Ogilvie was named after James H. Ogilvie (1893-1977) who was a politician for 57 years, a lawyer, and a veteran of WWI.
The natural topography and Ogilvie Ridge¿s integration with the North Saskatchewan River Valley ravine system is a defining features of the neighbourhood. A large park site is located at the centre of the neighbourhood and includes playing field space, a naturalized park, a water feature and tennis courts. Single family homes were built to overlook this central open space, which provides great amenities for the community. Civic ward: pihêsiwin. District: Whitemud. City boundary records effective 1981-10-01.