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Adjusted civic services & hours of operation, Canada Day, Monday, July 1
June 26, 2024 - 4:00pm
The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation on Canada Day, Monday, July 1.
Check detailed information on stat holiday parking requirements, what's open or closed, hours of operation at all Leisure facilities, the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo, the Saskatoon Public Library, Remai Modern, Saskatoon Transit holiday service, information on waste collection, and more here.
The City of Saskatoon wishes all residents and visitors to Saskatoon a happy Canada Day and a safe long weekend.
Daily Road Report - June 27, 2024
June 26, 2024 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
MCORMOND DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM KENASCHUK CRES TO KENASCHUK LINK
(Sidewalk repairs)
Start: June 27, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 4:00 p.m.
DIEFENBAKER DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT LLOYD CRES
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 27, 9:00 a.m. End: June 27, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Fence repair)
Start: June 27, 10:00 a.m. End: June 27, 2:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR W NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO 33RD ST W
(Unplanned road work)
No access to Circle Dr NB from Laurier Dr
Start: June 26, 9:30 a.m. End: June 27, 5:00 a.m.
20TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO 1ST AVE S
(Streetscaping)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 4:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FEDORUK DR TO KALRA ST
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 11, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE F S TO AVE D S
(Water main work)
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:30 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Storm system construction)
Start: May 21, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB CURB & ACCELERATION LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E CLOVERLEAF
(Minor deck maintenance)
Detour will be set daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Start: June 24, 9:00 a.m. End: July 5, 3:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST EB LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: June 7, 7:00 a.m. End: July 7, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST EB LANES CLOSED FROM PORTAGE AVE TO BRAND RD
(Construction)
Start: June 25, 7:00 a.m. End: July 8, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Road construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: July 12, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANES AND WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 5:00 p.m.
FAIRLIGHT DR INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 11TH ST W
(Infrastructure improvements)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: August 2, 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: October 31, 5:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 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.
Adjusted civic services & hours of operation, Canada Day, Monday, July 1
June 26, 2024 - 12:58pm
- Fixed-route transit will run holiday service hours on July 1 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. (normal fares apply).
- Please consult the mobile app transit to plan your trip.
- Visit saskatoontransit.ca.
- Immediately following the fireworks event downtown, free service will be provided on special routes on either side of the river.
- View the Canada Day 2024 special event bus map.
- OnDemand service will not be available on July 1.
- Access Transit will operate holiday service hours on July 1 from 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.
- For downtown Canada Day celebrations, Access Transit pickups and drop-offs will be at the temporary stop on 2nd Avenue just north of the Alt Hotel.
- Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed for walk-in customers on July 1, 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.
- Parking payment is not required on Monday, July 1
- Motorists are reminded that all other parking requirements remain in effect, including parking time limits.
- Vehicles will not be released to the public on Monday, July 1
- Open for regular business on Saturday, June 30 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Information on Vehicle Seizures
- The Material Recovery Centre and Landfill are open on Monday, May 20 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.
- The cemetery office is closed on Monday, July 1.
- Cemetery grounds are open to the public 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily as per usual.
- Zoo – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Zoo Train – 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Forestry Farm Park - 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- 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 9 p.m.
- Lawson Civic Centre – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saskatoon Field House – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Shaw Centre – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Terry Fox Track - Closed
- Holiday Park, Wildwood and Silverwood golf courses are open regular hours operation – tee times begin at 6 a.m.
- Holiday Park and Silverwood driving ranges are open regular hours of operation - 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (last bucket sold at 8 p.m.)
- Lathey & Mayfair Pools – Public Swim from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- George Ward & Riversdale Pools
- Family and Lane Swim from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Public Swim from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation on Canada Day, July 1.
CITY HALL
City Hall will be closed on Monday, July 1, and will reopen on Tuesday, July 2, 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, July 1.
SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY
All Saskatoon Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, July 1.
SASKATOON TRANSIT
PAY PARKING
MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT
WASTE COLLECTIONS
Garbage, Recycling, and Organics have collections as scheduled. Check your Collection Calendar here.
MATERIAL RECOVERY CENTRE & LANDFILL
COMPOST DEPOT
The Compost Depot is open on Monday, July 1 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
WOODLAWN CEMETERY
SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO
Regular Hours of Operation
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.
NUTRIEN PLAYLAND AT KINSMEN
Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
GOLF COURSES
OUTDOOR POOLS
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.
