HYTHE, ALTA. — Alberta officials have committed $7.1 million towards building a 75-space continuing care facility in the northwestern community of Hythe.
The standalone facility will be constructed near the Hythe’s Pioneer Homes seniors lodge and will provide a range of health services based on the needs of residents as they age in their home community. The project is anticipated to generate 40 construction jobs at its peak and spur the local economy as Alberta faces economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. About 75 full- and part-time staff are expected to work at the site when it opens.
“This is great news for the community of Hythe and the surrounding area,” said Minister of Health Tyler Shandro in a press release. “I’m very pleased to see construction start on a new continuing care facility that will mean seniors and others needing more health services as they age can stay in their community, surrounded by family and friends.”
Previously, senior residents at Pioneer Homes seniors lodge and others needing continuing care services often had to transfer to other areas to get higher levels of health care and services.
“The community of Hythe has been waiting a long time for this project and I’m glad our government is bringing it to fruition,” said Travis Toews, MLA for Grande Prairie-Wapiti. “Now seniors and families in the area will be able to stay in their community and enjoy the familiarity of home with friends and family.”
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