Lakeview, Saskatoon
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Saskatchewan |
| City | Saskatoon |
| Suburban Development Area | Lakewood |
| Neighbourhood | Lakeview |
| Annexed | 1975-1979 |
| Construction | 1980-1990 |
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| - Type | Municipal (Ward 9) |
| - Administrative body | Saskatoon City Council |
| - Councillor | Tiffany Paulsen |
| Area | |
| - Total | 1.99 km² (0.8 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
| - Total | 7,748 |
| - Average Income | $87,980 |
| Time zone | UTC (UTC-6) |
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| Website: Lakeview Community Association | |
Lakeview is a primarily residential neighbourhood located in the southeast part of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. The majority of its residents live in low-density, single detached dwellings, with a sizeable minority of semi-detached or apartment-style multiple unit dwellings. As of 2006, the area is home to 7,748 residents. The neighbourhood is considered a high income area, with an average family income of $87,980, an average dwelling value of $173,590 and a home ownership rate of 72.4%.[1] It was the first community in Saskatoon to feature a man-made lake amenity.
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[edit] History
The land where Lakeview now exists was annexed in the period between 1975 and 1979. Home construction was at its peak from 1981 until 1985. Lakeview School officially opened on November 24, 1981, and St. Bernard School opened on April 2, 1982. [2] The streets in Lakeview are named after Saskatchewan lakes.[3]
[edit] Government and politics
Lakeview exists within the federal electoral district of Blackstrap. It is currently represented by Lynne Yelich of the Conservative Party of Canada, first elected in 2000 and re-elected in 2004 and 2006.
Provincially, the area is within the constituency of Saskatoon Southeast. It is currently represented by Don Morgan of the Saskatchewan Party, first elected in 2003 and re-elected in 2007.
In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Lakeview lies within ward 9. It is currently represented by Councillor Tiffany Paulsen, first elected in 2000 and re-elected in 2003 and 2006.
[edit] Institutions
[edit] Education
- École Lakeview School - public elementary, part of the Saskatoon Public School Division[4]
- St. Bernard School, Saskatoon - separate (Catholic) elemenatary, part of the Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division[5]
[edit] Parks and recreation
- Lakeview District Park (10.7 acres)
- Lakeview Park (19.6 acres)
The Lakeview Community Association delivers a wide range of social, recreational, educational, and leisure programs. Volunteers also coordinate sports for children/youth and organize local events to raise funds for rink maintenance, park improvements, sports uniforms and more.[6]
[edit] Commercial
There are two small areas of commercial development in Lakeview. One is located on Taylor Street between Acadia Drive and Kingsmere Boulevard, and includes two office buildings and a mini-mall. The other is a strip mall on the corner of McKercher Drive and Stillwater Drive.
[edit] Location
Lakeview is located within the Lakewood Suburban Development Area. It is bounded by Taylor Street to the north, Weyakwin Drive to the east, Highway 16 to the south, and Circle Drive to the west. Inside those boundaries, the roads are a mix of local roads and collector roads.
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[edit] References
- ^ Lakeview neighbourhood profile. City of Saskatoon - City Planning Branch (2007). Retrieved on 2008-02-01.
- ^ City of Saskatoon Municipal Manual - 2007. City of Saskatoon - City Clerk's Office (July 2007). Retrieved on 2008-02-03.
- ^ Populace Spring 2006. City of Saskatoon - City Planning Branch (2006). Retrieved on 2008-02-01.
- ^ Lakeview School. Saskatoon Public School Division. Retrieved on 2008-02-01.
- ^ St. Bernard School. Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools. Retrieved on 2008-02-01.
- ^ Lakeview Community Association. City of Saskatoon - Community Services Department. Retrieved on 2008-02-01.
[edit] External links
- Lakeview neighbourhood profile - 2006
- City of Saskatoon City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · City Planning · ZAM Maps
- Populace Spring 2006
- Lakeview Community Association
- Saskatoon Neighborhoods Word Search Puzzle
