Confederation Park, Saskatoon

The Confederation Park subdivision of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, is located west of the South Saskatchewan River, Saskatoon's west side.

Confederation Park
Neighbourhood
Wâhkôhtowin (formerly Confederation Park) School
Coordinates: 52°8′25″N 106°44′23″W
Country Canada
Province Saskatchewan
CitySaskatoon
Suburban Development AreaConfederation SDA
NeighbourhoodConfederation Park
Government
 • TypeMunicipal (Ward 3)
 • Administrative bodySaskatoon City Council
 • CouncillorAnn Iwanchuk
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
City of Saskatoon Neighbourhoods

History

The community first appeared on city maps in the late 1960s, with development commencing in the early 1970s. Most street names in the community are those of prominent politicians in Canadian history, primarily prime ministers, though others including governors-general have also been recognized. Full build-out of the neighbourhood did not occur until the mid-2000s with the construction of one final street, Blakeney Crescent, honoring former Saskatchewan premier Allan Blakeney. In 2012, a small extension to the community was indicated as part of the area concept plan for the neighboring new area of Kensington, involving a short extension of Steeves Avenue to connect with a realigned 33rd Street. This will presumably facilitate the construction of a small number of additional dwellings.

Geography

The suburb is fashioned around Parc Canada, a 40.5-acre (164,000 m2) park area comprising Bishop Roberecki School and Confederation Park School. The northern boundary is 33rd Street West and the eastern is Confederation Drive. The southern boundary is Laurier & Diefenbaker Drives To the west of Confederation Park is Kensington.[1]

Demographics

In 2006, the neighbourhood consisted of 6,324 residents with an average family income of $50,210. At this time, the average household was valued at $143,142, and 72.7% of the population owned their own home. The family size was 2.9.[1] According to MLS data, the average sale price of a home as of 2013 was $261,031.[2]

Government and politics

Confederation Park exists within the federal electoral district of Saskatoon West. It is currently represented by Brad Redekopp of the Conservative Party of Canada, first elected in 2019.[3]

Provincially, the area is within the constituency of Saskatoon Fairview. It is currently represented by Vicki Mowat of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party, first elected in a 2017 by-election.[4]

In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Confederation Park lies within ward 3. It is currently represented by Ann Iwanchuk, first elected in 2011.[5]

Education
Bishop Roborecki School
Location
24 Pearson Place

Saskatoon
,
Saskatchewan
,
S7L 4S7

Canada
Information
TypeElementary
Religious affiliation(s)Catholic
Opened1974 (1974)[6]
School boardGreater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
PrincipalCarol Sarich
GradesPre-Kindergarten to Grade 8
Enrollment352[7] (2017)
Education systemSeparate
LanguageEnglish
Feeder toBethlehem High School
WebsiteBishop Roborecki School
Wâhkôhtowin School
Location
3555 John A. Macdonald Road

Saskatoon
,
Saskatchewan
,
S7L 4R9

Canada
Information
TypeElementary
School boardSaskatoon Public School Division
PrincipalPete Chief
GradesKindergarten to Grade 8
Enrollment486[7] (2017)
Education systemPublic
LanguageEnglish, Cree
Feeder toTommy Douglas Collegiate
WebsiteWâhkôhtowin School
See also: Saskatoon Public School Division and Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
  • Bishop Roborecki School is a separate elementary school.
  • Wâhkôhtowin School is a public elementary school providing education for grade levels K to 8, approximately ages 5 to 13.[8]

Street names

With the exception of 33rd Street, The roadways are mainly named after prominent prime ministers, premiers and fathers of confederation.[9]

List of Streets in Confederation Park
Street Name Politician
Bennett Place R. B. Bennett; 11th prime minister of Canada
Bernard Crescent Susan Agnes Bernard; wife of John A. Macdonald
Blakeney Crescent Allan Blakeney; 10th premier of Saskatchewan
Borden Crescent, Place Robert Borden; 8th prime minister of Canada
Byng Avenue Julian Byng, 1st Viscount Byng of Vimy; 12th Governor General of Canada
Carter Crescent, Way Frederick Carter; Father of confederation
Cartier Crescent George-Étienne Cartier; Father of confederation
Chandler Place Edward Barron Chandler; Father of confederation
Confederation Drive, Crescent, Place Named in honour of the confederation in 1867
Diefenbaker Drive John G. Diefenbaker; 13th prime minister of Canada
Dominion Crescent Named in honour of the confederation in 1867
Douglas Crescent Tommy Douglas; 7th premier of Saskatchewan
Fisher Crescent Charles Fisher; Father of confederation
Galt Court Alexander Tilloch Galt; Father of confederation
John A. Macdonald Road John A. Macdonald; 1st prime minister of Canada
Laurier Drive Wilfrid Laurier; 7th prime minister of Canada
McCully Crescent Jonathan McCully; Father of confederation
McGee Crescent D'Arcy McGee; Father of confederation
Meighen Crescent Arthur Meighen; 9th prime minister of Canada
Palmer Place Edward Palmer; Father of confederation
Pearson Place Lester B. Pearson; 14th prime minister of Canada
Shea Crescent Ambrose Shea; Father of confederation
Smallwood Crescent Joey Smallwood; 1st premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
St. Laurent Crescent Louis St. Laurent; 12th prime minister of Canada
Steeves Avenue William Steeves; Father of confederation
Tilley Avenue Samuel Leonard Tilley; Father of confederation
Tupper Crescent Charles Tupper; 6th prime minister of Canada
Whelan Crescent, Lane, Way Edward Whelan; Father of confederation
[9]

References
  • Bill Barry, Geographic Names of Saskatchewan (Regina: People Places Publishing, 2005)

Notes
  1. "Neighbourhood Profiles 2007" (PDF). City of Saskatoon. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 20, 2007. Retrieved 2008-05-13.
  2. "Confederation Park". Saskatoon Realty. Retrieved 2013-10-26.
  3. Current Members of Parliament, retrieved 2017-04-16
  4. Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan - Members of the Legislative Assembly, retrieved 2017-04-16
  5. City Councillors - Saskatoon.ca, retrieved 2017-04-16
  6. Celebrating a Century of Faith and Learning - A History of Saskatoon's Catholic Schools. Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools. 2015. p. 186. ISBN 978-0-9947443-0-2.
  7. Active List of Saskatchewan Schools/Programs (PDF), retrieved 2018-02-11
  8. "Confederation Park: Saskatoon Public School Division". SPSD. Retrieved 2015-07-03.
  9. Populace Spring 2006 Archived December 1, 2007, at the Wayback Machine URL accessed April 9, 2007
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