Alberta Seniors & Community Housing Association

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Alberta Seniors & Community Housing Association ASCHA is a member-driven, industry association that advocates on behalf of seniors and community housing providers, and those they serve.

For two full terms, Chris Thiessen has been sharing his positive energy and commitment to Alberta’s housing sector as No...
10/09/2026

For two full terms, Chris Thiessen has been sharing his positive energy and commitment to Alberta’s housing sector as North Region Director on our Board of Directors. Representing Grande Spirit Foundation, Chris ensured that the realities of our housing members in Alberta’s northern communities were shared around the Board table.

On behalf of the Board, Administration Team, and members of the North Region, thank you for your service to ASCHA, your leadership, and all the laughs. We look forward to having you back as our Emcee in 2027!

- James Nibourg, President

Housing and continuing care providers from ASCHA's North Region gathered in on Oct. 8 to share operational challenges,...
10/09/2026

Housing and continuing care providers from ASCHA's North Region gathered in on Oct. 8 to share operational challenges, systems perspectives, and brainstorm solutions together. We were joined by Dr. Shallen Letwin of Assisted Living Alberta, Erica Olson and Jennifer Mabugat from the Ministry of ALSS' Continuing Care Division, and David Williams, Assistant Deputy Minister of the Ministry of ALSS' Housing Division. We also received an update on the Seniors Lodge Program from Barb Panich, a long-time member of the Housing Division, and expressed our congratulations on her upcoming retirement (she will be missed)! Thank you to everyone for participating and engaging in the issues that truly matter to the sector, and for your dedicated services to Albertans across Northern Alberta and in the greater Edmonton area. A special note of thanks to Vice President North Region Nancy Simmonds for chairing our North Region meeting!

On behalf of the ASCHA Board, Administration Team, and all the members of Central Region, we want to thank Stacey Stilli...
10/09/2026

On behalf of the ASCHA Board, Administration Team, and all the members of Central Region, we want to thank Stacey Stilling CAO of Mountain View Seniors’ Housing for serving as a Board Director. We appreciated all your insights, leadership, and great advice as we navigated sector complexities and developed our new Strategic Plan. We are delighted to have you once again “in waiting” as a Board Alternate.

- James Nibourg, President

On Oct. 7, ASCHA Members met in for our Central Region Meeting. We were joined by Robyn Maddox of Assisted Living Albe...
10/09/2026

On Oct. 7, ASCHA Members met in for our Central Region Meeting. We were joined by Robyn Maddox of Assisted Living Alberta, Andrew Pillman of the GoA's Continuing Care Division, and David Williams, Assistant Deputy Minister of the GoA's Housing Division. We also received an update on the Seniors Lodge Program from Lucy Banfield from the Housing Division. and providers discussed a host of operational issues, advocated for their organizations and communities, and worked together to advance solutions for the right housing and supports in communities across Central Alberta. Thanks to everyone who participated - and special thanks to our Vice President Central Region, Melodie Stol, who Chaired the meeting!

Housing and continuing care providers from across Southern Alberta met in for ASCHA's South Region Meeting on Oct. 6 t...
10/09/2026

Housing and continuing care providers from across Southern Alberta met in for ASCHA's South Region Meeting on Oct. 6 to discuss operational priorities, inform policy and systemic changes, and collaborate on shared solutions. We were joined by Brian Pollard, CEO of Assisted Living Alberta, Shaun Peddie, Assistant Deputy Minister for the Government of Alberta's Assisted Living & Social Services' Continuing Care Division, and David Williams, Assistant Deputy Minister for Assisted Living & Social Services' Housing Division. Thank you to all our members, allied organizations, and participants for working to ensure the right housing with the right supports are in place for Albertans living in communities across Southern Alberta and in the greater Calgary area. Special thanks to our Vice President South Region, George Habib of Calgary Housing for Chairing our meeting!

Congratulations to returning Vice President North Region Nancy Simmonds of Heartland Housing Foundation, newly elected D...
10/09/2026

Congratulations to returning Vice President North Region Nancy Simmonds of Heartland Housing Foundation, newly elected Director North Region Tom Burton of Grande Spirit Foundation and Donna Buchinski of Heart River Housing who was elected to serve as Alternate. They join current Director North Region Stephanie Miller of Lloydminster Region Housing Group. These are the dedicated individuals representing and providers in the Greater Edmonton area and across Northern Alberta.

Pictured here left to right:
Vice President - Nancy Simmonds, Heartland Housing Foundation
Director - Stephanie Miller, Lloydminster Region Housing Group
Director - Tom Burton, Grande Spirit Foundation
(Not pictured: Alternate - Donna Buchinski, Heart River Housing)

Congratulations to Dwayne Fulton and Stacey Stilling of Mountain View Seniors'​ Housing. Dwayne joins the ASCHA Board as...
10/09/2026

Congratulations to Dwayne Fulton and Stacey Stilling of Mountain View Seniors'​ Housing. Dwayne joins the ASCHA Board as the newly elected Director for Central Region. Stacey was elected as Alternate. They join our current Central Region representatives, Vice President Melodie Stol and Director Lorne Fundytus. These dedicated individuals represent Central Alberta’s and providers located across Central Alberta (between Edmonton and Calgary) on the ASCHA Board of Directors.

Pictured left to right:
Director Dwayne Fulton - Mountain View Seniors’ Housing
Vice President Melodie Stol - The Bethany Group
Alternate Stacey Stilling - Mountain View Seniors’ Housing
Director Fundytus Lorne - Rimoka Housing Foundation

Congratulations to Kelly Nelson of Marquis Foundation who was elected as our South Region Alternate. She is pictured her...
10/09/2026

Congratulations to Kelly Nelson of Marquis Foundation who was elected as our South Region Alternate. She is pictured here with our South Region Board from left to right:
Director Chris Bell - Norfolk Housing Association
Vice President George Habib - Calgary Housing
Director Don Herring - Westwinds Communities
Alternate Kelly Nelson - Marquis Foundation

These are the dedicated individuals representing Alberta’s and providers in Calgary and Southern Alberta on the ASCHA Board of Directors.

Did you know that today is ? Officially recognized by the United Nations, the purpose of is to reflect on the conditi...
10/05/2026

Did you know that today is ? Officially recognized by the United Nations, the purpose of is to reflect on the conditions of our towns and cities, as well as the fundamental right to adequate shelter. The theme for 2026 is “Adequate Housing for All” which calls for urgent, concerted action regarding the global housing crisis, as an estimated 2.8 billion people are currently dealing with various forms of housing inadequacy. Learn more about and this year’s theme by clicking here: https://urbanoctober.unhabitat.org/whd

Today is ! This year’s theme, “The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives,” reminds us that longer lives...
10/01/2026

Today is ! This year’s theme, “The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives,” reminds us that longer lives call for stronger, more inclusive systems—ones that support health equity, financial wellbeing, community connection, and dignity at every age. Older persons are not only beneficiaries of these systems; they are leaders, caregivers, knowledge-keepers, volunteers, and community builders whose experience helps shape resilient and equitable societies. Today, let’s celebrate the wisdom and contributions of older adults, challenge ageism, and continue working toward creating communities where everyone can age with dignity, purpose, and support. Learn more about this year’s theme: https://social.desa.un.org/issues/ageing/events/2026-unidop

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9920 45 Avenue
Edmonton, AB
T6E5J1

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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