August long weekend operating hours for City of Winnipeg facilities and services

Released: August 1, 2012 at 10:59 a.m.

WINNIPEG, MB - August 1, 2012 - All civic offices are closed on Monday, August 6, 2012.

Recycling/Garbage Collection Schedule

Single-family homes
For residents that are already receiving automated collection services for both garbage and recycling carts, collection will continue as noted on the calendar provided with the new carts.

For all other residents, there will be no recycling or garbage collection on Monday, August 6. Collection will resume on Tuesday, August 7 - Day 1 on the five-day cycle.

Multi-family apartments
Recycling and garbage collection will continue as normally scheduled.

Brady Road Landfill hours of operation

Saturday, August 49:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 5 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday, August 6 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The Recycling/Garbage Collection Calendar and more information on the Brady Road Landfill can be found at winnipeg.ca/waterandwaste/ or by calling 311.

Winnipeg Transit Holiday Service Schedule

For Monday, August 6, Winnipeg Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule.

For route and schedule information, visit winnipegtransit.com or call 311.

Libraries

All Winnipeg Public Libraries will be closed on Monday, August 6.

Online services, including catalogue searches, requests/renewals, databases, and eBooks are available anytime at winnipeg.ca/library/

Leisure Centres

All Leisure Centres are closed on Monday, August 6.

Regular hours of operation for Leisure Centres are in effect for Saturday, August 4 and Sunday, August 5.

Please see the Leisure Guide, call 311 or visit
winnipeg.ca/cms/recreation/facilities/leisurecentres/ for Leisure Centre schedules.

Swimming Pools

Indoor Pools
All City of Winnipeg indoor swimming pools will be closed on Monday, August 6.

Outdoor Pools
All City of Winnipeg outdoor pools will be open Monday, August 6. Operating hours vary by pool. For more information on City of Winnipeg swimming pools visit Winnipeg.ca/cms/recreation/default.stm or call 311.

Wading Pools
The following wading pools will be open on Monday, August 6:

Amherst ParkHarrow Park
Dakota ParkBronx Park
JH Bruns ParkCentral Park
Keenleyside ParkMcKittrick Park
Norquay Community CentreShaughnessy Park
Pascoe ParkVimy Ridge Park
John Steele ParkPirates Park
Pritchard Park

Operating hours vary by wading pool, however most are open 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For schedule information, please view the wading pool schedule available online at Winnipeg.ca/cms/recreation/default.stm or call 311.

Spray Pads
Spray pads will be open on Monday, August 6 and include the following locations:

Fort Rouge ParkLindenwoods Community Centre
Provencher ParkRiver Heights Community Centre
St. Norbert Community CentreShaughnessy Park
Central ParkVimy Ridge Park
River East

Spray pad operating hours have been extended to 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. until further notice. For information, please visit Winnipeg.ca/cms/recreation/default.stm or call 311.

Animal Services Agency

The Animal Services Agency will be closed on Monday, August 6.

Regular weekend hours of operation for Animal Services are in effect for Saturday, August 4 and Sunday, August 5.

For more information on the City of Winnipeg Animal Services Agency, including how to purchase or renew your dog license online and a list of dogs available for adoption, visit Winnipeg.ca/animalservices

Cemeteries

Cemetery grounds at Brookside, St. Vital and Transcona Cemeteries will be open for visitation from dawn to dusk over the holiday weekend including Sunday, August 5 and Monday, August 6.

For more information on City cemeteries, visit Winnipeg.ca/cemeteries/default.stm or call 311.

Golf Courses

All City of Winnipeg golf courses will be open over the holiday weekend including Sunday, August 5 and Monday, August 6.

For reservations, please visit: winnipeg.ca/golf/reservations.stm or call 311.

Winnipeg Parking Authority

The Winnipeg Parking Authority offices will be closed on Saturday, August 4 and Monday, August 6. The Winnipeg Parking Authority offices are not open on Sundays.

For more information on the Winnipeg Parking Authority, including how to pay a parking ticket online or by phone, please visit theparkingstore.winnipeg.ca or call 311.

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