New community by Trico Homes and Telsec in DeWinton breaks ground.

The exclusive cul-de-sac community of Hamilton Heights in rural DeWinton has been relaunched by Trico Homes in partnership with the original developer, Telsec.

The 75-acre master-planned development is accessible from 32nd Street W., just south and west of Macleod Trail in the MD of Foothills, halfway between Calgary and Okotoks.

Read more at the Calgary Herald online.

Many of Canada’s finest new home builders, renovators and land developers are here in Alberta as evidenced by the number of western finalists in the 2022 Canadian Home Builders’ Association’s National Awards for Housing Excellence.

Finalists in the annual competition, which recognizes the country’s best in home construction and design, community development and marketing, were announced March 15, with the virtual awards scheduled for May 13.

There were a record-setting 800 entries from eight provinces, with Alberta companies grabbing 67 finalist positions — 44 in Calgary and 23 in Edmonton — competing in 48 categories.

There were also three grand award categories for design, renovation and marketing excellence.

Read more of this article from the Calgary Herald here.

Many community developers seek land that serves multiple purposes. Something with natural features, views and proximity to established conveniences is often a winning combination.

WestCreek Developments saw that mix when it moved on the land that would eventually be Wolf Willow.

The southeast Calgary community, named after the wolf willow or silverberry plant native to the area, is a former gravel quarry that the developer restored and reclaimed.

Accessed off 194th Avenue S.E., the scenic 202-hectare (500-acre) community came to market in 2019.

“Wolf Willow’s biggest amenity is its location,” says Kalida Manarin, WestCreek’s marketing manager.

WestCreek is the developer behind neighbouring award-winning community Legacy.

Read more of this article from the Calgary Herald here.

Pat Maguire grew up in the small town of Millett, then moved to Edmonton to attend University of Alberta and graduated with a law degree. Beginning the job search he knocked on the doors of a number of law firms in Calgary, and says several boasted as being “almost as good as Bennett Jones.”

So, he hurried over to its office, got an interview, was accepted as an articling student in 1991 and has been there ever since.

At that time, he decided to make the oil and gas industry his specialty and became a highly regarded energy lawyer, acting for energy companies on a broad range of commercial transactions, both in Canada and internationally.

Read more from the Calgary Herald about Trico’s partnership with Bennett Jones here.

As the chancellor of Mount Royal University and former president and CEO at TransAlta, Dawn Farrell has spent her life paving the way for young women to reach beyond their dreams.

“Women honouring women creates a vision of a future where they can take their natural place as leaders in our society — whether their ambition is to lead in business, the community, government, education or the many non-profit organizations that weave the fabric of our society,” says Farrell, who recently found out she won a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Calgary Influential Women in Business (CIWB) Awards.

Farrell is among six inspirational business leaders to be celebrated at the CIWB Awards gala, presented by National Bank Financial Inc. and TransAlta Corporation on April 27 at the TELUS Convention Centre. The winners are being honoured for tirelessly championing women in the workplace and community. These individuals are recognized not just for their professional excellence and influence, but also for their advocacy for gender parity in the workplace.

Read more of this article from the Calgary Herald here.

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Alok Sagar Aetukuri came to Canada from India in 2009 on a student visa. He arrived alone, finding it hard to settle in a new country. After graduation, he found full-time employment in Calgary and, as he became more familiar with his new life, he entertained the possibility of staying.

“I worked hard to achieve success,” he says. “Studying and working in this beautiful, multi-cultural country feels like home now. It’s comfortable.”

Wanting to share his Canadian life with someone special, Aetukuri returned to India and agreed to an arranged marriage with Bhavya Sajja, who eventually joined him back in Calgary. Now with a young daughter, the happy couple are building their first home in Cornerbrook, a community in Calgary’s far northeast quadrant.

Read more of this article from the Calgary Herald here.

People who enjoy hosting get-togethers need a home with appealing opportunities for their guests to gather and relax.

This includes spaces that are bright, spacious and well-designed.

In the Hamilton, the ability to entertain takes centre stage. This 1,712-square-foot laned model by Trico Homes is demonstrated as a show home in the Chestermere community of Dawson’s Landing.

Read more about the Hamilton, at the Calgary Herald online. 

We’re delighted to announce that our CFO, Eleanor Chiu, has received the 2022 Calgary Influential Women in Business Awards for Small & Medium Enterprize! This award recognizes Eleanor’s professional accomplishments, advocacy for advancing women, influence, and involvement in the business community.
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Congratulations to the other 2022 winners: Dawn Farrell, Jana Mosley, Cheryl Sandercock, Kim Ruse, and Jim Dewald.
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Visit www.ciwbawards.com to learn more about the CIWB Awards and Axis Connects.