News Releases

Planning your Victoria Day long weekend? A heads up that some City services will be adjusted or have holiday hours.

CITY HALL

City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 18, and will reopen on Tuesday, May 19, 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, May 18.

SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY

All Saskatoon Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, May 18.

SASKATOON TRANSIT

• Fixed-route transit will operate holiday service hours on Monday, May 18 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (regular fares apply).
  • For real-time bus locations, service alerts, and to plan your trip, use the Transit app.
  • Visit saskatoontransit.ca
• OnDemand service will not be available on Monday, May 18.
• Access Transit will operate holiday service hours on Monday, May 18 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, May 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.

PAY PARKING

• Parking payment is not required on Monday, May 18
• 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, May 18
• Open for regular business on Saturday, May 16 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, May 18 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, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WOODLAWN CEMETERY

• The cemetery office is closed on Monday, May 18.
• 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 – 9 a.m. to 5 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
• Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre - Closed for facility upgrade. Learn more at saskatoon.ca/harrybailey
• Lakewood Civic Centre – 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Lawson Civic Centre – 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Saskatoon Field House – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Shaw Centre – 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Terry Fox Track - Closed

NUTRIEN PLAYLAND AT KINSMEN

Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

GOLF COURSES

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

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 Twitter.

The City of Saskatoon has bridged another divide, building a pedestrian crossing at the CN Railway tracks between Assiniboine Drive and 43rd Street East. The new pathway will officially open on May 18 2026 following the announcement by CN Rail that they will be ceasing the use of airhorns in that area that day.

The completion of the railway crossing, just off Warman Road, provides a safe and legal connection across the tracks. It is now easier for people walking, riding their bikes, or using other types of active transportation to move between neighbourhoods east of the tracks and the commercial areas on the west side.

“Until now, there weren’t any safe or legal routes for pedestrians to cross the railway tracks for a three and a half kilometre stretch between 33rd Street and 51st Street,” says Jay Magus, Director of Transportation. “The new crossing provides another transportation option.”

The pedestrian rail crossing is the first of its kind in Saskatoon. It functions like a typical roadway rail crossing with light signals and gate arms to block the path when a train is approaching, keeping pathway users safe.

For people living and working in nearby communities, it means another option for getting around.

"This crossing will provide my residents with access to shops, restaurants and businesses in the north commercial district, which is something they have been asking for,” says Randy Donauer, Ward 5 Councillor. “I'm very pleased to see this pedestrian rail crossing open and I'd like to thank our Administration and CN for making it happen."

The City aims to establish a safe and convenient network of active transportation infrastructure throughout Saskatoon. Building a connection point between Assiniboine Drive and 43rd Street supports those goals by allowing different modes of transportation better access to future active transportation corridors in the north industrial area.

For more information on accessibility and pedestrian projects in Saskatoon, visit saskatoon.ca/moving-around.

The Saskatoon Fire Department would like to remind residents and visitors of safe practices for purchasing, enjoying and disposing of fireworks. This Victoria Day, low-hazard fireworks are permitted on private property between dusk and 11:00 p.m. on Monday, May 18.

Low-hazard fireworks are designed for public recreational use. These fireworks travel less than 50m (160ft) high and include items such as roman candles, sparklers, fountains, wheels, volcanoes, mines and snakes.

High-hazard fireworks are designed for professionals and can only be purchased by persons holding a valid Fireworks Supervisor – Level I or Level II card issued by Natural Resources Canada.

Residents and spectators are reminded of the risks and obligations associated with fireworks:

• Carefully read and follow the manufacturer instructions.
• Exercise increased caution when handling and discharging any type of firework.
• Choose your location wisely. Fireworks can only be discharged on private property.
• Familiarize yourself with the space requirements for the type of firework being discharged. Requirements vary depending on the firework type.
• Ensure your location is free of overhead obstructions, is clear side-to-side and is a safe distance from combustible materials.
• Ensure that it is not windy and that all spectators are safely located to observe the display.
• Be sure to properly stabilize the firework according to manufacturer direction.
• Other than sparklers, never light or hold a lit firework in your hand.
• Always light the fuse at its tip.
• Never try to relight or fix the fuse on fireworks that did not go off.
• Have a supply of water available and use it to extinguish debris or smouldering embers before they cause injuries, property damage and/or fires.
• Keep in mind that you are solely responsible for any debris that may land on spectators or another’s property.

For more information about fireworks safety, please visit saskatoon.ca/fireworks.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Mamba take on the Vancouver Bandits at SaskTel Centre on Thursday, May 14, at 10:30 a.m. is available at the following times:

• 9:15 a.m.
• 9:55 a.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.