Lakeview, Saskatoon
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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%. It was the first community in Saskatoon to feature a man-made lake amenity.
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.
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.
to the south, and Circle Drive
to the west. Inside those boundaries, the roads are a mix of local roads and collector road
s.
Saskatoon
Saskatoon is a city in central Saskatchewan, Canada, on the South Saskatchewan River. Residents of the city of Saskatoon are called Saskatonians. The city is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Corman Park No. 344....
, Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is a prairie province in Canada, which has an area of . Saskatchewan is bordered on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the east by Manitoba, and on the south by the U.S. states of Montana and North Dakota....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. 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%. It was the first community in Saskatoon to feature a man-made lake amenity.
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. 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. With exception of Taylor Street, McKercher and Stillwater Drives, The streets in Lakeview are named after Saskatchewan lakes.Government and politics
Lakeview exists within the federal electoral district of Blackstrap. It is currently represented by Lynne YelichLynne Yelich
Lynne Yelich , PC, MP is a third-generation Croatian-Canadian politician and the MP for the riding of Blackstrap. The riding of Blackstrap includes Yelich's home town of Kenaston, Saskatchewan, identified as the largest Croatian farming settlement in Canada...
of the Conservative Party of Canada
Conservative Party of Canada
The Conservative Party of Canada , is a political party in Canada which was formed by the merger of the Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada in 2003. It is positioned on the right of the Canadian political spectrum...
, first elected in 2000 and re-elected in 2004, 2006 and 2008.
Provincially, the area is within the constituency of Saskatoon Southeast
Saskatoon Southeast
Saskatoon Southeast is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan, Canada.Created for the 22nd Saskatchewan general election in 1991 as "Saskatoon Wildwood", today the district encompasses the Wildwood, Rosewood, Lakewood, Briarwood, The Willows and Stonebridge...
. It is currently represented by Don Morgan
Don Morgan
Don Morgan, QC is a Canadian provincial politician. He is the Saskatchewan Party member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan for the constituency of Saskatoon Southeast. He is also the Minister of Justice & Attorney General of Saskatchewan and the Minister of Labour Relations and Workplace...
of the Saskatchewan Party
Saskatchewan Party
The Saskatchewan Party is a conservative liberal political party in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The party was established in 1997 by a coalition of former provincial Progressive Conservative and Liberal party members and supporters who sought to remove the Saskatchewan New Democratic...
, 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
Tiffany Paulsen
Tiffany M. Paulsen is a Canadian politician and lawyer from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She is currently a lawyer with the firm of Robertson Stromberg Pedersen LLP. She holds degrees in psychology, French and law from the University of Saskatchewan....
; she was first elected in 2000, acclaimed in 2003, re-elected in 2006 and again acclaimed in 2009.
Education
- École Lakeview School - public elementary, part of the Saskatoon Public School DivisionSaskatoon Public School DivisionSaskatoon Public Schools is the largest school system in Saskatoon and is the second largest in Saskatchewan.Saskatoon Public Schools has approximately 22,000 students with 44 elementary schools and 9 high schools. The offices of the Saskatoon School Board are housed in the Eaton's Building. ...
- St. Bernard School - separate (Catholic) elemenatary, part of the Greater Saskatoon Catholic School DivisionGreater Saskatoon Catholic School DivisionGreater Saskatoon Catholic School Division is Saskatchewan’s largest Catholic school division. The Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division has approximately 15,000 students in 44 schools located in Saskatoon and surrounding rural districts. St. Pauls R.C.S.S.D No. 20 belongs to Department of...
Parks and recreation
- Lakeview District Park (10.7 acres)
- Lakeview Park (19.6 acres)
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.
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 16Saskatchewan Highway 16
Highway 16 is a provincial paved highway in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It is the Saskatchewan section of the Yellowhead Highway, and also the Trans-Canada Highway Yellowhead section. The main purpose of this highway is to connect Saskatchewan with Canadian cities such as Edmonton and...
to the south, and Circle Drive
Circle Drive
Circle Drive is a major road constructed as a ring road in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. The northeastern portion of the road is part of the Yellowhead Highway.-History:...
to the west. Inside those boundaries, the roads are a mix of local roads and collector road
Collector road
A collector road or distributor road is a low to moderate-capacity road which serve to move traffic from local streets to arterial roads. Unlike arterials, collectors are also designed to provide access to residential properties...
s.