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The City of Saskatoon has now expanded our ePermitting platform to include applications for property information disclosure reports, address change requests and encroachments agreement requests. Starting today, you can conveniently submit your application and pay fees through the user-friendly digital platform.

Currently, the following applications and approvals are now available through ePermitting:

• Building Permits
• Plumbing Permits
• Property Information Disclosure
• Address Change Requests
• Encroachment Agreement
• Zoning Compliance Certificate
• Subdivision & Condo Approvals
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment (Rezoning & Land Use)
• Discretionary Use Applications
• Concept Plan / Official Community Plan Submissions
• Minor Variance Requests
• Architectural Control District Approvals
• Direct Control District Applications

The ePermitting system is designed to streamline the application process, making it faster, more efficient and accessible to all residents. With just a few clicks, you can submit your application and pay fees from the comfort of your home or office, at any time that suits you.

An efficient approval process is important to our community's development. Embracing digital technology for applications enhances transparency, accountability and service delivery for our residents.

To get started with ePermitting, simply visit our website at saskatoon.ca/epermitting. 

Road conditions are wet and slushy from rain and snow overnight, which is expected to continue today and tomorrow in Saskatoon. City crews were applying de-icing material as required on Circle Drive and other high-speed and high-traffic streets, bridges and intersections throughout the night.

Even with the use of salt to prevent icing, the fluctuation in temperature and wind gusting can create icy conditions. Drivers are reminded to leave extra time for travelling, slow down and be cautious for the morning peak commute.

As it continues snowing, City crews will be grading snow and slush from priority streets and sidewalks today. This slush can freeze and create slippery conditions as temperatures drop overnight.

We appreciate your cooperation and patience as we navigate through these weather conditions. Learn more about winter road maintenance at saskatoon.ca/snow.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

MCKERCHER DR SB LEFT TURN LANE & MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM EDINBURGH PL TO 8TH ST E
(Sanitary main flushing)
Start: April 17, 9:00 a.m. End: April 17, 3:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO LUTHER PL
(Sanitary main flushing)
Start: April 17, 9:00 a.m. End: April 17, 3:00 p.m.

33RD ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT AVE E N
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Traffic squeezed into parking lanes
Start: April 17, 9:00 a.m. End: April 17, 3:00 p.m.

1ST AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Catch basin repair)
Start: April 17, 1:00 p.m. End: April 17, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

2ND AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO 26TH ST E
(Brewery construction)
2-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: April 15, 8:00 a.m. End: April 18, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE N TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 16, 7:00 a.m. End: April 28, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO HOSPITAL DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 16, 7:00 a.m. End: April 28, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E 
(Construction) 
Use McOrmond Dr 
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 5:00 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.

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: 

• 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.  

From May 1 to October 15: 

• Families may establish a flowerbed at the gravesite upon approval from the Cemetery Office, except for military burials in the Field of Honour and flat marker areas. Annual flowers are allowed, provided they do not hang over the edge of the flowerbed or impede maintenance of adjacent gravesites. Flowerbeds must be approved by the Cemetery Office prior to installation to ensure they are within guidelines.  
• Items not allowed in flowerbeds include shrubs, perennials, decorative fencing, rocks, stones, concrete, and breakable or fragile items. 
• The City assumes no responsibility for the appearance, maintenance and fall cleanup of approved flowerbeds planted by the public. If flowerbeds are neglected, they will be removed. 

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.  

The City of Saskatoon’s Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) will begin accepting new applications on May 1, 2024, at 6:00 pm, with room for 30-50 new applicants.  

HELP provides low interest loans to single-family homeowners for energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy installations that are repayable through their property taxes. Homeowners are eligible for loans between $1,000 - $60,000, with flexible repayment terms of 5, 10, or 20 years.  

The loans are tied to the property, not the person. To be eligible, property owners need to have their property taxes in good standing, and no additional credit checks are needed. 

HELP loans are specifically for home energy efficiency upgrades, retrofits, and renewable energy installations. Some of the eligible home upgrades include:   

• Replacing windows, doors, or heating and cooling equipment with EnergyStar models   
• Adding insulation to basements, attics, and walls   
• Replacing toilets and faucets to low-flow options   
• Installing solar panels   

The program has been closed to new applicants since 2023 and is opening now as all waitlisted applications have been processed.  

“This popular program has already seen 105 homes upgraded for better energy efficiency,” says Amber Weckworth, Manager of Climate, Strategy, and Data for the City of Saskatoon.   

 “We have calculated a reduction of 260 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per year from renovations completed through the first batch of loans,” says Weckworth. “Reducing barriers for energy upgrades, lowering emissions, supporting local employment and businesses, and reducing utility costs are benefits that this program provides for the community that support broader goals set out by City Council.”  

While only 30-50 spots will be available in 2024, new funding was approved by City Council in March 2024 to continue the program for an additional 1-3 years with 100-240 new spots expected to open over the funding period. 

Visit saskatoon.ca/HELPHome for more information on the City’s Home Energy Loan Program (HELP).