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.

It’s a great morning to be a part of CTV Morning Live Calgary! Join our President, Mike Brown, for a tour of the 2022 STARS LOTTERY home in Sirocco.

The Rosewood is a truly spectacular home, featuring over 2,500 sq.ft. of living space. Valued at $1.1M, it includes 4-bedrooms, a uniquely designed kitchen, fully developed basement, and a double-car garage.

We’re honoured to have this opportunity to help support STARS Air Ambulance & the critical life-saving work they do for Albertans. Today, March 3rd, is the final day for the early bird lottery so get your tickets today at www.starslottery.ca

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.

Looking for an award-winning, close-knit community with a gentler pace that’s still just a hop from the big city?

Chelsea, a new community in Chestermere, was named Best New Community at the 2020 BILD Awards, an industry accolade that recognizes excellence in innovative design, construction and the sales and marketing of new homes.

The community is located “in the middle of everywhere” at the west end of Chestermere, just minutes away from both Chestermere Lake and big-city amenities such as Calgary’s East Hills regional shopping centre.

Read more of this article from the Calgary Sun here.

Tune in to the most recent edition of Business That Matters to hear our President, Michael Brown, talk with Warren Coughlin about why he made the decision to join Trico, our commitment to social responsibility, and doing well by doing good.

Making the most of available space has always been the point of home designs, and balancing the needs of practicality and style have always been key. Now more than ever, homebuilders are stressing the importance of the innovative use of space as the pandemic lockdowns create new needs for homeowners.

If the past year has taught us anything about homebuilding, it’s that homebuyers have new expectations of their private spaces. Working from home increased the need for flex spaces, not only in single-family homes where they are expected, but in the multi-family sector as well.

Read more at the Nexthome New Home + Condo Guide online.

Beautiful, functional and spacious, the Rosewood front-garage home by Trico Homes is a best-seller in Calgary communities such as Cranston’s Riverstone and Legacy.

Because of its appeal, Trico built a deluxe version of it in Sirocco at Pine Creek for the 2022 STARS LOTTERY.

The home at 42 Creekside Ave. S.W. is 2,539 square feet with four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and a finished basement, valued at $1,169,542. The Rosewood has everything today’s pandemic-weary homeowners desire, including a home office, a large island in a central kitchen, a master retreat and ensuite, an upstairs bonus room and a finished basement.

Read more here.