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Eagle Hill/Westward Ho

The name Eagle Hill has been in use since 1904, when the post office and school of that name were established. The landmark hill from which the area derives its name may have been known as Eagle Hill by the native Indians long before 1904. The name is thought to have originated from an eagle, or eagles nesting on the tree-covered hill.

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Both the Westward Ho school district and post office opened in 1905. The name came from a Charles Kingsley's novel, Westward Ho! published in 1885. The name was suggested by Captain Thomas, a British army officer, who was an early settler. In some early correspondence, the spelling of the name actually included the exclamation mark. The post office at Westward Ho closed in 1970.
- Place Names of Alberta - Volume III

 

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