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SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS

Animal Services – Pet Licenses

There are various rate and fee changes for Animal Services effective January 1, 2026. 
Visit saskatoon.ca/petlicensing for current rates.

Material Recovery Centre & Landfill

In 2026, landfill tipping fees will increase to $108/tonne and the landfill entrance fee will increase to $20. 
Visit saskatoon.ca/mrc for current rates and fees.

Compost Depot

The Compost Depot Commercial Hauler Season Permit fee remains $150 for 2026.

Waste-Related Handling Services

• Curbside Residential Garbage Program (black cart) average fees per cart per month will increase to approximately as follows in 2026: small (120 L) cart - $4.15, medium (240 L) - $7.84 and large (360 L) - $11.76.
• Curbside Residential Organics Program (green cart) average fees per cart per month will remain at $7.78 per month in 2026.
• Curbside Residential Recycling Program (blue cart) average fees per cart per month will remain at $7.47 per month in 2026.
• Multi-Unit Residential Recycling Program average fees per dwelling per month will remain at $4.22 per month in 2026.
• Cart swap fees will increase to $38 to change the size of a black cart.

Visit saskatoon.ca/wasterates for current rates and fees.

2026 Saskatoon Light & Power Electrical Rates

There are no electrical rate increases planned at this time. All SL&P fees and rates can be found at saskatoon.ca/electricalrates.

The City has historically set its rates to match those established by SaskPower. This is to ensure there are no inequities between utility customers regardless of whether their property is within the SL&P or SaskPower franchise area.

Water and Wastewater

In 2026, water and wastewater rates will increase by an average rate of 5.18%.

A $75 fee will be introduced for emergency sanitary sewer maintenance service. The exact implementation date has not yet been finalized but is anticipated to launch in late spring 2026.

Property Tax

Current Property Tax: For property tax levied in the current year that remains outstanding beyond the June 30 payment deadline, the penalty remains at 1.75% per month.
Property Tax in Arrears: For Property Tax Arrears, where a property tax balance remains outstanding beyond December 31 of the year the property tax was levied in, the penalty remains at 2.25% per month.

Corporate Revenue Service Requests

• Tax Certificates (EPTSC): $40 per certificate (an increase of $5)
• Tax Searches: $20 per search (an increase of $5)

Parking Services

• Hourly pay parking rate is $2.50 per hour. Posted time limits do apply.
• ParkedIn App will charge an additional $0.15 convenience fee on each transaction in 2026. Visit Public Pay Parking for rate information.
• There are various fee changes for the Impound Lot. Visit Vehicle Seizures for 2026 rate information.

Special Permits

Special permit information is available at saskatoon.ca/trafficpermits.

• Sidewalk Crossing permit application fee: $775.00
• Truck permit application fee:
  • $200.00 for blanket annual
  • $75.00 for daily

Saskatoon Transit and Access Transit

• There will be various rate changes for Saskatoon Transit, effective July 1, 2026.
• Visit saskatoontransit.ca/fares for current rates.

Building and Plumbing Permits

• There are various rate and fee changes effective January 1, 2026, for both building and plumbing permits.
• For a full list of 2026 Building Permit Fees visit saskatoon.ca/permitfees.
• For a full list of 2026 Plumbing Permit Fees visit saskatoon.ca/plumbingpermit.

PARKS, RECREATION & ATTRACTIONS

Leisure Centres
There are various rate changes for Leisure Centres effective January 1, 2026. 
Visit saskatoon.ca/admissions for 2026 rates.

Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo
There are various rate and fee changes for the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo effective January 1, 2026. 
Visit saskatoon.ca/zoo for 2026 admission rates.
Visit Saskatoon.ca/zoorentals for rental rates.

Indoor Registered Swim Lessons
Rates are effective April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. All rates listed exclude GST.
30 Minutes: $95.25
45 Minutes: $125.00
60 Minutes: $143.00

Outdoor Registered Swim Lessons
Rates are effective April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2026. All rates listed exclude GST.
30 Minutes: $81.00
45 Minutes: $106.25
60 Minutes: $121.50

Gordon Howe Campground
There are various rate and fee changes for Gordon Howe Campground effective January 1, 2026. 
Visit saskatoon.ca/camp for 2026 rates.

Golf Courses
There are various rate and fee changes for golf courses effective April 1, 2026. 
Visit saskatoon.ca/golf for 2026 rates.

Sport Fields
Rates are effective January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The following rates are per game (2 hours). 
All rates listed exclude GST.
Class 1 (with lights): $154.00
Class 1 (without lights): $74.00
Class 2: $71.00
Class 3: $62.00

Visit saskatoon.ca/sportfields for more information.

Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park

General Admission (single ticket) - $3.50
Play Pack (8 tickets) $21.00
Group booking 1 ride / hour (recommended for groups of 50 or less) $170.00
Group booking 2 rides /hour (recommended for groups of 51 to 75) $285.00
Group booking 3 rides / hour (recommended for groups of 75 to 150 +) $395.00

Visit saskatoon.ca/nutrienplayland for more information.

Outdoor Pools
There are various rate changes for outdoor pools.
Visit saskatoon.ca/outdoorpools for 2026 rates.

Indoor Arenas

Rates and fees effective October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027.

Arena Rates and Fees
Prime-Time Ice: $345 /hour
Non-Prime Ice: $230 hour
Summer Ice: $230/hour
Dry Arena Rental: $90/hour
Dry Arena Daily: $810/hour

Woodlawn Cemetery
Visit saskatoon.ca/woodlawn for 2026 rates.

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

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

NEW

IDYLWYLD DR N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 31ST ST W TO 30TH ST W
(Connection replacement)
Start: December 18, 7:00 a.m. End: December 20, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

NEAULT RD NB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT KENSINGTON GATE W
(Trunk work)
Start: December 10, 7:00 a.m. End: December 19, 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.

CITY HALL

Christmas Day, December 25: Closed 
Boxing Day, December 26: Closed. Open Monday, December 29, 8 a.m. 
New Year’s Day, January 1. Closed. Open Friday, January 2, 8 a.m.

ROADWAY DETOURS & CLOSURES

Check here for road restrictions for priority one roadways.

REMAI MODERN

Christmas Eve, December 24: Closed at 3pm
Christmas Day, December 25: Closed 
Boxing Day, December 26: Open 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
New Year’s Day, January 1: Closed

SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY (SPL): ALL LOCATIONS

Christmas Eve, December 24: All SPL locations will close at 5 p.m.
Christmas Day, December 25: Closed 
Boxing Day, December 26: All SPL locations open regular operating hours 
New Year’s Eve, December 31: All SPL locations will close at 5 p.m.
New Year’s Day, January 1: Closed

SASKATOON TRANSIT

• Fixed-route transit will run with holiday service hours on December 25, 26, and January 1, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (normal fares apply).
  • For real-time bus locations, service alerts, and trip planning, use the Transit app.
  • Visit saskatoontransit.ca
• Route 1225 - Jingle Bell Express will provide free service on December 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• New Year's Eve service, Saskatoon Transit and Access Transit will offer free service on all routes on December 31, from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. (times may vary slightly by route).
• OnDemand transit will not be available on December 25, 26, and January 1.
• Access Transit will operate holiday service hours on December 25, 26, and January 1, 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 December 25, 26, and January 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.

PAY PARKING OVER THE HOLIDAYS

No payment is required on these two days:

Christmas Day, December 25 
New Year’s Day, January 1 

Payment is required on these two days:

Christmas Eve, December 24
Boxing Day, December 26 
Motorists are reminded that all other parking requirements remain in effect, including parking time limits.

MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT

• Closed:
  • Christmas Day, December 25
  • New Year’s Day, January 1
• Open:
  • Boxing Day, December 26: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • December 27: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Regular hours resume: December 29

WASTE COLLECTIONS: HOLIDAY COLLECTION SCHEDULE

• Garbage, Recycling, and Organics collections scheduled for Christmas Day (Thursday, December 25) and New Year’s Day (Thursday, January 1) will be collected the following Saturday. All other collection days remain unchanged and will operate as scheduled.
• Check your Collection Calendar here.

MATERIAL RECOVERY CENTRE & LANDFILL

• The Material Recovery Centre and Landfill will be closed on Christmas Day, December 25, and New Year’s Day, January 1.
• Live Christmas trees can be dropped off for free at Sort & Go from December 26 to January 31 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 closed for the season.

WOODLAWN CEMETERY

• The cemetery office is closed on Christmas Day, December 25 and Boxing Day, December 26.
• Cemetery grounds are open to the public 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily as per usual.

SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO

Christmas Day, December 25: Closed
Regular Hours of Operation on Boxing Day, December 26 and New Year’s Day, January 1

• Zoo: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Forestry Farm Park: 8 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
  • Christmas Eve – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Christmas Day – Closed
  • Boxing Day – Closed
  • New Year’s Eve – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • New Year’s Day – Closed
• Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre - Closed for facility upgrade. Learn more at saskatoon.ca/harrybailey.
• Lakewood Civic Centre
  • Christmas Eve – 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Christmas Day – Closed
  • Boxing Day – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • New Year’s Eve – 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • New Year’s Day – 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Lawson Civic Centre
  • Christmas Eve – 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Christmas Day – Closed
  • Boxing Day – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • New Year’s Eve – 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • New Year’s Day – 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Saskatoon Field House
  • Christmas Eve – 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Christmas Day – Closed
  • Boxing Day – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • New Year’s Eve – 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • New Year’s Day – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Shaw Centre
  • Christmas Eve – 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Christmas Day – Closed
  • Boxing Day – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • New Year’s Eve – 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • New Year’s Day – 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Terry Fox Track
  • Christmas Eve – Closed
  • Christmas Day – Closed
  • Boxing Day – Closed
  • New Year’s Eve – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • New Year’s Day – Closed

Indoor Rinks
Public and Parent & Tot skating schedules for Archibald, ACT, Archibald, Cosmo and Lions arenas are listed at dropinschedule.saskatoon.ca.
Christmas Eve

• Public Skating at Cosmo – 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
• Parent & Tot Skating at Archibald – 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Christmas Day

• All rinks closed.

