Edmonton City services adjust hours on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is almost here, and the City of Edmonton will make some minor adjustments to its services to reflect this important day.

Most services will remain open this Tuesday, Sept. 30; however, some adjustments are in place.

Recreation facilities 

The larger community recreation centres (e.g., Terwillegar, Meadows, Clareview) will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sept. 30, and smaller recreation facilities will be open regular hours unless otherwise specified. Check online for facility notifications.

Cart collection

Eco Stations will be closed on Tuesday, Sept. 30.

Transit

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Edmonton Transit Service will run on a regular weekday schedule. All school specials, including Route 622 and short Route 4 trips, are cancelled.

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Parking

Payment will not be required for on-street EPark zones and select parkades on Sept. 30.

Attractions/other

The Edmonton Valley Zoo and the Muttart Conservatory will be open during regular hours on Tuesday.

The Animal Care and Control Centre will be closed.

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the City will lower flags to half-mast, light the High Level Bridge in orange, place orange ribbons on fleet vehicles, and have staff wear orange shirts and pins. These actions honour the children who never made it home, the survivors, and the ongoing legacy of Indian Residential Schools.

If you’d like to take part in the observance, we’ve put together a guide on where you can buy an orange shirt.