Silverspring, Saskatoon

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Silverspring
Neighborhood
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Silverspring entrance sign
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Silverspring location map
Coordinates: 52°9′31″N106°35′25″W / 52.15861°N 106.59028°W / 52.15861; -106.59028 Coordinates: 52°9′31″N106°35′25″W / 52.15861°N 106.59028°W / 52.15861; -106.59028
CountryFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
ProvinceFlag of Saskatchewan.svg  Saskatchewan
CitySaskatoon
Suburban Development Area University Heights
NeighbourhoodSilverspring
Annexed1955-1959
Construction1986-2001
Government
  TypeMunicipal (Ward 10)
  Administrative body Saskatoon City Council
  Councillor Zach Jeffries
   MLA Paul Merriman
   MP Corey Tochor
Area
  Total1.78 km2 (0.69 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
  Total4,936
   Average Income
$85,084
Time zone UTC-6 (UTC)
Website www.silverspringcommunity.ca
List of neighbourhoods in Saskatoon

Silverspring is a residential neighbourhood located in northeast Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is a 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] According to MLS data, the average sale price of a home as of 2013 was $407,171. [3]

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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]

Notable Saskatoon athletes and contributors to the sports world had roadways of Silverspring named in their honour. [2] They include Diane Jones Konihowski, Hal Laycoe, Catriona Le May Doan and Vera Pezer.

Government and politics

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Saskatoon Natural Grasslands

Silverspring exists within the federal electoral district of Saskatoon—University. It is currently represented by Corey Tochor of the Conservative Party of Canada, first elected in 2019. [4]

Provincially, the area is within the constituency of Saskatoon Silverspring-Sutherland. It is currently represented by Paul Merriman of the Saskatchewan Party, first elected in 2011 and re-elected in 2016. [5]

In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Silverspring lies within ward 10. It is currently represented by Zach Jeffries, first elected in 2012. [6]

Institutions

Education

École St. Mother Teresa School
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Location
Silverspring, Saskatoon
738 Konihowski Road

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S7S 1M4

Information
TypeElementary
Religious affiliation(s) Catholic
Opened2001 (2001) [7]
School board Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
PrincipalGuy Werbicki
GradesKindergarten to Grade 8
Enrollment587 [8]  (2017)
Education system Separate
LanguageEnglish, French Immersion
Feeder to St. Joseph High School
Website Mother Teresa School
École Silverspring School
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Location
Silverspring, Saskatoon
610 Konihowski Road

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S7S 1M5

Information
TypeElementary
School board Saskatoon Public School Division
PrincipalJennifer Haywood
GradesKindergarten to Grade 8
Enrollment444 [8]  (2017)
Education systemPublic
LanguageEnglish, French Immersion
Feeder to Centennial Collegiate
Website Silverspring School

Parks and recreation

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. [11] The Saskatoon Nature Society acts as the steward for this natural area. [12] Sutherland Beach, a popular park and off-leash area along the east shore of the South Saskatchewan River, is accessible via a roadway off Central Avenue immediately adjacent to Silverspring.

Silverspring is also immediately adjacent to the Forestry Farm Park and Zoo.

The Silverspring Community Association is involved in operating the community rink, organizing sports teams, and hosting a variety of events and activities. [13]

Commercial

At present, no parts of Silverspring have commercial development though a couple of lots on Central Avenue have been set aside for neighbourhood commercial. 103 home-based businesses exist in the area. [1] The closest major commercial is the nearby University Heights commercial area accessed via Attridge Drive to the east, and the Preston Crossing big box development to the west.

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. City maps show Agra Road replaced by a new arterial named Fedoruk Road as the northern boundary.

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