We’re incredibly proud to announce that our CFO, Eleanor Chiu, is one of eight people who will become members of the Alberta Order of Excellence in 2022.

The Order is the province’s highest honour a citizen can receive and is an official part of the Canadian Honours System.

“These extraordinary citizens have dedicated themselves to lifting up others and to strengthening the quality of life we all enjoy. They remind us of the enduring and essential place that resilience, innovation and compassion hold in the story of our province and country, and they inspire us all in our own efforts to be of service.”

Lt.-Gov. Salma Lakhani

Wayne Chiu was recognised tonight as the 30th recipient of the Haskayne School of Business & Calgary Chamber’s Distinguished Business Leader Award. It is auspicious that Chiu is the 30th recipient of the Distinguished Business Leader Award in the same year that he is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Trico Homes. Since its establishment in 1992, Trico has become one of the most successful home builders in Calgary.

The Haskayne School of Business and Calgary Chamber believe that ethical leadership is essential to the enduring success of our city and business community. In Wayne’s words “to me ethical leaders need to be compassionate, empathetic and caring. These three characteristics define what ethical leadership means to me.”

The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) would like to advise of the following school designations for students residing in Glacier Ridge. These school designations will become effective for September 2022 and access to transportation services will not be available until that time. Between the date of the notice and the end of June 2022, any students that register and attend the designated schools will not be able to access transportation services and families will be responsible to get students to and from school.

Regular Program

General information regarding transportation services, fees and walk zones are available on the Calgary Board of Education’s website www.cbe.ab.ca and at the schools.

Information Regarding Transportation Services for Regular Programs

Until yellow school bus service is added to new communities, we provide a stop as close as possible in a neighbouring community. The initial bus stop location may not fall within the current CBE guidelines for travel distance to a bus stop. Stops and services are reviewed as conditions change in a new community. For any questions, please contact transportation@cbe.ab.ca.

New communities are regularly assessed for their suitability for transportation services. We ensure there is a consistent and safe path that is clear of obstructions which are frequently caused by construction supplies and equipment in newer communities. We need city maintained roads for the yellow school bus to enter, maneuver to pick up students and safely exit the community. Next, we look for an appropriate place for a bus stop that will allow for consistent safe loading and unloading of passengers. Once there is a safe path and a safe stop location, we add yellow school bus service to new communities.

Alternative Programs at the CBE

The CBE also offers many alternative program choices for our students. For information regarding designations to other CBE programming opportunities visit Program Options.

The following chart outlines Glacier Ridge designations for alternative programs

Information Regarding Transportation Services for Alternative Programs

Students attending Alternative Programs may be designated to general transportation under the congregated bus stop model, or to Calgary Transit.

Congregated stops are used when students from the same or multiple communities congregate or gather at one stop to take a bus to their chosen school.

The bus stop may be well beyond reasonable walking distance from a student’s home. Families are responsible for student safety to, from, and at the bus stop and may be required to arrange for transportation to and from the congregated stop.

Information regarding students in Grades 6 and up who are designated to Calgary Transit is available on the Calgary Board of Education’s website www.cbe.ab.ca/transportation.

If you have questions, concerns, or require additional information, please contact the Area 1 office at 403-777-8710 (extension 0) or Area1@cbe.ab.ca.

Qualico Communities Calgary is excited to announce the highly anticipated release of Phase 3 lots in the NW Calgary community of Ambleton. 

Pre-sales in this brand new phase have begun and will offer Front Garage Homes from Shane Homes, Sterling Homes and Trico Homes as well as Laned and Duplex Homes from Broadview Homes and Jayman Built. 

“There has been so much interest in Ambleton since it first launched in 2021. It is exciting to bring on the third phase of the community already,” says Nina Wulder, Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Qualico Communities Calgary. 

