| Lawson Heights | |
|---|---|
| — Neighborhood — | |
| The Mall at Lawson Heights | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| City | Saskatoon |
| Suburban Development Area | Lawson Suburban Development Area |
| Neighbourhood | Lawson Heights |
| Annexed | |
| Construction | |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal (Ward 5) |
| • Administrative body | Saskatoon City Council |
| • Councillor | Randy Donauer |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 4,815 |
| • Average Income | $$78,130 |
| Time zone | UTC (UTC-6) |
| City of Saskatoon Neighborhoods | |
Lawson Heights derived its origins when Reverend Stephen George Lawson homesteaded here on the North east quarter of section 10 Township 37 Range 5 West of the 3rd Meridian. He had come from Prince Edward Island and was a Presbyterian minister.[1][2]
Lawson Heights is a community which has come together mainly in the 1970s tapering off in the 1980s when the community became established. The average family size is 2.7 with homeownership at 64.6%. The average home selling price in 2006 was $256,013.[3]
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Within the Lawson Suburban Development Area (West Side), the neighbourhood of Lawson Heights is bounded to the north by Lenore Drive. It is basically triangular in shape. Primrose Drive is to the west. Pinehouse Drive is on the south. Whiteswan Drive provides a scenic drive along the eastern edge, which borders upon the Meewasin Park on the river bank of the South Saskatchewan River.
Bishop James Mahoney High School and Bishop James Mahoney Park, also comprising Christian Centre academy across the field. The western border of the neighbourhood along Primrose Drive. The open green space area of Rochdale Park has St. George School at the north east corner, and Lawson Heights School at the south west corner. All the neighbourhood roads are crescents which connect back to the main thoroughfares. The streets are named after Saskatchewan lakes...
Lawson Heights exists within the federal electoral district of Saskatoon--Wanuskewin. It is currently represented by Maurice Vellacott. The last federal election was held in this area on Monday, January 23, 2006.[7]
Provincially, the area is within the constituency of Saskatoon Northwest. It is currently represented by Mr. Serge LeClerc.[8][9]
In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Lawson Heights lies within ward 5. It is currently represented by Councillor Gordon Wyant.[10] Due to population drop according to the 2006 census, the city wards are being remapped.
Ward 5's population may be proportionately shrinking as its population ages.
— Bil Holden manager of City of Saskatoon research and information and resource centre.[11]
Lawson Heights is serviced by City Transit Bus RoutesSaskatoon Transit.
Lawson Heights Community Association operates several sports and recreation programs at Lawson Heights and St. George Schools, Marion M. Graham Collegiate, Bishop James Mahoney High School, and local parks.[16]
| North: Silverwood Heights | ||
| West: Lawson Heights Suburban Centre | Lawson Heights | East: South Saskatchewan River | U of S Lands Management |
| South: River Heights |