News Releases

During the spring melting period, the City of Saskatoon’s Parks Division reminds citizens to be cautious around park ponds, pathways, and low-lying areas where melt water has collected.

Recent weather conditions have contributed to some low-lying areas in parks accumulating very deep and potentially dangerous water levels.  Low-lying park pathways in Draggins Car Club Park in the Hampton Village neighbourhood have been closed due to flooding.  Pumping of excess water is underway in the parks that require attention.

The ice on ponds and areas of melt water accumulation is extremely thin.  Citizens are advised to stay clear of these areas for their safety. 

Caution is also advised along park pathways as sporadic freezing and thawing is causing slippery conditions. 

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The City of Saskatoon invites the public to the Lawson Civic Centre (225 Primrose Drive) on Saturday, March 29, 2014, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to celebrate the facility’s 25th Anniversary. 

Come and sign the GIANT card, view the displays of Lawson’s past, and meet the friendly staff.  There will be face painting, games, prizes, and lots of family fun.

There is no fee to attend this event; however, regular admission rates to the pool and weight room are still in effect.

Lawson Civic Centre 25th Anniversary Celebration - Saturday, March 29, 2014
Drop in between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Cake and refreshments:  11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Family Swim:  10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Public Swim:  1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Lawson Civic Centre includes a wave pool, fitness room, meeting and recreational space, and the Rusty Macdonald Branch Library, all under one roof.  The facility officially opened its doors to the public on March 11, 1989.

For more information on Lawson or any of the five other leisure centres, please visit www.saskatoon.ca/go/Lawson.

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The City of Saskatoon’s (City) Parks Division is pleased to announce the City’s participation in iCemetery, a free, third party app for mobile devices that can be used for locating loved ones buried in Woodlawn Cemetery. 

iCemetery provides a convenient way to search for the final resting places of those who have passed at select cemeteries in Canada, which now includes Saskatoon’s Woodlawn Cemetery.  Visitors can search by first and last name, view the burial plot detail, and be guided to the actual location of the plot within the cemetery using GPS data from your mobile phone.

iCemetery is free for download at the Apple App Store (http://itunes.apple.com/app) for iPhone, iPad, and iTouch devices and at Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps) for Android mobile devices.

Woodlawn Cemetery is a beautifully landscaped 105 acre public cemetery that is owned and operated by the City. It is centrally located at 1502 2nd Avenue North, just near the intersection of 33rd Street and Warman Road.  The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (October 1 to March 31 - closed from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. for lunch) and can be reached at 306-975-3308 for inquiries.

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The public is invited to the “Living in Harmony” Recognition, Art, and Literary Awards Ceremony on Friday, March 21, 2014, at 10 a.m., at Centennial Collegiate.  The Awards Ceremony marks the date of March 21 - International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Living in Harmony Recognition, Art, and Literary Awards Ceremony
Friday, March 21, 2014
10 a.m.
Centennial Collegiate
160 Nelson Road

This event acknowledges the Living in Harmony Literary and Art Contest winners and the Living in Harmony Community Recognition Award recipients.  The Living in Harmony Program recognizes the efforts of individuals who engage or promote intercultural harmony and social cohesion.  The City of Saskatoon’s Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Committee presents these awards to focus attention on the positive initiatives taking place in our community.
 
For more information, please visit www.saskatoon.ca and search under “L” for Living in Harmony.

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The Saskatoon Fire Department reminds the public to be cautious and stay off the South Saskatchewan River and other ponds and lakes throughout the city this spring. At this time of year the ice on these bodies of water becomes unpredictable and can change rapidly.

Keep safety in mind whenever you are near larger bodies of water. Water pooling on top of the ice or melting at the edge of the river, lake or pond is an indication that the ice has started to melt and may not be strong enough to support you. The riverbank and areas around city ponds and lakes also get very slippery at this time of year and are not a safe place for anyone to play, especially children and animals.  

Remember, in an emergency call 9-1-1.