News Releases

33rd Street will be closed between 6th and 7th avenues on Saturday, April 19, starting at 8:00 a.m. for a valve 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.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatchewan Rush take on the Ottawa Black Bears at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, April 19 at 7:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see Nelly at SaskTel Centre on Sunday, April 20 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

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.)

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