Country Canada City Saskatoon Neighbourhood Holliston Area 122 ha Population 3,412 (2007) | Province Saskatchewan Suburban Development Area Nutana Annexed 1955-1959 Local time Monday 8:16 AM | |
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Holliston is a primarily residential neighbourhood located in the southeast part of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It includes part of the 8th Street business district. Just over half of its dwellings are single detached houses, with a sizeable minority of duplex or apartment-style multiple unit dwellings. As of 2007, the area is home to 3,412 residents. The neighbourhood is considered a middle-income area, with an average family income of $51,674, and a home ownership rate of 62.8%. According to MLS data, the average sale price of a home as of 2013 was $357,590.
Contents
- Map of Holliston Saskatoon SK Canada
- History
- Government and politics
- Education
- Parks and recreation
- Commercial
- Location
- References
Map of Holliston, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
History
The land where Holliston now exists was annexed in the period between 1911 and 1919. On a 1913 map of registered subdivisions, the land was divided into several parcels, with names such as Nutana Hill, University Homes, Nutana Park and University Park. The area was not actively developed until after World War II, with home construction at its peak from 1946 until 1970. Holliston School was built in 1956. The Edmund Heights low-income property was developed in the 1950s as one of several limited dividend housing projects constructed in Saskatoon.
Government and politics
Holliston exists within the federal electoral district of Blackstrap. It is currently represented by Lynne Yelich of the Conservative Party of Canada, first elected in 2000 and re-elected in 2004, 2006 and 2008.
Provincially, the area straddles two constituencies. North of Taylor Street is within the constituency of Saskatoon Greystone and is represented by Rob Norris of the Saskatchewan Party, first elected in 2007. South of Taylor Street is within the constituency of Saskatoon Eastview and is represented by Judy Junor of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party.
In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Holliston lies within ward 6. It is represented by Councillor Charlie Clark, first elected in 2006 and re-elected by acclamation in 2009.
Education
Parks and recreation
George Ward Pool is a public swimming pool that operates during the summer months. It opened on July 29, 1965 and was named after George Ward, a longtime administrator, official and organizer of sport programs in Saskatchewan.
The Holliston Community Association serves Holliston as well as the east part of the Haultain neighbourhood. It operates programs including sports for children/youth and fitness, recreation and leisure for all ages.
Commercial
Holliston's northern border is part of the 8th Street business district. 46 home-based businesses exist in the neighbourhood.
Location
Holliston is located within the Nutana Suburban Development Area. It is bounded by 8th Street to the north, Preston Avenue to the east, Adelaide Street to the south, and Cumberland Avenue, Isabella Street, and Wiggins Avenue to the west. Louise Avenue, a collector road, roughly bisects the neighbourhood from north to south. Taylor Street, an arterial road, divides the neighbourhood into a northern two-thirds part and southern one-third part. Streets are laid out in both traditional grid and modern curved patterns. Streets are named after early pioneers from the Saskatoon area.