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New scratch and dent appliances at Habitat ReStore Sunridge Way.
August 13, 2025

Top 5 reasons shopping at ReStore rocks

Shopping at Habitat ReStore saves you money on your home improvement projects and helps families at the same time!

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Paint brush rests on top of an open can of purple paint.
August 13, 2025

4 budget-friendly ways to update your home with paint

What if we told you there is a way to remodel your spaces without needing to win the lottery?

Keep reading to see how a coat of paint can transform your home!

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Two women in ReStore clothing help a man carry a window into the ReStore
August 13, 2025

Where to donate building materials in Southern Alberta

The beginning of a new residential or commercial building or renovation project is exciting. You get a blank canvas to…

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Close up of volunteer Rehman wearing a green Habitat branded hardhat.
August 5, 2025

Volunteer spotlight: Rehman Anwar

Housing affordability is one of the biggest challenges facing young Canadians—and for Rehman, it’s personal. As a university student looking…

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A man bicycles through the mountains on a road bike
July 17, 2025

Why this 78 year old keeps coming back to ride 300KM for charity

Every August, a tight-knit group of cyclists takes on more than 300 kilometres through Alberta’s mountain passes and rugged terrain. It’s called Ride Through the Rockies — and for Dan Crockett, it’s become much more than a cycling event.

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July 16, 2025

Meet our Board Chair: Russ Wells

When Russ Wells first joined Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta in 2020, he probably didn’t expect he’d eventually step in to help lead our Community Engagement team—let alone become our Board Chair. But if you’ve met Russ, you know he has a way of quietly leaning in wherever help is needed most. 

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