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Adjusted civic services & hours of operation on Good Friday, April 18 & Easter Monday, April 21
April 16, 2025 - 10:46am
The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation over the Easter Long Weekend.
Wondering what’s open or closed, parking requirements, collection schedules, Saskatoon Transit hours and more? Thinking of visiting a Leisure Centre, Saskatoon Public Library location, the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo or Remai Modern Art Gallery?
Check all the details on the City’s holiday hours and fun activities you might like to take in over the long weekend, here
Adjusted civic services & hours of operation on Good Friday, April 18 & Easter Monday, April 21
April 16, 2025 - 10:37am
- Fixed-route transit will run holiday service hours on Friday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (normal fares apply).
- For real-time bus locations and service alerts, and to plan your trip, use the Transit app.
- Visit saskatoontransit.ca
- OnDemand service will not be available on Friday, April 18.
- Access Transit will operate holiday service hours on Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21 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 Friday, April 18, 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.
- Friday, April 18: Parking payment is not required.
- Monday, April 21: Parking payment will be required in City-managed pay parking areas.
- Motorists are reminded that all other parking requirements remain in effect, including parking time limits.
- Vehicles will not be released to the public on Friday, April 18.
- Open for regular business on Saturday, April 19 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. and on Monday, April 21.
- Information on Vehicle Seizures
- The Material Recovery Centre and Landfill are open on Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21 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 Compost Depot is open on Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Vehicles will not be admitted after 5:50 p.m. Compost and mulch loading closes at 5:30 p.m. Check saskatoon.ca/compostdepot for more information.
- The cemetery office is closed on Friday, April 18 & Monday, April 21.
- Cemetery grounds are open to the public 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily as per usual.
- Zoo – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Forestry Farm Park - 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Cosmo Civic Centre
Friday, April 18 & Monday April 21 – CLOSED - Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre
Closed for facility upgrade. Learn more at saskatoon.ca/harrybailey. - Lakewood Civic Centre
Friday, April 18 – CLOSED
Monday, April 21 – OPEN Regular Hours of Operation (6 a.m. to 10 p.m.) - Lawson Civic Centre
Friday, April 18 – CLOSED
Monday, April 21 – OPEN Regular Hours of Operation (6 a.m. to 10 p.m.) - Saskatoon Field House
Friday, April 18 – CLOSED
Monday, April 21 – OPEN Regular Hours of Operation (6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.) - Shaw Centre
Friday, April 18 – CLOSED
Monday, April 21 – OPEN Regular Hours of Operation (6 a.m. to 10 p.m.) - Terry Fox Track
Friday, April 18 – CLOSED
Monday, April 21 – OPEN Regular Hours of Operation (10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation over the Easter Long Weekend, as follows:
CITY HALL
City Hall will be closed on Friday, April 18 (Good Friday) and Monday, April 21 (Easter Monday). City Hall will reopen on Tuesday, April 22 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 Friday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and closed on Monday, April 21.
SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY
All Saskatoon Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, April 18.
SASKATOON TRANSIT
PAY PARKING
MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT
WASTE COLLECTIONS
Garbage, Recycling, and Organics have collections as scheduled.
MATERIAL RECOVERY CENTRE & LANDFILL
COMPOST DEPOT
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 at dropinschedule.saskatoon.ca
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.
Co-existing with Saskatoon’s urban wildlife
April 16, 2025 - 9:00am
- Do not feed wildlife: You are not helping them. Feeding wild animals can make them lose their natural fear of humans, leading to increased encounters and potential conflicts.
- Secure food sources: Keep garbage, compost, birdseed and pet food out of reach and tightly sealed.
- Keep pets safe: Always supervise pets when they are outside, especially at night. While out on a walk, have pets under your control and on a leash in
areas known to have wildlife. - Respect wildlife: They are not pets. Keep wildlife wild by not approaching or attempting to touch them.
- Use hazing techniques: If you encounter a wild animal, make loud noises, wave your arms and throw small objects towards (but not at) it to scare it away. Do not run or turn your back.
- Report unusual behaviour: If the animal is acting unusual (e.g., approaching people, staggering or acting confused), call Customer Care at
306-975-2476. If the animal is acting aggressive, contact the Saskatoon Police Service non-emergency line at 306-975-8300. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
As warmer weather approaches, it’s important to remember that we share our urban spaces with many species of wildlife such as coyotes, foxes, geese, jackrabbits and raccoons. Encountering urban wildlife in Saskatoon is normal and these animals play a vital role in our ecosystem. Understanding how to coexist with them can ensure safety for both the wildlife and our community.
Here are some important tips for co-existing with urban wildlife:
By following these guidelines, we can co-exist safely and prevent unwanted encounters with the wildlife that share our urban spaces.
The City continues to work on plans to mitigate aggressive wildlife behaviour, with City Council approving next steps on this matter at its March 26 meeting.
For more information on urban wildlife, visit saskatoon.ca/wildlife.
Cumberland Avenue closed between McLorg Street and Wilson Crescent on Thursday
April 16, 2025 - 6:00am
Cumberland Avenue will be closed between McLorg Street and Wilson Crescent on Thursday, April 17, starting at 8:00 a.m. for an emergency connection replacement. Detours are 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.