Laurier Drive access to Circle Drive northbound closed today
June 26, 2024 - 9:30am
Laurier Drive access to Circle Drive West northbound will be closed starting this morning for unplanned road work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. Lane restrictions on Circle Drive West northbound may cause delays. This project is expected to last into this evening, 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.
Summer Play Programs, Youth Centres, Travelling Summer Play Van and Travelling Skateboard Van begin Tuesday, July 2, 2024
June 26, 2024 - 9:00am
- Confederation –Wâhkôhtowin School (3555 Miyo-Wâhkôhtowin Rd)
- Dundonald - St. Peter School (202 Sumner Crescent)
- Eastview- Pope John Paul School (3035 Arlington Ave.)
- Forest Grove - St. Volodymyr School (302 Kellough Road)
- Silverwood Heights – Silverwood Heights School (403 Silverwood Rd)
- Holiday Park - St. John School (1205 Avenue N South)
- Pleasant Hill - St. Mary Wellness & Education Centre (327 Avenue N South)
- Westmount - Westmount School (411 Avenue J North)
- Lakeview (Sports Only) - Lakewood Civic Centre (1635 McKercher Drive)
Monday to Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday 1:30 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. and Friday 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Charlottetown Park (behind Cosmo Civic Centre, 3130 Laurier Drive)
Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Lions Skate Park (next to Riversdale Pool, 622 Spadina Crescent West)
Monday and Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Forest Park (adjacent to Centennial High School, 215 Nelson Road)
Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Umea Park (behind Lawson Civic Centre, 225 Primrose Drive)
Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - W.W. Ashley Park (beside Lathey Pool, 815 Taylor Street)
Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Lakewood Park (behind Lakewood Civic Centre, 1635 McKercher Road)
- Morris T. Cherneskey Park (beside Shaw Centre, 122 Bowlt Cres)
Summer Play Program
The City’s 47 Summer Play Program Sites will open for the season on Tuesday, July 2, and will operate until Wednesday, August 21.
Designed for children 2 to 12 years of age, these free drop-in programs include water play, sports, games and crafts. The Summer Play Program operates at 30 paddling pool and 17 spray pad locations throughout the city. A list of locations is available at saskatoon.ca/play.
Play Programs operate Monday to Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed Monday, August 5).
Weekend Play Programs operate at select locations on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. beginning Saturday, July 6, through until Sunday, August 18. The weekend program will also run on the Monday of the August long weekend (August 5).
On opening day, the paddling pools require public health inspections, which will delay opening of some paddling pools. All pools are expected to be open by 3:00 p.m. on July 2. Dry programming will remain as scheduled.
Paddling Pools operate within Summer Play Program hours of operation. Fill and drain times for paddling pools vary - please check with staff to confirm hours. All spray pads are available daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., daily.
Please note, children under the age of 6 must be supervised by an adult or responsible youth (12 years or older) at all times during Play Program hours. To help preschool age children stay safe in and around the water, the City requires that all participants comply with the following policy: "For every 2 preschoolers under the age of 6, there must be one adult or responsible youth (12 years or older) within arm's length, supervising the preschoolers' water play and activity."
Cancellations and changes to the hours of operations are posted on the Where to Play Google Map at saskatoon.ca/play and at saskatoon.ca/servicealerts
Youth Centres
The City’s 9 summer youth centres open for the season on Tuesday, July 2 and will operate until August 15. All youth, ages 12 to 16, are invited to drop in for sports and activities or hang out with friends in a friendly environment supervised by fun, qualified leaders.
Youth Centres are free to attend. Unless otherwise stated, hours of operation are Monday to Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (closed Monday, August 5).
Youth Centre Locations:
MÈ TA WÈ TÀN Youth Centres:
Special Focus Youth Centres:
Travelling Summer Play Van
The summer play van travels to a different location each day with skilled leaders who will offer a variety of sports and art activities. Equipment is provided for all activities.
Locations are updated weekly on the Google Where to Hang Map found at saskatoon.ca/youth. The program runs from July 2 to Wednesday, August 15, 2024 (cancelled August 5) with operating hours of Monday to Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday 1:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Travelling Skateboard Van & Skateboard Sites
Youth are also invited to practise boarding with our skilled skateboard leaders who travel to different sites each day. Equipment is provided or you can bring your own deck. Program runs from July 2 to August 15, 2024 (cancelled August 5).
Skateboard leaders are at the following locations at these hours:
Skateboard sites without the skateboard program include:
All skateboard sites are open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information, please call 306-975-3378 or visit www.saskatoon.ca/skateboard