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Habitat Southern Alberta staff pose with a trophy at the Calgary Awards.
June 19, 2026

Habitat ReStore receives 2026 Calgary Award for Environmental Achievement

Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta is honoured to receive the 2026 Calgary Award for Environmental Achievement in recognition of Habitat ReStore’s contribution to environmental stewardship and waste diversion.

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Two Habitat volunteers work together framing an interior wall with lumber.
June 11, 2026

Volunteer spotlight: Mario

Crew Leader Mario has become a familiar face on Habitat build sites in Southern Alberta. Since 2019, he has contributed nearly 1,800 volunteer hours building affordable homes, supporting fellow volunteers, and creating lasting impact for local families. 

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Homeowner Lara stands in her doorway talking to two Habitat for Humanity volunteers.
June 10, 2026

Habitat for Humanity celebrates completion of $4.5 million affordable housing development in Airdrie

AIRDRIE, AB — Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta is celebrating the completion of 11 affordable homes in Airdrie's Bayview community,…

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Two parents sit on the front stoop of their new home with two young children and a baby on their laps.
June 1, 2026

Family story: Katherine

Twenty-two years after moving into her Habitat home in Calgary, Katherine sat down to reflect on how her affordable home provided stability during profound loss, raising her children, and pursuing higher education.  

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20 volunteers wear green tshirts and hardhats stand smiling in front of an unfinished framed home
May 26, 2026

Energy and business professionals unite in Chestermere to build affordable homes

From May 25-29, more than 100 energy and business professionals will trade laptops and boardrooms for power tools and the construction site, helping to build affordable homes in Chestermere’s Dawson’s Landing.

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Rosa, Taajelidin, and their four children
May 21, 2026

Family story: Rosa and Taajelidin

Rosa and Taajelidin’s journey to homeownership is rooted in resilience, sacrifice, and family. After immigrating to Canada, they’ve worked tirelessly to build a stable future for their three children—one that includes the dream of owning a safe, affordable home.

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