CAMROSE, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Feb. 27, 2017) - The Governments of Canada and Alberta are working to make life better for residents of rural Alberta by investing more than $14 million in joint funding to upgrade affordable housing units.
In particular, seniors will benefit as most of the investment will go towards renovating and repairing seniors' housing. The funding has been allocated for projects like hot water tank replacements, furnace upgrades, and roof repairs.
Quick facts:
- The federal and provincial governments are providing combined funding of more than $57 million province-wide to affordable housing capital maintenance projects through 2018.
- More than $14 million will be invested in more than 300 projects in rural Alberta.
- The announcement took place at Wild Rose Villa, which will receive some $350,000 in funding to replace the electronic door system, the roof and the fire alarm system.
Quotes:
"Our government is investing in affordable housing in rural Alberta and across Canada to help create jobs and improve the quality of life for those who need it most. With the combined efforts of our partners, we are going to give a hand up to Albertans in need." - Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
"Seniors helped build this province and deserve to retire in dignity. Seniors' lodges are the cornerstone of rural communities. Our government is working to make life better for rural Albertans by investing in upgrades in affordable housing, including seniors housing." - Honourable Lori Sigurdson, Minister of Seniors and Housing
"These types of investments are much needed to maintain and extend the life of these properties and we appreciate the federal and provincial government's contribution to support affordable housing in Alberta."- Odell Olson, Board Chair, Bethany Nursing Home of Camrose
Associated links:
- CMHC has been helping Canadians meet their housing needs for more than 70 years. As Canada's authority on housing, CMHC contributes to the stability of the housing market and financial system, provides support for Canadians in housing need, and offers unbiased housing research and advice to Canadian governments, consumers and the housing industry. Prudent risk management, strong corporate governance and transparency are cornerstones of CMHC's operations. For more information, please call 1-800-668-2642 or visit www.cmhc.ca.
- The Alberta government ministry of Seniors and Housing fosters the development of affordable housing and supports access to housing options for Albertans most in need. The Alberta Jobs Plan will invest $1.2 billion for affordable housing capital needs over the next five years. To achieve these outcomes, the ministry works with seniors, Albertans who require housing supports, their families and caregivers, communities and other government partners. A more detailed description of the ministry and its programs and initiatives can be found at www.seniors-housing.gov.ab.ca.
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Affordable Housing Capital Funding Recipients in Rural Alberta
| St. Paul Abilities Network Society (S.P.A.N.) | $ 30,000 |
| Acadia Foundation | $ 50,000 |
| Action North Recovery Centre | $ 60,000 |
| Barrhead & District Social Housing Association | $ 362,900 |
| Battle River Foundation | $ 40,000 |
| Bea Fisher Centre | $ 42,000 |
| Beaver Foundation | $ 110,000 |
| Bethany Nursing Home Of Camrose, Alberta | $ 1,198,146 |
| Big Country Housing Authority | $ 231,300 |
| Bosco Homes | $ 18,000 |
| Bow Valley Regional Housing | $ 115,000 |
| Brazeau Seniors' Foundation | $ 704,965 |
| Brigantia Place - A Camrose Society | $ 66,000 |
| Camrose Association For Community Living | $ 18,000 |
| Canadian Mental Health Association | $ 18,000 |
| Castor And District Housing Authority | $ 120,000 |
| Claresholm Housing Authority | $ 280,500 |
| County Of Stettler Housing Authority | $ 140,000 |
| Crowsnest Pass Senior Housing | $ 10,000 |
| Dr. Margaret Savage Crisis Centre Society | $ 45,000 |
| Drumheller And District Seniors Foundation | $ 67,292 |
| Drumheller Housing Administration | $ 10,000 |
| Eagle Hill Foundation | $ 25,257 |
| Fishing Lake Metis Settlement Seniors Lodge Society | $ 30,000 |
| Fort McMurray Women's Crisis Society | $ 48,000 |
| Forty Mile Foundation | $ 163,000 |
| Grande Spirit Foundation | $ 455,000 |
| Greater North Foundation | $ 388,082 |
| Heart River Housing | $ 790,025 |
| Heartland Housing Foundation | $ 77,000 |
| Kneehill Housing Corporation | $ 54,438 |
| Lac Ste. Anne Foundation | $ 107,000 |
| Lakeland Lodge And Housing Foundation | $ 270,000 |
| Lamont County Housing Foundation | $ 80,000 |
| Leduc Foundation | $ 230,000 |
| Legion West Heritage Society | $ 6,000 |
| Lesser Slave Lake Regional Housing Authority | $ 716,000 |
| Lloydminster Region Housing Group | $ 50,000 |
| M.D. Of Minburn Foundation | $ 110,000 |
| M.D. Of St. Paul Foundation | $ 135,897 |
| Marquis Foundation | $ 22,000 |
| Meridian Foundation | $ 165,000 |
| Mosquito Creek Foundation | $ 770,000 |
| Mountain View Seniors' Housing | $ 580,080 |
| Newell Housing Association | $ 25,000 |
| North Peace Housing Foundation | $ 454,171 |
| Parkland Community Living And Supports Society | $ 9,000 |
| Parkland Foundation | $ 260,000 |
| Pembina Housing Authority | $ 14,531 |
| Porcupine Hills Seniors Foundation | $ 50,000 |
| Provost Senior Citizens Home Foundation | $ 15,000 |
| Rehoboth, A Christian Association for the Mentally Handicapped | $ 15,000 |
| Ridge Country Housing | $ 7,500 |
| Robin Hood Association | $ 30,000 |
| Rocky Senior Housing Council | $ 50,000 |
| Rocky View Foundation | $ 24,000 |
| Strathcona Shelter Society Ltd. | $ 60,000 |
| Sturgeon Foundation | $ 1,340,000 |
| Taber And District Housing Foundation | $ 135,269 |
| The Evergreens Foundation | $ 174,000 |
| The Smoky Lake Foundation | $ 733,000 |
| The Wood Buffalo Housing And Development Corporation | $ 45,000 |
| Vegreville Association For Living In Dignity | $ 30,000 |
| Vermilion & District Housing Foundation | $ 26,000 |
| Westlock Foundation | $ 749,757 |
| Westlock Independence Network | $ 9,000 |
| Westwinds Communities | $ 438,500 |
| Wetaskiwin And District Association for Community Service | $ 18,000 |
| Wheatland Housing Management Body | $ 135,000 |
| Total | $ 13,857,610 |
Contact Information:
Press Secretary
Office of Minister Duclos
819-654-5546
Emilie.Gauduchon@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
Tim Chu
Press Secretary
Alberta Seniors and Housing
780-293-8024
Timothy.Chu@gov.ab.ca
Renee Nat
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
403-515-2963
rnat@cmhc-schl.gc.ca