Forest Grove, Saskatoon

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Forest Grove
Forest Grove Public School
Forest Grove Public School
Forest Grove location map
Forest Grove location map
Coordinates: 52°8′34″N 106°35′21″W / 52.14278, -106.58917
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Saskatchewan Saskatchewan
City Saskatoon
Suburban Development Area University Heights
Neighbourhood Forest Grove
Annexed 1955-1959
Construction 1971-1990
Government
 - Type Municipal (Ward 10)
 - Administrative body Saskatoon City Council
 - Councillor Bev Dubois
Area
 - Total 1.61 km² (0.6 sq mi)
Population (2006)
 - Total 5,767
 - Average Income $65,826
Time zone UTC (UTC-6)
City of Saskatoon Neighborhoods
Website: Sutherland - Forest Grove Community Association

Forest Grove is a primarily residential neighbourhood located in northeast Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is comprised mostly of low-density single detached dwellings, with a sizeable minority of multiple-unit apartment dwellings. As of 2006, the area is home to 5,767 residents. The neighbourhood is considered a middle-income area, with an average family income of $65,826, an average dwelling value of $141,472 and a home ownership rate of 64.8%.[1][2]

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[edit] History

Les Kerr Park
Les Kerr Park

The land on which Forest Grove now sits was annexed between 1955 to 1959,[2] and the majority of residential construction was done between 1970 and 1990. The housing stock is composed mostly of low density, single detached houses and mutiple-unit apartment buildings.[1] Forest Grove School was opened on October 15, 1984, and St. Volodymyr School opened on March 1, 1989.[3]

[edit] Government and politics

St. Volodymyr School
St. Volodymyr School

Forest Grove 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 Silver Springs. It is currently represented by Ken Cheveldayoff of the Saskatchewan Party, first elected in 2003 and re-elected in 2007.

In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Forest Grove lies within ward 10. It is currently represented by Bev Dubois, first elected in 2003 and re-elected in 2006.

[edit] Institutions

[edit] Education

See also: Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division and Saskatoon Public School Division
Forest Grove Public School
Forest Grove Public School
Caring, Sharing & Excellence
Address
ForestGroveSchool.jpg
Forest Grove subdivision
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7N 2X9,
Information
Principal Trace Hampson
Vice principal Jim Best
Type Public
Education System Elementary
Grades Kindergarden to Grade 8
Homepage
St. Volodymyr School
St. Volodymyr School
Address
302 Kellough Road
Forest Grove Subdivision
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7N 3K6,
Information
School board Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division
Religion Catholic
School type Elementary Separate
Sports Vanguards
Homepage

[edit] Parks and recreation

St. Volodymyr School
St. Volodymyr School
  • T.J. Quigley Park (1.1 acres)
  • Balsam Park (1.5 acres)
  • Forest Grove Linkage (1.8 acres)
  • Les Kerr Park (17.3 acres)

The Sutherland-Forest Grove Community Association was incorporated in 1984 and is run by volunteers. It plans, coordinates, and administers seasonal programs for all age groups, from adult fitness to teen programs, children's sports and toddler activities. It also works with local schools and the City to maintain and operate neighbourhood parks and outdoor rinks.[6]

[edit] Commercial

Trailer Park
Trailer Park

Business areas include commercial and light industrial activity along Gray Avenue, adjacent to the CP Rail tracks. On 115th Street, there is a strip mall beside the Forest Grove Village apartment/condo complex, and another freestanding commercial building closer to Central Avenue. 57 home-based businesses exist in the area.[1]

[edit] Location

Forest Grove is located within the University Heights Suburban Development Area. It is bounded by Berini Drive to the east, Gray Avenue to the south, Central Avenue to the west, and Attridge Drive to the north. Inside those boundaries, the roads are a mix of local and collector roads.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Forest Grove neighbourhood profile - 2006. City of Saskatoon (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-20.
  2. ^ a b Populace Spring 2006. City of Saskatoon (2006). Retrieved on 2008-03-20.
  3. ^ City of Saskatoon Municipal Manual - 2007. City of Saskatoon - City Clerk's Office (July 2007). Retrieved on 2008-02-03.
  4. ^ Forest Grove Public School. Saskatoon Public School Division. Retrieved on 2008-03-23.
  5. ^ St. Volodymyr School. Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools. Retrieved on 2008-03-23.
  6. ^ Sutherland/Forest Grove Community Association. City of Saskatoon. Retrieved on 2008-01-12.

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