North Kildonan

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North Kildonan
Ward
North Kildonan is located in Winnipeg
North Kildonan
North Kildonan
Coordinates: 49°56′27″N 97°05′19″W / 49.94083°N 97.08861°W / 49.94083; -97.08861Coordinates: 49°56′27″N 97°05′19″W / 49.94083°N 97.08861°W / 49.94083; -97.08861
Country Canada
Province Manitoba
CityWinnipeg
Incorporated as rural municipalityJanuary 1, 1925 (January 1, 1925)
Government
 • MPRaquel Dancho (Kildonan—St. Paul)
 • MLAs
 • City CouncillorJeff Browaty (North Kildonan)
Area
 • Metro
5,306.79 km2 (2,048.96 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Ward44,664
 • Metro
778,489
Forward Sortation Areas
R2G, R3W
Area code(s)204, 431

North Kildonan is a city ward in northern Winnipeg, and a former municipality in Manitoba, Canada. Its population was of 2016 was 44,664.[1][2]

History[]

What is now North Kildonan was originally part of the Rural Municipality of Kildonan. In 1914, the rural municipality was divided into the Rural Municipalities of West Kildonan and East Kildonan.[3]

The East Kildonan community at the time, however, was at odds with one another: the southern part was interested in development and was investing heavily towards expanding civic services; the north, on the other hand, was a rural enclave of just 1000 people, with many of its farms dating back to the Selkirk Settler period.[3]

With the north seeking to split off, a petition to the provincial government called for the further division of East Kildonan. As result, on 1 January 1925, the northern portion became incorporated as the Rural Municipality of North Kildonan. Following the split, North Kildonan was forced to assume nearly $100,000 in debt, which the municipal council assured would not be paid off through borrowing money from banks. The debt was finally paid off in 1946.[4]

In 1927/1928, a parcel of 20 acres (81,000 m2) of land was assembled near present-day Edison Avenue and Henderson Highway, which was subdivided into 21 lots and marketed to Mennonite settlers (mostly chicken farmers and commercial gardeners).[4]

Following the Second World War, suburban expansion led to development in North Kildonan, bringing new housing, roads, and schools.[4]

In 1969, North Kildonan had three wards. It elected a mayor and four councillors.[5]

In 1972, North Kildonan was amalgamated with the City of Winnipeg, along with the other Kildonans and several other municipalities, to create the current-day city of Winnipeg.[6]

Past reeves[]

Term Reeve[4]
1925-1937 Herbert C. Whellams (1867-1950)
1938-1943 James Gallagher (1883-1965)
1944-1945 Cornelius Huebert (c. 1905-1973)
1946-1953 James Thomson Findlay Aitken (1900-1971)
1954-1957 Jack Lawrence Pearce (1923-2010)
1958-1961 John Dickson (1908-1961)
1961-1962 Merrill Bruce Whitehead (1913-1988) (acting)
1962-1963 Jack Lawrence Pearce
1964-1965 Stanley Copp (1915-1987)
1966-1971 David Wilfred Pekary (1926-2007)

Geography[]

North Kildonan is a ward within Winnipeg represented by a member of Winnipeg City Council. Its neighbourhoods include: Rivergrove, Riverbend, Kildonan Drive, Rossmere-A, River East, Springfield North, Springfield South, Valhalla, Kil-Cona Park, and Mcleod Industrial.[7]

The approximate boundary-lines of the ward are as follows:[8]

  • Glenway Avenue (from Raleigh St. to Henderson Highway),
  • Red River (from Glenway Ave. to McLeod Ave.),
  • McLeod Ave. (from Henderson Hwy. to Gateway Road),
  • Gateway Road (from Oakland Ave. to 100m north of Blantyre Ave.),
  • Line North of Blantyre Ave. (from Gateway Road to Panet Road),
  • Panet Road (from line north of Blantyre Ave. to 250 metres south of Almey Ave.),
  • Line south of Almey Ave. (from Panet Road to Owen St.),
  • Owen St. to Ravelston Ave. West,
  • Ravelston Ave. west to Plessis Road,
  • Plessis Road to Springfield Road,
  • Springfield Road to the line comprising the north boundary of the City of Winnipeg 100 metres west of Wenzel St.,
  • and finally a straight line that runs northwest from that location back to the intersection of Raleigh St. and Glenway Ave. (This line runs parallel to, and just north of, Knowles Ave.)

Recreation[]

Kil-Cona Park
Kilcona Park.jpg
TypePark/open space
Location1229 Springfield Road, Winnipeg, MB R2N 4G4
Coordinates49°56′06″N 97°01′26″W / 49.93503°N 97.02375°W / 49.93503; -97.02375
Area99.16 ha (991,600 m2)
Paths740 m2 (8,000 sq ft) of pathways
Parking1 lot, 225 stalls
WebsiteCity of Winnipeg site

North Kildonan is home to many green spaces, the largest of which is Kil-Cona Park, a former landfill site, located on Springfield Avenue east of Lagimodiere Boulevard. The park offers a wide variety of recreational activities and resources including ponds, open fields, soccer pitches, baseball diamonds, and an off-leash dog area.[9][10] Located within the park is Harbour View Golf Course & Recreation Complex, which provides visitors with the opportunity to play tennis, lawn bowling, nine holes of golf, or go on pedal boat rides. Winter activities include tobogganing, skating, and cross-country skiing.

The Bunn's Creek Trail is a scenic walking path and bike trail, meandering its way from McIvor Avenue and Raleigh Street to the Red River. The trail ends on a high bank where a wonderful view of the river awaits anyone who completes the nearly 2.5 km trail.

Gateway Community Club (located at 1717 Gateway Rd.) is home to numerous, year-round sports teams including hockey, baseball, softball, and outdoor and indoor soccer. The fields are open to the public when not in use. Indoor and outdoor hockey rinks are available for rented ice-times in winter, as well as the indoor soccer pitch.

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Winnipeg, City of. "The 2017 Winnipeg Wards Boundaries Commission - City Clerk's Department - City of Winnipeg". winnipeg.ca. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  2. ^ Winnipeg, City of. "Election Archive - Elections - City Clerk's Department - City of Winnipeg". winnipeg.ca. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  3. ^ a b "Manitoba Communities: North Kildonan (Unincorporated Rural Municipality)". www.mhs.mb.ca. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  4. ^ a b c d Underwood, Matt; Kibsey, Mike. "History". Merlin.mb.ca. Archived from the original on August 10, 2007.
  5. ^ http://digitalcollection.gov.mb.ca/awweb/pdfopener?smd=1&did=19035&md=1
  6. ^ Ingle, Ken (December 31, 1971). "Taxes Made North Kildonan". Winnipeg Free Press. p. 21.
  7. ^ "North Kildonan | Electoral Wards". City of Winnipeg. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  8. ^ Winnipeg, City of. "Maps - The 2017 Winnipeg Wards Boundaries Commission - City Clerk's Department - City of Winnipeg". winnipeg.ca. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  9. ^ "Winnipeg Parks".
  10. ^ "Kilcona - Rentals - Parks and Open Space - Public Works - City of Winnipeg".

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