Westmount, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
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| City of Saskatoon Neighborhoods | |
|---|---|
| Westmount | |
| Core Neighbourhoods Suburban Development Area | |
| Population: | 2,235 |
| Average Family Income: | $32,444 |
| Average Household Size: | 2.4 |
| Homeownership: | 62.4% |
| Average Home Selling Price: | $65,996 |
| Municipal Ward: | 4 |
| Statistics c2005 - [1] | |
Westmount is one of Saskatoon's 5 older communities. Westmount features character homes built in the first construction period before 1946, and the neighborhood filled out before 1960. Mature trees and diverse culture make their home here.[2]
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[edit] Location
Within the Core Neighbourhoods Suburban Development Area (West Side), the neighborhood of Westmount is bounded to the north by 31st Street and 22nd Street on the south. Avenue H through to Avenue P are the west and east boundaries respectively.
[edit] History
Nutana on the east side was the first area settled by Temperance Colonists, and soon ferry service across the South Saskatchewan River was established. The Regina-Battleford trail got a boost from this ferry. The area of Westmount was settled by homesteaders in 1884. [3]
Wstmount Community School is one of Saskatoon's original Castle Schools. Seven such collegiate gothic style schools were designed by Scottish Architect David Webster. [4]
[edit] Layout
Streets are laid out east and west, avenues are laid out running north and south. Streets increment in number as travel heads northward. Avenues increment alphabetically as travel proceeds west. The whole of the Westmount community is also laid out in a grid pattern.
[edit] Features
Affordable New Home Development Foundation (ANHDF) and Ehrenburg Homes are developing the Elm Park Terrace project. Eleven affordable townhouses are being made available at Avenue K and 29th Street. Under the Centenary Affordable Housing Program (CAHP) - Homeownership Option families with low- to moderate-incomes can become successful homeowners. households.[5] [6]
Oliver Lodge is getting an awesome renovation. $13 million will add 138 more beds and 88 rooms to this special care home in the Westmount neighborhood. [7]
Westmount Community School is privileged to become one of the Community Access Points for Internet Access. Industry Canada's Community Access Program has contributed $272,000 into 16 Public Internet Access Sites which are hosted by the Saskatoon Public School Division. [8]
[edit] Famous People
- Harry Mitchelmore has benn actively involved in many various sports in Saskatoon for numerous years. Recognized by the community these are just a few of his awards are
- Dairy Foundation Special Merit award
- Saskatchewan High School Athletic Association award
- Saskatchewan Sport Volunteer Recognition award
- Canadian Track and Field Association's Wall of Fame.
- honorary director of the Knights of Columbus Games
- David Newsham is an explempary soccer player who started his career with the Westmount Juniors. He was nominated to the Saskatoon Hall of Fame in 1989 in recognition of his contribution to the soccer community. [10]
[edit] Education
- Westmount School Public Primary School[11]
- E.D. Feehan High School Separate Secondary School
[edit] Area Parks
- Leif Erickson Park 13.24 acres
- Westmount Park 2.92 acres
- Pierre Radisson Park 24.88 acres
- Scott Park 14.55 acres
[edit] Transportation
22nd Street (Highway 14) is a major throroughfare through Saskatoon Highway 14 connects with Asquith, Biggar Wilkie, Unity, and Macklin enroute to Alberta.
[edit] City Transit
Westmount is serviced by City Transit Bus RoutesSaskatoon Transit.
[edit] Life
Westmount Community School has hosted several programs and activities put on by the Westmount Community Association. [12] [13]
[edit] Location
- Maps and aerial photos
- WikiSatellite view at WikiMapia
- Street map from Mapquest or Google Maps
- Satellite image from Google Maps
- Topographical map from Maptech
Coordinates: 52°7'57"N 106°41'11"W
| North: Mayfair | ||
| West: Mount Royal | Westmount | East: Caswell Hill |
| South: Pleasant Hill |
[edit] References
- ^ City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · Community ...URL accessed February 15, 2007
- ^ Vibrant Communities - SaskatoonURL accessed February 15, 2007
- ^ [http://www.saskatoon100.ca/docs/SaskatoonHistoryto1914.pdf A History of Saskatoon To 1914]URL accessed February 15, 2007
- ^ Saskatoonlive.com » Saskatoon’s Gothic SchoolsURL accessed February 15, 2007
- ^ News Releases - Government of Saskatchewan NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS ANNOUNCED IN SASKATOONURL accessed February 15, 2007
- ^ Saskatoon's Core Neighbourhoods - Quint Development Corporation ...URL accessed February 15, 2007
- ^ Special care home to get $13-million upgrade Oliver Lodge expansion to include 88 new resident roomsURL accessed February 15, 2007
- ^ Minister of Industry Announces 16 New Public Internet Access Sites ... URL accessed February 15, 2007
- ^ Prairie Gold Saskatchewan Sports - Biography - Mitchelmore, Harold U RL accessed February 15, 2007
- ^ Prairie Gold Saskatchewan Sports - Biography - Newsham, David U RL accessed February 15, 2007
- ^ Westmount | Saskatoon Public SchoolsURL accessed February 15, 2007
- ^ City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · Community ...URL accessed on February 15, 2007
- ^ Welcome to CIRCLE of PEACE: Building Community Through World ...URL accessed February 15, 2007
- ^ Selling an Idea or a ProductURL accessed January 27, 2007
[edit] External Links
- Local Area Planning
- City of Saskatoon Archives - A View From Above - HST-019-05 ...
- Narratives of Saskaton Picture of Saskatoon in 1890
- City of Saskatoon City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · City Planning · ZAM Maps
- Populace Spring 2006
