• Wondering what's open, what's closed at the City of Saskatoon over Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year's Day and all those days in between?
• Looking for ideas of activities to do over the holiday season?
• Curious about hours of operation for City Hall, the Landfill, or the Municipal Impound Lot?
• Trying to figure out what days you have to pay for parking or if waste collections are impacted over the holidays?

We've listed it all for you here! Check out this detailed listing of what's planned for adjusted civic services and hours of operation over the holidays.

The City offers many fun things to take in as we all wind down 2022:

• Consider checking out swimming or fitness at a Leisure Centre or getting cozy with some new books from a Saskatoon Public Library.
• Plan for a family skate at an Indoor Rink , wander through the Remai Modern Art Gallery of Saskatchewan or check out the new wolves at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo!
• And don't forget the convenient Jingle Bell Express offered by Saskatoon Transit!

The City of Saskatoon extends warm wishes to all residents for a safe and happy holiday season! Especially at this time of year, consider acts of kindness as a gift to those in need.

Visit saskatoon.ca for more information on City of Saskatoon services and programs.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (outside the 2nd Avenue Lofts at 23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatchewan Rush take on the Panther City Lacrosse Club at  SaskTel Centre  on Saturday, December 31 at 8:00 p.m., is available at the following times:   

• 6:45 p.m.  
• 7:25 p.m.  

Post event drop-off is 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.    
 
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 that helps 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 (outside the 2nd Avenue Lofts at 23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see Jo Koy live at SaskTel Centre on Friday, December 9, is available at the following times:  

• 6:45 p.m.  
• 7:25 p.m.   

Direct service from the Special Events Stop to see Kane Brown in concert on Saturday, December 10, is available at the following times:  

• 5:45 p.m.  
• 6:25 p.m.  

Post event drop-off is 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.    
 
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 that helps 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 (outside the 2nd Avenue Lofts at 23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to experience the Holiday Dreams, A Spectacular Holiday Cirque at  SaskTel Centre  on Wednesday, December 7 at 7:30 p.m., is available at the following times:   

• 6:15 p.m.  
• 6:55 p.m.  

Post event drop-off is 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.    
 
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 that helps 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.  

Hit all the malls this holiday season by taking Route 1225 - Jingle Bell Express! 

This is Saskatoon Transit’s sixth year providing special holiday service to all the malls. The service runs every weekend in December (except on December 25 and 31) and then again with free service on Boxing Day (December 26). Participating malls include Centre, Confederation, Lawson Heights, Market, and Midtown. 

“The Jingle Bell Express removes the hassle of driving and full parking lots while providing riders with access to malls they may not otherwise visit,” says Cory Shrigley, Customer Support and Engagement Manager of Saskatoon Transit.  

The Jingle Bell Express buses are decorated and play holiday music.  

Service 

• Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)  
  • 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  
  • Regular fares apply  
• Boxing Day (fare free)  
  • 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  

Use the Transit App or Google Maps Transit to plan a trip, or consult the route schedule on Transit’s website or call Transit Customer Service (306.975.3100) for help with trip planning. 

Jingle Bell Express riders who complete a short survey on the website will be in for a chance to win one of five $100 gift cards sponsored by the participating malls. 

Get your ‘shop on’ and hop on the Jingle Bell Express!  

City crews, with contractor assistance, have been working through the night as the storm brought an additional 13 cm of snow. Crews are addressing the snow accumulation and applying de-icing material to bridge decks and the driving lanes of major roads such as Circle Drive, Idylwyld Drive, College Drive, and Attridge Drive.     

What you can expect from us

Crews will continue to prioritize the driving lanes of emergency routes, Circle Drive and other expressways and major arterial roads while the snowfall continues. Today, there are 28 graders, 8 snow plows, and 15 sanders working on Saskatoon’s streets.

Once the snow stops, crews will proceed to address the following routes:

1. Saskatoon Transit routes as well as double lane streets like Clarence Avenue, McKercher Drive, and Millar Avenue.
2. Streets in school zones and in Business Improvement Districts, and streets that connect neighbourhoods.
3. City facility sidewalks, Meewasin Trail, pathways along major routes, and walkways over bridges and overpasses.

How you can help us

• Drivers should anticipate winter driving conditions and adjust their driving. This includes slowing down and allowing more space between vehicles.
• Report icy conditions – particularly those at intersections and on/off ramps – to the Customer Care Centre at 306-975-2476 or customercare@saskatoon.ca. 
• When you see the blue and amber flashing lights of snow crews, please give them lots of room to do their work.  

Learn about winter road maintenance at saskatoon.ca/snow. Stay in the Snow by checking the latest Snow & Ice Report posted to saskatoon.ca/SnowReport.

The downtown area will have various road closures and lane restrictions in effect on Sunday, November 27 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the Santa Claus Parade. There will be no access to the parade route between: Spadina Crescent, Avenue A, 19th Street, 3rd Avenue, 20th Street, 4th Avenue, 22nd Street, and 1st Avenue.    
  
Road users are encouraged to allow extra time to reach their downtown destination as there will be parking restrictions, and the area will be busy.   
  
People attending the parade can avoid the traffic and parking by choosing to use Transit. Buses traveling through the city centre will navigate the detours for you. Purchase your pass and plan your bus route anytime, anywhere using the mobile app Transit. 
 
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction. 

The City of Saskatoon will have a number of adjusted civic services and hours of operation on Remembrance Day. Wondering what’s open or closed? See full details on the City’s website.

Environment & Climate Change Canada issued a Snowfall Warning alert for Saskatoon forecasting 10-15 centimetres of heavy snow tonight. City and contractor crews are making excellent progress cleaning up the 13-centimetre snowfall that ended Sunday morning; however, many will be reassigned to priority 1 streets, such as Circle Drive and streets with three+ lanes each way like Idylwyld Drive, 22nd Street and College Drive if heavy snow begins accumulating.

Please use caution on bridge decks and ramps, intersections on priority streets, sidewalks and pathways that may be slippery from the layer of ice under the fresh snow. In addition, the falling snow may cause visibility issues this evening and overnight.

City crews are monitoring these high-risk locations and salting and sanding as required, with graders focused on completing priority 2 and 3 streets, if possible. We’re also clearing snow from sidewalks at City facilities, on multi-use pathways and cycle tracks. As snow accumulates on the street, the focus will shift to keeping the driving lanes clear along Circle Drive and the busiest freeway and arterial streets. 

Please watch for blue and amber flashing lights on road maintenance equipment and leave room for them to do their work. 

Transit service may be impacted by accumulated snow; service alerts and real-time bus tracking is available on Google Maps or Transit App.

Learn about winter road maintenance at saskatoon.ca/snow. Stay in the snow with the Snow & Ice Report at saskatoon.ca/snowreport.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (outside the 2nd Avenue Lofts at 23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Offspring at  SaskTel Centre  on Saturday, November 19 at 7:30 p.m., is available at the following times:   

• 6:15 p.m.  
• 6:55 p.m.  

Post event drop-off is 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.    
 
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 that helps 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.