Boxing Day

• Public Skating at Cosmo – 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

New Year’s Eve

• Free Public Skating at Cosmo – 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
• Parent & Tot Skating at Archibald – 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

New Year’s Day

• All rinks closed

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 X (Twitter).

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Kelowna Rockets at SaskTel Centre on Wednesday, December 17, at 7:00 p.m. is available at the following times:

• 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.

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

NEW

No new projects are scheduled to start on this date.

ONGOING

BOYCHUK DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM RENNIE PL TO MALCOLM PL
(Power line maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: December 15, 7:00 a.m. End: December 17, 5:00 p.m.

BOYCHUK DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO AULD CRES
(Construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: December 15, 7:00 a.m. End: December 17, 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.

33rd Street will be closed between 10th and Edward avenues on Wednesday, December 17, starting at 8:00 a.m. for a curb stop replacement. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. 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.

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

NEW

4TH AVE S SB & NB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Underground maintenance)
Start: December 16, 9:00 a.m. End: December 16, 1:00 p.m.

22ND ST W TEMPORARY 4-WAY STOP AT AVE P N
(Traffic signal work)
Start: December 16, 9:00 a.m. End: December 16, 3:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT ADILMAN DR
(Sewer inspections)
Start: December 16, 9:00 a.m. End: December 16, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

AVE C N ROAD CLOSED FROM 39TH ST W TO 41ST ST W
(Connection repair)
Start: December 15, 8:00 a.m. End: December 16, 12:00 p.m.

NEAULT RD NB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT KENSINGTON GATE W
(Trunk work)
Start: December 10, 7:00 a.m. End: December 16, 5:00 p.m.

JUNOR AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM MCCLOCKLIN RD TO 37TH ST W
(Sewer work)
Start: December 10, 7:00 a.m. End: December 16, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT KENSINGTON BLVD
(Construction)
Start: December 10, 7:00 a.m. End: December 16, 5:00 p.m.

BOYCHUK DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM RENNIE PL TO MALCOLM PL
(Power line maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: December 15, 7:00 a.m. End: December 17, 5:00 p.m.

BOYCHUK DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO AULD CRES
(Construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: December 15, 7:00 a.m. End: December 17, 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.

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

NEW

BOYCHUK DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM RENNIE PL TO MALCOLM PL
(Power line maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: December 15, 7:00 a.m. End: December 17, 5:00 p.m.

BOYCHUK DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO AULD CRES
(Construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: December 15, 7:00 a.m. End: December 17, 5:00 p.m.

AVE C N ROAD CLOSED FROM 39TH ST W TO 41ST ST W
(Connection repair)
Start: December 15, 8:00 a.m. End: December 16, 12:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT MAIN ST
(Construction)
Start: December 15, 9:00 a.m. End: December 15, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ASPEN RIDGE ST TO HENRY DAYDAY RD
(SaskTel construction)
Start: December 15, 11:00 a.m. End: December 15, 7:00 p.m.

ONGOING

NEAULT RD NB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT KENSINGTON GATE W
(Trunk work)
Start: December 10, 7:00 a.m. End: December 16, 5:00 p.m.

JUNOR AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM MCCLOCKLIN RD TO 37TH ST W
(Sewer work)
Start: December 10, 7:00 a.m. End: December 16, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT KENSINGTON BLVD
(Construction)
Start: December 10, 7:00 a.m. End: December 16, 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.

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

NEW

BOYCHUK DR NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM BRIARWOOD RD TO 8TH ST E
(Power line maintenance)
Start: December 13, 7:00 a.m. End: December 14, 5:30 p.m.

2ND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM SAUNDERS PL TO SPADINA CRES E
(Menorah lighting)
Start: December 14, 4:00 p.m. End: December 14, 7:00 p.m.

ONGOING

NEAULT RD NB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT KENSINGTON GATE W
(Trunk work)
Start: December 10, 7:00 a.m. End: December 16, 5:00 p.m.

JUNOR AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM MCCLOCKLIN RD TO 37TH ST W
(Sewer work)
Start: December 10, 7:00 a.m. End: December 16, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT KENSINGTON BLVD
(Construction)
Start: December 10, 7:00 a.m. End: December 16, 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.