Calder, Edmonton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Calder
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 Calder, Edmonton
Location in Edmonton
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| City | Edmonton |
| Quadrant | NW |
| Ward | Anirniq |
| Sector | Mature area |
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| • Total | 1.35 km2 (0.52 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 679 m (2,228 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,059 |
| • Density | 3,006.7/km2 (7,787/sq mi) |
| • Change (2009–12) |  0.3% |
| • Dwellings | 1,960 |
Calder is a neighbourhood in northwest Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It was originally part of land owned by the Hudson's Bay Company. The area was first settled by people who worked for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway.
Calder started as its own small village called West Edmonton. It was built to house workers for the railway's repair shops and train yards. In 1917, Calder officially became part of the City of Edmonton.
The neighbourhood has clear boundaries. To the west is 127 Street, and to the north is 132 Avenue. On the east side is 113A Street, and 127 Avenue is to the south. A small part of Calder also extends south of 127 Avenue, near the Canadian National rail line.
The community has a group called the Calder Community League. It started in 1920. This league runs a community hall and an outdoor ice rink. These are located at 120 Street and 127 Avenue.
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How Calder Became a Part of Edmonton
Calder was once a separate village known as West Edmonton. It officially joined the City of Edmonton on April 17, 1917. The village was first created on July 6, 1910. It covered about one quarter of a square mile.
Within three years of its start, people began calling the community the Village of Calder. The village was located near 127 Street and 127 Avenue. This spot was just north of the Hudson's Bay Company's land.
The railway was very important to Calder's beginning. The Grand Trunk Pacific Railway built its train repair shops and train yards nearby. This brought many workers to the area. The first permanent buildings in Calder were built in 1909.
Who Lives in Calder?
In 2012, a count by the City of Edmonton showed that Calder had 4,059 people living there. They lived in 1,960 homes. This was a small increase of 0.3% from 2009. The neighbourhood covers about 1.35 km2 (0.52 sq mi) of land.
Homes in Calder
Many homes in Calder were built a long time ago. Some homes were built before World War II, as early as 1910. However, most of the houses in Calder were built after 1945.
Almost half of the homes were built between 1946 and 1960. About one in five homes were built in the 1960s. Another one in five homes were built during the 1970s. A smaller number of homes were built after 1980.
Most homes in Calder are single-family houses. These make up about two-thirds of all homes. About one in five homes are duplexes, which are buildings with two separate living units. Some homes are also rented apartments in smaller buildings. More than half of the homes are owned by the people who live in them. The rest are rented.
Schools in the Neighbourhood
Calder has two schools for students. Calder Elementary School is part of the Edmonton Public School System. The other school is St. Edmund Catholic Elementary Junior High School. It is run by the Edmonton Catholic School System.
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