College Park East, Saskatoon
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Saskatchewan |
| City | Saskatoon |
| Suburban Development Area | Lakewood |
| Neighbourhood | College Park East |
| Annexed | 1970-1974 |
| Construction | 1971-1980 |
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| - Type | Municipal (Ward 8) |
| - Administrative body | Saskatoon City Council |
| - Councillor | Glen Penner |
| Area | |
| - Total | 1.61 km² (0.6 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
| - Total | 4,870 |
| - Average Income | $73,277 |
| Time zone | UTC (UTC-6) |
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| Website: College Park East Community Association | |
College Park East is a primarily residential neighbourhood located in the east-central part of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. The majority of its residents live in single-family detached dwellings, with a sizeable minority of high-density, multiple-unit dwellings. As of 2006, the area is home to 4,870 residents. The neighbourhood is considered a middle-income area, with an average family income of $73,277, an average dwelling value of $160,519 and a home ownership rate of 76.1%.[1] College Park East is 4.33 miles (7 km) from the Saskatoon down town area.[2]
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[edit] History
The land where College Park East now exists was annexed in the period between 1970 and 1974. Home construction was at its peak from 1971 until 1980. Streets are named after Canadian universities and professors.[3]
[edit] Government and politics
College Park East exists within the federal electoral district of Saskatoon—Humboldt. It is currently represented by Brad Trost of the Conservative Party of Canada, first elected in 2004 and re-elected in 2006.
Provincially, the area is within the constituency of Saskatoon Sutherland. It is currently represented by Joceline Schriemer of the Saskatchewan Party, first elected in 2007.
In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, College Park East lies within ward 8. It is currently represented by Councillor Glen Penner, who has served on city council during four periods: 1972-1976, 1979-1982, 1988-1994, and 2000-present.
[edit] Institutions
[edit] Education
- Roland Michener School is a public elementary school, a part of the Saskatoon Public School Division. School hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. CST. Classes are provided for Kindergarden to grade 8 as well as an Over the Rainbow preschool. Home economics and industrial arts are provied for Grade 8 students. Computer instruction, arts program, core French and an environmental program called green school are curricular programs offered. Extra curricular programs include the Student Leadership Council, Ukulele Group, Girls Volleyball, Boys Volleyball, Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Relays, Track and Field, House Leagues, In-Motion, Terry Fox, Safety Patrols and LRC Committee.[4] The 46th East College Park scouts meet at Roland Michener School. There was no group in 2007-2008, but the Saskatchewan council of Scouts Canada is seeking to re-establish a group here if there is interest among the various age groups.[5] The traveling skate trailer stops at Roland Michener school to complement the skateboard service provided at the Lions Skate Park in Victoria Park for youths aged 5 - 14.[6]
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| 602 Boychuk Drive College Park East subdivision Lakewood SDA Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7H 4S1, |
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| School district | Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division |
| Authority | Separate |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Principal | Garman, R. |
| Vice principal | Wolos-Knopp, J. |
| School type | Separate |
| Education System | Elementary |
| Homepage | St. Augustine School |
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| 4215 DeGeer Street College Park East subdivision Lakewood SDA Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada postalcode = S7H 4N6, |
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| School district | Saskatoon Public School Division |
| Affiliation(s) | public |
| Principal | Janice Butler |
| Vice principal | Debbie Hargreaves |
| School type | public |
| Education System | Elementary |
| Grades | Kindergarden to Grade 8 |
| Homepage | Roland Michener School |
- St. Augustine School - separate (Catholic) elementary, part of the Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division[7]
[edit] Parks and recreation
- Sidney L. Buckwold Park, district section (6.9 acres)
- Edward McCourt Park (14.8 acres)
- Sidney L. Buckwold Park, neighbourhood section (26.2 acres)
The College Park East Community Association provides neighbourhood residents with access to a broad range of quality sports, recreational, and leisure programs. The association operates a variety of programs out of Roland Michener and St. Augustine schools. Volunteers also organize fundraisers, stage community events, maintain and operate the community rink, put together a newsletter and work with the City on local concerns such as park development.[8]
[edit] Commercial
Commercial development includes a strip mall on Boychuk Drive and Laurentian Drive, and a convenience store and car wash on 8th Street and McKercher Drive. All other property in the neighbourhood is zoned as residential. 55 home-based businesses exist in the area.[1]
[edit] Location
College Park East is located within the Lakewood Suburban Development Area. It is bounded by 8th Street to the south, the CP Railway tracks to the east, College Drive to the north, and McKercher Drive to the west. Inside those boundaries, the roads are a mix of local roads and collector roads.
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[edit] References
- ^ a b College Park East neighbourhood profile. City of Saskatoon - City Planning Branch (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-02.
- ^ MapQuest. AOL (2008). Retrieved on 2008-05-23.
- ^ Populace Spring 2006. City of Saskatoon - City Planning Branch (2006). Retrieved on 2008-03-02.
- ^ Roland Michener School. Saskatoon Public School Division. Retrieved on 2008-03-02.
- ^ 46th East College Park. Saskatchewan council. Scouts Canada. Retrieved on 2008-05-23.
- ^ City of Saskatoon CAPITAL BUDGET - 2006 CAPITAL PLAN - 2007-2010. City of Saskatoon. Retrieved on 2008-05-23.
- ^ St. Augustine School. Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools. Retrieved on 2008-03-02.
- ^ College Park East Community Association. City of Saskatoon - Community Services Department. Retrieved on 2008-03-02.
[edit] External links
- College Park East neighbourhood profile - 2006
- City of Saskatoon City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · City Planning · ZAM Maps
- Populace Spring 2006
- College Park East Community Association
- Saskatoon Neighborhoods Word Search Puzzle
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