Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council (SWRC) promotes circular economy principles, including keeping materials in use at their highest value as long as possible. Repair is key to that effort. We work to foster a culture of repair, and Repair Café events are one way to establish that culture.
With sponsorship support from Affinity Credit Union, SWRC coordinates Repair Café events around the province, and also works to encourage community members and local organizations to take on hosting Repair Cafés themselves. We act as a hub, helping promote all Repair Café events across Saskatchewan, and staying connected with them to provide resources as needed.
Repair Cafe Information
A Repair Café is a pop-up, one day event where the public can bring in household items to be fixed for free by volunteers. With the help of volunteers that will be offering their knowledge and skills, Repair Cafes encourage us to consider repairing items rather than throwing them away.
Each event is unique, meaning the types of volunteers that will offer advice will vary. Some examples could include:
- Computers
- Audio/Visual Equipment
- Wooden Items
- Small Engines
- Clothing and Textiles
- Darning
- Stuffie/Toy Repair
- Small Electronics
- Bike Repair
- Costume Jewelry Repair
- Knife Sharpening
- Shoe Maintenance & Repairs
- General Repairs
Repair Cafes cannot guarantee that every item will be fixed: Repair Cafe general rules.
If you’d like to host a Repair Café in your city or town, contact SWRC and we can provide resources and advice!
Register here if you’re interested in volunteering as a repair coach for any community in Saskatchewan.
We want to thank Repair Café International and the Fixit Clinic for resources and inspiration and Affinity Credit Union for being our Presenting Sponsor.
Upcoming Repair Cafes:
Prince Albert
Date: First Saturday of each month
Time: 1-4 pm
Location: Science Centre in Gateway Mall
More information and dates here
Organized by Prince Albert Repair Cafe
Saskatoon
Date: Second Saturday of each month
Time: 1-4 pm
Location: Saskatoon Makerspace (#130 – 209 Ave D South)
Book an appointment and find more information here
Organized by Saskatoon Makerspace
Regina
Date: Monthly events at different locations
- April 18th – White City Library
- May 16th – George Bothwell Library
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Book an appointment and find more information here
Organized by EnviroCollective
Previous Repair Cafes:
Estevan
Date: Saturday March 28th, 2026
Time: 11am-3pm
Location: Estevan Public Library (701 Souris Ave N)
Organized by SWRC
Swift Current
Date: Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Palliser Pavilion, Kinetic Exhibition Park (1700 17 Ave SE)
Organized by Swift Current Repair Cafe
Weyburn
Date: Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Time: 11am-3pm
Location: Weyburn Public Library (45 Bison Ave)
Organized by SWRC
North Battleford
Date: Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Time: 11am-3pm
Location: North Battleford Library (1392 101st Street)
Organized by SWRC
Yorkton
Date: Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Time: 11am – 3 pm
Location: Yorkton Public Library (93 Broadway St W)
Organized by SWRC
Lloydminster
Date: Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Time: 11am – 3 pm
Location: Lloydminster Public Library (#160 – 5211 44th St)
Organized by SWRC
Gravelbourg
Date: Saturday May 3rd, 2025
Time: 10am-3pm
Location: Maillard Cultural Centre, Gravelbourg
Organized by Gravelbourg Green Initiatives
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