One of the 27 Mill Woods neighbourhoods, Sakaw means "wooded area" in Cree. Most residences in this quiet area are for single families, and construction of row housing and apartment buildings is ongoing.
Good roadways link the area to the City's commercial centres. Local needs are met by Millhurst Shopping Centre and Mill Woods Town Centre. Civic ward: Karhiio. District: Mill Woods and Meadows. City boundary records effective 1981-10-01.