What’s happening

The 2026 STARS Lottery Alberta is now open, including the $1.46 million fully-furnished Calgary grand prize home from Trico Homes. The Cambridge is a 2,505-square-foot beauty in the new southeast community of Heartwood. It is just one of the $4.5 million total prizes at stake in this year’s draw. Visit it this weekend at 335 Heartwood Gardens SE, Calgary. And don’t forget to get your tickets at ab.starslottery.ca.

Dawson’s Landing releases final phase

Qualico Communities announces the release of its final phase in Dawson’s Landing, the hit Chestermere community that has become one of the most established and nature-connected neighbourhoods in this lakeside town just east of Calgary.

Located alongside the upcoming 24-acre Eco Park, this highly-anticipated final phase features a thoughtfully planned collection of front-garage and laned homes from the high $500s. Many of these homes are situated on walkout and sunshine lots, with several backing directly onto the expansive Eco Park. Additionally, a new dog park just opened in January making Dawson’s Landing even closer to fulfilling its full potential.

Dawson’s Landing offers diverse home styles from trusted builder partners Truman, Genesis Builder, Trico Homes, Broadview Homes, Sterling Homes, and NuVista Homes. More information at liveindawsonslanding.ca.

Excitement grows for Excel Homes in Princeton

Excel Homes is starting 2026 on the right foot with a couple of new developments that bolster its presence in the Calgary new home market.

First is the introduction of their first multi-family development in Mahogany, the Monocle street towns, and the next is their highly-anticipated entry in the new community of Princeton in Rocky View County.

“We will have three new showhomes opening in Princeton in February, including one laned, and two front-drive garage homes,” says Excel Homes Marketing Manager, Kristina Plank.

This Truman community is just off the TransCanada highway and Garden Road, midway between the cities of Chestermere and Calgary, with amazing access to the East Hills commercial complex. “Prices for Excel Homes here start from the mid $600s for laned homes and mid $700s for the front-garage. Stay tuned for more details at excelhomes.ca.

University District looks back on exceptional year

University District accomplished major milestones in 2025 even as it looks forward to more astounding achievements this year.

“(2025) demonstrated the power of a shared vision and what can be achieved when a community moves forward together,” says Novy Cheema, President and CEO for University of Calgary Properties Group, the developer of University District.

Among the top milestones in 2025 are the introduction of Truman’s Academy and Scholar developments. University District also welcomed Luxuria Homes as the newest builder to the community and their show suite opened at the Sales and Discovery Centre to promote their Cadence and Vanguard developments.

Even more units will come available in 2026, including for Jayman BUILT’s Magna, which is expected to be completed this year with its 82 luxury condominiums across two concrete towers, Crystal Creek Homes’ GUILD is also under construction, offering 40 townhomes. While Dean’s Landing by Rohit Homes has completed Phase 1 of its condominiums and townhomes. Visit myuniversitydistrict.ca for more.

Did you know?

The Stoney Trail ring road (Highway 201) is a 101-kilometre freeway encircling Calgary providing much needed access to the new communities along the city’s edges.