News Releases

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

NEW

25TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(Crane lift)
Start: February 13, 7:00 a.m. End: February 13, 1:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E NB LANE CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO DUKE ST
(Light replacement)
Start: February 13, 10:00 a.m. End: February 13, 1:00 p.m.

ONGOING

NEAULT RD NB RIGHT TURN LANES AT KENSINGTON GATE W
(Trunk work)
Start: February 3, 7:00 a.m. End: February 13, 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.

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Family Day is almost here and the City of Saskatoon is getting ready to help residents make the most of the long weekend. Several civic services and hours of operation will shift or be adjusted on Monday, February 16.

Check out what's open or closed, parking requirements and programs and activities available over the long weekend here.

The City of Saskatoon wishes all residents, a safe and happy Family Day long weekend.

Family Day is almost here and the City of Saskatoon is gearing up to help residents make the most of the long weekend. Several civic services and hours of operation will shift or be adjusted on Monday, February 16.

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

CITY HALL
City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 16 and will reopen on Tuesday, February 17 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 Family Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY
All Saskatoon Public Library locations will be closed on Family Day, Monday, February 16.

SASKATOON TRANSIT
Fixed route transit will run holiday service on Monday, February 16 – 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 Monday, February 16.
• Access Transit will operate holiday service on Monday, February 16 – 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Trips must be booked in advance as per normal procedures (8:15 a.m. to 10:45 p.m.).
  • Customers are reminded that subscriptions do not apply on Statutory Holidays.
• Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed for walk-in customers on Monday, February 16, 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, February 16.
• Motorists are reminded that all parking requirements remain in effect, including parking time limits.

MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT

• The Impound Lot will be closed to the public on Monday, February 16. 
• Vehicles will be released to the public as usual on Tuesday, February 17. 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 Monday, February 16 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 DEPOTS
The compost depots are closed for the season.

WOODLAWN CEMETERY

• The Cemetery Administration Office is closed on Monday, February 16.
• 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 – Facility Closed. Free Family Day Skate Event, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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

Indoor Rinks
Cosmo Arena - Free Family Day Skate, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
ACT Arena - Parent & Tot Skate, 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 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.

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

NEW

33RD ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT ALBERTA AVE
(Pole replacement)
Start: February 12, 9:00 a.m. End: February 12, 3:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH ST E TO 4TH ST E
(Tree maintenance)
Start: February 12, 9:00 a.m. End: February 12, 3:00 p.m.

HIGHWAY 16 NB VARIOUS SINGLE LANE CLOSURES FROM 60TH ST W TO MARQUIS DR W
(Electronic work)
Start: February 12, 10:00 a.m. End: February 12, 12:00 p.m.

HIGHWAY 16 SB VARIOUS SINGLE LANE CLOSURES FROM AUCTION MART RD TO MARQUIS DR W
(Electronic work)
Start: February 12, 10:00 a.m. End: February 12, 12:00 p.m.


ONGOING

NEAULT RD NB RIGHT TURN LANES AT KENSINGTON GATE W
(Trunk work)
Start: February 3, 7:00 a.m. End: February 13, 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.

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Saskatoon Transit will provide direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to SaskTel Centre for the following events this week:

Saskatoon Blades vs Regina Pats
Wednesday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m. 
Buses depart at:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Hardy: The Country! Country! Tour!
Thursday, February 12 at 7:00 p.m. 
Buses depart at:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.
• 7:05 p.m.

Saskatoon Blades vs Swift Current Broncos
Friday, February 13 at 7:00 p.m. 
Buses depart at:

• 5:45 p.m.
• 6:25 p.m.

Saskatchewan Rush vs Vancouver Warriors
Saturday, February 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Buses depart at:

• 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.

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

NEW

VICTORIA AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 6TH ST E
(Tree maintenance)
Start: February 11, 8:00 a.m. End: February 11, 4:00 p.m.

AVE W N ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST W TO RUSHOLME RD
(Tree maintenance)
Start: February 11, 8:00 a.m. End: February 11, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB VARIOUS LANE CLOSURES FROM 25TH ST E TO 33RD ST E
(SL&P)
A crash truck will be used for this closure
Start: February 11, 9:00 a.m. End: February 11, 1:00 p.m.

ONGOING

33RD ST W EB LANES & WB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM TILLEY AVE TO CONFEDERATION DR
(Connection replacement)
Start: February 10, 8:00 a.m. End: February 11, 5:00 p.m.

NEAULT RD NB RIGHT TURN LANES AT KENSINGTON GATE W
(Trunk work)
Start: February 3, 7:00 a.m. End: February 13, 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

No projects are scheduled to start on these dates.

ONGOING

No projects are ongoing at this time.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

Victoria Avenue between 8th and 6th Street will be closed on Wednesday, February 11th, starting at 8:00 a.m. for tree trimming. The intersection at Victoria Avenue and 7th Street will remain open. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the area. This project is expected to take eight hours 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.