Athlone, Edmonton
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Athlone is a residential neighbourhood in north west Edmonton
, Alberta
, Canada
. The neighbourhood is named for the Earl of Athlone
, Canada's Governor-General from 1940-46. The western portion of the neighbourhood is also referred to as Dunvegan.
Residential development in Athlone, according to the 2001 federal census, began before the end of World War II
when approximately one out of every fifteen (6.6%) of all residences were constructed. Most residential development in Athlone occurred between the end of the war and 1970
. During this period, just over half (56.1%) of all residences were constructed. There was very little residential development between 1970
and 1990
. The 1990s saw a period of renewed development in the neighbourhood with one in three residences (33.3%) of residences being built between 1991
and 2001
.
The most common type of residence in the neighbourhood, according to the 2005 municipal census, is the single family dwelling. These account for four out of every five (80.2%) of all the residences in the neighbourhood. Row houses account for another one in seven (14.9%) of all residences. Most of the remaining residences are duplexes
. Just under three out of every four (73%) of all residences are owner occupied with just over one out of every four (27%) being rented
.
There are three schools in the neighbourhood. Athlone Elementary School and Wellington Junior High School are operated by the Edmonton Public School System
, while Sir John Thompson Catholic Junior High School is operated by the Edmonton Catholic School System.
The neighbourhood is bounded on the east by 127 Street. The southern boundary is located half a block south of 127 Street. The northern boundary to the east of 135 Street is 132 Avenue, and west of 135 street is located half a block south of 132 Avenue. The western boundary north of 130 Avenue is located approximately half a block west of 139 Street and south of 130 Avenue it is located approximately half a block west of 138 Street.
Edmonton
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, Alberta
Alberta
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, Canada
Canada
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. The neighbourhood is named for the Earl of Athlone
Alexander Cambridge, 1st Earl of Athlone
Major-General Alexander Augustus Frederick William Alfred George Cambridge, 1st Earl of Athlone , was a close relative of the shared British and Canadian royal family, as well as a British military commander and major-general who served as Governor-General of the Union of South Africa, the...
, Canada's Governor-General from 1940-46. The western portion of the neighbourhood is also referred to as Dunvegan.
Residential development in Athlone, according to the 2001 federal census, began before the end of World War II
World 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...
when approximately one out of every fifteen (6.6%) of all residences were constructed. Most residential development in Athlone occurred between the end of the war and 1970
1970 in Canada
-Incumbents:*Monarch - Elizabeth II*Governor General - Roland Michener*Prime Minister - Pierre Trudeau*Premier of Alberta - Harry Strom*Premier of British Columbia - W.A.C...
. During this period, just over half (56.1%) of all residences were constructed. There was very little residential development between 1970
1970 in Canada
-Incumbents:*Monarch - Elizabeth II*Governor General - Roland Michener*Prime Minister - Pierre Trudeau*Premier of Alberta - Harry Strom*Premier of British Columbia - W.A.C...
and 1990
1990 in Canada
Events from the year 1990 in Canada.-Incumbents:*Monarch: Elizabeth II*Governor General: Jeanne Sauvé then Ray Hnatyshyn*Prime Minister: Brian Mulroney*Premier of Alberta: Don Getty*Premier of British Columbia: Bill Vander Zalm...
. The 1990s saw a period of renewed development in the neighbourhood with one in three residences (33.3%) of residences being built between 1991
1991 in Canada
Events from the year 1991 in Canada.-Incumbents:*Monarch: Elizabeth II*Governor General: Ray Hnatyshyn*Prime Minister: Brian Mulroney*Premier of Alberta: Don Getty*Premier of British Columbia: Bill Vander Zalm then Rita Johnston then Michael Harcourt...
and 2001
2001 in Canada
Events from the year 2001 in Canada.- Incumbents :Estimated Canadian population: 31,110,565-January to March:*January 1 - The Ontario cities of Ottawa, Hamilton and Sudbury officially merge with their suburban municipalities to create new "megacities". Events from the year 2001 in Canada.-...
.
The most common type of residence in the neighbourhood, according to the 2005 municipal census, is the single family dwelling. These account for four out of every five (80.2%) of all the residences in the neighbourhood. Row houses account for another one in seven (14.9%) of all residences. Most of the remaining residences 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...
. Just under three out of every four (73%) of all residences are owner occupied with just over one out of every four (27%) being 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...
.
There are three schools in the neighbourhood. Athlone Elementary School and Wellington Junior High School are operated by the Edmonton Public School System
Edmonton 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...
, while Sir John Thompson Catholic Junior High School is operated by the Edmonton Catholic School System.
The neighbourhood is bounded on the east by 127 Street. The southern boundary is located half a block south of 127 Street. The northern boundary to the east of 135 Street is 132 Avenue, and west of 135 street is located half a block south of 132 Avenue. The western boundary north of 130 Avenue is located approximately half a block west of 139 Street and south of 130 Avenue it is located approximately half a block west of 138 Street.