COVID-19 Update – Restrictions Ending
COVID-19 Update On Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022 the Government of Alberta announced its decision to proceed to Step 2 of its Return to Normal plan on March 1 (Alberta to lift almost all remaining health restrictions | alberta.ca). Effective March 1, 2022 the following changes to CHC’s business operations will be implemented: Face coverings […]
Getting Ready for a Safe Summer
Getting Ready for a Safe Summer Summer is just around the corner, so we have put together resources to help you get ready and stay safe while having fun. Read on for: COVID-19 safety this summer Fire safety resources Tips for trampoline and swimming pool safety Tips for preventing mold and pests COVID-19 Safety this Summer […]
Free Virtual Tax Clinics in Calgary
Free Virtual Tax Clinics in Calgary Free tax clinics are still taking place during COVID-19 which you may be eligible for if you have modest income and a simple tax situation. Free tax clinics will have criteria to determine whether you qualify for free tax filing service. Generally you may be eligible for help at […]
How Calgary Housing Company monitors for cases of COVID-19
How CHC monitors for cases of COVID-19 Calgary Housing Company is actively monitoring for risk of COVID-19 and is ready to activate efforts to reduce the chances of an outbreak at our properties and offices. In order to keep Calgary Housing Communities safe, our Pandemic Response Team is working with CHC staff to monitor the […]
Eviction Prevention Efforts Keep CHC Tenants in Their Homes
Eviction Prevention Efforts Keep CHC Tenants in Their Homes Tenants in more than 480 households who recently received late payment or rent arrears notices have successfully addressed rental arrears issues. The tenants have entered payment arrangements, paid their outstanding balances or are working with CHC to address rent arrears and payment plans going forward. “It […]
COVID-19 Community Advocacy Plan
COVID-19 Community Advocacy Plan Proposes 5,100 New Affordable Homes In August, The City of Calgary ramped up pressure for affordable housing solutions on the Federal and Provincial governments as it endorsed and submitted a community plan calling for investment in affordable housing in Calgary totaling $624M over the next three years (Federal – $349M, Provincial – […]
Eviction Prevention and CHC Rent Payment Plans
Eviction Prevention and CHC Rent Payment Plans Calgary Housing Company is committed working with tenants who are at risk of eviction due to rental arrears by developing a rent payment plan. At Calgary Housing Company, our mandate is to provide affordable housing to low and moderate income Calgarians. As a compassionate and caring landlord, we […]
CHC Strongly Recommends Face Coverings in Properties
CHC Strongly Recommends Face Coverings in Properties On August 1, a City of Calgary bylaw will come into effect requiring Calgarians to wear face coverings in public places. Although this bylaw does not apply to residential properties including those operated by Calgary Housing Company, CHC is strongly recommending that all tenants wear face coverings in […]
June 21 is National Indigenous People’s Day
June 21 is National Indigenous People’s Day On June 21, Canada will be celebrating National Indigenous People’s Day, a day to recognize and celebrate the cultures and contributions of Indigenous peoples from across Canada. Let’s gather together – online – to celebrate the rich cultures and stories of Indigenous peoples in Alberta. Join Calgary Housing […]
Calgary’s Neighbour Day June 20, 2020
Calgary’s Neighbour Day June 20, 2020 Neighbour Day is a yearly celebration of Calgary’s strong community spirit. It started in 2014 in honour of the incredible support and generosity Calgarians showed after the 2013 floods. Now it’s an opportunity to connect with our neighbours, show how we care for each other and celebrate how we […]