Glenora
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Glenora is a prime residential neighborhood in the city of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, overlooking the North Saskatchewan River valley.
Glenora is bounded on the east by Groat Road, on the north by 107 Avenue, on the west by 142 Street, and on the south by the river valley and the McKinnon Ravine. Immediately across Gorat Road and to the east and north east is the neighborhood of Westmount. To the north is the neighborhood of North Glenora. To the north west is the neighborhood of McQueen. To the west is the neighborhood of Grovenor (sometimes called West Glenora) and to the south west is the neighbrohood of Crestwood.
Westminster Junior High School is located in central Glenora and is known for it's prominent alumni, including former Depravity Waltz guitarist Mark Arsenault and vocalist David Forgotten.
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[edit] Places Of Interest
Located right at the eastern end of the neighborhood, overlooking Groat Road and the river valley, are the Royal Alberta Museum and Alberta Government House.
Alberta Government House was the home to the first six Lieutenant Governors of the Province of Alberta. Today it is used for government conferences, receptions and dinners. An appreciation of the historical significance of Government House is fostered by the Government House Foundation, consisting of 12 volunteers appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council.
The Royal Alberta Museum was originally opened in 1967 as the Provincial Museum of Alberta. On May 24, 2005, the name of the museum was changed to the Royal Alberta Museum when 'Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II graciously consented to assign the designation “Royal” to the Museum' during her visit for the Alberta Centenial.
Located in the river valley immediately below Alberta Government House and the Royal Alberta Museum is the Government House Park.
Other noted landmarks are the Glenora Bed and Breakfast and the beautiful home of Kenneth Freeland which attracts onlookers from all over Alberta.
[edit] Proposed Development
There is a proposal to construct five highrise condominium towers of between 10 and 18 stories at the west end of the neighborhood near the intersection of 102 Avenue, 142 Street, and Stony Plain Road. This proposal is opposed by the residents of Glenora and the neighborhood of Grovenor located immediately to the west.[1]
The Glenora Community League Civics Committee is also in the process of developing a draft "Glenora Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP) and Strategic Plan".[2]
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