.m. End: December 23, 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: January 10, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE S TO CIRCLE DR E
(Guardrail upgrade)
Start: December 21, 9:00 a.m. End: December 21, 3:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE AND RAMP CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR N
(Cabinet replacement)
Start: December 22, 7:00 a.m. End: December 22, 1:00 p.m.

ONGOING

19TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 3RD AVE S
(Building repairs)
Start: December 20, 4:00 p.m. End: December 23, 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: January 10, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 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.

Despite the cold weather, the City of Saskatoon Leisure Centres offer a wide range of activities for a winter escape. From swimming lessons and preschool and youth recreation programs to adult fitness and specialized wellness programs, there is something to keep the whole family active this winter.

Registration for Winter 2025 programs opened at the beginning of December 2024 and there is still room to register in many programs of your choice. Find your fit!

Life Saving Society Swim Lessons – With classes available for babies to adults, there are many class options for you and your family’s busy life. Choose from weekday, weekend and evening sessions.

Multi-Level Swim Lessons for Families ­– Available at Lawson Civic Centre for families with multiple children wanting swim lessons at the same time. When registering, tell us the swim levels your children are in and we will ensure they all receive instruction during the same time. Register by calling Lawson Civic Centre at 306-975-7873 (not available through Leisure Online).

Private Swim Lessons – Available at Lakewood Civic Centre, Lawson Civic Centre and the Shaw Centre. If individualized instruction appeals to you, these sessions are an excellent way to get to the next level of development.

Lil’ & Mini Movers Programs – These new programs are revamped versions of the beloved Teddy Bears Picnic and offer a fun and energetic environment for preschool children to run, hop, throw and roll. The Mini Movers and Lil’ Movers programs are instructor-led classes designed to help children develop fundamental movement skills while burning off some energy.  They are offered at Lakewood Civic Centre, Lawson Civic Centre, and Shaw Centre.

Registrations are accepted online at leisureonline.saskatoon.ca or by calling or visiting any of the Leisure Centres – Cosmo, Lakewood, and Lawson Civic Centres; Saskatoon Field House; and the Shaw Centre.

For more information about winter program options, refer to the Winter Leisure Guide or visit saskatoon.ca/leisureguide.