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November 12, 2025

Habitat for Humanity brings community together to break ground on 24 affordable townhomes in Chestermere

Chestermere, AB – Today, Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta broke ground on 24 affordable townhomes in Chestermere, spanning an entire…

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Volunteer Bev works on the exterior of a Habitat home in Airdrie.
November 6, 2025

Volunteer spotlight: Bev K.

In less than one year, Bev has contributed more than 200 volunteer hours to Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta – and received a promotion to Construction II in just 3 months. Hear from Bev on why she signed up to volunteer and what keeps her coming back.

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Four icons showing a mom, dad and two children against a Habitat blue background.
November 4, 2025

Family story: Adam and Zoya 

After years of high rent and costly moves, Adam and Zoya are finally building a future they can call their own. Read how their Habitat for Humanity home will give their children space to grow and their family the stability they’ve worked so hard for.

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November 3, 2025

Family Story: Teklemichael and Ruta

Habitat for Humanity homeowners Teklemichael and Ruta have worked hard to build a life in Canada since immigrating in 2013. As their family began to build a Canadian foundation, their family has doubled in size. Their two boys, Naod and Yosief, both born in the past five years. 

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November 3, 2025

Family Story: Ali and Ilknur

Future Habitat homeowners Ali and Ilknur are looking forward to putting down roots – both literally and metaphorically. One of the very first things they plan on doing when they move into their brand-new home in Chestermere next year is to build raised beds to plant their own vegetable garden. 

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A little boy wearing a hockey helmet fist bumps a HHTH player before the game.
October 27, 2025

Skating for stability: how a hockey tournament translates into homes

The sound of skates carving across the ice echoes through the arena. Laughter, cheers, and the thud of pucks hitting the boards fill the air as players—some pros, some local hockey enthusiasts—lace up for a game with a purpose far bigger than the scoreboard.

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