News Releases

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

NEW

33RD ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT KENSINGTON BLVD
(Construction)
Start: February 17, 8:00 a.m. End: February 19, 5:00 p.m.

NEAULT RD NB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT KENSINGTON GATE W
(Construction)
Start: February 17, 8:00 a.m. End: February 19, 5:00 p.m.

RUSSELL RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM LENORE DR TO NORDSTRUM RD
(Pole replacement)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: February 17, 9:00 a.m. End: February 17, 3:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST W INTERSECTION CLOSED AT COY AVE
(Construction)
Start: February 17, 9:00 a.m. End: February 17, 3:00 p.m.

ADELAIDE ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE S TO MCEOWN AVE
(Sewer inspections)
The closure will be set daily between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Start: February 17, 9:00 a.m. End: February 19, 5:00 p.m.

71ST ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM BRODSKY AVE TO WANUSKEWIN RD
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: February 17, 10:00 a.m. End: February 17, 1:00 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO 15TH ST E
(Pole replacement)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: February 17, 12:00 p.m. End: February 17, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing at this time.

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.

The Saskatoon Fire Department would like to remind residents and visitors of safe practices for purchasing, enjoying and disposing of fireworks. While celebrating the Chinese New Year and the arrival of the Year of the Horse, low-hazard fireworks are permitted on private property from dusk on Chinese New Year's Eve, Monday, February 16, until 12:15 a.m. on Chinese New Year's Day, Tuesday, February 17.

Low-hazard fireworks are designed for public recreational use. These fireworks travel less than 50m (160ft) high and include items such as roman candles, sparklers, fountains, wheels, volcanoes, mines and snakes.

High-hazard fireworks are designed for professionals and can only be purchased by persons holding a valid Fireworks Supervisor – Level I or Level II card issued by Natural Resources Canada.

Residents and spectators are reminded of the risks and obligations associated with fireworks:

• Carefully read and follow the manufacturer instructions.
• Exercise increased caution when handling and discharging any type of firework.
• Choose your location wisely. Fireworks can only be discharged on private property.
• Familiarize yourself with the space requirements for the type of firework being discharged. Requirements vary depending on the firework type.
• Ensure your location is free of overhead obstructions, is clear side-to-side and is a safe distance from combustible materials.
• Ensure that it is not windy and that all spectators are safely located to observe the display.
• Be sure to properly stabilize the firework according to manufacturer direction.
• Other than sparklers, never light or hold a lit firework in your hand.
• Always light the fuse at its tip.
• Never try to relight or fix the fuse on fireworks that did not go off.
• Have a supply of water available and use it to extinguish debris or smouldering embers before they cause injuries, property damage and/or fires.
• Keep in mind that you are solely responsible for any debris that may land on spectators or another’s property.

For more information about fireworks safety, please visit saskatoon.ca/fireworks.

The intersection at Taylor Street and Coy Avenue will be closed on Tuesday, February 17th, starting at 9:00 a.m. for construction. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. This work is expected to take six hours 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.

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

NEW

25TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(Crane lift)
Start: February 13, 7:00 a.m. End: February 13, 1:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E NB LANE CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO DUKE ST
(Light replacement)
Start: February 13, 10:00 a.m. End: February 13, 1:00 p.m.

ONGOING

NEAULT RD NB RIGHT TURN LANES AT KENSINGTON GATE W
(Trunk work)
Start: February 3, 7:00 a.m. End: February 13, 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.

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Family Day is almost here and the City of Saskatoon is getting ready to help residents make the most of the long weekend. Several civic services and hours of operation will shift or be adjusted on Monday, February 16.

Check out what's open or closed, parking requirements and programs and activities available over the long weekend here.

The City of Saskatoon wishes all residents, a safe and happy Family Day long weekend.

Family Day is almost here and the City of Saskatoon is gearing up to help residents make the most of the long weekend. Several civic services and hours of operation will shift or be adjusted on Monday, February 16.

Here’s what you need to know for your planning:

CITY HALL
City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 16 and will reopen on Tuesday, February 17 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 open on Family Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY
All Saskatoon Public Library locations will be closed on Family Day, Monday, February 16.

SASKATOON TRANSIT
Fixed route transit will run holiday service on Monday, February 16 – 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (normal fares apply).

• Please consult the mobile app transit to plan your trip.
• Visit saskatoontransit.ca for details.
• OnDemand service will not be available on Monday, February 16.
• Access Transit will operate holiday service on Monday, February 16 – 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.
• Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed for walk-in customers on Monday, February 16, 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.

PAY PARKING 

• Parking payment is not required on Monday, February 16.
• Motorists are reminded that all parking requirements remain in effect, including parking time limits.

MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT

• The Impound Lot will be closed to the public on Monday, February 16. 
• Vehicles will be released to the public as usual on Tuesday, February 17. Information on Vehicle Seizures

WASTE COLLECTIONS
Garbage, Recycling, and Organics have collections as scheduled.

MATERIAL RECOVERY CENTRE & LANDFILL

• The Material Recovery Centre and Landfill are open on Monday, February 16 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 DEPOTS
The compost depots are closed for the season.

WOODLAWN CEMETERY

• The Cemetery Administration Office is closed on Monday, February 16.
• 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 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 dropinschedule.saskatoon.ca

Cosmo Civic Centre – Facility Closed. Free Family Day Skate Event, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Lakewood Civic Centre – 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Lawson Civic Centre – 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saskatoon Field House – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Shaw Centre – 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Terry Fox Track - Closed

Indoor Rinks
Cosmo Arena - Free Family Day Skate, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
ACT Arena - Parent & Tot Skate, 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

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

For information and updates on service disruptions such as power or water check saskatoon.ca/servicealerts or follow @yxeservicealert on Twitter.

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

NEW

33RD ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT ALBERTA AVE
(Pole replacement)
Start: February 12, 9:00 a.m. End: February 12, 3:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH ST E TO 4TH ST E
(Tree maintenance)
Start: February 12, 9:00 a.m. End: February 12, 3:00 p.m.

HIGHWAY 16 NB VARIOUS SINGLE LANE CLOSURES FROM 60TH ST W TO MARQUIS DR W
(Electronic work)
Start: February 12, 10:00 a.m. End: February 12, 12:00 p.m.

HIGHWAY 16 SB VARIOUS SINGLE LANE CLOSURES FROM AUCTION MART RD TO MARQUIS DR W
(Electronic work)
Start: February 12, 10:00 a.m. End: February 12, 12:00 p.m.


ONGOING

NEAULT RD NB RIGHT TURN LANES AT KENSINGTON GATE W
(Trunk work)
Start: February 3, 7:00 a.m. End: February 13, 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.

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Saskatoon Transit will provide direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to SaskTel Centre for the following events this week:

Saskatoon Blades vs Regina Pats
Wednesday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m. 
Buses depart at:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Hardy: The Country! Country! Tour!
Thursday, February 12 at 7:00 p.m. 
Buses depart at:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.
• 7:05 p.m.

Saskatoon Blades vs Swift Current Broncos
Friday, February 13 at 7:00 p.m. 
Buses depart at:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Saskatchewan Rush vs Vancouver Warriors
Saturday, February 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Buses depart at:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 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.

Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

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.

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