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Woodlawn Cemetery Guidelines for Gravesite Memorials
April 16, 2026 - 1:15pm
- Only approved monuments or memorials are considered permanent items and are permitted to remain in the cemetery year-round. All other items placed on a gravesite, flowerbed, monument, or concrete foundation are considered temporary and will be removed periodically.
- Flowers and other items are permitted on the gravesite the day of the burial and will be left for a period of seven calendar days. After this time, items will be removed by the City. Please note, the City does not take responsibility for any removed, damaged, or missing items placed in the cemetery by the public.
As the weather warms, cemetery staff will begin spring cleanup of the cemetery grounds. The City of Saskatoon reminds visitors to the Woodlawn Cemetery of the guidelines in place for gravesite memorials. These guidelines are intended to maintain a pleasant environment and respect the final resting place of loved ones:
Cemetery visiting hours are 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily. The Cemetery Office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:20 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays. For all inquiries, contact the Cemetery Office at 306-975-3308 or cemetery@saskatoon.ca.
Property Assessment and Tax Tool will be temporarily unavailable due to scheduled servicing
April 16, 2026 - 12:12pm
- Property tax questions: 306-975-2400
- Assessment questions: 306-975-3227
• Thursday April 16 from 4:30 pm to Friday April 17 at 8:30 am
• Friday April 17 from 4:30 pm to Monday April 20 at 8:30 am
For property tax or assessment information, visit saskatoon.ca.
If you would like to speak with a City staff member:
Phone lines are open Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm.
Thank you for your patience as we work to restore full service of the helpful tool for everyone in our community.
Spring clean-up of park and open space areas starts
April 16, 2026 - 9:45am
- Park clean-up, consisting mainly of litter control and removal of branches and leaves from turf areas and shrub beds.
- Pumping out spring run-off in low-lying areas in parks and green spaces.
- Sweeping park-front sidewalks and boulevards where grass, trees and/or flowerpots are located. Full-size street sweepers will follow the same path after to collect the debris left behind on the road.
- Grooming of crusher dust trails in naturalized park areas to remove the ruts from run-off and other winter activities will begin once the trails have fully dried.
- Collecting litter and beginning of mowing cycles to over 400 hectares of open space areas along Circle Drive and other major freeways.
- Emptying of garbage receptacles will increase to at least once a week, at the beginning of May.
- The Sports Field program is gearing up for the May 1 (weather dependent) start date for various sport user groups. Preparations include infield grooming of the softball/baseball diamonds, turf inspection, litter/garbage control and field line painting.
Spring is here, which means City workers are starting to ramp up maintenance activities for the more than 2,000 hectares of park and open spaces in Saskatoon. Seasonal workers returned mid-April and the park clean-up process will continue until mid-May.
Spring park maintenance activities include:
Residents are reminded that a Park Access Permit is required to access private property from a City park to complete all work including landscaping, construction, tree removal, renovations and building a deck, fence or pool. Homeowners and contractors can request a permit by completing the online application form at least one week prior to the date required. Visit saskatoon.ca/parkaccess to access the form and more information on park access requirements.
For more information on seasonal park maintenance, visit saskatoon.ca/parkmaintenance.
Daily Road Report - April 16, 2026
April 15, 2026 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
IDYLWYLD DR S NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Sanitary inspection)
Start: April 16, 9:00 a.m. End: April 16, 12:00 p.m.
24TH ST E EB & WB LANES CLOSED AT WALL ST
(Sanitary inspection)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the parking lanes.
Start: April 16, 9:00 a.m. End: April 16, 12:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR S EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED. WB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO SPADINA CRES W
(Construction)
Start: April 16, 9:00 a.m. End: April 17, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
AVE H S ROAD CLOSED AT 12TH ST W
(Water Treatment Plant fence and gate repair)
Start: April 14, 7:00 a.m. End: April 17, 5:00 p.m.
21ST ST E WB LANES CLOSED AT 4TH AVE N
(SaskTel)
4TH Ave SB curb lane closed.
Start: April 14, 8:00 a.m. End: April 16, 4:00 p.m.
MEADOWS PKY NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MARKET DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Manhole work)
Start: April 13, 8:00 a.m. End: April 17, 4:00 p.m.
UNIVERSITY BRIDGE CLOSED
(Arch repairs and Link construction)
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 2026
COLLEGE DRIVE ROAD CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Link construction)
Start: April 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 1, 2026
CIRCLE DRIVE EB CURB LANE AND ACCELERATION LANE CLOSED AT HIGHWAY 11 OVERPASS
(Overpass repairs)
Start: March 6, 7:00 a.m. End: April 24, 5:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 11 NB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR OVERPASS
(Overpass repairs)
Start: March 17, 11:00 a.m. End: April 24, 5:00 p.m.
ACADIA DR ROAD CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO AVONDALE RD
(Water main maintenance)
Start: March 23, 7:00 a.m. End: May 4, 5:00 p.m
20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(SL&P work)
Start: March 9, 9:00 a.m. End: June 5, 5:30 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
City crews prepared for significant spring snowfall
April 15, 2026 - 2:30pm
Environment & Climate Change Canada is forecasting a significant snowfall beginning overnight Wednesday into early Thursday morning, with as much as 10-15cm of accumulation in Saskatoon. Snowfall is anticipated to be steady and rapidly accumulating through the day Thursday, with gusty winds creating areas of blowing snow and reduced visibility. Heavier snow is expected to taper off Thursday evening, with light flurries possible into Friday morning.
Given the expected accumulation and blowing snow, residents should anticipate slower travel and changing road conditions. Drivers are encouraged to adjust to conditions, allow extra travel time and maintain a safe following distance.
Plows, graders and sanders will focus on Priority Streets such as Circle Drive and Idylwyld Drive to maintain safe and passable conditions. Crews will continue working through the day as conditions evolve. Watch for their blue and amber flashing lights and give operators the room they need to work safely.
Operational planning will also consider forecasted warmer temperatures following the storm, which are expected to contribute to melting. Crews will balance immediate safety needs with efficient use of resources while maintaining safe driving conditions across the city.
If a snow event is declared, residents will be able to follow snow grading progress through the Priority Street Snow Grading Map. More information, including the City’s winter road maintenance service level, is available at saskatoon.ca/snow.
Saskatoon Transit will monitor and adjust service as needed; however, service can be delayed or interrupted by collisions, blown-in streets and bus stops that are not accessible due to snowfall and drifts. Stay informed: check Saskatoon Transit service alerts for detours or temporary bus stop closures and view real-time bus locations on third-party apps like Transit and Google Transit on desktop. Pin the routes you use often and receive service alert push notifications.