King George, Saskatoon

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subdivision_name2 = Saskatoon
subdivision_type3 = Suburban Development Area
subdivision_name3 = Core Neighbourhoods
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subdivision_name4 = King George
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government_type = Municipal (Ward 2)
leader_title = Administrative body
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established_date = 1907
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established_date2 = 1907-1960
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website = [http://www.kinggeorgecommunity.ca King George Community Association]
footnotes = City of Saskatoon Neighborhoods

King George is an older inner city neighbourhood located near the center of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It consists mostly of low-density, single detached dwellings. As of 2006, the area is home to 1,868 residents. The neighbourhood is considered a lower-income area, with an average family income of $36,085, an average dwelling value of $98,167 and a home ownership rate of 68.6%.cite web
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title = King George neighbourhood profile
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publisher = City of Saskatoon - City Planning Branch
date = 2007
url = http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/city_planning/resources/neighbourhood_demographics/2006/King%20George.pdf
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History

A buffalo kill site was found in the King George area, documenting its history back 6000 years. [cite web
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title = Virtual Saskatchewan - Plains Indian City
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accessdate = 2007-10-24] In modern times, the neighborhood was surveyed in 1907 and originally named Riverview. After the arrival of the Barr Colonists in 1903, the land now referred to as Victoria Park (named after Queen Victoria) was sold to settler and entrepreneur, Frank Butler. Shortly thereafter, the land was subdivided and housing constructed despite an earlier plan that identified the riverbank be reserved for public use. When the City of Saskatoon acquired the land for recreational park purposes, all of the Butler subdivision (with the exception of the gardener's residence) was removed.

In 1911, the Public School Board decided to relocate Prince of Wales School to the present site of King George School at 721 Avenue K South. In 1912 the name of the school was changed to honour King George V. Around 1929 the neighborhood was renamed to incorporate the name of the new public school, and the boundary was redrawn to include the west portion of Spadina Crescent, along Victoria Park.cite web
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title = King George History
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url = http://www.riversdale.ca/main.php?p=753
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accessdate = 2007-10-24] The new boundaries also enclosed an area called Andrews Addition, identified on a 1913 map of registered subdivisions. [cite book
last = O'Brien
first = Jeff
editor = Roberta Coulter
coauthors = Ruth W. Millar, William P. Delainey
title = Saskatoon: A History in Photographs
year = 2006
publisher = Coteau Books
pages = p.31
isbn = I-55050-336-7]

Saskatoon's Municipal Swimming Pool (now Riversdale Pool) on Avenue H in Victoria Park opened on July 15, 1925, replacing the "swimming hole" cordoned off at the river's edge. Filtration and chlorination systems were primitive, and the pool was quickly dubbed the "Avenue Itch" pool. Despite having "its own peculiar smell, which was obvious for blocks", the pool was hugely popular with the people of Saskatoon. During the Great Depression, admission was "five cents if you had, free if you didn't". [cite web
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title = Saskatoon 100 - Saskatoon Quick Facts
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url = http://www.saskatoon100.ca/main.php?p=2042
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The housing stock in King George was mostly built before 1960, with a slight majority being constructed prior to World War II.Profile] In 1980, the Saskatoon Public School Board designated King George as an Interagency Community School, being one of the first in the province to receive that designation.KG History]

King George has struggled in its recent history, with a sizeable portion of the population living below the poverty line. The social ills that accompany poverty - substance abuse, violent crime and dilapidated housing - have often cast the area in a negative light. [cite web
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title = Exploring the Link between Crime and Socio-Economic Status in Ottawa and Saskatoon: A Small-Area Geographical Analysis
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publisher = Government of Canada - Department of Justice
date = 2006
url = http://www.canada-justice.ca/en/ps/rs/rep/2006/rr06-6/p7.html
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accessdate = 2007-10-24 ] The municipal government and community groups are working to improve the neighbourhood and the lives of its residents. [cite web
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title = About Quint
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Government and politics

King George exists within the federal electoral district of Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar. It is currently represented by Carol Skelton of the Conservative Party of Canada, first elected in 2000 and re-elected in 2004 and 2006.

Provincially, the area overlaps two constituencies. The west part is within the constituency of Saskatoon Riversdale. It is currently represented by Lorne Calvert of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party (NDP), first elected in a 2001 by-election, and re-elected in 2003 and 2007. Previously, Calvert had been the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Moose Jaw South since 1986. The east part lies within the constituency of Saskatoon Centre. It is currently represented by David Forbes of the NDP, first elected in a 2001 by-election, and re-elected in 2003 and 2007.

In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, King George lies within ward 2. It is currently represented by Councillor Pat Lorje. She first elected in 1979, and was re-elected in 1982, 1985, and 1988. Lorje then moved into provincial politics; she ran for the NDP and was elected in 1991, and re-elected in 1995 and 1999. She left politics in 2003 and moved to San Francisco with her husband. She returned to Saskatoon after a couple of years, and was again elected as Ward 2 councillor in 2006.

