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To help reduce transportation barriers to voting polls for the provincial and civic elections, Saskatoon Transit will provide a special pass for free transit service on October 28 and November 13, 2024. This free service enables every resident the opportunity to reach their polling station conveniently and affordably.

Find the free pass at SaskatoonTransit.ca or pick one up at the Transit Customer Service Centre, City Hall, Civic Leisure Centres or a Saskatoon Public Library. A printed pass is not required; electronic versions on mobile phones will be accepted. Simply show a printed, downloaded, picture, or screenshot version of the pass to the operator upon boarding.   

The pass is only for use on each election day – October 28 (provincial election) and November 13 (civic election). The pass can be used multiple times on fixed-route, OnDemand and Access Transit and will expire at the end of service each day on October 28 and November 13, 2024

Trips can be planned using the mobile app Transit or Google Maps Transit up to two weeks in advance to help find the best route to a polling station.

For more information about free election day transit service, visit SaskatoonTransit.ca.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see Dropkick Murphys at SaskTel Centre on Friday, October 18 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 Sawyer Brown at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, October 19 at 8:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 6:45 p.m.
• 7:25 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.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Regina Pats at SaskTel Centre on Tuesday, October 15 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.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Spokane Chiefs at SaskTel Centre on Friday, October 11 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 the Saskatoon Blades take on the Moose Jaw Warriors at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, October 12 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.

The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 14.

Wondering about what's open or closed this long weekend? Or want to check out parking requirements, the waste collection schedule, Saskatoon Transit schedule or hours at Leisure Centres, Saskatoon Public Library locations or at Remai Modern? How about tee off times for a last round of long weekend fall golf?

Check details here!

The City of Saskatoon wishes a safe and happy Thanksgiving long weekend for all residents.

For more information on the City's many programs and services, including details on upcoming deadlines for voters in this fall's 2024 Civic Election, visit saskatoon.ca

Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to experience the Saskatoon Blades take on the Everett Silvertips at SaskTel Centre on Saturday, October 5, 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.

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.

Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias at SaskTel Centre on Friday, September 27, at 8:00 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 6:45 p.m.
• 7:25 p.m.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see the Saskatoon Blades take on the Brandon Wheat Kings on Saturday, September 28 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 the Every Child Matters Pow Wow on Sunday, September 29 at 9:00 a.m., is available at the following times:

• 8:20 a.m.
• 9:00 a.m.
• 9:40 a.m.
• 11:40 a.m.
• 12:20 p.m.
• 1:00 p.m.
• 4:40 p.m.
• 5:20 p.m.
• 6:00 p.m.
• 8:00 p.m.
• 8:40 p.m.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop to the Every Child Matters Pow Wow on Monday, September 30 at 9:00 a.m., is available at the following times:

• 8:20 a.m.
• 9:00 a.m.
• 9:40 a.m.
• 11:40 a.m.
• 12:20 p.m.
• 1:00 p.m.
• 4:40 p.m.
• 5:20 p.m.
• 6:00 p.m.
• 8:00 p.m.
• 8:40 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.

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.

The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation Monday, September 30, in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 

Monday, September 30 provides an important opportunity to reflect and continue on our collective and individual reconciliation journey.

To note: Where Monday, September 30 is not recognized as a provincial statutory holiday,  parking payment will be required.

Check full details here 

The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation Monday, September 30, in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

CITY HALL

City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 30, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 1, 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, September 30.

SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY

All Saskatoon Public Library (SPL) locations will be closed on Monday, September 30.

SASKATOON TRANSIT

Fixed-route, OnDemand, Access and the Transit Customer Service Centre will operate regular service hours on Monday, September 30.

Please note that information in the Transit app or Google Transit Planner may display holiday service hours; however, regular hours will be in effect.

PAY PARKING

• Parking payment WILL BE required. September 30 is not a recognized provincial STAT holiday.
• 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, September 30.
• Open for regular business on Saturday, September 28 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, September 30 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, September 30 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WOODLAWN CEMETERY

• The cemetery office is closed on Monday, September 30.
• 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 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 saskatoon.ca/leisureonline.

• 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 p.m.
• Lawson Civic Centre – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saskatoon Field House – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Shaw Centre – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Terry Fox Track - Closed

Indoor Rinks
ACT Arena – Parent & Tot Skating  - 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

GOLF COURSES

• Holiday Park, Wildwood and Silverwood golf courses are open regular hours operation – tee times begin at 7 a.m.
• Holiday Park and Silverwood driving ranges are open regular hours of operation - 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (last bucket sold at 6 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. 

Direct bus service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see Sam Hunt: Locked Up Tour 2024 at SaskTel Centre on Monday, September 23, at 7:30 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 6:15 p.m. 
• 6:55 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.

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.