Inside Calgary

What’s Happening

Qualico Communities Calgary broke ground for its newest community: Ambleton! The community’s initial 160 acres in northwest Calgary will have 1,300 new homes and represents a cool half billion dollars in investment says, Qualico Vice-President Claudio Palumbo during the ground breaking event that collected Ambleton’s builder group: Broadview Homes, Jayman BUILT, Shane Homes, Sterling Homes, Trico Homes and Truman Homes. Show homes are set to open in 2021. Go to liveinambleton.com for more.

By the numbers

Jayman BUILT marks its 40th anniversary by donating a total of $409,000 to four Alberta charities. The renowned homebuilder and land developer had committed to donate $1,000 for each home it sells this year, and the 409 new Jayman homeowners who bought with them from January to July 2020 are as much a part of the celebrations.

“We had no idea what 2020 would bring when we first made that commitment, but – like always – we were able to rise to the challenge,” says Jay Westman, Chairman and CEO, Jayman BUILT. “Giving back to the community has always been an important part of our culture,” he tells Inside Calgary.

The four Alberta-based charities that will receive more than $102,250 each from the Westman Charitable Foundation and Jayman BUILT are:

• MS Society of Canada – It is an organization close to the Westman family’s heart and they fully back its research efforts to battle the disease.
• Hotchkiss Brain Institute - Works towards innovative solutions for neurological and mental health disorders.
• HomeSpace - Provides safe, appropriate and affordable housing for the most vulnerable Calgarians.
• Homeward Trust Edmonton – Not-for-profit committed to ending homelessness in Edmonton.

Currie’s Bark Park opens

Calgary’s lovely inner-city community of Currie has finally gone to the dogs, as it opens its new 17,000-square-foot Bark Park. The event held on October 3 opens the newest dog park in the city’s southwest, a much-needed amenity for the growing sector, says Ward 8 Councilor Evan Wooley who attended the ceremonies.

The Bark Park comes equipped with a variety of obstacle courses that encourages the zoomies in dogs and adds to Currie’s appeal as an amenity-rich, family-friendly neighbourhood. “This is just one of the many examples of Canada Lands commitment to creating meaningful gathering places,” says Kelvin Whalen Senior Director, Real Estate for Canada Lands Company, Currie’s developer.

At the event residents were getting their Pooch Portraits taken in front of a six-feet high by 15 feet wide dog bone structure, (Calgary’s largest Dog Treat), it’s the signature entrance feature to the park. Currie residents brought donations, dog food, leashes, blankets and cash donations to benefit Parachutes for Pets https://parachutesforpets.com/

For more on the community of Currie visit currielife.ca.

Luxury Canmore homes

Landstar Development Corporation and Sticks & Stones Custom Homes are pleased to announce their new line of highly anticipated eight luxury mountain craftsman homes aptly called: The South Canmore Collection. These fourplex homes are located just a few blocks from Canmore’s historic main street downtown.

Framed by the world-renowned Rocky Mountains, The South Canmore Collection features eight distinctive homes with a treasure trove of luxury interior finishes reminiscent of the natural alpine surroundings they are surrounded by.

“I’ve wanted to build these homes for years; they are something special, a true ode to the topography of the area. We’ve pulled out all of the stops, from the layout design to the finishes and where we decided to build them. I’m confident that these homes will be proudly passed down through the generations of their new owner’s families,” said Corey Mitchell, Owner of Sticks & Stones Custom Homes.

The South Canmore Collection is now available for viewing and purchase. Visit https://southcanmorecollection.com/ to book an appointment.

Did you know?

Shaw Millennium Park is Canada’s largest free outdoor skatepark and is located in easily accessible downtown Calgary with 75,000 square feet of skateable surface.