Silverspring, Saskatoon
Encyclopedia
Silverspring is a residential neighbourhood located in northeast Saskatoon
, Saskatchewan
, Canada
. It is a typical suburb
an 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%.
. The land for the Silverspring community was annexed between 1955, and 1959; however, the majority of residential building construction was done after 1991, and a small amount of construction was just one decade before this.
Famous athletes and contributors to the sports world had roadways of Silverspring named in their honour:
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 Bev Dubois, first elected in 2003 and re-elected in 2006.
The Saskatoon Natural Grasslands is 34 acres (13.8 ha) of preserved, uncultivated prairie grassland. Many types of plants, such as grasses, lichens, wildflowers and fungi can be found in this ecosystem. The Saskatoon Nature Society acts as the steward for this natural area.
The Silverspring Community Association is involved in operating the community rink, organizing sports teams, and hosting a variety of events and activities.
to the east.
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...
. It is a typical suburb
Suburb
The word suburb mostly refers to a residential area, either existing as part of a city or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city . Some suburbs have a degree of administrative autonomy, and most have lower population density than inner city neighborhoods...
an 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 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%.
History
The majority of Silverspring was constructed during the late 1980s and through the 1990s, on land formerly administered by the University of SaskatchewanUniversity 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...
. The land for the Silverspring community was annexed between 1955, and 1959; however, the majority of residential building construction was done after 1991, and a small amount of construction was just one decade before this.
Famous athletes and contributors to the sports world had roadways of Silverspring named in their honour:
- Konihowski Road regales the successes of Diane Jones Konihowski, an Olympic contender in the five-event pentathlon, which includes the 100 metre hurdles, shot put, high jump, long jump, and an 800 metre run; and her husband, John Konihowski, a CFLCanadian Football LeagueThe Canadian Football League or CFL is a professional sports league located in Canada. The CFL is the highest level of competition in Canadian football, a form of gridiron football closely related to American football....
receiver and all-round athlete as runner, hurdler, and long jumper. - Laycoe Crescent, Court, Terrace and Lane honour Hal LaycoeHal LaycoeHarold Richardson Laycoe was a Canadian ice hockey defenceman.Laycoe started his National Hockey League career with the New York Rangers. He would also play with the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins. His playing career lasted from 1945 to 1956...
, who played eleven seasons in the National Hockey LeagueNational Hockey LeagueThe National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
; notable for starting the Richard RiotRichard RiotThe Richard Riot was a riot on March 17, 1955 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The riot was named after Maurice Richard, the star ice hockey player for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League...
in 1955 and being the first head coach of the Vancouver CanucksVancouver CanucksThe Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...
in 1970. - Fairbrother Crescent, Court, Avenue, Terrace, Place and Close are named for the Sports Hall of Fame inductee Glenna Fairbrother née Sebestyen for her talents in gymnastics. Although she went by the name Glenna Sebestyen during her gymnastics career, the use of the name Sebestyen was in use for her brother in the Silverwood HeightsSilverwood Heights, SaskatoonSilverwood 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...
area. - Bourgonje Court and Crescent remember the 1998 Paralympic racer Colette BourgonjeColette BourgonjeColette Bourgonje is a Paralympic cross-country skier and athlete. She has won four bronze medals in Summer Paralympics and medals in Winter Paralympics for skiing. Her silver medal at the 2010 Winter Paralympics was Canada's first at home.She is a fourth grade teacher.- References :...
of Nagano1998 Winter OlympicsThe 1998 Winter Olympics, officially the XVIII Olympic Winter Games, was a winter multi-sport event celebrated from 7 to 22 February 1998 in Nagano, Japan. Seventy-two nations and 2,176 participans contested in seven sports and 72 events at 15 venues. The games saw the introduction of Women's ice...
fame. - Le May Crescent and Court signify Catriona Le May Doan, who won the 500 metre gold medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics2002 Winter OlympicsThe 2002 Winter Olympics, officially the XIX Olympic Winter Games, were a winter multi-sport event that was celebrated in February 2002 in and around Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. Approximately 2,400 athletes from 77 nations participated in 78 events in fifteen disciplines, held throughout...
in Salt Lake City, UtahUtahUtah is a state in the Western United States. It was the 45th state to join the Union, on January 4, 1896. Approximately 80% of Utah's 2,763,885 people live along the Wasatch Front, centering on Salt Lake City. This leaves vast expanses of the state nearly uninhabited, making the population the...
Le May Doan's autobiography, Going for Gold, includes a photograph of the athlete posing beneath one of the street signs. - Pezer Crescent, Court, Cove and Lane looks at the accomplishments of Dr. Vera PezerVera PezerVera Pezer, BA, MA, PhD is the current Chancellor of the University of Saskatchewan. A sports enthusiast, Pezer is a Canadian softball champion, golfing contender, and curling champion. She has been inducted into both the Saskatchewan Sports Halls of Fame and the Canadian Curling Hall of...
, curling skip who won three consecutive Canadian ladies curling championships. - Scissons Crescent honours Jim Scissons, who excelled in both hockey and golf.
- Haslam Crescent, Court, Place, Terrace, Street and Way honours Phyllis Haslam, a champion swimmer and University of Saskatchewan graduate.
- Coben Crescent honours Colin Coben, who excelled in golf.
- In addition, Carr Crescent, Cove, Lane and Terrace were named in memory of Denny Carr, a local radio personality.
Government and politics
Saskatoon—Humboldt
Saskatoon—Humboldt is a federal electoral district in Saskatchewan, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1968 to 1979, and since 1988.-Geography:...
. It is currently represented by Brad Trost
Brad Trost
Bradley Ryan "Brad" Trost is a Conservative Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Saskatoon—Humboldt....
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 2004 and re-elected in 2006.
Provincially, the area is within the constituency of Saskatoon Silver Springs
Saskatoon Silver Springs
Saskatoon Silver Springs is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan, Canada. The district includes the neighbourhoods of Silverspring, Forest Grove, Evergreen, Willowgrove, Erindale and Arbor Creek....
. It is currently represented by Ken Cheveldayoff
Ken Cheveldayoff
Ken Cheveldayoff is a Canadian provincial politician. He is the Saskatchewan Party member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan for the constituency of Saskatoon Silver Springs....
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, Silverspring lies within ward 10. It is currently represented by Bev Dubois, first elected in 2003 and re-elected in 2006.
Education
- Silverspring 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. ...
- Mother Teresa School - separate (Catholic) elementary, 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
- Christine Morris Park (0.6 acres)
- Dave King Park (0.6 acres)
- Silverspring Park (19 acres)
The Saskatoon Natural Grasslands is 34 acres (13.8 ha) of preserved, uncultivated prairie grassland. Many types of plants, such as grasses, lichens, wildflowers and fungi can be found in this ecosystem. The Saskatoon Nature Society acts as the steward for this natural area.
The Silverspring Community Association is involved in operating the community rink, organizing sports teams, and hosting a variety of events and activities.
Commercial
At present, no parts of Silverspring have commercial development. 103 home-based businesses exist in the area.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 ZooForestry Farm Park and Zoo
The Forestry Farm Park and Zoo is a forested park and zoo located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada. The park was originally established as the Dominion Forest Nursery Station and later Sutherland Forest Nursery Station. Between 1913-1966 was responsible for growing and shipping 147 million trees...
to the east.