Calder, Edmonton
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Calder is a residential neighbourhood in north west Edmonton
, Alberta
, Canada
. The area was originally part of the Hudson's Bay Company
reserve and was settled by employees of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
.
As described below, Calder was originally an independent village that was developed to house the workforce at the railway's roundhouse, repair shop and shunt yards. Calder became a part of the City of Edmonton in 1917
.
The neighbourhood is bounded by 127 Street to the west, 132 Avenue to the north, 113A Street to the east, and 127 Avenue to the south. It also includes a small area south of 127 Avenue and north of the Canadian National rail line between 124 Street and 127 Street.
in 1917. It was incorporated as the Village of West Edmonton on July 6, 1910 and was located just north of the Hudson's Bay Company
reserve lands. The Hudson's Bay Company, "hoping to benefit from rising real estate prices in pre World War I
Edmonton, delayed the sale and development of about 1600 acres (6 km²) of its reserve lands."
The community owed its existence to the railway. The Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
located its roundhouse, repair shops and shunting yard near the site of the community.
The first permanent buildings in Calder were built in 1909
.
, with some of these residences dating from as early as 1910
. However, most of the residences in the modern neighbourhood of Calder date from after 1945
. Just under half (44.5%) of all residences were built between 1946
and 1960
. One in five residences (17.1%) were built during the 1960s and another one in five residences (19.0%) were built during the 1970s. The remaining 7.8% were built after 1980
.
The most common type of residence in the neighbourhood, according to the 2005 municipal census, is the single family dwelling. These account for approximately two out of every three (65%) of all the residences in the neighbourhood. Another one in five residences (19%) are duplexes
. One in seven residences (14%) are rented
apartment
s in low rise buildings with fewer than five stories. There are a few other types of residences in the neighbourhood accounting for approximately 1% of all residences. Just over half the residences (55%) are owner occupied and just under half the residences (45%) are rented.
and the St. Edmund Catholic Elementary Junior High School is operated by the Edmonton Catholic School System.
Edmonton
Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census...
, Alberta
Alberta
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, Canada
Canada
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. The area was originally part of the Hudson's Bay Company
Hudson's Bay Company
The Hudson's Bay Company , abbreviated HBC, or "The Bay" is the oldest commercial corporation in North America and one of the oldest in the world. A fur trading business for much of its existence, today Hudson's Bay Company owns and operates retail stores throughout Canada...
reserve and was settled by employees of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
The Grand Trunk Pacific Railway was a historical Canadian railway.A wholly owned subsidiary of the Grand Trunk Railway , the GTPR was constructed by GTR using loans provided by the Government of Canada. The company was formed in 1903 with a mandate to build west from Winnipeg, Manitoba to the...
.
As described below, Calder was originally an independent village that was developed to house the workforce at the railway's roundhouse, repair shop and shunt yards. Calder became a part of the City of Edmonton in 1917
1917 in Canada
-January to June:*February 1 - James Alexander Murray becomes premier of New Brunswick, replacing George Johnson Clarke*April 4 - Walter Foster becomes premier of New Brunswick, replacing Murray*April 9 - April 14 - Battle of Vimy Ridge....
.
The neighbourhood is bounded by 127 Street to the west, 132 Avenue to the north, 113A Street to the east, and 127 Avenue to the south. It also includes a small area south of 127 Avenue and north of the Canadian National rail line between 124 Street and 127 Street.
Village of West Edmonton (Calder)
Calder, Alberta was originally a hamlet that became part of the City of EdmontonEdmonton
Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census...
in 1917. It was incorporated as the Village of West Edmonton on July 6, 1910 and was located just north of the Hudson's Bay Company
Hudson's Bay Company
The Hudson's Bay Company , abbreviated HBC, or "The Bay" is the oldest commercial corporation in North America and one of the oldest in the world. A fur trading business for much of its existence, today Hudson's Bay Company owns and operates retail stores throughout Canada...
reserve lands. The Hudson's Bay Company, "hoping to benefit from rising real estate prices in pre World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
Edmonton, delayed the sale and development of about 1600 acres (6 km²) of its reserve lands."
