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.

[4][5] In 1927 and 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 (most of the buyers were chicken farmers and commercial gardeners).

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

[3] The approximate boundary-lines of the ward are as follows:[3] 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.

is home to numerous, year-round sports teams including hockey, baseball, softball, and outdoor and indoor soccer.