Inside Calgary – February 3, 2023

What’s happening

The community of Currie launches Light the Night, An Illuminated Night Walk, a month-long light-based art installation for Calgarians to discover and explore in this dynamic southwest inner-city neighborhood.

Light the Night runs from January 12 to February 12 ,2023 in the heart of the community, centralized in the Woodlands Area, a newly opened naturalized space in Currie’s largest green space, Alexandria Park. Seven distinct installations will illuminate winding pathways with more than 30 individual light pieces including lanterns, projections, and suspended artworks.

Cardel Homes opens new phase in Shawnee Park

Cardel Homes is excited to announce the opening of the latest phase in the singular southwest community of Shawnee Park that will offer some of the biggest lots in the city.

“Lots in the new phase will range from 40- to 44-feet wide, and 100- to 150-feet long,” says Cardel Homes new home consultant, Nic Hutchison. “They can fit two-storey front-drive garage homes with up to three car garages. In my opinion, these lots offer a combination of size, location, and amenity benefits that are unmatched in the city.” Bungalows will also be available here.

The new Phase 9 will have south facing lots backing onto greenspace, and near the future West Park – a 9.7 acre site that will be the centrepiece of the community. “It will have water features, a pickleball court, a skating area and more,” Hutchison says. “It should be open by the end of the year.”

A new showhome is also expected to open in the new phase this year, which also marks Cardel Homes’ 50th anniversary.Find out more at cardelhomes.com.

CHBA National Awards finalists announced

Calgary homebuilders and land developers nabbed 53 nominations in Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) 2023 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence, Canada’s premiere competition for new homes, home renovations, community development, and residential marketing.

There are a total of 78 finalist places for Alberta companies, with Jayman BUILT nabbing 11 for their developments in both Calgary and Edmonton, while Brookfield Residential and Homes by Avi have seven each (also in both Calgary and Edmonton).

“We are always appreciative and grateful for recognition through industry awards,” says Dave Hooge, Chief Operating Officer, Jayman BUILT.

“There is a sense of pride that develops when your team is successful. We are proud of our Jayman BUILT team and we hope our homeowners feel that same sense of pride,” he tells Inside Calgary.

Forty-eight awards for excellence in housing will be presented on February 16th in Banff, Alberta during CHBA’s Home Building Week in Canada.

Trico Homes opens 6th STARS Lottery Home

Trico Homes introduces the 2023 STARS Lottery grand prize home, the $1.179 million The Westwood in the northwest community of Ambleton.

This marks the sixth straight year Trico Homes has built the grand prize home in support of STARS, and the critical lifesaving work they do for Albertans.

“Our team couldn’t be more proud to design and build the Calgary Lottery Home for the sixth straight year,” says Michael Brown, President & CEO, Trico Residential. “At Trico, we bring our very best to every community we live and work in, and we’re honoured to have this opportunity to help support STARS Air Ambulance and the critical lifesaving work they do for Albertans each and every day.”

The Westwood’s list of features is truly dreamy. The 3,021-square-foot, five-bedroom home showcases a soaring, 18-foot-high kitchen ceiling, a vaulted ceiling in the great room, and a main floor owner’s suite featuring a luxurious ensuite and walk-through closet with access to the laundry and mudrooms.

With every STARS lottery ticket, participants also get a chance to win 2,100 prizes valued at over $4.8 million, and also help STARS to operate their vital service. Go to starslottery.ca for tickets and more info.

Did you know?

The City of Calgary opened two new ice trails this year, including a 1.6-kilometre skating trail with rental ice bikes in Bowness Park. Helmets are strongly encouraged.