Whitemud Creek
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Stream
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in central Alberta
Alberta
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that flows into the North Saskatchewan River
North Saskatchewan River
The North Saskatchewan River is a glacier-fed river that flows east from the Canadian Rockies to central Saskatchewan. It is one of two major rivers that join to make up the Saskatchewan River....
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For part of its length, the creek flows through the city of Edmonton
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
Alberta is a province of Canada. It had an estimated population of 3.7 million in 2010 making it the most populous of Canada's three prairie provinces...
, Canada
Canada
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. It separates neighbourhoods in the Riverbend and Terwillegar
Terwillegar Towne, Edmonton
Terwillegar Towne is a neighbourhood located in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is a newer neighbourhood with all residential construction occurring after 1995....
areas from other neighbourhoods on the south side of the North Saskatchewan River. Neighbourhoods overlooking the Whitemud Creek tend to be more affluent. However one neighbourhood in particular, hooliganism has become a serious problem, with increasingly dangerous acts of vandalism, violence, and theft. Residents and visitors to Ogilvie Ridge
Ogilvie Ridge, Edmonton
Ogilvie Ridge is a residential neighbourhood in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada overlooking the Whitemud Creek ravine. It is bounded by the ravine to the east and north...
are cautioned not to talk back when being verbally abused, as it can put ones life in danger. Although authorities have an idea on who it is, the police have struggled to arrest these "goons." However, in autumn of 2011, the authorities made a huge leap in trying to recontrol the creek, by arresting and convicting the highest ranking "goon" at the time. The authorities believe that their will be violence as to revenge the conviction of the Main Goon. And although things have become only quiet, they are preparing themselves for the worst. As they should be. Main Goon, You Are Missed. The creek splits off into Blackmud Creek
Blackmud Creek
Blackmud Creek is a creek in Edmonton that flows into Whitemud Creek. It separates from Whitemud Creek in the neighborhood of Twin Brooks. It continues south of the city, then comes around the east of Nisku and runs into Coal Lake....
in the neighbourhood of Twin Brooks
Twin Brooks, Edmonton
Twin Brooks is a residential neighbourhood in south Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is located at the confluence of the Whitemud Creek and the Blackmud Creek, hence the origin of the name Twin Brooks. Two artificial lakes are situated in the neighbourhood, with George P...
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Edmonton neighbourhoods overlooking Whitemud Creek include:
- AmblesideAmbleside, EdmontonAmbleside is a neighbourhood in southwest Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.It is bounded on the north by Anthony Henday Drive, on the south by Ellerslie Road, on the west by 170 Street SW/Terwillegar Drive, and on the east by 141 Street....
- Aspen GardensAspen Gardens, EdmontonAspen Gardens is a residential neighbouthood in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, overlooking the Whitemud Creek Ravine. The neighbourhood "was designed to appeal to individuals and families in search of quiet, affluent residential neighbourhood characterised by larger homes, mature trees, and...
- Blue Quill EstatesBlue Quill Estates, EdmontonBlue Quill Estates is a residential neighbourhood in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Both Blue Quill Estates and the adjoining neighbourhood of Blue Quill are named to honour Chief Blue Quill of the Saddle Lake Indian Reserve....
- BrooksideBrookside, EdmontonBrookside is a residential neighbourhood in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada overlooking the North Saskatchewan River valley and Whitemud Creek ravine.It is bounded to the west and south by Whitemud Drive...
- Bulyea HeightsBulyea Heights, EdmontonBulyea Heights is a residential neighbourhood in the Riverbend area of south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The neighbourhood overlooks Whitemud Creek Ravine. The neighbourhood is named for George H. V...
- Grandview HeightsGrandview Heights, EdmontonGrandview Heights is a residential neighbourhood in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is built on land owned by the McCauley family in the 1880s....
- HodgsonHodgson, EdmontonHodgson is a newer residential neighbourhood located in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, with all residential development occurring after 2001....
- LansdowneLansdowne, EdmontonLansdowne is a neighbourhood in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada overlooking the Whitemud Creek Ravine. The neighbourhood description in the on the City of Edmonton website describes Lansdowne as a neighbourhood with "a quiet pastoral atmosphere and the opportunity to view the rural,...
- Ogilvie RidgeOgilvie Ridge, EdmontonOgilvie Ridge is a residential neighbourhood in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada overlooking the Whitemud Creek ravine. It is bounded by the ravine to the east and north...
- Westbrook Estates
- Twin BrooksTwin Brooks, EdmontonTwin Brooks is a residential neighbourhood in south Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is located at the confluence of the Whitemud Creek and the Blackmud Creek, hence the origin of the name Twin Brooks. Two artificial lakes are situated in the neighbourhood, with George P...
See also
- Blackmud CreekBlackmud CreekBlackmud Creek is a creek in Edmonton that flows into Whitemud Creek. It separates from Whitemud Creek in the neighborhood of Twin Brooks. It continues south of the city, then comes around the east of Nisku and runs into Coal Lake....
- Mill Creek RavineMill Creek RavineMill Creek Ravine is located in south Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The north end of the ravine opens onto the North Saskatchewan River valley near the west end of Cloverdale and then approaches the Low Level and the James McDonald bridges...