Inside Calgary - January 31, 2025

By Pepper Rodriguez
January 31, 2025

What’s happening Trico Homes starts the year with a bang by introducing three new showhomes in the brand-new community of Creekview in the southwest. The new 2,538 sq. ft. Lawson front-drive garage model makes its debut here, and with five bedrooms standard, it is the perfect multi-generational home. Showhomes forTrico’s best-selling Raeya and McKinney laned homes are also now open. A grand opening event is scheduled on March 1. Go to tricohomes.com for more information.

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New leadership for Cantiro Multi-Family

Cantiro is thrilled to announce the appointment of Chris Johnstone as Director, Multi-Family, a pivotal role that will drive the strategic growth of Cantiro’s multi-family and investment property housing projects across Edmonton, Calgary, and the Okanagan.

With 25 years in the industry in both Calgary and Edmonton, Johnstone brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership expertise to Cantiro’s growing team. As Director, Multi-Family, he will oversee management, sales, operations, and strategic growth; ensuring that Cantiro continues to deliver innovative, high-quality multi-family housing that enhances communities and exceeds customer expectations.

“We are excited to welcome Chris to the Cantiro family as we continue to expand our multi-family operations,” said Paul Fereday, Executive Vice President, Multi-Family. “Chris’ extensive experience and commitment to excellence align perfectly with Cantiro’s mission to deliver vibrant and thriving communities.”

Johnstone will be leading a portfolio of multi-family developments across Alberta and British Columbia; including, Heritage Valley in Edmonton, and Arbour Lake in NW Calgary. 

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+ Did you know?

Southern Alberta has 8,153,535 acres of farmland. In 2021, Alberta’s total farm area was 49.2 million acres, making it the second largest in Canada.

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New Morrison estate home opens

Estate homes are hot in Calgary, and Morrison Homes latest showhome – Lynnwood – is taking luxury and convenience to a whole new level. It certainly makes the new, exclusive enclave of The Pointe Estates in Legacy in the southeast stand out.
“Our Lynnwood Estate showhome debuts in the serene and picturesque southeast community of Legacy. This showhome promises to be a masterpiece, capturing hearts with its unmatched design and charm,” says Max Conrad, Marketing Manager at Morrison Homes.

The 3,008 sq. ft. home features a triple car garage, and oversized kitchen island, and a dramatic open-to-above staircase, plus a ton of other luxurious detail that the multiple award-winning builder is known for. A Grand Opening event is scheduled for February 15. Find out more at morrisonhomes.ca.

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Lewisburg starts

The New Northwest continues to expand as Genstar introduces the latest community in the booming sector - Lewisburg.
“We’re currently selling phase 1 where homebuyers can find a mix of single-family front garage homes, duplexes and laned homes,” says Genstar Marketing Manager, Christian Orme.
Lewisburg’s award-winning builder group includes Excel Homes, Cardel Homes, Homes by Avi, Prominent Homes and Truman Homes.
Lewisburg is a master planned community conveniently located off of Stoney Trail with direct access to the Rotary Greenway. Lewisburg will offer a commercial shopping centre, a pond and pathway system, three multi-family sites, a future school sites and various parks and playgrounds throughout the community. “The grand opening for our show home parade will be later this spring,” Orme adds. Find out more at genstar.com.

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Cardel Homes introduces Metro One

Cardel Homes introduces its ambitious multi-family development in the southwest, Metro One in Silverton.
Mike Selinger, Cardel Homes’ Regional President- Calgary Region says they are excited to bring Metro One to the market for all it can offer new home buyers.

He says Metro One will have all the aspects of what drives the Cardel brand: the project’s unique Silverton location, exceptional product design, the proven Cardel quality standard, a focus on healthy living, the right price position, and a memorable customer experience. “We are targeting to launch presales in Q2, 2025,” he tells Inside Calgary.

Cardel is the land developer for the Silverton project. The 175-acre parcel surrounds a future LRT station and is being planned as a vibrant, urban, and progressive new community. Find out more at cardelhomes.com.

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Esker Park grows

Shane Homes began officially pre-selling Esker Park’s front drive and laned homes, and showhomes are expected to be available by the late spring or early summer.

Esker Park in the northwest is a community being developed by Shane Homes and they are the exclusive homebuilder here as well.

“Esker Park offers a convenient location and access to major roadways in Calgary. There is lots of greenspace in the community which includes parks and playgrounds. As well as the recreation opportunities found in nearby Sage Hill Lake,” says Shane Homes Area Manager Troy Dixon.

It is a boutique community with only 350 lots and is located between Shaganappi Trail, 144 Ave. NW, and Sage Hill Drive. Go to shanehomes.com for more info.

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Pepper Rodriguez

Pepper Rodriguez is a writer, editor of New Home + Condo Guide's Calgary and Edmonton editions.

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