MVSH Stories

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

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

2023 Lodge Excellence Award Recipient at the Sundre Seniors’ Supportive Living Facility At Mountain View Seniors’ Housing, we are proud to recognize and award our employees who go above and beyond in their roles, embodying MVSH values of excellence, advocacy, quality, diversity, respect, and safety. We are delighted to celebrate Lyka Buenaflor, an evening cook in the Dietary Department at the Sundre Seniors’ Supportive Living Facility, as our 2023 Lodge Excellence Award recip

Mount View Lodge 2023 Lodge Excellence Award Winner At Mountain View Seniors’ Housing, we are committed to recognizing and celebrating the exceptional employees who embody our values and go above and beyond in their roles. It is with great pride that we highlight Natalia Eclavea, the recipient of the 2023 Lodge Excellence Award at Mount View Lodge. Natalia has been a dedicated member of our housekeeping and laundry team since 2015, and her hard work and commitment to excellen

Olds, Alberta – March 11, 2025 The 2nd Annual Mountain View and Neighbours Women in Business Awards, presented by Community Futures Alberta, was a special afternoon celebrating exceptional women who inspire through their achievements, innovation, and leadership. This year’s theme, “Shine Bright and Lead Boldly,” highlighted women who light the way for others and lead with courage and purpose. Aligned with International Women’s Day, the event serves as a powerful reminder of

Chinook Winds Lodge Excellence Award Winner 2023 At Mountain View Seniors’ Housing, we take great pride in recognizing the dedication and hard work of our team members. The Lodge Excellence Award celebrates employees who go above and beyond to create a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment for residents and colleagues alike. We are proud to highlight Lisa Hodgins, a valued member of the Dietary and Housekeeping team at Chinook Winds Lodge in Carstairs. Finding Joy in Sm

Olds, Alberta – 2025 marks the 65th anniversary of Mountain View Seniors’ Housing (MVSH), a milestone that highlights the organization’s deep commitment to providing exceptional housing and services for seniors and individuals in our communities. Since April 1960, MVSH has grown from its humble beginnings into a cornerstone of support, serving countless residents and families throughout Mountain View County over the past six and a half decades. Reflecting on this remarkable

Aspen Ridge Lodge’s 2023 LODGE EXCELLENCE AWARD recipient: At Mountain View Seniors’ Housing (MVSH), we’re fortunate to work alongside team members who truly embody our values! For the 2023 year, the Aspen Ridge Lodge Excellence Award was presented to Logan McGaffin—a remarkable individual whose caring nature, authenticity, and radiant energy leave a lasting impression on everyone he meets. A Heart as Big as His Smile Logan is an enthusiastic, genuine, and compassionate prese

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Didsbury, AB, September 16, 2024 Mountain View Seniors’ Housing (MVSH) is proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Aspen Ridge Lodge, a vital part of the Didsbury community since 2004. Built as a legacy project, Aspen Ridge Lodge was part of a groundbreaking pilot initiative to offer higher levels of care to seniors within their own community, all while integrating those who didn’t need the same level of assistance. Today, this innovative approach stan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Mountain View Seniors Housing Launches Modern Website After 13 Years Olds, Alberta, March 11, 2024 – Mountain View Seniors’ Housing (MVSH), a leading provider of senior living communities, is excited to announce the launch of its new website, marking the first major update in 13 years. The revamped website aims to enhance user experience and provide comprehensive information about the organization’s facilities, board, foundation, and more. The newly d