Falconridge
Falconridge is a residential neighbourhood in the northeast quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by Falconridge Boulevard and 44 Street E to the west, 64 Avenue N to the north, 68 Street E to the east and McKnight Boulevard to the south and is the place where Calgary Officer Andrew Harnett was slain by a 17 year old.
Falconridge | |
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Neighbourhood | |
Falconridge Location of Falconridge in Calgary | |
| Coordinates: 51°06′19″N 113°56′43″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| City | Calgary |
| Quadrant | NE |
| Ward | 5 |
| Established | 1979 |
| Annexed | 1961 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jyoti Gondek |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Councillor | Raj Dhaliwal |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.1 km2 (0.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,100 m (3,600 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 10,229 |
| • Average Income | $48,512 |
| Website | Falconridge Community Association |
The area was part of the Municipal District of Rocky View until it was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1961. Falconridge was established in 1979. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 5 councillor.
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