Leger, Edmonton
{{Infobox settlement
|official_name = Leger
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|settlement_type = Neighbourhood
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|pushpin_map_caption = Location of Leger in Edmonton
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|subdivision_name1 = Alberta
|subdivision_type2 = City
|subdivision_name2 = Edmonton
|subdivision_name3 = NW
|subdivision_name4 = pihêsiwin
|subdivision_name5 = Southwest
|subdivision_type6 = Area{{cite web|url=http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/documents/MDP_Bylaw_15100.pdf |title=The Way We Grow: Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 15100 |publisher=City of Edmonton |date=2010-05-26 |access-date=February 13, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150502001321/http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/documents/MDP_Bylaw_15100.pdf |archive-date=May 2, 2015 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/documents/Plans_in_Effect_Map.pdf |title=City of Edmonton Plans in Effect |publisher=City of Edmonton |date=November 2011 |access-date=February 13, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131017194152/http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/documents/Plans_in_Effect_Map.pdf |archive-date=October 17, 2013 }}
|subdivision_name6 = Terwillegar Heights
|government_footnotes = {{cite web | url=http://edmonton.ca/city_government/city_organization/city-councillors.aspx | title=City Councillors | publisher=City of Edmonton | access-date=February 13, 2013}}
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|leader_name = Edmonton City Council
|leader_title1 = Councillor
|leader_name1 = {{Edmonton City Council|9}}
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|area_total_km2 = 1.06
|population_as_of = 2012
|population_total = 2564
|population_density_km2 = 2418.9
|population_blank1_title = Change (2009–12)
|population_blank1 = {{increase}}7.7%
|population_blank2_title = Dwellings
|population_blank2 = 805
|coordinates = {{coord|53.459|N|113.576|W|region:CA-AB|display=inline}}
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Leger is a newer neighbourhood in the Terwillegar Heights area of south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
According to the 2005 municipal census, approximately four out of five homes (82%) are single-family dwellings. Another 14% are duplexesDuplexes include triplexes and quadruplexes. and 4% are row houses. Substantially all (97%) of residences are owner-occupied.{{cite web |title=2005 Municipal Census - Dwelling Unit by Structure Type and Ownership |url=https://censusdocs.edmonton.ca/C05002/MUNICIPAL%202005/Neighbourhood/LEGER.pdf |publisher=City of Edmonton}}
The neighbourhood is bounded on the south by 23 Avenue, on the west by Terwillegar Drive, on the east by Rabbit Hill Road, and on the north by a utility corridor located just north of 29 Avenue.
Demographics
In the City of Edmonton's 2012 municipal census, Leger had a population of {{nts|2564}} living in {{nts|805}} dwellings,{{cite web | url=http://edmonton.ca/city_government/facts_figures/municipal-census-results.aspx | title=Municipal Census Results – Edmonton 2012 Census | publisher=City of Edmonton | access-date=February 22, 2013}} a 7.7% change from its 2009 population of {{nts|2380}}.{{cite web | url=http://edmonton.ca/city_government/facts_figures/2009-municipal-census-results.aspx | title=2009 Municipal Census Results | publisher=City of Edmonton | access-date=February 22, 2013}} With a land area of {{convert|1.06|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{nts|2418.9}} people/km2 in 2012.
Recreation
Image:Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre 20120802 01.jpg
The Booster Juice Recreation Centre in Terwillegar is located in the neighbourhood.{{Cite web |url=http://www.edmonton.ca/attractions_recreation/sport_recreation/terwillegar-about.aspx |title=City of Edmonton :: About |access-date=2012-08-03 |archive-date=2012-10-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121007204837/http://edmonton.ca/attractions_recreation/sport_recreation/terwillegar-about.aspx |url-status=dead }} The facility has an aquatic centre, a fitness centre and track, a flexi-hall with three full size gymnasiums, an arena with four NHL size ice sheets, a children's wing, and commercial spaces.
Education
There is a kindergarten to junior high (K-9) school in the neighbourhood, Archbishop Joseph MacNeil School, operated by the Edmonton Catholic School System. Also a Senior High (10-12), Lillian Osborne has been built in the area by the Edmonton Public Schools
A catholic high school, Mother Margaret Mary (10-12), was to be complete early 2011, and opened its doors in 2012.
Leger Transit Centre
{{Infobox station
| name = Leger Transit Centre
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| style = Edmonton LRT
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| bicycle = Yes
| opened = April 26, 2009{{cite news |title=LRT grows towards future; Two more reasons to use public transit |date=25 April 2009 |last=Gordon |first=Kent |publisher=Edmonton Journal |page=B.1}}
| parking = No
| accessible = Yes
| web = [https://www.edmonton.ca/ets/leger-transit-centre.aspx Leger Transit Centre]
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The Leger Transit Centre, opened on April 26, 2009, is located along Leger Road and 23 Avenue next to the Terwillegar Recreation Centre and Lillian Osborne High School. This transit centre has no park & ride or public washrooms but does have a large shelter, a drop off area and vending machines.{{cite web |url=https://www.edmonton.ca/ets/leger-transit-centre.aspx |title=Leger Transit Centre |publisher= City of Edmonton |access-date= October 1, 2017}}
The following bus routes serve the transit centre:{{cite web |url=https://www.edmonton.ca/ets/route-brochures-in-pdf.aspx |title=Brochures in PDF |publisher=City of Edmonton |access-date=1 September 2019}}
{{main|List of Edmonton Transit Service bus routes}}
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| To/From
! Routes |
|---|
| Ambleside
| 716, 717 |
| Brander Heights
| 724 |
| Bulyea Heights
| 706, 724 |
| Century Park Transit Centre
| 56, 715, 716, 717, 718 |
| Glenridding Heights
| 718 |
| Haddow
| 717 |
| Hodgson
| 724 |
| Mactaggart
| 715 |
| Magrath Heights
| 715 |
| Meadows Transit Centre
| 56 |
| Mill Woods Transit Centre
| 56 |
| Ramsay Heights
| 713 |
| South Campus/Fort Edmonton Park Transit Centre
| 31, 703, 724 |
| South Terwillegar
| 715 |
| Southgate Transit Centre
| 706 |
| University Transit Centre
| 31 |
| West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre
| 56 |
| Windermere
| 717, 718 |
Surrounding neighbourhoods
{{Adjacent communities
| Northwest = Falconer Heights, Henderson Estates
| North = Carter Crest
| Northeast = Ogilvie Ridge
| West = Haddow
| Centre = Leger
| East = Hodgson
| Southwest = Haddow
| South = Terwillegar Towne
| Southeast = Magrath Heights
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See also
References
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External links
- [http://censusdocs.edmonton.ca/DD34/MultiSource/Neighbourhood/LEGER.pdf Leger Neighbourhood Profile]
{{Edmonton neighbourhoods}}