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Civic Services & Holiday Hours Update for Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 13

For immediate release: October 8, 2025 - 4:27 pm
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The City of Saskatoon will adjust several civic services and hours of operation in observance of Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 13.

Here's what residents need to know:

CITY HALL

City Hall will be closed on Monday, October 13, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 14, 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, October 13.

SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY

All Saskatoon Public Library (SPL) locations will be closed on Monday, October 13.

SASKATOON TRANSIT

  • Fixed-route transit will run holiday service hours on Monday, October 13, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (normal fares apply).
  • OnDemand service will not be available on Monday, October 13.
  • Access Transit will operate holiday service hours on Monday, October 13, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
    • Trips must be booked in advance as per normal procedures.
    • Customers are reminded that subscriptions do not apply on Statutory Holidays.
  • Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed for walk-in customers on Monday, October 13, 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 will not be required.
  • 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, October 13.
  • Open for regular business on Saturday, October 11 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, October 13 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, October 13 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WOODLAWN CEMETERY

  • The cemetery office is closed on Monday, October 13.
  • 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 - 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 5 p.m.
  • Shaw Centre – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Terry Fox Track - Closed

Indoor Rinks
ACT & Cosmo Arenas – 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 8 a.m.
  • Holiday Park and Silverwood driving ranges are open regular hours of operation - 8 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (last bucket sold at 5:30 p.m.)

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YXE SERVICE ALERTS

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