Pineridge, Calgary

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Location of Pineridge in Calgary
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Location of Pineridge in Calgary

Pineridge is a neighbourhood in Northeast Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and is one of four neighbourhoods that make up what is called the Properties, along with Whitehorn, Temple, and Rundle. It is bordered by 32 Ave NE to the North, 52nd Street N.E. to the West, 16th Avenue N.E. (TransCanada Highway) to the South, and 68th Streed N.E. to the East.

In 2006, the population of Pineridge was 9,857.[1]

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[edit] History

Pineridge was established in 1974 and was developed along with the other "Properties" communities during the building boom of the mid-1970s. Prior to that time the area was a treeless prairie landscape.

The community of Pineridge is located close to Calgary's Northeast commercial and industrial areas and major transportation routes, including the TransCanada Highway, Barlow Trail and Memorial Drive. The Village Square Leisure Centre is situated within the community and the city's pathway system offers recreational opportunities for local residents.

[edit] Schools

Lester B. Pearson High School
Lester B. Pearson High School

Pineridge is home to the following schools:

  • St. Patrick Elementary School (Separate)
  • Douglas Harkness Elementary School (Public)
  • Lester B. Pearson High School (Public)
  • Pineridge Community School (Public)
  • Clarence Sansom Junior High School (Public)

[edit] Public Transit

Pineridge is serviced by the following Calgary Transit routes (as of January 1, 2006):

  • Route 34, Pineridge
  • Route 48, Rundle
  • Route 72, Circle Route
  • Route 73, Circle Route
  • Route 66, Blackfoot Express
  • Route 90, Foothills North
  • Route 176, 52 St. Express

The nearest CTrain rapid transit station to Pineridge is Rundle Station.

[edit] Churches

  • Calgary Free Presbyterian Church
  • Centennial Presbyterian Church
  • PrimeraIglesia Evangelica Misionera
  • Pineridge Christian Fellowship
  • Prince Of Faith Lutheran Church
  • Rockyview Alliance Church
  • Trinity Christian Fellowship

[edit] Electorial Districts

The Pineridge community is a part of the Calgary-Northeast federal electorial district, the Calgary Cross provicial constituency, and the Ward 5 municipal district.

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ City of Calgary - Community Population Comparison (pdf)

[edit] External links

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