Furdale, Saskatchewan
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Furdale, Saskatchewan is an unincorporated community adjacent to the southern city limits of Saskatoon, west of Highway 219
and on the east bank of the South Saskatchewan River
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The population of the community is approximately 1,300, which would otherwise be enough for Furdale to achieve town status.
Furdale primarily consists of acreages and luxury homes, and is considered a major bedroom community of Saskatoon. A similar unincorporated bedroom community, Grasswood Park
, lies immediately to the east. Furdale is also the location of many of the Saskatoon area's major horse stable and breeding facilities. The province is planning to build a Perimeter Highway through Furdale in the coming years, which has sparked controversy among residents. Upgrades to Hwy. 219 (also known as Lorne Avenue) were completed during the summer of 2007 in order to handle the large amounts of traffic back and forth to the new Dakota Dunes Casino
.
Furdale contains virtually no commercial or industrial development, with nearby Saskatoon offering these services.
Primary access to Furdale is via Lorne Avenue/Hwy. 219 from Saskatoon, and Grasswood Road from the east which provides a link to Highway 11
.
Saskatchewan Highway 219
Highway 219 is a secondary highway in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, running from Saskatoon south to the vicinity of the Gardiner Dam development and the north end of Lake Diefenbaker....
and on the east bank of the South Saskatchewan River
South Saskatchewan River
The South Saskatchewan River is a major river in Canada that flows through the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan....
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The population of the community is approximately 1,300, which would otherwise be enough for Furdale to achieve town status.
Furdale primarily consists of acreages and luxury homes, and is considered a major bedroom community of Saskatoon. A similar unincorporated bedroom community, Grasswood Park
Grasswood, Saskatchewan
Grasswood, also known as Grasswood Park, is an unincorporated hamlet in Saskatchewan. It is part of the Corman Park rural municipality and is located just south of the city limits of Saskatoon. A second unincorporated hamlet, Furdale, is directly to the west.The area comprises primarily residences...
, lies immediately to the east. Furdale is also the location of many of the Saskatoon area's major horse stable and breeding facilities. The province is planning to build a Perimeter Highway through Furdale in the coming years, which has sparked controversy among residents. Upgrades to Hwy. 219 (also known as Lorne Avenue) were completed during the summer of 2007 in order to handle the large amounts of traffic back and forth to the new Dakota Dunes Casino
Dakota Dunes Casino
Dakota Dunes Casino, is a casino located on land belong to the Whitecap First Nation, south of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada along Saskatchewan Highway 219. The 84,000 sq. ft facility includes a Casino , multi-purpose rooms, and restaurant opened in 2007 at a cost of $27 Million Canadian...
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Furdale contains virtually no commercial or industrial development, with nearby Saskatoon offering these services.
Primary access to Furdale is via Lorne Avenue/Hwy. 219 from Saskatoon, and Grasswood Road from the east which provides a link to Highway 11
Saskatchewan Highway 11
Highway 11 is a major north-south highway in Saskatchewan, Canada that connects the province's three largest cities: Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert. It is a structural pavement major arterial highway which is approximately long. It is also known as the Louis Riel Trail after the 19th century...
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- For more information, see also Rural MunicipalityRural municipalityA rural municipality, often abbreviated RM, is a form of municipality in the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, perhaps best comparable to counties or townships in the western United States...
of Corman Park No. 344Corman Park No. 344, SaskatchewanThe area's German Canadian population is much higher proportionately than the national or provincial averages: 43.4% .-Government of the RM:...