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by SALINA YARA HALABI Edmonton

CHBA - EDMONTON REGION 2022 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE IN HOUSING

WHAT’S HAPPENING On Saturday, April 2nd, the Canadian Home Builders’ Association - Edmonton Region honoured some of the industry’s best at their annual Awards of Excellence in Housing gala. The 2022 awards welcomed guests back to an in-person event, which took over the Shaw Conference Centre with a Roaring Twenties theme. Fabulous food and entertainment set the celebratory tone of the evening, which was all about putting the spotlight on Edmonton’s finest in home building, community development, renovations, sales and marketing. The most anticipated awards of the night were the coveted Builder of the Year trophies. This year’s winners were Encore Master Builder for Small Volume, Coventry Homes for Large Volume, and Cantiro for Multi-Family. The 2o22 awards showcased another year of spectacular quality, innovation, and creativity that is present in Edmonton’s housing and renovation industry. For a complete list of all the winners from the evening visit chbaedmonton.ca

All about the new in 2022 Check out these fresh, new and fabulous businesses for some the most exciting and exceptionally delicious bites in the city.

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EN.VIE

This comfort food destination comes from the team behind the authentic Cajun and Creole eats of Louisiana Purchase. Expect a flavourful soul-food inspired menu and a delicious, Instagram-worthy weekend breakfast and brunch line-up (like the 5-stack pancake tower!). Find them within downtown’s Matrix Hotel.

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Rally Social Room

A new night-out destination has opened its doors on Whyte Ave! Located within the iconic Old Strathcona Post Office, you’ll find craft food (like their signature NY style pizza), a drink menu with fun cocktails and an impressive beer menu here. Plus, the incredible space features a variety of social games – including ping pong.

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Flirty Bird

This Nashville-style hot chicken restaurant (originally from YYC) has opened its first Edmonton location. Indulge in crispy chicken sandwiches, tenders, and some perfectly paired sides like crinkle cut fries, macaroni salad, and creamy slaw. You’ll also be able to choose from six levels of heat! Visit them at 10455 Whyte Ave.

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Birch & Bear Pizza

From the creators of Toast Culture, comes a west coast inspired artisan pizzas & salad spot that is sure to be a hit. The fusion menu includes vegan & vegetarian pizzas and salads (“The Birch”), as well as some carnivore focused options (“The Bear”) – like their Korean Bulgogi Beef pizza! Find them at 11965 Jasper Ave.

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NorthwestFest International Documentary Festival is Canada’s longest running documentary film festival, and it’s is back from May 5-15! Discover the latest non-fiction films at The Metro Cinema – details at northwestfest.ca

Rohit Group of Companies

Earlier this year Rohit Group of Companies officially announced its development partnership with Covenant family on the exciting new Covenant wellness community that will be located in southeast Edmonton. The Covenant wellness community is set to be the first of its kind in Alberta, with the vision of being a community-based health and wellness hub that is focused on serving Edmontonians for many future generations. The mixed-use campus of care is expected to include comprehensive health services under one roof, bringing an innovative approach to how the health care services are delivered. Located minutes away from the Grey Nuns Community Hospital, Rohit Group is the premier development partner for the redevelopment of this 11.2-acre site in southeast Edmonton. “We are excited to join Covenant in developing this innovative project,” said Russell Dauk, Executive Vice President at Rohit Group of Companies. “Covenant’s fresh approach to health services and seniors care, and their willingness to think outside the box to create a mixed-use wellness community is commendable.” For more information visit covenantwellnesscommunity.ca

new K-9 schools set to open in 2022: Joey Moss Public School, located behind Kostash Way; and Joan Carr Catholic Elementary & Junior High School, which is being built on a green space along Keswick Drive. The sales centre is located at 3409 Kulay Green SW. Learn more at cantiro.ca

Cantiro Homes in One at Keswick

A new Sales Centre is now open in One at Keswick from Cantiro Homes! This location presents a Cantiro Life Collection™ home – a product line that includes three distinct home series, each tailored to what matters most to you in your home and how you live. Here, you’ll find the Entertain Play 24, a home model that is all about the love of hosting friends and family. The floor plan has been expertly planned to ensure the kitchen is integrated with the entertaining space and includes a dedicated entertainment area that provides enough space to comfortably fit a large gathering. The community of One at Keswick has a lot to offer new home buyers, like over 19 kilometres of walking and biking paths that connect large parks and green spaces with a 1 km long naturalized stormwater pond. There are also two