Autumn Grove seniors living facility in Innisfail. ( Supplied)

By rdnewsNOW staff

Supporting Seniors

New homes, quality supports announced for Innisfail seniors

Jan 29, 2021 | 1:10 PM

The governments of Alberta and Canada have announced funding for new housing that offers Innisfail seniors both independent and supportive living options.

Officials say two aging seniors residences were demolished to make way for the new Autumn Grove development – an integrated seniors independent and supportive living facility with 60 seniors lodge units and 30 seniors apartment units.

The total project is said to have created about 175 jobs.

Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Ahmed Hussen, and Seniors and Housing Minister Josephine Pon, marked the grand opening of the new Autumn Grove homes for seniors.

The governments of Alberta and Canada provided $24 million for the Autumn Grove project.

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“Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home,” says Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, and Minister responsible for CMHC, in a release. “Investments like this one right here in Innisfail demonstrate our government’s commitment to providing access to safe, affordable homes for well-deserving seniors, while helping create good middle-class jobs and stimulate the economy.”

“This is a great day for Innisfail seniors and their families,” adds Josephine Pon, Minister of Seniors and Housing. “The beautiful, new Autumn Grove development meets the needs of seniors in this community now, and for decades to come. Alberta’s government continues to address the need for affordable and supportive seniors housing in smaller communities.”

“It’s great to see these kinds of investments coming into Innisfail, creating jobs for Albertans at a time when they need it most. Seniors built our province and will be well served by a new and modern facility,” says Devin Dreeshen, MLA for Innisfail-Sylvan Lake.

“The construction and opening of the new Autumn Grove facility marks a significant milestone in our community’s ongoing efforts to ensure all residents have the ability to safely age in place here in town,” remarks Jim Romane, mayor, Town of Innisfail. “We’re tremendously proud and excited to see this immensely important project having finally come to fruition and offer our sincerest appreciation to the many groups and individuals who worked so tirelessly to make it happen.”

“Parkland Foundation is committed to ensuring that our most valuable asset – our precious seniors – have safe, modern and affordable housing,” shares Connie Huelsman, chair, Parkland Foundation. “We are thrilled to finally see the new Autumn Grove project become a reality. It is a beautiful facility and we extend our thanks to the Government of Alberta and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation for their support.”

“On behalf of the board, I would like to thank all the individuals who have helped make this dream become a reality,” continues Huelsman. “Special thanks to our staff for working with the residents and families to ensure a smooth transition.”