Lawson Heights, Saskatoon
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Lawson Heights derived its origins when Reverend
Stephen George Lawson homesteaded here on the North east quarter of section 10 Township 37 Range 5 West of the 3rd Meridian
. He had come from Prince Edward Island and was a Presbyterian minister.
Lawson Heights is a community which has come together mainly in the 1970s tapering off in the 1980s when the community became established. The average family size is 2.7 with homeownership at 64.6%. The average home selling price in 2006 was $256,013.
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and Bishop James Mahoney Park, also comprising Christian Centre academy across the field. The western border of the neighbourhood along Primrose Drive. The open green space area of Rochdale Park has St. George School at the north east corner, and Lawson Heights School at the south west corner. All the neighbourhood roads are crescents which connect back to the main thoroughfares. The streets are named after Saskatchewan lakes...
. The last federal election was held in this area on Monday, January 23, 2006.
Provincially, the area is within the constituency of Saskatoon Northwest
. It is currently represented by Mr. Serge LeClerc.
In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Lawson Heights lies within ward 5. It is currently represented by Councillor Gordon Wyant
. Due to population drop according to the 2006 census, the city wards are being remapped.
Stephen George Lawson homesteaded here on the North east quarter of section 10 Township 37 Range 5 West of the 3rd Meridian
106th meridian west
The meridian 106° west of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean, North America, the Pacific Ocean, the Southern Ocean, and Antarctica to the South Pole....
. He had come from Prince Edward Island and was a Presbyterian minister.
Lawson Heights is a community which has come together mainly in the 1970s tapering off in the 1980s when the community became established. The average family size is 2.7 with homeownership at 64.6%. The average home selling price in 2006 was $256,013.
Location
Within the Lawson Suburban Development Area (West Side), the neighbourhood of Lawson Heights is bounded to the north by Lenore Drive. It is basically triangular in shape. Primrose Drive is to the west. Pinehouse Drive is on the south. Whiteswan Drive provides a scenic drive along the eastern edge, which borders upon the Meewasin Park on the river bank of the South Saskatchewan RiverSouth 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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Recreation
- Saskatoon Kinsmen / Henk Ruys Soccer Centre.
- Lawson Civic Centre opened in 1989 in conjunction with the
- Saskatoon's first wave pool
- Tropical beach-like pool where the water starts at 0 and tapers off until finally reaching a depth of 6 feet (2 m).
- Water features such as whirlpool and toddlers' pool
- Multipurpose room
- Indoor playground
- Fitness room
- Poolside deck
- Outdoor park area.
Layout
Bishop James Mahoney High SchoolBishop James Mahoney High School
Bishop James Mahoney High School is a high school serving grades 9 to 12, located in north Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It is also known as Bishop Mahoney High School or simply by its initials, BJM...
and Bishop James Mahoney Park, also comprising Christian Centre academy across the field. The western border of the neighbourhood along Primrose Drive. The open green space area of Rochdale Park has St. George School at the north east corner, and Lawson Heights School at the south west corner. All the neighbourhood roads are crescents which connect back to the main thoroughfares. The streets are named after Saskatchewan lakes...
- Candle Court, Crescent, Way, Place
- ChitekChitek Lake, SaskatchewanChitek Lake is a community in Saskatchewan....
Court, Terrace, Crescent - Cochin Terrace, Crescent, Place, Way
- Cypress Court
- DoreDore Lake, SaskatchewanDore Lake is a small hamlet of less than 100 people located on the south shore of one of the largest lakes in Northern Saskatchewan. Its name is the French word for "golden".Dore Lake boasts excellent hunting and fishing.- See also :...
Way, Crescent - FrobisherFrobisher, Saskatchewan- See also :* List of communities in Saskatchewan* Villages of Saskatchewan-External links:*******-Footnotes:...
Court, Crescent, Way, Place - La Loche Road, Place, Court, Terrace
- LenoreLake Lenore, Saskatchewan-External links:*******-Footnotes:...
Drive - ManitouManitou Beach, SaskatchewanManitou Beach is a resort village in Saskatchewan, Canada, located on the shores of Little Manitou Lake, approximately 100 km east of Saskatoon, and 5 km north of the town of Watrous. It is a tourist destination with a Mineral Spa, Danceland dance hall, a 9-hole golf course and a...
