King George, Saskatoon

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King George
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King George location map
Coordinates: 52°7′9″N106°41′12″W / 52.11917°N 106.68667°W / 52.11917; -106.68667
CountryFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
ProvinceFlag of Saskatchewan.svg  Saskatchewan
CitySaskatoon
Suburban Development Area Core Neighbourhoods
NeighbourhoodKing George
Surveyed1907
Construction1907-1960
Government
 • TypeMunicipal (Ward 2)
 • Administrative body Saskatoon City Council
 • Councillor Hilary Gough
Area
 • Total0.83 km2 (0.32 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total1,902
 • Density2,300/km2 (5,900/sq mi)
 •  Average Income
$36,345
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
Website King George Community Association

King George is an older inner city neighbourhood located near the centre of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It consists mostly of low-density, single detached dwellings. As of 2011, the area is home to 1,902 residents. The neighbourhood is considered a lower-income area with an average family income of $47,581, an average dwelling value of $146,941 and a home ownership rate of 69.1%. [1]

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History

A buffalo kill site was found in the King George area, documenting its history back 6000 years. [2] In modern times, the neighbourhood 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 neighbourhood 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. [3] The new boundaries also enclosed an area called Andrews Addition, identified on a 1913 map of registered subdivisions. [4]

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. [5] During the Great Depression, admission was "five cents if you had it, free if you didn't". [6]

The housing stock in King George was mostly built before 1960, with a slight majority being constructed prior to World War II. [1] 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. [3]

King George has struggled in its recent history, with a 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. [7] The municipal government and community groups are working to improve the neighbourhood and the lives of its residents. [8]

Government and politics

King George 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. [9]

Provincially, the area is within the constituency of Saskatoon Riversdale. It is currently represented by Merv Friesen of the Saskatchewa Party, first elected in 2009. [10]

In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, King George lies within ward 2. It is currently represented by Hilary Gough, first elected in 2016. [11]

Institutions

Education

King George Community School
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Location
King George, Saskatoon
721 Avenue K South

Saskatoon
,
Saskatchewan
,
S7M 2E7

Canada
Information
TypeElementary
Opened1912 (1912) [12]
School board Saskatoon Public Schools
PrincipalTammy Wuttunee
GradesKindergarten to Grade 8
Enrollment101 [13]  (2017)
Education systemPublic
LanguageEnglish
Feeder to Bedford Road Collegiate
Website King George Community School

Other

Parks and recreation

  • Riverside Lawn Bowling Club - Lawn bowling club that operates from April to October. [18]
  • Riverside Badminton and Tennis Club - Members-only tennis club with both indoor and outdoor courts. [19]
  • Lions Skatepark - Skateboard park opened in 2003 with 20,000 square feet (1,900 m2) of space. [20]
  • Riversdale Pool - Features a 180 ft (55 m) waterslide, zero depth water for toddlers, diving boards, playground, volleyball court, basketball, lawn area with electric barbecue and concession. [21]
  • 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. 33 home-based businesses are based in the neighbourhood. [1]

Transportation

King George is served by Saskatoon Transit bus route #3.

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.

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