- Silverspring, Saskatoon
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SaskatchewanCity Saskatoon Suburban Development Area University Heights Neighbourhood Silverspring Annexed 1955-1959 Construction 1986-2001 Government – Type Municipal (Ward 10) – Administrative body Saskatoon City Council – Councillor Bev Dubois – MLA Ken Cheveldayoff – MP Brad Trost Area – Total 1.78 km2 (0.7 sq mi) Population (2006) – Total 4,936 – Average Income $85,084 Time zone UTC (UTC-6) Website Silverspring Community Association City of Saskatoon Neighborhoods Silverspring is a residential neighbourhood located in northeast Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is a typical suburban 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%.[1][2]
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History
The majority of Silverspring was constructed during the late 1980s and through the 1990s, on land formerly administered by the University of Saskatchewan. The land for the Silverspring community was annexed between 1955, and 1959;[2] however, the majority of residential building construction was done after 1991, and a small amount of construction was just one decade before this.[1]
Famous athletes and contributors to the sports world had roadways of Silverspring named in their honour:[2]
- 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;[3] and her husband, John Konihowski, a CFL receiver and all-round athlete as runner, hurdler, and long jumper.[4]
- Laycoe Crescent, Court, Terrace and Lane honour Hal Laycoe, who played eleven seasons in the National Hockey League; notable for starting the Richard Riot in 1955 and being the first head coach of the Vancouver Canucks 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.[5] 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 Heights area.
- Bourgonje Court and Crescent remember the 1998 Paralympic racer Colette Bourgonje of Nagano fame.[6]
- Le May Crescent and Court signify Catriona Le May Doan, who won the 500 metre gold medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah[7] Le May Doan's autobiography, Going for Gold, includes a photograph of the athlete posing beneath one of the street signs.[8]
- Pezer Crescent, Court, Cove and Lane looks at the accomplishments of Dr. Vera Pezer, curling skip who won three consecutive Canadian ladies curling championships.[9]
- Scissons Crescent honours Jim Scissons, who excelled in both hockey and golf.[10]
- Haslam Crescent, Court, Place, Terrace, Street and Way honours Phyllis Haslam, a champion swimmer and University of Saskatchewan graduate.[11]
- 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 Natural Grassland
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.
Institutions
Education
Silverspring School Address 610 Konihowski Road
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7S 1M5,Information School type Public Elementary School district Saskatoon Public School Division Principal Arlene Lazecki Vice principal Krista Sego Classes offered Kindergarten to Grade 8 Website Silverspring School Mother Teresa School Address 738 Konihowski Road
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7S 1M4,Information School type Separate Elementary Religious affiliation(s) Catholic School board Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division Principal Garman, R. Vice principal Gerspacher, C. Grades Kindergarten to Grade 8 Website Mother Teresa School - Silverspring School - public elementary, part of the Saskatoon Public School Division[12]
- Mother Teresa School - separate (Catholic) elementary, part of the Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division[13]
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 (14 ha) of preserved, uncultivated prairie grassland. Many types of plants, such as grasses, lichens, wildflowers and fungi can be found in this ecosystem.[14] The Saskatoon Nature Society acts as the steward for this natural area.[15]
The Silverspring Community Association is involved in operating the community rink, organizing sports teams, and hosting a variety of events and activities.[16]
Commercial
At present, no parts of Silverspring have commercial development. 103 home-based businesses exist in the area.[1]
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 Zoo to the east.
References
- ^ a b c "Silverspring neighbourhood profile - 2007" (PDF). City of Saskatoon. 2007. http://ww8.saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/Community%20Services/PlanningDevelopment/Documents/Research/Neighbourhood_profiles/2007/silverspring.pdf. Retrieved 2010-04-20.
- ^ a b c Populace Spring 2006, 8, City of Saskatoon - City Planning Branch, Spring 2006, p. 5
- ^ "Diane Jones Konihowski". Historica. 2005. http://www.histori.ca/minutes/minute.do?id=14335. Retrieved 2007-10-22.
- ^ "John Konihowski". Saskatoon Sports Hall of Fame. 2004. Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. http://web.archive.org/web/20070929022019/http://www.saskatoonsportshalloffame.com/athlete/john_konihowski.htm. Retrieved 2007-10-22.
- ^ "Inductee List". Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame. 2007. http://www.sshfm.com/inductees/Inductee_2007.htm. Retrieved 2007-10-22.
- ^ "Colette Bourgonje". Saskatoon Sports Hall of Fame. 1998. Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. http://web.archive.org/web/20070929022006/http://www.saskatoonsportshalloffame.com/athlete/colette_bourgonje.htm. Retrieved 2007-10-22.
- ^ "2002 Athlete of the Month Awards". Sask Sport Inc.. 2002. http://www.sasksport.sk.ca/2002athleteMonth.html. Retrieved 2007-10-22.
- ^ Le May Doan, Catarina; Ken McGoogan (2002). Going for Gold. McClelland & Stewart. p. np (photo insert). ISBN 0-7710-2889-X.
- ^ "Prairie Gold Saskatchewan Sports - Biography - Pezer, Vera". Saskatoon Public Library. http://www.saskatoonlibrary.ca/sports/pages/S112.html. Retrieved 2007-10-22.[dead link]
- ^ "Prairie Gold Saskatchewan Sports - Biography - Scissons, Jim". Saskatoon Public Library. http://www.saskatoonlibrary.ca/sports/pages/S134.html. Retrieved 2007-10-22.[dead link]
- ^ "Prairie Gold Saskatchewan Sports - Biography - Haslam, Phyllis". Saskatoon Public Library. http://www.saskatoonlibrary.ca/sports/pages/U44.html. Retrieved 2007-12-10.[dead link]
- ^ "Silverspring School". Saskatoon Public School Division. http://www.spsd.sk.ca/schoolsPrograms/elementaryschools/silverspring/about.html. Retrieved 2010-04-20.
- ^ "Mother Teresa School". Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division. http://www.scs.sk.ca/our_schools/OurSchools.php?sch=ter. Retrieved 2010-04-20.
- ^ "Saskatoon Natural Grasslands". Meewasin Valley Authority. http://www.meewasin.com/education/programs/natural_grasslands/. Retrieved 2010-04-20.
- ^ "Saskatoon Nature Society President's Annual Report". Saskatoon Nature Society. http://www.saskatoonnaturesociety.sk.ca/about.html. Retrieved 2010-04-20.
- ^ "Silverspring Community Association". City of Saskatoon. http://www.saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/Community%20Services/Communitydevelopment/Community%20Associations/Pages/Silverspring.aspx. Retrieved 2010-04-20.
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