Court - NokomisNokomis, Saskatchewan-Famous residents:* Jordan Hendry, Chicago Blackhawks player.* Elmer Lach, former NHL player and Hall of Famer .* Ken Shields, lead singer in Streetheart.* Max Braithwaite, author....
Bay, Crescent, Place, Terrace - Pinehouse Drive, Place
- Primrose Drive
- QuillQuill Lake, Saskatchewan- History :Quill Lake was originally established as Lally, Saskatchewan, named after a railway official, of the day, later renamed Quill Lake to conform to the name of the post office. The site was originally the location of a log school house, as business started to develop around the sight the...
Court, Bay, Crescent - Redberry Road
- Reindeer Road
- TobinTobin Lake, SaskatchewanTobin Lake is a community in Saskatchewan....
Terrace, Crescent, Place, Way - TurtleTurtle Lake, SaskatchewanTurtle Lake lies in Saskatchewan, Canada. The closest town is Livelong. The lake takes its name from a Cree legend about a giant denizen in the lake, and locals sometimes still tell stories of a monster of some sort in its waters ....
Court, Crescent, Place - Wathaman Terrace, Crescent, Place, Way
Government and politics
Lawson Heights exists within the federal electoral district of Saskatoon--Wanuskewin. It is currently represented by Maurice VellacottMaurice Vellacott
Maurice Vellacott is a Canadian politician. He has served in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997, and is currently the Conservative Member of Parliament for the riding of Saskatoon—Wanuskewin in the province of Saskatchewan....
. The last federal election was held in this area on Monday, January 23, 2006.
Provincially, the area is within the constituency of Saskatoon Northwest
Saskatoon Northwest
Saskatoon Northwest is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan, Canada. It covers the neighborhoods of Lawson Heights, Silverwood Heights and the surrounding area...
. It is currently represented by Mr. Serge LeClerc.
In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Lawson Heights lies within ward 5. It is currently represented by Councillor Gordon Wyant
Gordon Wyant
Gordon Wyant, QC is a lawyer and politician from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. He has served elected positions on two levels of government on the provincial and municipal level. Wyant currently serves as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan since winning a by-election in 2010...
. Due to population drop according to the 2006 census, the city wards are being remapped.
Library
- Rusty MacDonald Branch Library located in the Lawson Civic Centre celebrated its grand opening in 1989.
Education
- Lawson Heights School Public Elementary School on Redberry Road
- St. George School Separate Elementary School
- Bishop James Mahoney High SchoolBishop James Mahoney High SchoolBishop James Mahoney High School is a high school serving grades 9 to 12, located in north Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It is also known as Bishop Mahoney High School or simply by its initials, BJM...
- Christian Centre Academy
Economy
- Technically the The Mall at Lawson HeightsThe Mall at Lawson HeightsThe Mall at Lawson Heights is a shopping centre located at the junction of Warman Road and Primrose Drive in north Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It is anchored by Zellers, Safeway and London Drugs, and has almost 100 shops and services. The mall opened in the early 1980s during a period of rapid growth...
, a nearby amenity, is located to the west in the Lawson Heights Suburban Centre.
Life
Lawson Heights Community Association operates several sports and recreation programs at Lawson Heights and St. George Schools, Marion M. Graham Collegiate, Bishop James Mahoney High School, and local parks.Location
| North: Silverwood Heights Silverwood Heights, Saskatoon Silverwood Heights is a mostly residential neighbourhood located in north-central Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is a suburban subdivision, composed mostly of single detached dwellings and some multiple-unit apartment and semi-detached dwellings. As of 2009, the area is home to 10,786 residents... | ||
| West: Lawson Heights Suburban Centre Lawson Heights Suburban Centre, Saskatoon Lawson Heights Suburban Centre is a neighbourhood that is maturing, and is located in north east Saskatoon. The neighbourhood features high density residential areas, major commercial suburban development area centre, transit mall, large green space parks which are slated for upgrade, and secondary... | Lawson Heights | East: 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.... | U of S Lands Management University of Saskatchewan The University of Saskatchewan is a Canadian public research university, founded in 1907, and located on the east side of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. An "Act to establish and incorporate a University for the Province of Saskatchewan" was passed by the... |
| South: River Heights River Heights, Saskatoon River Heights is a neighbourhood in Lawson Suburban Development Area, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Its eastern boundary borders the South Saskatchewan River. The suburb is just south of the Mall at Lawson Heights. Development of the neighbourhood began in the very early 1960s , with full build out... |