Signal Hill, Calgary
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | SW |
| Ward | 6 |
| Established | 1987 |
| Annexed | 1956 |
| Government [1] | |
| - Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| - Alderman | Joe Connelly |
| - MLA | Ron Liepert (Calgary West) |
| Elevation | 1,190 m (3,904 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 14,076 |
| - Average Income | $83,764 |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Postal code | T3H |
| Area code(s) | +1-403 |
| Website: Signal Hill Community Association | |
Signal Hill is a community in Calgary, Alberta. It contains the residential neighborhoods of Sienna Hills and Signal Ridge. It is bounded by Sarcee Trail to the east, Bow Trail to the north, Glenmore Trail to the south and the community of Springbank Hill to the west.
The Battalion Park is established on the eastern slopes of the hill and the shopping centers at Westhills Towne Centre, Signal Hill Centre, Westmarket Square and Signature Park Plaza serve the community.[3]
The land was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1956, and Signal Hill was established in 1986. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 6 Alderman Craig Burrows[4], on a provincial level by Calgary West MLA Ron Liepert, and at federal level by Calgary West MP Rob Anders.
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006, the neighbourhood had a population of 14,076.[5] Signal Hill is a relatively wealthy neighborhood, with the median household income of $83,764 (2000), and 7.0% low-income residents[1] As of 2000, 23.8% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 18.8% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 4.1% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
[edit] Education
This neighborhood has one public elementary school: Battalion Park School. (K-6)
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 9 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Signal Hill Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
- ^ Signal Hill Community Association. Signal Hill. Retrieved on 2007-04-30.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Signal Hill Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-04-30.
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