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City of Saskatoon adjusted services & hours of operation on Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1

June 25, 2025 - 11:20am

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The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation on Canada Day, Tuesday, 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/Access 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.

Visit saskatoon.ca for more information on City programs and services.

Adjusted civic services & hours of operation Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1

June 25, 2025 - 11:15am

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The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation on Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1.

City Hall

City Hall will be closed on Tuesday, July 1 and will reopen on Wednesday, July 2 at 8:00 a.m.

Roadways Detours & Closures

Check here for detailed long weekend road restrictions for priority one roadways.

Remai Modern

Remai Modern will be closed on Tuesday, July 1.

Saskatoon Public Library

All Saskatoon Public Library locations will be closed on Tuesday, July 1.

Saskatoon Transit

  • Fixed-route transit will run holiday service hours on July 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (normal fares apply).
  • Immediately following the Canada Day fireworks event downtown, free service will be provided on the following special routes on either side of the river:
    • 3rd Avenue and 19th Street
    • Victoria Avenue and 11th Street
  • OnDemand service will not be available on July 1.
  • Access Transit will operate holiday service hours on July 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 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 Tuesday, July 1, but phone lines (306-975-3100) will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Visit saskatoontransit.ca for more information.

Pay Parking 

  • Parking payment is not required on Tuesday, July 1
  • Parking payment is required on Monday, June 30
  • 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 Tuesday, July 1
  • Open for regular business on Monday, June 30

Waste Collections

Garbage, Recycling, and Organics have collections as scheduled. Check your Collection Calendar here.

Material Recovery Centre and Landfill

  • The Material Recovery Centre and Landfill are open on Tuesday, July 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
  • Cash transactions are accepted, although Credit and Debit are recommended.

Compost Depot

The Compost Depot is open on Tuesday, July 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Woodlawn Cemetary

  • The cemetery office is closed on Tuesday, July 1.
  • Cemetery grounds are open to the public 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily as per usual.

Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo

Regular Hours of Operation

  • Zoo – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Forestry Farm Park - 7:30 a.m. to 9 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
  • Lakewood Civic Centre – 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Lawson Civic Centre – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Saskatoon Field House – 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Shaw Centre – 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Terry Fox Track - Closed
     

Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park

Open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Golf Courses

  • Holiday Park, Wildwood and Silverwood golf courses are open regular hours operation – tee times begin at 6:00 a.m.
  • Holiday Park and Silverwood driving ranges are open regular hours of operation
  • Holiday Park – 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (last bucket sold at 7:00 p.m.)
  • Silverwood – 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (last bucket sold at 8:00 p.m.)

Outdoor Pools

  • Lathey & Mayfair Pools
    • Public Swim from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • George Ward & Riversdale Pools
    • Family and Lane Swim from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
    • Public Swim from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

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Daily Road Report - July 1, 2025

June 24, 2025 - 3:41pm

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

NEW

ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED AT REVER RD
(Link platform construction)
Start: July 1, 7:00 a.m. End: July 10, 5:00 p.m.

TRAFFIC BRIDGE ROAD CLOSED FROM SASKATCHEWAN CRES E TO 19TH ST E
(Canada Day)
Start: July 1, 9:00 a.m. End: July 2, 8:00 a.m.

NIGHT WORK

CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT PRESTON AVE S
(Construction)
Start: July 1, 7:00 p.m. End: July 2, 5:00 a.m.

ONGOING

CIRCLE DR S EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE S TO CLARENCE AVE S
(Pavement markings)
Start: June 30, 7:00 p.m. End: July 1, 5:00 a.m.

22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE U S TO AVE S S
(Water main preservation)
Start: June 11, 7:00 a.m. End: July 1, 4:30 p.m.

BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction) 
Start: June 2, 7:00 a.m. End: July 1, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES & WB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM CUMBERLAND AVE N TO BRIAN TOWRISS CRES
(Water main maintenance)
Start: June 11, 7:00 a.m. End: July 1, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 3RD AVE S
(Canada Day)
Start: June 30, 7:00 p.m. End: July 2, 10:00 a.m.

RUSSELL RD SB LANES CLOSED FROM ADILMAN DR TO MOLLOY ST
(Road resurfacing)
Start: June 25, 7:00 a.m. End: July 4, 4:30 p.m.

25TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED; NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ONTARIO AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Link platform construction)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 5, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W WB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT AVE T S
(Construction)
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: July 6, 5:00 p.m.

25TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(Library construction)
Start: June 16, 6:00 a.m. End: July 6, 6:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED. WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AVE K N TO AVE M N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: July 9, 5:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Construction)
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB & CENTRE LANES & EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT BOYCHUK DR
(Construction)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 13, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE AT BOYCHUK DR
(Link Station Construction)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: July 13, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB LANES & EB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM LANSDOWNE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Water main preservation)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 4:30 p.m.

33RD ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO QUEBEC AVE
(Construction)
Two-way traffic maintained in EB lanes.
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: July 16, 5:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE ROAD CLOSED AT 14TH ST 
(Sewer work and resurfacing)
Start: June 18, 7:00 a.m. End: July 16, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Drive.
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE BROADWAY BRIDGE CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Start: May 11, 7:00 p.m. End: November 11, 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.

