What’s open/closed this Labour Day weekend

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The first Monday in September marks not just the unofficial end of summer, but a day of recognition for the struggles and successes of workers and the labour movement in Canada.

The Free Press is not publishing a print or e-edition Sunday or Monday, but readers can visit winnipegfreepress.com for the latest news and information.

Many government services will be open different hours or closed Monday. Here’s a selection:

GOVERNMENT SERVICES

Entrance fees will be waived for all provincial parks until Tuesday. Overnight camping fees will still apply.

Civic, provincial and federal offices are closed Monday.

There is no mail delivery on Monday. Canada Post offices are closed, but post offices operated by the private sector will be open according to the hours of service of the host business.

RECYCLING AND TRASH

Recycling and garbage will be collected as usual Monday.

The Brady Road landfill is open its usual hours, from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The 4R Winnipeg depot at the Brady landfill will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The Pacific and Panet 4R Winnipeg depots will be closed.

WINNIPEG TRANSIT

Winnipeg Transit’s fall schedule takes effect on Sunday. Buses will operate on a Sunday schedule on Monday.

LIBRARIES

All Winnipeg Public Library branches will be closed Sunday and Monday.

LEISURE ACTIVITIES

All arenas and leisure centres will be closed Monday.

Select City of Winnipeg outdoor pools, wading pools and spray pads will be open Monday, weather permitting.

Indoor City of Winnipeg swimming pools will be closed Monday.

The Crescent Drive, Harbour View, John Blumberg, Kildonan Park and Windsor Park golf courses will be open through the long weekend, weather permitting.

CEMETERIES

All city cemetery grounds will be open from 8 a.m. Monday to 9 p.m. The administration office at Brookside Cemetery will be closed.

SHOPPING

CF Polo Park, St. Vital Centre, Kildonan Place and Outlet Collection Winnipeg will be open Monday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Grant Park Shopping Centre will be open noon to 5 p.m.

Garden City Shopping Centre will be closed.

The Forks Market will be open.

Manitoba Liquor Mart stores in Winnipeg will be open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., except for the True North Square location, which will be closed Monday.

Beer vendors and private wine stores set their own hours for Labour Day, so call ahead.

Most grocery stores will be open, but possibly with different hours.

ENTERTAINMENT

The Assiniboine Park Zoo, the Leaf, Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq, the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, the Manitoba Museum and the Manitoba Children’s Museum are open regular hours Monday.

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is closed.

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