Institutions

Education

*King George School - public elementary, part of the Saskatoon Public School Division. [cite web
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url = http://www.spsd.sk.ca/index.aspx?section=schools&page=KGS
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accessdate = 2007-10-24] This school was built in 1913 from a design by David Webster, and constructed with Estevan brick with stone trim. The Masonic symbols on the façade are typical of Webster's designs. Plans called for a domestic science room on the upper floor, quarters for the caretaker, and a dining room. The final cost of construction was $156,210. [cite web
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title = Exploring the Wonder City - Driving Tour
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Other

*Royal Canadian Legion Chapter 63 - This branch of the Royal Canadian Legion was originally located in downtown Saskatoon. It relocated to the Pensioners and Pioneers Pavilion on Spadina Crescent West in 2007, when the Legion Hall on 19th Street was sold and demolished as part of the River Landing development.
*Water Treatment Plant - Originally built in 1906 as a power plant, a filter plant for water services was added in 1911. Two unique features of the Plant include a geodesic dome built in 1988 to cover one of the clarifiers used in the water treatment process, and the reuse of the old Bay walkway that spanned 2nd Avenue between the former Bay building and its adjacent parking lot. [cite web
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title = 2007 Participating Buildings - City Water Treatment Plant
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publisher = Doors Open Saskatoon
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Parks and recreation

*St. Andrews Park (2.3 acres)
*Victoria Park (38.8 acres) - named for Queen Victoria, this public park houses many facilities. [cite web
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accessdate = 2007-10-24] While most of the park is in King George, a small portion of the park lies within the Riversdale neighbourhood. The facilities in the park include::*Riverside Lawn Bowling Club - Lawn bowling club that operates from April to October. [cite web
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title = Older Adults - Physical Activity and Healthy Eating Guide
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publisher = Saskatoon Regional Health Authority
date = 2007
url = http://www.in-motion.ca/saskatoon/common/uploads/files/Physical_Activity_and_Healthy_Eating_Guide1.pdf
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accessdate = 2007-10-24] :*Riverside Badminton and Tennis Club - Members-only tennis club with both indoor and outdoor courts. [cite web
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title = Riverside Badminton and Tennis Club
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accessdate = 2007-10-24] :*Lions Skatepark - Skateboard park opened in 2003 with convert|20000|sqft|m2 of space. [cite web
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publisher = City of Saskatoon - Leisure Services
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url = http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/leisure/facilities/skateboard.asp
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accessdate = 2007-10-24] :*Riversdale Pool - Features a convert|180|ft|m|abbr=on waterslide, zero depth water for toddlers, diving boards, playground, volleyball court, basketball, lawn area with electric barbecue and concession. [cite web
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title = Riversdale Pool
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accessdate = 2007-10-24] :*Boat house and launch - Owned by the city, its tenants are the Saskatoon Rowing Club, Saskatoon Racing Canoe Club, Saskatoon Canoe Club, and Saskatoon Nordic Ski Club.

The King George Community and School Association was created to promote a positive image of the neighbourhood and assist in the development of the cultural, educational, recreational, and social well-being of residents.

Commercial

Only a few businesses are located in King George, on Avenue P and Avenue H. 16 home-based businesses are based in the neighbourhood.Profile]

Location

King George is located within the Core Neighbourhoods Suburban Development Area. It is bounded by 11th Street to the south, Avenue P to the west and the South Saskatchewan River to the east. The northern boundary starts at South Saskatchewan River and follows west down 17th Street; it then runs down the easement between Avenues M and N until 16th Street; finally, it follows 16th Street to Avenue P. Roads are laid out in a grid fashion; streets run east-west, avenues run north-south.

Geographic Location (8-way)
Centre = King George
North = Riversdale
Northeast = Riversdale
East = South Saskatchewan River
Nutana
Southeast = South Saskatchewan River
Buena Vista
South = Holiday Park
Southwest = Holiday Park
West = West Industrial
Northwest = West Industrial

References

External links

* [http://www.kinggeorgecommunity.ca King George Community Association]
* [http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/leisure/community_associations/your_association.asp?ca=22 King George Community Association]
* [http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/city_planning/resources/neighbourhood_demographics/2006/King%20George.pdf King George neighbourhood profile - 2006]
* [http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/city_planning/zam_maps/index.asp City of Saskatoon City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · City Planning · ZAM Maps]
* [http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/city_planning/resources/populace_newsletter/Populace_Spring_2006.pdf Populace Spring 2006]
* [http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/city_planning/local_area_plans/plans_being_implemented/king_george.pdf King George Local Area Plan]
* [http://www.rootsweb.com/~sksaskat/NarrativesOfSaskatoon/ Narratives of Saskaton 1882-1912]
* [http://www.scs.sk.ca/saskatoon100/students/funstuff/wordsearches/neighbourhoods/neighbourhoods.html Saskatoon Neighborhoods Word Search Puzzle]