Greystone Heights, Saskatoon

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Greystone Heights
Greystone Heights School
Greystone Heights School
Greystone Heights location map
Greystone Heights location map
Coordinates: 52°7′10″N 106°36′49″W / 52.11944, -106.61361
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Saskatchewan Saskatchewan
City Saskatoon
Suburban Development Area Nutana
Neighbourhood Greystone Heights
Annexed 1955-1959
Construction 1946-1980
Government
 - Type Municipal (Ward 8)
 - Administrative body Saskatoon City Council
 - Councillor Glen Penner
Area
 - Total 0.98 km² (0.4 sq mi)
Population (2006)
 - Total 2,522
 - Average Income $67,950
Time zone UTC (UTC-6)
City of Saskatoon Neighborhoods
Website: Greystone Heights Community Association

Greystone Heights is a mostly residential neighbourhood located in east-central Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is a suburban subdivision, comprised mostly of low-density, single detached dwellings and a sizeable minority of apartment-style multiple-unit dwellings. As of 2006, the area is home to 2,522 residents. The neighbourhood is considered a middle-income area, with an average family income of $67,950, an average dwelling value of $185,436 and a home ownership rate of 60.9%.[1]

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[edit] History

Greystone Heights School
Greystone Heights School

The land for the Greystone Heights neighbourhood was annexed by the city between 1955 and 1959.[2] The majority of home construction took place between 1961 and 1970, and was generally completed by 1980. The street names are mainly those of Canadian universities and professors.[1]

[edit] Government and politics

Greystone Streetscape
Greystone Streetscape

Greystone Heights 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, Greystone Heights lies within the constituency of Saskatoon Greystone. It is currently represented by Rob Norris of the Saskatchewan Party, first elected in 2007.

In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Greystone Heights 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

See also: Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division and Saskatoon Public School Division

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Greystone Heights School
Address
2721 Main Street
Greystone Heights
Nutana SDA
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7H 0M2,
Information
School district Saskatoon Public School Division
Authority Public
Principal Trudy Capes
Vice principal Roger Ganes
School type Elementary public
Grades kindergarden to grade 8
Opened 1961
Homepage

[edit] Parks and recreation

Greystone Park
Greystone Park
  • Morton Park (0.2 acres)
  • St. Patrick Park (1.4 acres)
  • Holland Park (1.7 acres)
  • Albert Milne Park (1.9 acres)
  • Greystone Heights (10.9 acres)

The Greystone Heights Community Association delivers a variety of recreational and leisure programs and coordinating sports programs so local children can participate in softball, baseball, soccer, and basketball. It also represents the interests of residents and promotes a sense of community in the area.[5]

[edit] Commercial

Commercial development is limited to the southern edge of the neighbourhood, where businesses lie within the 8th Street business district. Among these are several big-box stores, mostly on the north side of the street. In addition, there are 26 home-based businesses in the neighbourhood.[1]

[edit] Location

Greystone Heights is located within the Nutana Suburban Development Area. It is bounded by 14th Street to the north, 8th Street to the south, Preston Avenue to the west, and Circle Drive to the east. Roads are laid out in a mix of local and collector roads.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Greystone Heights neighbourhood profile - 2006. City of Saskatoon - City Planning Branch (2006). Retrieved on 2008-04-20.
  2. ^ Populace Spring 2006. City of Saskatoon - City Planning Branch (2006). Retrieved on 2007-10-15.
  3. ^ Blashill, Lorraine (1982), from a little stone school...History of Saskatoon Public Schools., Saskatoon, SK: Modern press Ltd., pp. 116 
  4. ^ Greystone Heights School. Retrieved on 2008-04-20.
  5. ^ Varsity View Community Association. City of Saskatoon - Leisure Services & Community Development. Retrieved on 2007-10-15.

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