2025 Property Tax deadline: payments due by Monday, June 30, choose your payment method

June 24, 2025 - 3:25pm

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The City of Saskatoon reminds all property owners that 2025 property tax payments are due Monday, June 30, 2025.

Avoid Late Payment Fees: A 1.75% monthly compounded late fee will be applied to any unpaid 2025 property taxes after the due date.

Convenient Payment Options: There are several property tax payment options available for you:

  • Online Banking: Pay your property tax through your bank’s online payment option. Allow up to 2 business days for payment processing (some banks may take longer).
  • In-person at City Hall: Pay your property taxes by cheque, cash or debit. Open until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 30, 2025. If paying by debit at City Hall, be aware of your daily withdrawal limit; prior arrange your withdrawal limit with your bank.
  • At Your Financial Institution: Most banks accept property tax payments. Payment processing may take up to 2 business days.
  • City Hall Drop Boxes: Drop off cheques only (no cash) at City Hall, 222-3rd Avenue North:
    • outside the main entrance
    • inside the lobby

Please note: The Payment Drop Box located outside of the main doors of City Hall will be open on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29, to deposit cheques.

Prefer monthly property tax payments? Join the Tax Instalment Payment Plan Service (TIPPS) to pay in 12 monthly instalments. You can apply for the TIPPS Program any time.

Need help? If you have already mailed in your 2025 property tax payment, you can check your account balance by calling our automated voice response toll free at 1-800-667-9944 or Corporate Revenue Customer Service at 306-975-2400.

More information: Visit saskatoon.ca/taxtool for property assessment details and tax breakdowns, or saskatoon.ca/property tax.

Daily Road Report - June 25, 2025

June 24, 2025 - 3:00pm

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

NEW

2ND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM SAUNDERS PL TO 19TH ST E
(Crane work)
Start: June 25, 6:00 a.m. End: June 26, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT GOODWIN AVE
(Road resurfacing)
Start: June 25, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT ARLINGTON AVE
(Deficiency repairs)
Start: June 25, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.

RUSSELL RD SB LANES CLOSED FROM ADILMAN DR TO MOLLOY ST
(Road resurfacing)
Start: June 25, 7:00 a.m. End: July 4, 4:30 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: June 25, 7:00 a.m. End: July 8, 5:00 p.m.

KERR RD ROAD CLOSED FROM KELLOUGH RD TO ARMSTRONG CRES
(Water valve replacements)
Start: June 25, 8:00 a.m. End: June 25, 4:00 p.m.

EVERGREEN BLVD WB LANES CLOSED FROM EVERGREEN SQ TO DALGLEISH LINK
(Catch basin repair)
Start: June 25, 9:00 a.m. End: June 25, 12:00 p.m.

LENORE DR EB LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED FROM RUSSELL RD TO PRIMROSE DR
(Traffic signals replacement)
Start: June 25, 9:00 a.m. End: June 25, 3:00 p.m.

2ND AVE N SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 23RD ST E
(SL&P)
Start: June 25, 9:00 a.m. End: June 27, 5:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

KENSINGTON BLVD INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 22ND ST W
(Road resurfacing)
Start: June 25, 7:00 p.m. End: June 26, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

HIGHWAY 16 WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO MARQUIS DR W
(Pole base installations)
Start: June 24, 9:00 a.m. End: June 25, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 60TH ST W TO FAITHFULL PL
(Pole base installations)
Start: June 24, 9:00 a.m. End: June 25, 3:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE SB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 9TH ST E
(Link platform construction)
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: June 26, 4:30 p.m.

20TH ST W EB LANES & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AVE K N TO AVE M N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: June 27, 5:00 p.m.

FAITHFULL AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 45TH ST E TO 44TH ST E
(Driveway crossing)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 27, 5:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD NB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT HAZEN ST
(Link platform construction)
Start: June 16, 9:00 a.m. End: June 27, 5:00 p.m.

BOYCHUK DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO BRIARWOOD RD
(Sidewalk construction)
Start: May 16, 8:00 a.m. End: June 28, 8:00 a.m.

33RD ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO QUEBEC AVE
(Water main maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE U S TO AVE S S
(Water main preservation)
Start: June 11, 7:00 a.m. End: July 1, 4:30 p.m.

BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction) 
Start: June 2, 7:00 a.m. End: July 1, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W WB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT AVE T S
(Construction)
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: July 6, 5:00 p.m.

25TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(Library construction)
Start: June 16, 6:00 a.m. End: July 6, 6:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES & WB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM CUMBERLAND AVE N TO BRIAN TOWRISS CRES
(Water main maintenance)
Start: June 11, 7:00 a.m. End: July 9, 5:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Construction)
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB & CENTRE LANES & EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT BOYCHUK DR
(Construction)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 13, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE AT BOYCHUK DR
(Link Station Construction)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: July 13, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB LANES & EB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM LANSDOWNE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Water main preservation)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 4:30 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE ROAD CLOSED AT 14TH ST 
(Sewer work and resurfacing)
Start: June 18, 7:00 a.m. End: July 16, 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.

BROADWAY AVE BROADWAY BRIDGE CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Start: May 11, 7:00 p.m. End: October (Date TBA)

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.