Westview, Saskatoon
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Westview is a suburban community in the Confederation Suburban Development Area (SDA) of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Originally named "Tuxedo Park" by real estate developers in 1912, the area remained undeveloped until the 1960s. The majority of development occurred in the 1970s and 1980s (although the neighbourhood, with the more-or-less current street layout, had appeared on city street maps as early as 1961). The neighborhood was finally completed in the late 1990s. Located in what was at the time the northwest corner of the city, the neighbourhood was on the city's western edge, giving its residents a true "West view". Unlike its Eastview counterpart, all street names don't begin with the word "West". The population of Westview was 3,441 in 2006.
The community was originally identified as Westview Heights, but the second word was dropped from the official community name in the 1980s.
The Westview neighbourhood is bounded to the north by 37th Street, Circle Drive on the east and Junor Avenue on the west and 33rd Street to the south.
54,374. The average household size is 2.8 residents, and approximately 60.8% of the residents own their own home. The average home sold for $
$148,387 in 2006.
of the Conservative Party of Canada
, first elected in 1997 and re-elected in 2000, 2004 and 2006.
Provincially, the area is within the constituency of Saskatoon Massey Place
. It is currently represented by Cam Broten
of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party
, first elected in the 2007 general elections, replacing long-time veteran MLA Eric Cline
.
In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Westview lies within ward 4. It is currently represented by Councillor Myles Heidt.
which encompasses the eighteen neighbourhoods, five industrial areas as well as the Airport Management Area and Agriplace areas. The three Saskatoon hospitals are located in other nearby neighborhoods. St. Paul's Hospital is located in Pleasant Hill, Royal University Hospital
is located in the University of Saskatchewan
Land Management area, and Saskatoon City Hospital
is located in City Park. Water is treated and supplied by the City of Saskatoon Water and Wastewater Treatment Branch. Westview is served by the City of Saskatoon Saskatoon Fire & Protective Services.
. Senator James Gladstone Park divides in the south and east edges along Glenwood Avenue while Sen. J. Hnatyshyn Park lies at the corner of Catherwood Avenue and Richardson Road. Unlike Eastview, the streets in the neighborhood with exception of Avenues W & Y and 33rd & 37th Streets are named after prominent figures in Saskatoon's history. The majority of the neighborhood is laid out in the crescent system as the city was beginning to shy away from the grid layout. The northwest corner of the neighborhood which saw the construction of Lewis Crescent, Peterson Crescent, Court and Terrace along with the 37th Street extension from Byers Crescent to Junor Avenue took place between 1996 and 1999.
The community was originally identified as Westview Heights, but the second word was dropped from the official community name in the 1980s.
The Westview neighbourhood is bounded to the north by 37th Street, Circle Drive on the east and Junor Avenue on the west and 33rd Street to the south.
Demographics
The population of Westview was 3,441 in 2006, with an average family income of $Canadian dollar
The Canadian dollar is the currency of Canada. As of 2007, the Canadian dollar is the 7th most traded currency in the world. It is abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or C$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies...
54,374. The average household size is 2.8 residents, and approximately 60.8% of the residents own their own home. The average home sold for $
Canadian dollar
The Canadian dollar is the currency of Canada. As of 2007, the Canadian dollar is the 7th most traded currency in the world. It is abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or C$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies...
$148,387 in 2006.
Governance
Westview exists within the federal electoral district of Saskatoon-Wanuskewin. It is currently represented by Maurice VellacottMaurice Vellacott
Maurice Vellacott is a Canadian politician. He has served in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997, and is currently the Conservative Member of Parliament for the riding of Saskatoon—Wanuskewin in the province of Saskatchewan....
of the Conservative Party of Canada
Conservative Party of Canada
The Conservative Party of Canada , is a political party in Canada which was formed by the merger of the Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada in 2003. It is positioned on the right of the Canadian political spectrum...
, first elected in 1997 and re-elected in 2000, 2004 and 2006.
Provincially, the area is within the constituency of Saskatoon Massey Place
Saskatoon Massey Place
Saskatoon Massey Place is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan, Canada. This district includes the neighbourhoods of Dundonald, Caswell Hill, Massey Place, Hampton Village, Westview, and Hudson Bay Park....
