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The City of Saskatoon is gearing up to help residents make the most of the Easter long weekend. Several civic services and hours of operation will shift or be adjusted on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6. 

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.

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

Starting April 1, crews will be completing ongoing cycles of mowing and litter cleanup along City expressways. Please slow down when driving by work zones for the safety of crews working adjacent to the expressway. Maintain a safe following distance while driving and obey all posted signage.

Drivers are also reminded to cover and secure their cargo when driving on the expressway. Unsecured cargo is the main source of expressway litter and drivers can be subject to ticketing, as per Waste Bylaw 8310.

Securing cargo is not only important for protecting your vehicle and the items that you are carrying, but it is also a critical step in helping to prevent dangerous accidents. You are encouraged to use ratchet straps, bungee cords and/or tarps depending on what you are carrying. This will help to secure your cargo, minimize litter, and help keep everyone safe on the road.

The Circle Drive/Expressway Mowing Program consists of maintenance and upkeep of higher speed roadways around Saskatoon. This program focuses primarily on maintenance items such as: litter removal, mowing, and trimming running April 1 until October 31. The roadways included within this program are main artery highways going to and from Saskatoon, Expressways (or freeway) roads and Circle Drive (highway).

The City thanks drivers for their cooperation.

The City of Saskatoon is gearing up to help residents make the most of the Easter long weekend. Several civic services and hours of operation will shift or be adjusted on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6.

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

CITY HALL

City Hall will be closed on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6 and will reopen on Tuesday, April 7 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, April 6.

SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY

All Saskatoon Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, April 3.

SASKATOON TRANSIT

• Fixed-route transit will run holiday service hours on Friday, April 3 – 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 Friday, April 3.
• Access Transit will operate holiday service hours on Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6 – 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.
• The Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed for walk-in customers on Friday, April 3, 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

• Friday, April 3: Parking payment is not required.
• Monday, April 6: 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.

MUNICIPAL INPOUND LOT

• The Impound lot will be closed to the public on Friday, April 3.
• Open for regular business on Saturday, April 4 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. and on Monday, April 6.
• Information on Vehicle Seizures

WASTE COLLECTIONS

Garbage, Recycling, and Organics collections continue as scheduled.

MATERIAL RECOVERY CENTRE & LANDFILL

• The Material Recovery Centre and Landfill are open on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6 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 currently closed. The depot will re-open for the season on Monday, April 13.

WOODLAWN CEMETERY

• The Cemetery Administration Office is closed on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6.
• 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
  Friday, April 3 & Monday, April 6 – CLOSED
• Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre
  Closed for facility upgrade. Learn more at saskatoon.ca/harrybailey.
• Lakewood Civic Centre
  Friday, April 3 – CLOSED
  Monday, April 6 – OPEN Regular Hours of Operation (6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
• Lawson Civic Centre
  Friday, April 3 – CLOSED
  Monday, April 6 – OPEN Regular Hours of Operation (6:15 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.)
• Saskatoon Field House
  Friday, April 3 – CLOSED
  Monday, April 6 – OPEN Regular Hours of Operation (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
• Shaw Centre
  Friday, April 3 – CLOSED
  Monday, April 6 – OPEN Regular Hours of Operation (6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
• Terry Fox Track
  Friday, April 3 – CLOSED
  Monday, April 6 – OPEN Regular Hours of Operation (10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.)

NOTIFYNOW

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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

TAYLOR ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM KINGSMERE BLVD TO MCKERCHER DR
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: April 1, 8:00 a.m. End: April 1, 4:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E SB ONRAMP
(Pole replacement)
Start: April 1, 9:00 a.m. End: April 1, 2:00 p.m.

BOYCHUK DR NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT ARNASON CRES
(Manhole repair)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the parking lanes.
Start: April 1, 9:00 a.m. End: April 1, 5:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E WB LANES CLOSED AT SALISBURY DR
(Manhole repair)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes.
Start: April 1, 10:00 a.m. End: April 1, 6:00 p.m.

ONGOING

HIGHWAY 11 NB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR OVERPASS
(Overpass repairs)
Start: March 17, 11:00 a.m. End: April 7, 8:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DRIVE EB CURB LANE AND ACCELERATION LANE CLOSED AT HIGHWAY 11 OVERPASS
(Overpass repairs)
Start: March 6, 7:00 a.m. End: April 30, 5:00 p.m.

ACADIA DR ROAD CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO AVONDALE RD
(Water main maintenance)
Start: March 23, 7:00 a.m. End: May 4, 5:00 p.m

20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(SL&P work)
Start: March 9, 9:00 a.m. End: June 5, 5:30 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 is a busy time of year for projects in the yard, garden and around the home. Contractors and homeowners with a property adjacent to a park may wish to use the park as an access point for deliveries, equipment and/or vehicles related to their projects. 

The City would like to remind contractors and homeowners about the importance of gaining approval prior to using the park space, park linkage, greenspace or buffer strips as an access point for deliveries, equipment and/or vehicles to ensure the safety and enjoyment of these spaces for everyone. 

To obtain a permit, contractors and homeowners are required to: 

• Complete the Request Access to a Park online form at saskatoon.ca/parkaccess; 
• Complete the Request City Utility Line Locate online form at Locating Underground Utilities | Saskatoon.ca or Sask 1st – Call Before You Dig 
• Call Parks Customer Service at 306-975-3300.

Permit applications should be submitted at least one week prior to the date required.

Once the permit has been issued, the permit holder is responsible for: 

• Repairing any damage to City property at the homeowner's/contractor’s expense. As per Bylaw 7767 there are fines associated with park damage. 
• Removing all litter/debris and locate flags after the project is complete. 
• Expenses incurred by the City to repair damage. 
• Adhering to any restrictions set forth in the approval process, including limitations for vehicle access when the turf is wet. 
• Accepting liability for any injury to the public and for damages to public property. 
• Contacting the Parks Department after the work is complete for an inspection and to close the permit.

For more information or to request a Park Access Permit for your project, email parkaccess@saskatoon.ca, call 306-975-3300 or visit saskatoon.ca/parkaccess.