The annual August long weekend has arrived and the weather appears to be just right. Not too hot and not too cold. Monday, August 5th is the actual holiday and is known as Saskatchewan Day. The name dates back to 1975 when the Minster of Labour, Gordon Snyder, proposed the name change in the Saskatchewan Legislature. The motion was approved in June of 1975.

Each province in Canada has named the August long weekend something different. For example, it’s known as Heritage Day in Alberta, Terry Fox Day in Manitoba, Natal Day in Nova Scotia, Nunavut Day in Nunavut, and British Columbia Day in, you guessed it, BC!

(Downtown Regina. Photo by Cody Glydon)

What’s open and closed in Regina and Moose Jaw on Monday, August 5th? Both cities sent press releases with the details.

Regina:

Civic Offices: Closed

Landfill: Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Entry gates close at 6:45 p.m. Leaf and yard site closed.

Waste Collection (Garbage, Recycling, Food & Yard) will be picked up as usual as per schedules.

Regina Transit: Service using the Sunday routes and schedules will be provided.

Information Centre and RIDELine closed.

Paratransit Service: Operating from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Riverside Memorial Park and Regina Cemeteries: Office closed. Gates open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

North West Leisure Centre: Open 12 to 6 p.m.

Sandra Schmirler Leisure Centre: Closed for annual maintenance.

Sportplex – Fieldhouse & Lawson Aquatic Centre:  Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Outdoor Pools: Regular hours in effect.

Parking Meters: Meters not in effect.

Moose Jaw:

City Hall: Closed

Transit: Not operating

Yara Centre: Closed

Kinsmen Sportsplex: Closed

Phyllis Dewar Outdoor Swimming Pool will be open