News Releases

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

NEW

CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM MCLORG ST TO WILSON CRES
(Emergency connection replacement)
Start: April 17, 8:00 a.m. End: April 17, 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.

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

• 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.

PAY PARKING

• 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.

MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT

• 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     

WASTE COLLECTIONS

Garbage, Recycling, and Organics have collections as scheduled.

MATERIAL RECOVERY CENTRE & LANDFILL

• 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.

COMPOST DEPOT

• 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.

WOODLAWN CEMETERY

• 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.

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 7:00 p.m.

LEISURE CENTRES

Search for drop-in program information including fitness and weight room hours, public swim sessions and fitness programs at dropinschedule.saskatoon.ca

• 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.)

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. 

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:

• 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.

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 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.