The massive building site on prime land at Macleod Trail and 77th Avenue S.W. has been dubbed Kingsland Junction, a five-building mixed-use development with retail, commercial and rental residences.

“We were so excited when the opportunity arose. The site was big enough that we could do something very special, ”says Wanda Palmer, vice-president of marketing for Trico.

By offering a variety of housing options for rent, rather than for sale, Palmer says Kingsland Junction will bring people of all ages together in an inclusive, healthy community that will nurture a higher quality of life. She refers to it as “full-spectrum” housing with something for everyone, including those who want to age in place.

“We’re doing a lot of work to create this. Kingsland Junction is going to encourage total health and wellness, provide opportunities for social interaction and create a very safe and beautiful place for the residents and the greater community to gather,” she says.

Read the full article here in the Calgary Herald.

Builders and developers are switching from project-by-project employment to a greater emphasis on more stable, permanent employment, says Anthony Meehan, publisher of Mediacorp’s Canada’s Top Employers.

Trico, Rohit and Delnor are leading this trend with progressive employment practices that have placed them on the list of Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers (under 500 employees).

“Trico’s corporate culture is really born out of its values,” Ezinga says. “Culture starts at the top and it’s how they (company founders) do business. A few years ago we made it very practical” by making it policy.

Read the full article here in the Calgary Herald.

For the second consecutive year in a row, we are proud to announce that Trico is one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers for 2019!

“Many of this year’s winners offer the kind of benefits once found only at big companies, but they have the flexibility to go beyond these and offer unique HR initiatives for their employees,” says Anthony Meehan, Publisher at Mediacorp.

Trico was evaluated by the editors at Canada’s Top 100 Employers using the following criteria: (1) Physical Workplace; (2) Work Atmosphere & Social; (3) Health, Financial & Family Benefits; (4) Vacation & Time Off; (5) Employee Communications; (6) Performance Management; (7) Training & Skills Development; and (8) Community Involvement. Some standout reasons for Trico’s selection as a winner include offering alternative work options, in-house training initiatives, and performance recognition of its employees.

The full list of winners can be found in this special 2019 edition of the Globe and Mail.

After being named one of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ for Women earlier this year, we are delighted to announce Trico is also a recipient of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ for Giving Back in 2019.

To be eligible, organizations must be Great Place to Work Certified™ in the past year and at least 90% of employees must feel good about the way their company contributes to community. Great Place to Work determined the best based on the overall Community Investment Index score from employees, as well as the range and quality of programs which encourages workplace community investment.

Supporting our community is fundamentally tied to Trico’s values, mission and vision, and as such it is an honour to be recognized for our efforts by Great Place to Work. The “C” in Trico stands for community, and our organization will strive to continue positively impact our society and create value for all of Trico’s stakeholders.

“Although she’s lived on an acreages almost all of her life, she recently made the decision to right-size, first to a 2,800-square-foot single-family home in Crystal Shores and then, most recently to a 1,730-square-foot three-bedroom walkout home — the Rowan II laned home model — from Trico Homes in Anthem United’s new master-planned community of D’Arcy, which graces the perimeter lands of D’Arcy Ranch Golf Club on the town’s north side.”

For Libbrecht the location was a big attraction, close to her childhood home and acreage, which she says has recently been sold to Co-op, and to major thoroughfares out of Okotoks. “You can just zip out on to the 2A.”

Read the full article here in the Calgary Herald.

To meet the demand, builders are creating communities based on an ideal or a concept that reflects the buyers needs and ways of living. Residences that capture the essence of modern lifestyles with an emphasis on technology, healthy living, shared resources, outdoor spaces, common interests and values. In recognition of this, five projects have been singled out and nominated for Best Multi-Family Community Concept in the 2018 BILD Calgary Region Awards to be held April 13 at the Telus Convention Centre.

The Delaney, by Trico Communities

“The Delaney is a pet-friendly building, offering below market and below market accessible suites,” says Wanda Palmer, Trico’s vice-president of marketing. “Trico chose to develop this because there was a high need for inclusive housing in Mount Pleasant. The community and new community residents welcomed the development as it contributes to enhancing the overall quality of life in their community.”

Read the full article (scroll down the page) here in the Calgary Herald.

“Stampede School [is] a week-long experience that involves students and teachers moving their classrooms to Sweetgrass Lodge in Enmax Park. The school is one of the Calgary Stampede Foundation’s education programs, which are receiving a $1-million endowment from Wayne and Eleanor Chiu.”

Bob Thompson, chairman of the Calgary Stampede Foundation board, said in addition to supporting the education programs, the Chiu family’s $1-million endowment will ensure “Calgary’s youth have a welcoming place on Stampede Park.”

Read the full article here in the Calgary Herald.

At 2,320 sq. ft., Trico Homes’ Concord model showhome in Carrington South delivers on the need for space and provides options for accommodating more people in the space, says Jordan Fretz, area sales manager.

“One of the best features of the home is the well-planned, four-bedroom upper-floor option with a gorgeous vaulted ceiling in the bonus room,” says Fretz. “The vaulted ceilings completely transform the area and make it the perfect space for a family movie night.”

Read the full article here in the Calgary Sun.

Trico is proud to announce that our organization has been named on the 2019 list of Best Workplaces™ for Women in Canada!

Our company is made up of many talented women, which includes 60% of Trico’s Executive, Senior & Middle leaders. We are honoured to be included in this prestigious list of companies and recognized for promoting the advancement of women in the workplace & our industry.

According to Great Place to Work® Canada: “Corporate advocacy by female employees and corporate contributions to the community are viewed much more positively at the 50 Best Workplaces™ for Women than elsewhere.”

To be eligible as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces, organizations must be Great Place to Work Certified™ in the past year, have a minimum of 15 female employees, and at least 90% of employees agree that their workplace is safe and people are treated fairly regardless of their gender.

New parents Dan and Shayley Jestin-Vincent are also new home homeowners.

The young couple took possession of their front-garage home Belmont just before Christmas, becoming the 15th family to move into the new community west of Macleod Trail.

“We love this side of Macleod Trail and saw Belmont open. They had a giant billboard out even before the construction started. We came to check out the show homes and the Trico home seemed to check all our boxes.”

Read more about the Jestin-Vincent family’s story here in the Calgary Herald.