The Government of Alberta has demolished two aged seniors residences fromerly called 'Autumn Glen' in order to make way for the new Autumn Grove development. The province has provided $24 million for the project that is believed to create 175 jobs.

“It’s great to see these kinds of investments coming into Innisfail, creating jobs for Albertans at a time when they need it most. Seniors built our province and will be well served by a new and modern facility,” said Devin Dreeshen, MLA for Innisfail-Sylvan Lake.

The new development will be integrated with both independent and supportive living with 60 seniors lodge units and 30 seniors apartment units.

Innisfail Mayor Jim Romane believes the facility will be a welcoming site to Innisfail residents.

“The construction and opening of the new Autumn Grove facility marks a significant milestone in our community’s ongoing efforts to ensure all residents have the ability to safely age in place here in town. We’re tremendously proud and excited to see this immensely important project having finally come to fruition and offer our sincerest appreciation to the many groups and individuals who worked so tirelessly to make it happen.”

The population of seniors in Alberta is expected to grow to one million by 2035. A number of seniors’ facilities are being renovated and constructed to support the growing number of elderly people in local communities.