Rutherford, Edmonton
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Rutherford is a neighbourhood in south Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is named after Alexander Cameron Rutherford, Alberta's first premier.
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Rutherford | |
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Neighbourhood | |
Location of Rutherford in Edmonton | |
Coordinates: 53.419°N 113.527°W / 53.419; -113.527 | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
City | Edmonton |
Quadrant[1] | SW |
Ward[1] | Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi |
Sector[2] | Southwest |
Area[3][4] | Heritage Valley |
Government | |
• Administrative body | Edmonton City Council |
• Councillor | Jennifer Rice |
• MP | Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) |
• MLA | Rhiannon Hoyle (NDP) |
Area | |
• Total | 2.26 km2 (0.87 sq mi) |
Elevation | 696 m (2,283 ft) |
Population (2012)[7] | |
• Total | 8,407 |
• Density | 3,719.9/km2 (9,634/sq mi) |
• Change (2009–12) | 28.9% |
• Dwellings | 3,498 |
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According to the 2005 municipal census, approximately 85% of the residences in the neighbourhood are single-family dwellings. The remainder are mostly duplexes[8] (13%) with a small number of row houses (2%). The majority of residences (96%) are owner-occupied.[9]
It is bounded on the west by 127 Street, on the east by James Mowatt Trail (111 Street), on the north by Ellerslie Road, and on the south by Blackmud Creek Ravine and a line connecting the ravine to 127 Street about 25 Avenue SW.