Lakeview, Saskatoon

Lakeview
—  City of Saskatoon neighbourhood  —
Lakeview Park
Lakeview location map
Coordinates:
Country  Canada
Province  Saskatchewan
City Saskatoon
Suburban Development Area Lakewood
Neighbourhood Lakeview
Annexed 1975-1979
Construction 1980-1990
Government
 • Type Municipal (Ward 9)
 • Administrative body Saskatoon City Council
 • Councillor Tiffany Paulsen
Area
 • Total 1.99 km2 (0.8 sq mi)
Population (2010)
 • Total 7,649
 • Average Income $113,822
Time zone UTC (UTC-6)
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 2010, the area is home to 7,649 residents. The neighbourhood is considered a high income area, with an average family income of $113,822, an average dwelling value of $277,070 and a home ownership rate of 71.1%.[1] It was the first community in Saskatoon to feature a man-made lake amenity.

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History

The land where Lakeview now exists was annexed in the period between 1975 and 1979. It includes part of the Sutherland Moraine, a ridge that forms a local topographic high.[2] 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. [3] With exception of Taylor Street, McKercher and Stillwater Drives, The streets in Lakeview are named after Saskatchewan lakes.[4]

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, 2006 and 2008.

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; she was first elected in 2000, acclaimed in 2003, re-elected in 2006 and again acclaimed in 2009.

Institutions

Education

École Lakeview School
Address
527 Kingsmere Boulevard
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7J 3V4,
Information
School type Elementary Public
School board Saskatoon Public School Division
Principal Kim Newlove
Vice principal Corey Apesland
Grades Kindergarten to Grade 8
Age range 4 to 12
Language English
Website
St. Bernard School
Address
203 Whiteshore Crescent
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7J 3W4,
Information
School type Separate Elementary
Religious affiliation(s) Catholic
School board Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division
Principal Darren Hyshka
Vice principal Don Vogt
Website

Parks and recreation

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.[7]

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.

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.

References

  1. ^ "Lakeview" (PDF). Neighbourhood Profiles. City of Saskatoon - City Planning Branch. 2019. http://www.saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/Community%20Services/PlanningDevelopment/Documents/Research/Neighbourhood_profiles/2010/Lakeview.pdf. Retrieved 2011-01-02. 
  2. ^ "Executive Summary – Rosewood Groundwater Study" (PDF). Hydrogeologic Investigation - Rosewood Subdivision. WaterMark Consulting Ltd.. February 28, 2008. http://www.saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/City%20Clerks%20Office/Documents/Reports%20and%20Publications/rosewood_groundwater.pdf. Retrieved 2011-05-02. 
  3. ^ "City of Saskatoon Municipal Manual". City of Saskatoon - City Clerk's Office. July 2010. http://www.saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/City%20Clerks%20Office/Documents/Reports%20and%20Publications/Municipal_Manual.pdf. Retrieved 2010-01-02. 
  4. ^ Populace Spring 2006, 8, City of Saskatoon - City Planning Branch, Spring 2006, p. 5 
  5. ^ "École Lakeview School". Saskatoon Public School Division. http://www.spsd.sk.ca/schoolsPrograms/elementaryschools/ecoleLakeview/about.html. Retrieved 2011-01-02. 
  6. ^ "St. Bernard School". Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools. http://www.scs.sk.ca/ber/. Retrieved 2010-01-02. 
  7. ^ "Lakeview Community Association". City of Saskatoon - Community Services Department. http://www.saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/Community%20Services/Communitydevelopment/Community%20Associations/Pages/Lakeview.aspx. Retrieved 2011-01-02. 

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