Millrise, Calgary
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| Millrise | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | SW |
| Ward | 13 |
| Established | 1982 |
| Annexed | 1961 |
| Government [1] | |
| - Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| - Alderman | Diane Colley-Urquhart |
| Area | |
| - Total | 1.8 km² (0.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 6,509 |
| - Average Income | $70,870 |
| Website: Millrise Community Association | |
Millrise is a suburban residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located south of Fish Creek Provincial Park, and is bounded by 146 Avenue S to the north, Macleod Trail to the east, Shawnessy Boulevard to te south and James McKevitt Road to the west.
The land was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1961 and Millrise was established in 1982. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 13 Alderman Diane Colley-Urquhart.[3]
The community is served by the Fish Creek-Lacombe station of the C-Train LRT system.
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 6,509.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $70,870 in 2000, and there were 7.6% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 19.8% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 7.5% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 8.5% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
[edit] Education
The community is served by Our Lady of Peace Elementary & Junior High (catholic school).
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 13 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-13.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Millrise Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-13.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Millrise Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-13.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-13.
[edit] External links
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Shawnee Slopes | Fish Creek Provincial Park |
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