The Confederation Park subdivision of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, is located west of the South Saskatchewan River, Saskatoon's west side.
Confederation Park | |
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Neighbourhood | |
 wâhkôhtowin (formerly Confederation Park) School | |
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| Coordinates: 52°8′25″N 106°44′23″W / 52.14028°N 106.73972°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Saskatchewan |
| City | Saskatoon |
| Suburban Development Area | Confederation SDA |
| Neighbourhood | Confederation Park |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal (Ward 3) |
| • Administrative body | Saskatoon City Council |
| • Councillor | David Kirton |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.54 km2 (0.59 sq mi) |
| Population (2019) | |
• Total | 7,347 |
| • Density | 4,800/km2 (12,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| City of Saskatoon Neighbourhoods | |
History
editThe community first appeared on city maps in the late 1960s, with development commencing in the early 1970s. Most street names in the community are those of prominent politicians in Canadian history, primarily prime ministers, though others, including governors-general have also been recognized. Full build-out of the neighbourhood did not occur until the mid-2000s with the construction of one final street, Blakeney Crescent, honoring former Saskatchewan premier Allan Blakeney. In 2012, a small extension to the community was indicated as part of the area concept plan for the neighboring new area of Kensington, involving a short extension of Steeves Avenue to connect with a realigned 33rd Street. This will presumably facilitate the construction of a small number of additional dwellings.
In December 2023, John A. Macdonald Road was renamed miyo-wâhkôhtowin Road. The word is a translation of “good relationship” in the Cree language.[1]
Geography
editThe suburb is fashioned around Parc Canada, a 40.5-acre (164,000 m2) park area comprising Bishop Roberecki School and Confederation Park School. The northern boundary is 33rd Street West and the eastern is Confederation Drive. The southern boundary is Laurier & Diefenbaker Drives. To the west of Confederation Park is Kensington.[2]
Demographics
editIn 2006, the neighbourhood consisted of 6,324 residents with an average family income of $50,210. At this time, the average household was valued at $143,142, and 72.7% of the population owned their own home. The average household size was 2.9.[2] In 2019, Confederation Park was home to 7,347 people, with an average personal income of $36,210. At this time, 71.9% of the population owned their own home. The average household size was 3.[3]
According to the City of Saskatoon Planning and Development, the average sale price of a home as of 2021 was $236,616.[3]
Government and politics
editConfederation Park exists within the federal electoral district of Saskatoon West. It is currently represented by Brad Redekopp of the Conservative Party of Canada, first elected in 2019.[4]
Provincially, the area is within the constituency of Saskatoon Fairview. It is currently represented by Vicki Mowat of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party, first elected in a 2017 by-election.[5]
In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Confederation Park lies within ward 3. It is currently represented by Ann Iwanchuk, first elected in 2011.[6]
Education
edit| Bishop Roborecki School | |
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| Location | |
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24 Pearson Place , , S7L 4S7 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Elementary |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Catholic |
| Opened | 1974[7] |
| School board | Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools |
| Principal | Carol Sarich |
| Grades | Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 8 |
| Enrollment | 352[8] (2017) |
| Education system | Separate |
| Language | English |
| Feeder to | Bethlehem High School |
| Website | Bishop Roborecki School |
| wâhkôhtowin School | |
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| Location | |
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3555 miyo-wâhkôhtowin Road , , S7L 4R9 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Elementary |
| School board | Saskatoon Public School Division |
| Principal | Pete Chief |
| Grades | Kindergarten to Grade 8 |
| Enrollment | 486[8] (2017) |
| Education system | Public |
| Language | English, Cree |
| Feeder to | Tommy Douglas Collegiate |
| Website | wâhkôhtowin School |
- Bishop Roborecki School is a separate elementary school.
- wâhkôhtowin School is a public elementary school providing education for grade levels K to 8, approximately ages 5 to 13.[9]
Street names
editWith the exception of 33rd Street and miyo-wâhkôhtowin Road, the roadways are mainly named after prominent prime ministers, premiers, and fathers of confederation.[10]
| List of Streets in Confederation Park | |
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| Street Name | Politician |
| Bennett Place | R. B. Bennett; 11th prime minister of Canada |
| Bernard Crescent | Susan Agnes Bernard; wife of John A. Macdonald |
| Blakeney Crescent | Allan Blakeney; 10th premier of Saskatchewan |
| Borden Crescent, Place | Robert Borden; 8th prime minister of Canada |
| Byng Avenue | Julian Byng, 1st Viscount Byng of Vimy; 12th Governor General of Canada |
| Carter Crescent, Way | Frederick Carter; Father of confederation |
| Cartier Crescent | George-Étienne Cartier; Father of confederation |
| Chandler Place | Edward Barron Chandler; Father of confederation |
| Confederation Drive, Crescent, Place | Named in honour of the confederation in 1867 |
| Diefenbaker Drive | John G. Diefenbaker; 13th prime minister of Canada |
| Dominion Crescent | Named in honour of the confederation in 1867 |
| Douglas Crescent | Tommy Douglas; 7th premier of Saskatchewan |
| Fisher Crescent | Charles Fisher; Father of confederation |
| Galt Court | Alexander Tilloch Galt; Father of confederation |
| Laurier Drive | Wilfrid Laurier; 7th prime minister of Canada |
| McCully Crescent | Jonathan McCully; Father of confederation |
| McGee Crescent | D'Arcy McGee; Father of confederation |
| Meighen Crescent | Arthur Meighen; 9th prime minister of Canada |
| miyo-wâhkôhtowin Road | Cree word for good relationship; the name was changed from John A. Macdonald Road in December 2023 |
| Palmer Place | Edward Palmer; Father of confederation |
| Pearson Place | Lester B. Pearson; 14th prime minister of Canada |
| Shea Crescent | Ambrose Shea; Father of confederation |
| Smallwood Crescent | Joey Smallwood; 1st premier of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| St. Laurent Crescent | Louis St. Laurent; 12th prime minister of Canada |
| Steeves Avenue | William Steeves; Father of confederation |
| Tilley Avenue | Samuel Leonard Tilley; Father of confederation |
| Tupper Crescent | Charles Tupper; 6th prime minister of Canada |
| Whelan Crescent, Lane, Way | Edward Whelan; Father of confederation |
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References
edit- Bill Barry, Geographic Names of Saskatchewan (Regina: People Places Publishing, 2005)
Notes
edit- ^ Saskatoon unveils first miyo-wâhkôhtowin Road signs
- ^ a b "Neighbourhood Profiles 2007" (PDF). City of Saskatoon. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 20, 2007. Retrieved 2008-05-13.
- ^ a b "City of Saskatoon Neighbourhood Profiles" (PDF). City of Saskatoon Planning and Development. 18: 68–71. December 2019.
- ^ Current Members of Parliament, retrieved 2017-04-16
- ^ Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan - Members of the Legislative Assembly, retrieved 2017-04-16
- ^ City Councillors - Saskatoon.ca, retrieved 2017-04-16
- ^ Celebrating a Century of Faith and Learning - A History of Saskatoon's Catholic Schools. Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools. 2015. p. 186. ISBN 978-0-9947443-0-2.
- ^ a b Active List of Saskatchewan Schools/Programs (PDF), retrieved 2018-02-11
- ^ "Confederation Park: Saskatoon Public School Division". SPSD. Retrieved 2015-07-03.
- ^ a b Populace Spring 2006 Archived December 1, 2007, at the Wayback Machine URL accessed April 9, 2007
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