Photo Gallery for Alberta Housing and Urban Affairs - 2009 Archive
Province partners with the Hope Mission to build new homes for the homeless
On January 7, 2010, Minister Fritz announced funding for the Hope Mission for the construction of 52 units for chronically homeless people. Minister Fritz also had the opportunity to meet with Kelvin Wright and Stewart Young, two of Hope Mission's staff members and former program participants.
Housing for the Homeless Project in Calgary
On December 14, 2009, Minister Yvonne Fritz announced funding of $6.2 million to the Calgary Homeless Foundation for the purchase or development of 52 permanent homes for the homeless in Calgary.
Villa Beauregard Grand Opening
On November 25, 2009, Minister Yvonne Fritz and George Rogers, MLA for Leduc-Beaumont-Devon attend the opening of Villa Beauregard, an affordable housing facility in Beaumont that was developed with funding from the Municipal Block Funding program.
First National Urban Aboriginal Housing Conference
Minister Yvonne Fritz spoke at the opening ceremonies of the Metis Urban Housing Corporation's First National Urban Aboriginal Housing Conference on November 16, 2009 in Edmonton.
Parsons Creek in Fort McMurray
Premier Stelmach, Minister Fritz and Mayor Melissa Blake of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo answer media inquiries on September 26, 2009, after announcing provincial support for the development of Parsons Creek, a land parcel adjacent to Fort McMurray.
Agreement Boosts Affordable Housing Funding
Minister Fritz signed an agreement with the Government of Canada on June 25, 2009 to build new and renovate existing affordable housing. The agreement committed $386 million in funding over the next two years.
Habitat for Humanity Partnership
Minister Fritz celebrates the development of new affordable housing units with Nashir Samanani, President of the Ismaili Council for the Prairies on June 5, 2009. This development is part a $6 million commitment to Habitat for Humanity, the largest provincial partnership with Habitat in Canada.
The Release of A Plan for Alberta: Ending Homelessness in 10 Years
The Release of A Plan for Alberta: Ending Homelessness in 10 YearsOn March 16, 2009, The Government of Alberta approved an ambitious 10-year plan aimed at ending homelessness in Alberta by 2019. The plan, developed by the Alberta Secretariat for Action on Homelessness, identifies specific actions to support the creation of permanent, safe housing for the homeless and outlines the associated services needed to break the cycle of homelessness.
Province Provides $7 million for Affordable Housing in Calgary
On January 23, 2009, Premier Stelmach and Minister Fritz announced funding for the Calgary Drop-In and Rehab Centre Society’s Sun Dial housing development. It will feature 81 one-bedroom and 38 two-bedroom units of which 8 will be barrier free and wheelchair accessible.