Phase 3 will complement other great features that are currently being completed this year. The Ambleton Owners Association is fully operational and has been put in place to preserve the long-term value of the community. The first park area will be complete this fall, and will include space for an Owners Association-operated outdoor skating rink. The highly anticipated completion of the storm pond will also happen this fall, which will act as a hub for the community. The pond will feature pathways, gazebos, and gathering places. 

“There is so much to look forward to with this community,” says Wulder. “It’s great to see so much interest in Ambleton and to watch it grow.” 

Ambleton comprises approximately 160 acres and once complete will have 8 phases with over 1200 homes. 

Seton is south of Seton Urban District and the South Health Campus Hospital in southeast Calgary. Brookfield senior development manager, Deb Glover, says homes have been selling quickly and more land will soon be released.

“The homeowners’ association in Seton will be a stunning facility, set to break ground in June with an expected opening of spring 2023,” she says. “We are incredibly humbled that Seton has been recognized two years in a row. We are passionate about creating and building healthy communities where residents feel at home and put down roots. It’s an honour that others are able to see it, too.”

Seton has condos by Cedarglen Living, Rohit Communities and Logel Homes; townhomes by Avalon Master Builder, Jayman Built and Rohit Communities; duplex and laned homes by Brookfield Residential; laned and front garage homes by Trico Homes; and front garage homes by Jayman Built and Cedarglen Homes.

Founder & CEO, Wayne Chiu, and CFO, Eleanor Chiu, of The Trico Group have been named inductees into the Alberta Business Hall of Fame – Southern Alberta for 2022. The Alberta Business Hall of Fame honours our most esteemed business leaders for their life achievements and service to the economy, community and our future.

Read more about this year’s inductees at the Alberta Business Hall of Fame online.

Three women will head the 2022 Alberta Business Hall of Fame’s southern Alberta class.

Chief Economist Todd Hirsch connects with Mike Brown, president of Trico Homes and Tim Richter, president & CEO of the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness to discuss The Future Of Housing.

Themes of this series include; building housing and communities for the future, the intersectionality of home ownership, rental markets and homelessness, the role housing plays within the economy and much more.

Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of how these topics impact their own lives and communities, and how they can influence the future of this industry.

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We are honoured and excited to announce that Trico Homes has officially been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies (Platinum Member) for the 18th year in a row!

Established in 1993, Canada’s Best Managed Companies is one of the country’s leading business awards programs that recognizes Canadian companies that have implemented world-class business practices and created value in innovative ways. Sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, Salesforce, the TMX Group, and The Globe and Mail, the Best Managed award recognizes Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenues over $50 million for sustained growth, financial performance, management abilities, and the efforts of the entire organization. Applicants are evaluated against four pillars to determine their qualification as a Best Managed Company. These four pillars include strategy, culture and commitment, capabilities and innovation, and governance and financials.

Over the years, Trico Homes has developed an enduring story and culture based on a profound and clear vision: to deliver innovation and exceptional customer experience with each new home. With another year in the books, we renew our commitment to doing well by doing good, and always putting our community first. Here at Trico, we have an impressive history of achieving ambitious corporate, financial, and growth-oriented goals and notably advancing our commitment to creating value for our stakeholders and the community. The founders’ desire to create a legacy has driven Trico’s growth, philosophy, and culture.

Having received this award for 18 years in a row is an incredible achievement, and our thanks goes out to Deloitte for its exceptional recognition. As well, we’d like to take the time to thank our Trico family – everyone from our homeowners to our employees, our partners to our communities – for their continued support, passion, and dedication towards our goals. We have truly discovered the heart of homebuilding!

Bow Valley College is thrilled to resume its tradition of honouring the proud achievements of learners through its Premier’s Scholarship Luncheon. After a two-year hiatus from in-person celebrations, Premier Jason Kenney was on hand to recognize the 2022 recipients for their academic success.

“The Bow Valley College students receiving a Premier’s Scholarship exemplify all things great about our province,” says Premier Jason Kenney.

Read more of this article from Bow Valley College here.

Bow Valley College: 25th Annual Premier’s Scholarship Luncheon