Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland introduced legislation this morning that would remove GST charges from new rental developments and update the country's competition law. ctvnews.ca/politics/freel…

SURVEY | The results of our annual resident #survey are in and Silvera residents responded in droves! This year’s annual resident survey had the highest response ever. Read more here, silvera.ca/blog/residents… #feedback #annualsurvey

Thank you Reggin Mechanical for participating in their first Silvera Care Day! Employees from Reggin spent the afternoon with us at our Mountview Apartments recently and cleaned the upholstery in the common spaces since Mountview is still recovering from a fire on July 27, 2023.

Congratulations to Silvera board member Salima Shivji, who is recognized in today's Calgary Herald as one of the 20 Compelling Calgarians to watch in 2024. Ms Shivji is pictured on the front of today's paper and profiled on page A4: buff.ly/41IrJtr

It's National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! Thank you to constables Max Lavictoire, Rich Wall and Shuo Qiu of the Calgary Police Service for joining us for coffee at Westview Town Suites so we could thank you for all you do every day to keep us safe and secure. @calgarypolice

Arlene Adamson, Silvera's chief executive officer and president of the Alberta Seniors and Community Housing Association, is honoured to serve as co-chair of the Seniors Lodge Review Panel, which was announced today by the Alberta Government: youtube.com/live/v3WECcegA…

Invite your friends and neighbours! Silvera's Westview Town Suites at 5050 50 Ave SW is holding a Lifestyle Reception and Open House on Friday, March 1, 2024 from 1 to 4 pm. There will tours, tastings, mingling and more! To reserve your spot, visit buff.ly/3wwp0YR

Livingston Terrace Apartments in NE Calgary is now open! Silvera's brand-new independent living community welcomed its first nine residents today as part of phase 1. Thank you to our valued partners. For apartment availability, contact [email protected] or 403.567.5301.

Bethany Care Society, Calgary Heritage Housing, Silvera for Seniors, Trinity Place Foundation, Onward Homes, and Unison, have joined forces this week to celebrate seniors through a blue-ribbon campaign during Alberta Seniors' Week. Here's a photo of the partners.

We at Silvera would like to express our condolences to the family of Darrel Janz on his passing. Darrel was a friend and supporter of Silvera. He used his profile to draw attention to some of the issues facing seniors and the amazing people who help seniors live their best lives.

GOLD MEDAL | We're humbled to share that Postmedia readers have selected Silvera for Seniors as their favourite seniors housing provider in Calgary for the fourth year in a row! Thank you to the residents, families and friends who voted for Silvera. buff.ly/48YLwbR.

Congratulations to Kyle Fawcett, Silvera's Chief External Relations Officer, for being selected to serve as Silvera's next Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Kyle succeeds long-time CEO Arlene Adamson, who is stepping down for health reasons. buff.ly/3BaBxUa

GIVING TUESDAY | On this global day of giving, we're reminded that aging is a gift. Visit this page of Silvera's website during the season of giving to support a variety of causes and resident-led initiatives in Silvera communities: buff.ly/4giZ7Ns #GivingTuesday

Introducing YYC Seniors Housing |The search for affordable housing just got easier! Today we're launching an online platform that allows low-income seniors to fill out one application form to apply to four of Calgary's affordable housing providers. Visit yycseniorshousing.ca

We are moving! To make it easier for potential residents to reach us, Silvera's sales and leasing team will be moving to Aspen Commons at 1171 Bow Valley Lane NE on Dec. 18, 2024. On Jan. 2, 2025, the rest of Silvera's administration team will be moving to 300, 2535 3rd Ave. SE.

EXPANSION | This was a significant week for Silvera. Silvera welcomed 500 new residents in eight buildings. All the additional units offer independent living for low-income seniors. Silvera now operates 36 buildings in Calgary with more than 2,320 units. silvera.ca/blog/expansion…

Thank you to all the organizations and individuals who take time to enrich the lives of seniors by volunteering in a Silvera community.