The community owed its existence to the railway. The Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
The Grand Trunk Pacific Railway was a historical Canadian railway.A wholly owned subsidiary of the Grand Trunk Railway , the GTPR was constructed by GTR using loans provided by the Government of Canada. The company was formed in 1903 with a mandate to build west from Winnipeg, Manitoba to the...
located its roundhouse, repair shops and shunting yard near the site of the community.
The first permanent buildings in Calder were built in 1909
1909 in Canada
-Events:* January 11 - The Boundary Waters Treaty signed.* February 23 - The first powered flight in Canada is made by John McCurdy aboard the Silver Dart.* March 22 - 1909 Alberta election: Alexander Rutherford's Liberals win a second consecutive majority....
.
Residential development
According to the 2001 federal census, approximately one residence in eight (11.5%) predates the end of World War IIWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, with some of these residences dating from as early as 1910
1910 in Canada
Events from the year 1910 in Canada.-Events:*January 3 - Happiness and contentment are found from one end of Canada to the other - headline in London Times...
. However, most of the residences in the modern neighbourhood of Calder date from after 1945
1945 in Canada
-Events:* January 8 - Brantford, Ontario becomes the first Canadian community to fluoridate its water supply.* 1944-1945: World War II: Japan's Special Balloon Regiment drops 9,000 balloon bombs over the Pacific Northwest, intended to cause panic, by starting forest fires. Six casualties, a woman...
. Just under half (44.5%) of all residences were built between 1946
1946 in Canada
-Events:*January 21 - The Bluenose sinks off Haiti*May 14 - The Canadian Citizenship Act 1946 is passed. It creates a Canadian citizenship separate from the British.*May 31 - All Japanese-Canadians ordered deported to Japan...
and 1960
1960 in Canada
-Incumbents:* Monarch: Elizabeth II* Governor General: Georges Vanier* Prime Minister: John Diefenbaker* Premier of Alberta: Ernest Manning* Premier of British Columbia: W.A.C...
. One in five residences (17.1%) were built during the 1960s and another one in five residences (19.0%) were built during the 1970s. The remaining 7.8% were built after 1980
1980 in Canada
-Incumbents:* Monarch - Elizabeth II* Governor General - Edward Schreyer* Prime Minister - Joe Clark then Pierre Trudeau* Premier of Alberta - Peter Lougheed* Premier of British Columbia - Bill Bennett* Premier of Manitoba - Sterling Lyon...
.
The most common type of residence in the neighbourhood, according to the 2005 municipal census, is the single family dwelling. These account for approximately two out of every three (65%) of all the residences in the neighbourhood. Another one in five residences (19%) are duplexes
Duplex (building)
The term duplex can be used to describe several different dwelling unit configurations:A duplex house is defined as a dwelling having apartments with separate entrances for two families. This includes two-story houses having a complete apartment on each floor and also side-by-side apartments on a...
. One in seven residences (14%) are rented
Renting
Renting is an agreement where a payment is made for the temporary use of a good, service or property owned by another. A gross lease is when the tenant pays a flat rental amount and the landlord pays for all property charges regularly incurred by the ownership from landowners...
apartment
Apartment
An apartment or flat is a self-contained housing unit that occupies only part of a building...
s in low rise buildings with fewer than five stories. There are a few other types of residences in the neighbourhood accounting for approximately 1% of all residences. Just over half the residences (55%) are owner occupied and just under half the residences (45%) are rented.
Population mobility
The population of the neighbourhood is somewhat mobile. According to the 2005 municipal census, roughly one resident in five (18.2%) had moved within the previous twelve months. Another one in five residents (20.2%) had moved within the previous one to three years. Just under half the residents (47.2%) had lived at the same address for five years or longer.Schools
There are two schools in the neighbourhood. Calder Elementary School is operated by the Edmonton Public School SystemEdmonton Public Schools
Edmonton Public Schools is the largest public school district in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The district offers a variety of alternative and special needs programs, and many are offered in multiple locations to improve accessibility for students...
and the St. Edmund Catholic Elementary Junior High School is operated by the Edmonton Catholic School System.