Daily Road Report - April 16, 2025
April 15, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
20TH ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT AVE G S
(Sewer lining)
Start: April 16, 8:00 a.m. End: April 16, 12:00 p.m.
1ST AVE S NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 22ND ST E
(Construction)
Start: April 16, 8:00 a.m. End: April 16, 4:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR E NB EXIT RAMP SHOULDER CLOSED AT ATTRIDGE DR
(Streetlight work)
Start: April 14, 9:00 a.m. End: April 16, 3:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB SHOULDER CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E EXIT RAMP
(Streetlight work)
Start: April 14, 9:00 a.m. End: April 16, 3:00 p.m.
AVE P S ROAD CLOSED FROM 19TH ST W TO 20TH ST W
(Construction)
Start: April 15, 7:00 a.m. End: April 16, 5:00 p.m.
BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: March 17, 7:00 a.m. End: May 19, 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: 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.
Spring clean-up of park and open space areas starts
April 15, 2025 - 1:15pm
- Park clean-up, consisting mainly of litter control and removal of branches and leaves from turf areas and shrub beds.
- Pumping out spring run-off in low-lying areas in parks and green spaces.
- Sweeping park-front sidewalks and boulevards where grass, trees and/or flowerpots are located. Full-size street sweepers will follow the same path after to collect the debris left behind on the road.
- Grooming of crusher dust trails in naturalized park areas to remove the ruts from run-off and other winter activities will begin once the trails have fully dried.
- Collecting litter and beginning of mowing cycles to over 400 hectares of open space areas along Circle Drive and other major freeways.
- Emptying of garbage receptacles will increase to at least once a week, at the beginning of May.
- The Sports Field program is gearing up for the May 1 (weather dependent) start date for various sport user groups. Preparations includes infield grooming of the softball/baseball diamonds, turf inspection, litter/garbage control and field line painting.
Spring is here, which means City workers are starting to ramp up maintenance activities for the more than 2,000 hectares of park and open spaces in Saskatoon. Seasonal workers returned mid-April and the park clean-up process will continue until mid-May.
Spring park maintenance activities include:
Residents are reminded that a Park Access Permit is required to access private property from a City park to complete all work including landscaping, construction, tree removal, renovations and building a deck, fence or pool. Homeowners and contractors can request a permit by completing the online application form at least one week prior to the date required. Visit saskatoon.ca/parkaccess to access the form and more information on park access requirements.
For more information on seasonal park maintenance, visit saskatoon.ca/parkmaintenance.
Daily Road Report - April 15, 2025
April 14, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
AVE P S ROAD CLOSED FROM 19TH ST W TO 20TH ST W
(Construction)
Start: April 15, 7:00 a.m. End: April 16, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE B S
(Sewer lining)
Start: April 15, 9:00 a.m. End: April 15, 1:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM CONFEDERATION DR TO MATHESON DR
(Sanitary main repair)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: April 15, 9:00 a.m. End: April 15, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR E NB EXIT RAMP SHOULDER CLOSED AT ATTRIDGE DR
(Streetlight work)
Start: April 14, 9:00 a.m. End: April 16, 3:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB SHOULDER CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E EXIT RAMP
(Streetlight work)
Start: April 14, 9:00 a.m. End: April 16, 3:00 p.m.
BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: March 17, 7:00 a.m. End: May 19, 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: 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.
The driving ranges at Silverwood and Holiday Park Golf Courses are scheduled to open Wednesday, April 16
April 14, 2025 - 1:00pm
The driving ranges at Silverwood Golf Course (3503 Kinnear Avenue) and Holiday Park Golf Course (1630 Avenue U South) are scheduled to open on Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Hours of operation will be 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., daily. Baskets of balls will be sold until 6:30 p.m. Hours are dependent on weather. Please contact Holiday Park or Silverwood for current hours.
Driving Range rates are:
Large Basket (70-75 Balls): $15.00
Medium Basket (40-45 Balls): $10.00
Small Basket (20-25 Balls): $6.00
Season Pass: $500.00 (good for use at both ranges)
Opening dates for Holiday Park, Wildwood and Silverwood golf courses will be announced soon.
For more information about any of the City’s golf courses please visit saskatoon.ca/golf.
Long Weekend Road Report - April 18-21, 2025
April 14, 2025 - 10:14am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
33RD ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 7TH AVE N
(Valve replacement)
Start: April 19, 8:00 a.m. End: April 19, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE S S TO AVE T S
(Water and sewer connections)
Start: April 21, 7:00 a.m. End: April 27, 6:00 p.m.
ONGOING
BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction)
Start: March 17, 7:00 a.m. End: May 19, 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: 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.
Daily Road Report - April 14, 2025
April 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CIRCLE DR E NB EXIT RAMP SHOULDER CLOSED AT ATTRIDGE DR
(Streetlight work)
Start: April 14, 9:00 a.m. End: April 16, 3:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB SHOULDER CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E EXIT RAMP
(Streetlight work)
Start: April 14, 9:00 a.m. End: April 16, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction work)
Start: March 17, 7:00 a.m. End: May 19, 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: September 26, 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.