Silverspring, Saskatoon
| Silverspring | |
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| Neighborhood | |
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Silverspring entrance sign | |
 Silverspring location map | |
| Coordinates: 52°9′31″N 106°35′25″W / 52.15861°N 106.59028°WCoordinates: 52°9′31″N 106°35′25″W / 52.15861°N 106.59028°W | |
| Country |
 Canada |
| Province |
 Saskatchewan |
| City | Saskatoon |
| Suburban Development Area | University Heights |
| Neighbourhood | Silverspring |
| Annexed | 1955-1959 |
| Construction | 1986-2001 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal (Ward 10) |
| • Administrative body | Saskatoon City Council |
| • Councillor | Zach Jeffries |
| • MLA | Ken Cheveldayoff |
| • MP | Brad Trost |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.78 km2 (0.69 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 4,936 |
| • Average Income | $85,084 |
| Time zone | UTC (UTC-6) |
| Website |
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| City of Saskatoon Neighborhoods | |
Silverspring is a residential neighbourhood located in northeast Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is a suburban subdivision, composed mostly of low-density, single detached houses. As of 2007, the area is home to 4,936 residents. The neighbourhood is considered a high income area, with an average family income of $85,084, an average dwelling value of $322,670 and a home ownership rate of 97.8%.[1][2] According to MLS data, the average sale price of a home as of 2013 was $407,171.[3]
History
The majority of Silverspring was constructed during the late 1980s and through the 1990s, on land formerly administered by the University of Saskatchewan. The land for the Silverspring community was annexed between 1955, and 1959;[2] however, the majority of residential building construction was done after 1991, and a small amount of construction was just one decade before this.[1]
Notable Saskatoon athletes and contributors to the sports world had roadways of Silverspring named in their honour.[2] They include Diane Jones Konihowski, Hal Laycoe, Catriona Le May Doan and Vera Pezer.
Government and politics
Silverspring 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, Silverspring lies within ward 10. It is currently represented by Zach Jeffries, first elected in 2012.
Institutions
Education
| Mother Teresa School | |
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| Location | |
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738 Konihowski Road Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7S 1M4 Canada | |
| Information | |
| Type | Elementary |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Catholic |
| Opened | 2001[4] |
| School board | Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools |
| Principal | Rick Garman |
| Vice principal | Don Vogt |
| Grades | Kindergarten to Grade 8 |
| Enrollment | 556[5] (2015) |
| Education system | Separate |
| Language | English |
| Feeder to | St. Joseph High School |
| Website | Mother Teresa School |
| Silverspring School | |
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| Location | |
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610 Konihowski Road Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7S 1M5 Canada | |
| Information | |
| Type | Elementary |
| School board | Saskatoon Public School Division |
| Principal | Ellen McEwen |
| Vice principal | Jill Monahan |
| Grades | Kindergarten to Grade 8 |
| Enrollment | 540[5] (2015) |
| Education system | Public |
| Language | English |
| Feeder to | Centennial Collegiate |
| Website | Silverspring School |
- Mother Teresa School - separate (Catholic) elementary, part of Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools[6]
- Silverspring School - public elementary, part of the Saskatoon Public School Division[7]
- Adjacent to University of Saskatchewan lands, with some U of S lecture and research facilities located across Central Avenue from Silverspring. The main campus is several kilometres away.
Parks and recreation
- Christine Morris Park - 0.6 acres (0.24 ha)
- Dave King Park - 0.6 acres (0.24 ha)
- Silverspring Park - 19 acres (7.7 ha)
The Saskatoon Natural Grasslands is 34 acres (14 ha) of preserved, uncultivated prairie grassland. Many types of plants, such as grasses, lichens, wildflowers and fungi can be found in this ecosystem.[8] The Saskatoon Nature Society acts as the steward for this natural area.[9] Sutherland Beach, a popular park and off-leash area along the east shore of the South Saskatchewan River, is accessible via a roadway off Central Avenue immediately adjacent to Silverspring.
Silverspring is also immediately adjacent to the Forestry Farm Park and Zoo.
The Silverspring Community Association is involved in operating the community rink, organizing sports teams, and hosting a variety of events and activities.[10]
Commercial
At present, no parts of Silverspring have commercial development though a couple of lots on Central Avenue have been set aside for neighbourhood commercial. 103 home-based businesses exist in the area.[1] The closest major commercial is the nearby University Heights commercial area accessed via Attridge Drive to the east, and the Preston Crossing big box development to the west.
Location
Silverspring is located within the University Heights Suburban Development Area. It is bounded by Agra Road to the north, Attridge Drive to the south, Central Avenue to the west, and the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo to the east. City maps show Agra Road replaced by a new arterial named Fedoruk Road as the northern boundary, as of 2015, a portion of Fedoruk from Konihowski to Zary Road in Evergreen has been constructed; it will eventually form the northern boundary of both Silverspring and adjacent Evergreen communities.
References
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- 1 2 3 "Silverspring neighbourhood profile - 2007" (PDF). City of Saskatoon. 2007. Retrieved 2010-04-20.
- 1 2 3 Populace Spring 2006 8 (1), City of Saskatoon - City Planning Branch, Spring 2006, p. 5
- ↑ "Silverspring". Saskatoon Realty. Retrieved 2014-01-08.
- ↑ Our History (PDF), retrieved 2015-07-01
- 1 2 Active List of Saskatchewan Schools/Programs (PDF), retrieved 2015-12-25
- ↑ "Mother Teresa School". Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division. Retrieved 2015-07-04.
- ↑ "Silverspring School". Saskatoon Public School Division. Retrieved 2015-07-04.
- ↑ "Saskatoon Natural Grasslands" (PDF). Meewasin Valley Authority. Retrieved 2010-04-20.
- ↑ "Saskatoon Nature Society President's Annual Report". Saskatoon Nature Society. Retrieved 2010-04-20.
- ↑ "Silverspring Community Association". City of Saskatoon. Retrieved 2010-04-20.
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