With the Victoria Day long weekend upon us, Winnipeggers can expect to see a number of closures or reduced hours when it comes to City of Winnipeg facilities and services.

All civic offices are closed on Victoria Day, Monday, May 19, 2014.

Frozen Pipe Citizen Resource Centres

The City’s Frozen Pipe Citizen Resource Centres will have adjusted operating hours during the Victoria Day long weekend. Citizens can access the Centres to refill water containers, shower, and obtain information on frozen pipes during the following hours:

Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex, 999 Sargent Avenue

Saturday, May 17      

Regular hours – 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 18

Regular hours – 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Monday, May 19

Adjusted hours – 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Elmwood Kildonans Pool, 909 Concordia Avenue

Temporarily closed.

Fort Rouge Leisure Centre, 625 Osborne Street

Saturday, May 17      

Regular hours – 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 18

Regular hours – 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Monday, May 19

Closed

More information on Frozen Pipe Citizen Resource Centres and frozen pipes can be found at Winnipeg.ca/frozenpipes or by contacting 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca.

Recycling/Garbage Collection

Single-family homes
Recycling, garbage and yard waste will be collected as normally scheduled for those with Monday as a collection day.

To find your recycling, garbage and yard waste collection days:

·         Visit www.winnipeg.ca

·         Download the My Waste app at winnipeg.ca/mywaste

·         Contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca  

Multi-family apartments

Recycling and garbage collection will continue as normally scheduled.

Brady Road Resource Management Facility (Brady Road Landfill)

Saturday, May 17      

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 18

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday, May 19

5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The Recycling/Garbage Collection Calendar and more information on the Brady Road Resource Management Facility can be found at City of Winnipeg - Water and Waste or by contacting 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca.

Winnipeg Transit

Winnipeg Transit will be operating on a Sunday schedule for Monday, May 19.

For route and schedule information, visit Winnipeg Transit or contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca.

Leisure Centres

Hours of operation for the Fort Rouge Leisure Centre and St. James Civic Centre during the Victoria Day weekend are as follows:

Fort Rouge Leisure Centre

Saturday, May 17      

8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 18

8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Monday, May 19

Closed

St. James Civic Centre

Saturday, May 17      

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 18

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday, May 19

Closed

For more information on all other Leisure Centres please see the Leisure Guide, visit City of Winnipeg - Leisure Centres, or contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca.


Swimming Pools

All City of Winnipeg swimming pools will be closed on Monday, May 19, except Pan Am Pool and Fitness Centre, and the Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex and Fitness Centre.

Pan Am Pool and Fitness Centre will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 19.

The Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex and Fitness Centre will be open from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, May 19.

Regular hours of operation are in effect for all pools on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18.

For more information on City of Winnipeg swimming pools visit City of Winnipeg - Indoor Pools or contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca.

Libraries

Hours of operation for Winnipeg Public Libraries during the Victoria Day weekend are as follows:

Saturday, May 17      

Regular hours of operation

Sunday, May 18

Regular hours of operation

Monday, May 19

All branches are closed

Note: Winnipeg Public Library branches switch to summer hours starting Tuesday, May 20; weekend hours will change. Fall/winter hours resume September 2, 2014 (after Labour Day).

Online services, including catalogue searches, requests/renewals, databases, and eBooks are available anytime at Winnipeg Public Library.


Animal Services Agency

Hours of operation for Animal Services Agency during the Victoria Day weekend are as follows:

Friday, May 16

Regular hours – 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 17      

Regular hours – 12 noon to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 18

Regular hours – 12 noon to 5:00 p.m.

Monday, May 19

Closed

Tuesday, May 20

Regular hours – 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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 City of Winnipeg - Animal Services.

Citizens can also contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca for Animal Services information.


Cemeteries

Cemetery grounds at Brookside, St. Vital and Transcona Cemeteries will be open for visitation from dawn till dusk over the Victoria Day weekend including Monday, May 19.

Cemetery offices will be closed on Monday, May 19.

For more information on City cemeteries, visit City of Winnipeg - Cemeteries or contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca.

Winnipeg Parking Authority

Hours of operation for the Winnipeg Parking Authority during the Victoria Day weekend are as follows:

Friday, May 16

Regular hours – 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 17      

Closed

Sunday, May 18

Closed

Monday, May 19

Closed

Tuesday, May 20

Regular hours – 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

For more information on the Winnipeg Parking Authority, including how to pay a parking ticket online or by phone, please visit The Parking Store or contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca.

Golf Courses

Crescent Drive, Harbour View, John Blumberg, Kildonan Park and Windsor Park Golf Courses will be open throughout the Victoria Day long weekend including Monday, May 19.

Please visit City of Winnipeg – Golf Services for information on how to book a tee times and course information.