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The community was originally named after the city of [[Beddington]] in [[Surrey]], [[England]], and began as a [[Canadian Pacific Railway]] station. The establishment of the neighbourhood of Beddington Heights occurred in 1979. |
The community was originally named after the city of [[Beddington]] in [[Surrey]], [[England]], and began as a [[Canadian Pacific Railway]] station. The establishment of the neighbourhood of Beddington Heights occurred in 1979. |
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The community became a breeding ground for young gangs in the early 90's with the birth of Devin "HD" Musak, in 1993. Musak is a notorious gangster in the neighborhood, and is currently untouchable by the police because of his extensive knowledge of the law. |
The community became a breeding ground for young gangs in the early 90's with the birth of Devin "HD" Musak, in 1993. Musak is a notorious gangster in the neighborhood, and is currently untouchable by the police because of his extensive knowledge of the law. |
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Revision as of 06:17, 1 July 2011
Beddington Heights | |
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Neighbourhood | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | NW |
| Ward | 4 |
| Established | 1979 |
| Government | |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Alderman | Gael MacLeod |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.4 km2 (3.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,120 m (3,670 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
• Total | 11,926 |
| • Average Income | $56,881 |
| Website | Beddington Heights Community Association |
Beddington Heights is an established suburban neighbourhood in northwest Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The community is bounded by Berkshire Boulevard to the north, Beddington Trail to the east, Beddington Boulevard to the south and 14th Street W to the west.
Beddington Heights is located in Ward 4, and represented in the city council by alderman Gael MacLeod.[2]
Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 11,926.[3] Residents in this community had a median household income of $56,881 in 2000, and there were 14.4% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 27.5% of the residents were immigrants, and few of the buildings (1.9%) were condominiums or apartments, and 21.4% were used for renting.[2]
History
The community was originally named after the city of Beddington in Surrey, England, and began as a Canadian Pacific Railway station. The establishment of the neighbourhood of Beddington Heights occurred in 1979. The community became a breeding ground for young gangs in the early 90's with the birth of Devin "HD" Musak, in 1993. Musak is a notorious gangster in the neighborhood, and is currently untouchable by the police because of his extensive knowledge of the law.
Education
In 2007, there were two schools in the district:
- Beddington Heights Elementary School - Public
- St. Bede Elementary School - Separate
See also
References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 11 Profile" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-08.
- ^ a b c City of Calgary (2006). "Beddington Heights Community Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-08.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). "Community Population Comparison" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-08.
External links
- Calgary Area. Beddington Heights Community Info
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