INNISFAIL, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - March 20, 2015) - More affordable housing options will soon be available for seniors in Innisfail, thanks to a $17.6 million investment by the Governments of Canada and Alberta. Autumn Glen Lodge currently contains 62 units, which will be replaced with a new, 60-unit lodge and a minimum of 30 units of seniors' self-contained apartments.
Earl Dreeshen, Member of Parliament for Red Deer, Alberta, on behalf of the Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State (Social Development), along with Kerry Towle, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Innisfail-Sylvan Lake, made the funding announcement today.
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"The Government of Canada is pleased to partner with all levels of government as well as Parkland Foundation to provide quality, affordable housing through the development of the new Autumn Glen Lodge. This project will benefit Innisfail by developing needed housing for seniors of this community." - MP Earl Dreeshen, Member of Parliament for Red Deer
"We know there is a direct connection between having safe, stable housing and a senior's overall well-being. Our commitment is to build quality accommodation options that meet a variety of needs. This investment helps ensure seniors can stay in their communities, close to family, friends and neighbours." - Kerry Towle, MLA for Innisfail-Sylvan Lake
"We are really excited about this project. The Board is so thankful to the governments for recognizing the need to replace Autumn Glen Lodge. The lodge has been a great home for residents but like many buildings of its age, it doesn't meet the needs of seniors today. The new lodge will allow us to continue meeting the needs of our seniors for years to come." - Connie Huelsman, Board Chair of the Parkland Foundation.
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