Lakewood Suburban Centre, Saskatoon
Encyclopedia
Lakewood Suburban Centre is a mixed-development neighbourhood located in southeast Saskatoon
, Saskatchewan
, Canada
. It is a classified as a "suburban centre" subdivision
, composed of medium to high-density multiple-unit dwellings, commercial areas and civic facilities. As of 2006, the area is home to 1,516 residents. The neighbourhood is considered a high-income area, with an average family income of $92,396, an average dwelling value of $218,811 and a home ownership rate of 97.7%.
When Lakewood Suburban Centre first appeared on city map
s in the 1980s it had different boundaries further to the west, encompassing the Heritage subdivision, including the area recreation centre and library, as well as the Wildwood Golf Course. In the 1990s, the City of Saskatoon revised its community boundaries, extending the boundary of the Wildwood neighborhood east to Boychuk Drive, encompassing the land previously defined as being the Lakewood Suburban Centre. Lakewood Suburban Centre was subsequently redefined as the region to the southeast of Boychuk Dr. and Taylor Street.
Lakewood SC 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 and 2006.
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.
In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Lakewood SC lies within ward 9. It is currently represented by Councillor Tiffany Paulsen
, first elected in 2000 and re-elected in 2003 and 2006.
subdivision.
on Herold Road.
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
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. It is a classified as a "suburban centre" subdivision
Subdivision (land)
Subdivision is the act of dividing land into pieces that are easier to sell or otherwise develop, usually via a plat. The former single piece as a whole is then known in the United States as a subdivision...
, composed of medium to high-density multiple-unit dwellings, commercial areas and civic facilities. As of 2006, the area is home to 1,516 residents. The neighbourhood is considered a high-income area, with an average family income of $92,396, an average dwelling value of $218,811 and a home ownership rate of 97.7%.
History
The land for the Lakewood Suburban Centre was annexed between 1975 and 1984. Residential construction began in 2003 after infrastructure had been completed. The housing stock is composed entirely of low-rise apartment style condominiums and townhouses. City council approved architectural controls for some of Lakewood SC's development in 2006. All the lots in the neighbourhood have been purchased, so development will continue until full build-out is achieved.When Lakewood Suburban Centre first appeared on city map
City map
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s in the 1980s it had different boundaries further to the west, encompassing the Heritage subdivision, including the area recreation centre and library, as well as the Wildwood Golf Course. In the 1990s, the City of Saskatoon revised its community boundaries, extending the boundary of the Wildwood neighborhood east to Boychuk Drive, encompassing the land previously defined as being the Lakewood Suburban Centre. Lakewood Suburban Centre was subsequently redefined as the region to the southeast of Boychuk Dr. and Taylor Street.
Government and politics
Lynne 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 and 2006.
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 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.
In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Lakewood SC 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....
, first elected in 2000 and re-elected in 2003 and 2006.
Education
There are no schools in Lakewood SC. The nearest schools are in the neighbouring LakeridgeLakeridge, Saskatoon
Lakeridge is a residential neighbourhood located in the southeast part of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Almost all of its residents live in low-density, single detached houses. As of 2009, the area is home to 4,047 residents...
subdivision.
Public safety
Because of the growing population of the southeast part of Saskatoon, a new fire station is being built at 207 Slimmon Road (the corner of Herold Road and Slimmon Road). Construction officially began on Fire Station #8 on August 17, 2009. It will cost $5.4 million to build and will be operational by July 2010.Parks and recreation
- Trounce Pond (8.7 acres)
- Southeast Park (proposed, 200 acres)
Commercial
Lakewood SC has commercial development concentrated around the corner of Herold Road and Slimmon Road. At present there is a Shopper's Drug Mart, doctor's office, dental office, salon, tanning parlor and Blockbuster in a strip-mall building, with some room for expansion, as well as a standalone grocery store. Across Slimmon Road, another strip-mall and a bank and a restaurant are being built. In addition, there is an Extra FoodsExtra Foods
Extra Foods is a Canadian supermarket chain, part of Loblaw Companies Limited. It operates 72 stores in Western Canada. Most Extra Foods stores are smaller than its sister chain, The Real Canadian Superstore, and most locations are in smaller, rural communities...
on Herold Road.