. It is currently represented by Cam Broten
Cam Broten
Cameron Broten is a Canadian politician. He was elected to represent the constituency of Saskatoon Massey Place in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan in the 2007 provincial election. Former NDP leader Lorne Calvert appointed Broten as the Official Opposition critic for advanced education...
of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party
Saskatchewan New Democratic Party
The Saskatchewan New Democratic Party is a social-democratic political party in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It currently forms the official opposition, but has been a dominant force in Saskatchewan politics since the 1940s...
, first elected in the 2007 general elections, replacing long-time veteran MLA Eric Cline
Eric Cline
Eric H. Cline is a Canadian politician. He has served in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as the New Democratic Party Member of the Legislative Assembly for Saskatoon Idylwyld from 1991 to 1995, Saskatoon Mount Royal from 1995 to 2003, and Saskatoon Massey Place 2003 to 2007...
.
In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Westview lies within ward 4. It is currently represented by Councillor Myles Heidt.
Public services
Westview is a part of the northwest division of the Saskatoon Police Services patrol system. This division services northwest of the South Saskatchewan RiverSouth Saskatchewan River
The South Saskatchewan River is a major river in Canada that flows through the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan....
which encompasses the eighteen neighbourhoods, five industrial areas as well as the Airport Management Area and Agriplace areas. The three Saskatoon hospitals are located in other nearby neighborhoods. St. Paul's Hospital is located in Pleasant Hill, Royal University Hospital
Royal University Hospital
Royal University Hospital, often abbreviated RUH, is one of three hospitals in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It is located on the University of Saskatchewan campus. RUH is a teaching hospital and closely tied to the College of Medicine within the university. It was opened on May 14, 1955 by...
is located in the University of Saskatchewan
University of Saskatchewan
The University of Saskatchewan is a Canadian public research university, founded in 1907, and located on the east side of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. An "Act to establish and incorporate a University for the Province of Saskatchewan" was passed by the...
Land Management area, and Saskatoon City Hospital
Saskatoon City Hospital
Saskatoon City Hospital is a public hospital in the City Park neighborhood of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It was originally opened in 1909, and it was the second municipal hospital in Canada. The hospital is operated by the Saskatoon Health Region....
is located in City Park. Water is treated and supplied by the City of Saskatoon Water and Wastewater Treatment Branch. Westview is served by the City of Saskatoon Saskatoon Fire & Protective Services.
Education
- Caroline Robins Community School currently serves the neighborhood for students who attend the Public school system, while students who attend the Catholic school system attend Bishop Klein School, located on Northumberland Avenue & 33rd Street in Massey Place.
Shopping
A strip mall on 2410 Richardson Road services this community directly. Confederation Mall Shopping Centre in the Confederation Suburban Centre is also nearby, as well as the Saskatoon Co-Op grocery store on 33rd Street.Area parks
- Dr. Seager Wheeler Park - 17.4 acres (70,415.4 m²)
- Sen. J. Hnatyshyn Park - 3.3 acres (13,354.6 m²)
- Sen. James Gladstone Park North - 5.9 acres (23,876.5 m²)
- Sen. James Gladstone Park South - 5.8 acres (23,471.8 m²)
Lifestyle
Caroline Robins School hosts a number of sports and recreational programs set out by the Westview Community Association.Layout
Caroline Robins School nestles into the west end of Dr. Seager Wheeler ParkSeager Wheeler
Seager Wheeler, MBE an agronomist by profession, was designated as a person of national historic significance in 1988 by the Canadian federal government and inducted into the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame. Wheeler produced viable economic wheat and fruit strains for a short prairie...
. Senator James Gladstone Park divides in the south and east edges along Glenwood Avenue while Sen. J. Hnatyshyn Park lies at the corner of Catherwood Avenue and Richardson Road. Unlike Eastview, the streets in the neighborhood with exception of Avenues W & Y and 33rd & 37th Streets are named after prominent figures in Saskatoon's history. The majority of the neighborhood is laid out in the crescent system as the city was beginning to shy away from the grid layout. The northwest corner of the neighborhood which saw the construction of Lewis Crescent, Peterson Crescent, Court and Terrace along with the 37th Street extension from Byers Crescent to Junor Avenue took place between 1996 and 1999.