Confederation Park, Saskatoon

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Confederation Park
Neighbourhood
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wâhkôhtowin (formerly Confederation Park) School
Coordinates: 52°8′25″N106°44′23″W / 52.14028°N 106.73972°W / 52.14028; -106.73972
CountryFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
ProvinceFlag of Saskatchewan.svg  Saskatchewan
CitySaskatoon
Suburban Development Area Confederation SDA
NeighbourhoodConfederation Park
Government
  TypeMunicipal (Ward 3)
  Administrative body Saskatoon City Council
  Councillor David Kirton
Area
  Total1.54 km2 (0.59 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)
  Total7,347
  Density4,800/km2 (12,000/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−6 (CST)
City of Saskatoon Neighbourhoods

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

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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.

In December 2023, John A. Macdonald Road was renamed miyo-wâhkôhtowin Road. The word is a translation of “good relationship” in the Cree language. [1]

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. [2]

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 average household size was 2.9. [2] In 2019, Confederation Park was home to 7,347 people, with an average personal income of $36,210. At this time, 71.9% of the population owned their own home. The average household size was 3. [3]

According to the City of Saskatoon Planning and Development, the average sale price of a home as of 2021 was $236,616. [3]

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. [4]

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. [5]

In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Confederation Park lies within ward 3. It is currently represented by Ann Iwanchuk, first elected in 2011. [6]

Education

Bishop Roborecki School
Bishop Roborecki Elementary School (Saskatoon).jpg
Location
Confederation Park, Saskatoon
24 Pearson Place

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S7L 4S7

Information
TypeElementary
Religious affiliation(s) Catholic
Opened1974 (1974) [7]
School board Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
PrincipalCarol Sarich
GradesPre-Kindergarten to Grade 8
Enrollment352 [8]  (2017)
Education system Separate
LanguageEnglish
Feeder to Bethlehem High School
Website Bishop Roborecki School
wâhkôhtowin School
Location
Confederation Park, Saskatoon
3555 miyo-wâhkôhtowin Road

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S7L 4R9

Information
TypeElementary
School board Saskatoon Public School Division
PrincipalPete Chief
GradesKindergarten to Grade 8
Enrollment486 [8]  (2017)
Education systemPublic
LanguageEnglish, Cree
Feeder to Tommy Douglas Collegiate
Website wâhkôhtowin School

Street names

With the exception of 33rd Street and miyo-wâhkôhtowin Road, the roadways are mainly named after prominent prime ministers, premiers, and fathers of confederation. [10]

List of Streets in Confederation Park
Street NamePolitician
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, PlaceNamed in honour of the confederation in 1867
Diefenbaker Drive John G. Diefenbaker; 13th prime minister of Canada
Dominion CrescentNamed 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
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
miyo-wâhkôhtowin RoadCree word for good relationship; the name was changed from John A. Macdonald Road in December 2023
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
[10]

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