Sutherland, Saskatoon
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Saskatchewan |
| City | Saskatoon |
| Suburban Development Area | University Heights |
| Neighbourhood | Sutherland |
| Settled | 1908 |
| Incorporated (town) | 1912 |
| Annexed | 1956 |
| Government | |
| - Type | Municipal (Ward 10) |
| - Administrative body | Saskatoon City Council |
| - Councillor | Bev Dubois |
| Area | |
| - Total | 2.14 km² (0.8 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
| - Total | 5,253 |
| - Average Income | $51,857 |
| Time zone | UTC (UTC-6) |
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| Website: Sutherland-Forest Grove Community Association | |
Sutherland is a mostly residential neighbourhood located in east-central Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is an older suburban subdivision, comprised of both low-density, single detached dwellings and multiple-unit apartment and semi-detached dwellings. As of 2006, the area is home to 5,253 residents. The neighbourhood is considered a middle-income area, with an average family income of $51,857, an average dwelling value of $138,288 and a home ownership rate of 48.0%.[1][2] Sutherland was originally a town outside of Saskatoon before being annexed by the city in 1956.
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[edit] History
James Powe and his family arrived in Saskatoon from Ontario in 1884. The Powe family homesteaded in the area which is now Sutherland in 1893. Their grand house, which stands on the present-day corner of Central Avenue and 115th Street, was built between 1912 and 1914. The foundation was made from local fieldstone, making the basement walls as thick as 24 inches.[3]
The Canadian Pacific Railway branch line between Regina and Edmonton reached Saskatoon in 1907.[3] The area of Sutherland was built up as the CPR yards and station were constructed three miles east of Saskatoon.[4] The first settler in the new townsite was Nelson Emery, a CPR timekeeper, storekeeper, and building inspector.[3] In 1908, the City of Saskatoon struck an agreement to supply water to the yards.[5] The first post office was also established that year, with W. G. Clark as its first postmaster.[6] The first school, a temporary one-room structure, was opened in November 1908 on a site on 109th Street.[7] The village of Sutherland was incoporated on August 30, 1909, adjacent to the rail yards.[8] It was named after William Charles Sutherland, a politician who served on Saskatoon's town council before it became a city in 1906.
On February 2, 1909, a newer one-room school was opened at the present-day Sutherland School site on Egbert Avenue and 111th Street.[7] By 1912, Sutherland's population had grown to 1000, enabling it to incorporate as a town.[9] On November 12 of the same year, the cornerstone for a new multi-storey Sutherland School was laid. The grand "castle" style school opened for the 1913-1914 school year.[7] In 1914, the town received service from the Saskatoon Municipal Railway.[9]
In 1956, the town was annexed by the growing city of Saskatoon. Sutherland became the city's easternmost neighbourhood until development in the 1970s took place even further east.[9] The amalgamation required some name changes to Sutherland's streets, to avoid confusion with identically-named streets already in Saskatoon (e.g. 6th Street became 110th Street).[10]
In 1960, a new one-storey Sutherland School was opened beside the 1913 school. By 1963, additional classrooms and an auditorium were added. The "castle" school also received some cosmetic upgrades in 1960-61, but the building had fallen into disrepair. The weakened structure was condemned in July 1967 and demolished the next month. The 1912 cornerstone was the only item preserved.[7]
In 2006, workers digging out fuel tanks at the Mac's convenience store on 108th Street and Central Avenue unearthed human remains. Investigators determined that it was a woman who had been murdered sometime between 1910 and 1920 and thrown down a well. Her body had been preserved in a mixture of gasoline and water, enabling forensic archeologists to extract a DNA sample. The crime is still unsolved, and as yet, no living descendants of the woman have been found.[11]
[edit] Government and politics
Sutherland 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, Sutherland lies within ward 10. It is currently represented by Bev Dubois, first elected in 2003 and re-elected in 2006.
