Crowsnest Pass celebrates new multi-unit seniors lodge

By Lethbridge Herald on September 9, 2022.

The governments of Alberta and Canada are joining in the grand opening celebration of the new 85-unit Peaks to Pines seniors lodge.

Located in Crowsnest Pass, Peaks to Pines opened its doors to residents in June. The lodge offers 61 units for independent seniors and 24 designated supportive living units for those who need more care, specifically those living with dementia.

The facility features a three-storey building and two single-storey wings for the dementia units. It includes a commercial kitchen and laundry facilities, dining area, salon and multi-purpose areas.

Federal Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen, Alberta Seniors and Housing Minister Josephine Pon and Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping offered their congratulations on Wednesday on behalf of the federal and provincial governments. Livingstone-Macleod MLA Roger Reid attended the grand opening on behalf of Minister Pon.

The building is owned by the Alberta Social Housing Corporation and is operated by Crowsnest Pass Senior Housing. The final project cost was $26.2 million.

“Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. Our government is committed to helping create new jobs and stimulate the economy while providing access to safe, affordable homes for Canadian seniors – and that is exactly what our investment in Crowsnest Pass is doing. This is the National Housing Strategy at work,” said Hussen in a press release.

The governments of Alberta and Canada contributed $19.7 million under the Investment in Affordable Housing Agreement. Alberta also provided almost $6.5 million in continuing care capital grant funding in March 2019 to support the development of continuing care capacity in the new seniors lodge.

“Seniors in the Crowsnest Pass area now have more options for affordable housing that meets their needs as they age. Supporting Albertans most in need and improving access to housing are both key priorities under our Stronger Foundations affordable housing strategy that guide how we will meet the needs of Albertans now and in the future,” said Pon in a statement.

The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass donated the land.

“We are tremendously proud to open the new Peaks to Pines state-of-the-art seniors facility in our community. This project will assist in filling the need for affordable housing choices for our senior residents in the Crowsnest Pass,” said Crowsnest Pass Mayor Blair Painter in a release to media.