MVSH News & Stories Blog

Olds, Alberta - November 25, 2025 Mount View Seniors’ Housing is proud to recognize Rhea Urmeneta as the 2025 Mount View Lodge Excellence Award winner , an honour that highlights her dedication and steady positivity she brings to her role each day. Nominated by her peers, Rhea reflects the very best of our values, and her presence has made a meaningful impact on both residents and staff. Rhea has been part of the MVSH family for just over two years, working in the Dietary De

Olds, Alberta – November 24, 2025 Mount View Lodge is proud to recognize Gloria Sagun , our Lodge Excellence Award winner, an honour made even more meaningful because it comes directly from the colleagues who work alongside her every day. Gloria’s warm spirit, exceptional work ethic, and dedication have made her a cherished member of the MVSH team at Mount View Lodge. Gloria has been a full-time housekeeper with Mountain View Seniors’ Housing for two years. During her first

Olds, Alberta – November 22, 2025 Working Together to Build Stronger Communities  Today, Canada recognizes National Housing Day , a powerful reminder that safe, affordable, and appropriate housing is essential to the health and strength of every community. For Mountain View Seniors’ Housing (MVSH), this day speaks directly to the work and purpose that guide us every day. National Housing Day began in 2000, following the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Big City Mayors’

Didsbury – November 13, 2025 At Aspen Ridge Lodge, the kitchen is often where quiet dedication meets delicious results—and no one exemplifies that better than Sarah Hoffman, our 2024 Lodge Excellence Award recipient. Sarah was busy preparing trays of date squares, carefully spreading the filling over the crust while chatting about her work, her family, and what it means to care for residents. As the oven warmed, the sweet aroma slowly filled the kitchen, a perfect companion t

Sundre – November 10, 2025 If you’ve ever walked through the front doors of the Sundre Seniors’ Supportive Living Facility, chances are you’ve been greeted by the warm smile and quick step of Bonnylou Brisbois . We are proud to recognize Bonnylou as the 2024 Lodge Excellence Award winner at the Sundre Seniors’ Supportive Living Facility , an honour made even more meaningful because it comes directly from her peers! Interviewing Bonnylou is a bit like trying to keep up with a

Olds – November 7, 2025 When Harriett Nelner moved into the Lifestyle Suites at Mount View Lodge 11 years ago, she never imagined she would one day become the proud caretaker of one of the building’s most beloved features, a flourishing Boston fern with a personality of its own. About eight years back, a neighbour approached Harriett with an unusual offer: a lonely plant left near the parking area and dumpsters. Harriett recalls with a giggle, “No, I don’t want a plant.” But

August 15, 2025 Keeping Connections Strong : There is something special about growing up and growing older in a small town. Neighbours aren’t just the people who live next door; they’re the families who farmed alongside yours, the friends who played in the same schoolyard, the volunteers who worked side-by-side at community events, and the friendly faces who always waved when you passed by on the street or an old range road. Here in Mountain View County, a proud farming and r

May 15, 2025 – Chinook Winds Lodge, Carstairs, AB AN AFTERNOON OF FUN, FOOD, AND FRIENDLY COMPETITION On May 15, 2025, nearly the entire Chinook Winds Lodge community gathered to witness an exciting event in MVSH history—the inaugural Lodge Olympics . Teams from all four MVSH lodges came together in a friendly but spirited competition designed to celebrate teamwork, creativity, and the everyday excellence of our staff. Hosted at Chinook Winds Lodge in Carstairs, the event fea