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Signal Hill, Calgary

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official_nameSignal Hill
settlement_typeNeighbourhood
image_skylineSignal Hill1.JPG
image_captionSignal Hill and Canadian Rockies
pushpin_mapCalgary
pushpin_map_captionLocation in Calgary
subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_name
subdivision_type1Province
subdivision_name1
subdivision_type2City
subdivision_name2Calgary
subdivision_type3Quadrant
subdivision_name3SW
subdivision_type4Ward
subdivision_name46
government_footnotes
leader_titleMayor
leader_name
leader_title1Administrative body
leader_name1Calgary City Council
leader_title2Councillor
leader_name2
established_titleEstablished
established_date1987
established_title2Annexed
established_date21956
area_total_km2
population_as_of2012
population_footnotes
population_total13,914
population_blank1_titleAverage Income (2005)
population_blank1$100844
timezoneMST
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coordinates
elevation_footnotes
elevation_m1190
postal_code_typePostal code
postal_codeT3H
area_code+1-403
websiteSignal Hill Community Association

Signal Hill is a community in Calgary, Alberta. It contains the residential neighbourhoods of Sienna Hills and Signal Ridge. It is bounded by Sarcee Trail to the east, 17th Ave to the north, Stoney Trail to the south and 69th St to the west.

Battalion Park is established on the southern slopes of the hill and the shopping centres at Westhills Towne Centre, Signal Hill Centre, Westmarket Square and Signature Park Plaza serve the community. Located in the Signal Hill Centre area is a public library called Signal Hill, which serves the surrounding community.

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 the Ward 6 councillor Richard Pootmans, on a provincial level by Calgary West MLA Mike Ellis, and at federal level by Calgary Signal Hill MP David McKenzie.

Demographics

In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Signal Hill had a population of living in dwellings, a 0.9% increase from its 2011 population of . With a land area of 5.6 km2, it had a population density of in 2012.

Signal Hill is a wealthy neighbourhood, with the median household income of $205,844 (2013). The wealthier residents ($200,000-$400,000 median household income) live in Upper Signal hill, which is located on the top of the hill, above the first few rows of houses which are located above the famous Signal Hill numbers. The entrance to this area can be found along Signal Hill Drive. As of 2006, 4% of the residents were immigrants.

Amenities

Battalion Park

Main article: Battalion Park

Battalion Park, located on the hillside of Signal Hill, overlooks the Sarcee Nation. The area was a military reserve prior to World War I for the Canadian Forces. The hill features 16,000 stones hauled by soldiers and arranged to form four numbers (137, 113, 151 and 51). The numbers correspond to the four battalions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force who trained in that area before leaving to fight in World War 1. Battalion Park officially opened on November 3, 1991.

Signal Hill Shopping Centre

The Signal Hill area is also home to the Signal Hill Shopping Centre, located West of Sarcee Trail and north of Richmond Road. This shopping area is also located adjacent to the WestHills Towne Centre, located in Stuart Green, in Southwest Calgary. The Signal Hill Shopping Centre houses over 50 unique stores and services, including grocery stores, restaurants, fast food restaurants, and various retail stores. The presence of many stores, as well as the proximity to the more than 40 stores and services located in WestHills Towne Centre make this a popular shopping destination for residents of Southwest Calgary.

Education

Signal Hill is home to the Battalion Park School. Operated by the Calgary Board of Education, the school serves students in kindergarten through grade six. In September 2012, it had an enrolment of 694 students drawn from Signal Hill and the nearby Richmond Hill and Springbank Hill communities.

References

References

  1. {{Calgary City Council. ref
  3. Signal Hill Community Association. "Signal Hill".
  4. (2012). "2012 Civic Census Results". City of Calgary.
  5. "Community Boundaries". City of Calgary.
  6. City of Calgary. (2010). "Signal Hill Community Statistics".
  7. "Battalion Park". City of Calgary.
  8. "Signal Hill Shopping".
  9. "Signal Hill Shopping".
  10. "School Profiles: Battalion Park School". Calgary Board of Education.
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