[edit] Institutions
[edit] Education
- Sutherland School - public elementary, part of the Saskatoon Public School Division[12]
- Bishop Filevich Ukrainian Bilingual School - separate (Catholic) elementary, part of the Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division.[13] Formerly named Holy Family School, it was renamed officially on September 28, 2006.[14]
[edit] Public Safety
- Fire Station #5 - provides service to the east side of Saskatoon including Sutherland, Forest Grove and Erindale.[15]
[edit] Parks and recreation
- Hilliard Gardner Park (1.0 acres)
- C.F. Patterson Park (1.4 acres)
- Kopko Park (1.6 acres)
- Anna McIntosh Park (2.2 acres)
- C.F. Patterson Park North (2.3 acres)
- Father Basil Markle Park (3.9 acres)
- Herbert Stewart Park (4.8 acres)
- Sutherland Park (9.1 acres)
The ACT Arena is a city-owned indoor ice rink, home to hockey, ringette, figure skating and speedskating clubs, as well as public skating and Learn-to-Skate programs.[16]
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.[17]
[edit] Commercial
Since Sutherland's founding, almost all commercial activity has been located on its main street, Central Avenue. The vast majority of businesses are found between 108th and 115th Streets. Technically, all businesses located on the east side of Central Avenue actually lie within the Sutherland Industrial subdivision, but most locals do not make this distinction. There is also a major greenhouse located within Sutherland, on the corner of Central Avenue and Attridge Drive. 61 home-based business exist in the area.[1]
Newer commercial development in the nearby University Heights Suburban Centre neighbourhood and Preston Crossing big-box complex have recently caused a dramatic increase in Sutherland's commercial vacancy rate. In 2007, Saskatoon's city council held off further commercial development in the northeast, to halt a further decline in the business district.[18]
[edit] Location
Sutherland is located within the University Heights Suburban Development Area. It is bounded by Attridge Drive to the north, College Drive to the south, Central Avenue to the east, and Circle Drive to the west.
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[edit] References
- Bill Barry, Geographic Names of Saskatchewan (Regina: People Places Publishing, 2005)
- John Duerkop, Saskatoon's History in Street Names (Saskatoon: Purich Publishing, 2000)
- ^ a b Sutherland neighbourhood profile - 2006. City of Saskatoon (2007). Retrieved on 2007-10-22.
- ^ Populace Spring 2006. City of Saskatoon (2006). Retrieved on 2007-10-22.
- ^ a b c Exploring the Wonder City - Driving Tour. City of Saskatoon - Archives (2006). Retrieved on 2008-01-13.
- ^ Jeff, O'Brien (July 2005). A History of Saskatoon to 1914. City of Saskatoon - Archives. Retrieved on 2008-01-13.
- ^ Jeff, O'Brien (July 2007). The City of Saskatoon Municipal Manual 2007. City of Saskatoon - City Clerk's Office. Retrieved on 2008-01-13.
- ^ ArchiviaNet - Post Offices and Postmasters. Library and Archives Canada (February 12, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-01-13.
- ^ a b c d History Page - Sutherland School. Saskatoon Public School Division. Retrieved on 2008-01-13.
- ^ Jeff, O'Brien (July 2005). Saskatoon Chronology: 1882-2005. City of Saskatoon Archives. Retrieved on 2008-01-13.
- ^ a b c Historical Resources. City of Saskatoon - Archives. Retrieved on 2008-01-15.
- ^ O'Brien, Jeff; Ruth W. Millar, William P. Delainey (2006). in Roberta Coulter: Saskatoon: A History in Photographs. Coteau Books, p.30. ISBN I-55050-336-7.
- ^ James, Hannah (March 24, 2007). The Oldest Cold Case. CTVglobemedia. Retrieved on 2008-01-15.
- ^ Sutherland School. Saskatoon Public School Division. Retrieved on 2007-10-22.
- ^ Bishop Filevich Ukrainian Bilingual School. Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools. Retrieved on 2008-01-16.
- ^ Ukrainian bilingual school marks new beginning. Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools. Retrieved on 2008-01-10.
- ^ City of Saskatoon - Fire and Protective Services - Divisions. City of Saskatoon. Retrieved on 2008-01-12.
- ^ Municipal Rinks. City of Saskatoon. Retrieved on 2008-01-12.
- ^ Sutherland/Forest Grove Community Association. City of Saskatoon. Retrieved on 2008-01-12.
- ^ Nickel, Rod (June 26, 2007). Retail plan on hold. StarPhoenix. Retrieved on 2008-01-21.
[edit] External links
- Sutherland neighbourhood profile 2006
- City of Saskatoon City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · City Planning · ZAM Maps
- Populace Spring 2006
- Sutherland-Forest Grove Community Association
- Saskatoon Neighborhoods Word Search Puzzle
- City of Saskatoon - Local Area Plans
