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We are beyond excited to share that Evergreen has been honored with the prestigious Central Alberta Excellence in Housing Awards by BILD for Community of the Year!

Drawing inspiration from the enchanting simplicity of nature, Evergreen is the epitome of tranquility and harmony. Our community thrives on embracing the breathtaking beauty of water features, green spaces with native plants, and majestic woodlands. It is a haven for those seeking a relaxed lifestyle and a deep connection with the great outdoors.

With a thoughtful design that seamlessly blends modern architecture with the surrounding natural environment, Evergreen offers a truly unique living experience. Our residents enjoy the perfect fusion of contemporary amenities and the serene charm of the outdoors.

We are immensely grateful to BILD Central Alberta region for recognizing our vision and commitment to creating a sustainable community that fosters exploration and outdoor recreation. This award is a testament to the collective efforts of our dedicated team, passionate residents, and supportive partners. Together, we have created a place where dreams come true and memories are made.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has been a part of Evergreen’s journey and has contributed to its success. Your unwavering support and enthusiasm have been invaluable.

Join us as we celebrate this remarkable achievement and continue to build a thriving community that reflects the wonders of nature and the spirit of togetherness.

We also give a big round of applause to our incredible builder partners for their outstanding achievements at the awards! Join us in celebrating their success and explore their remarkable showhomes in Evergreen and other central Alberta Melcor communities.

Large Volume Builder of the Year: Sorento Custom Homes – Make sure to visit their stunning showhome in Evergreen and experience their exceptional craftsmanship firsthand.

Small Volume Builder of the Year: Larkaun Homes – Discover the charm and uniqueness of Larkaun Homes by visiting their beautiful showhome in Evergreen.

Best New Home ($525-$599k): Sorento Custom Homes “The Abigail”
Located in Evergreen, this home showcases elegance, functionality, and style that exceeds expectations.

Best New Home ($850-$999k): Sorento Custom Homes “The Adrian”
Located in Evergreen, this extraordinary home offers sophistication, modernity, and exquisite design.

Best New Multi-Family Home – Townhome/Duplex Style under $275k: Larkaun Homes “Westland Townhomes”
Discover the perfect blend of affordability and style at “Westland” in Oxford Landing. These thoughtfully designed homes redefine contemporary townhome living.

We would also like to give a special mention to all the finalists with homes built in Melcor communities. Your dedication to excellence is truly commendable.

📍Evergreen:

• Abbey Platinum Master Built – 141 Emerald Drive & 19 Earl Close
• Asset Builders Corp. – 120 Emerald & 133 Emerald
• Falcon Homes – 64 Ellington Crescent
• Larkaun Homes – Life on Emerald
• Sorento Custom Homes – The Abigail, The Adrian & The Coulton

📍Laredo:

• Abbey Platinum Master Built – 351 Lancaster Drive
• Falcon Homes – 69 Lundberg
• Silverstone Custom Homes – Laredo Custom

📍The Vista (Sylvan Lake):

• Falcon Homes – 14 Vincent Gate

Congratulations to all the winners and finalists! 🎉

Go check out their showhomes and be inspired by their incredible work!

Dave Larratt acquired the property, now known as Evergreen, in the 1940’s. He conducted a mixed farming operation in the area and pastured cattle on these lands. With the objective of securing a reliable water supply for his cattle, Dave installed a couple of dams in the 1950s. Over the years, a wetland/natural area formed that was close to 10 acres in size. This area attracted a wide variety of wildlife including deer, moose, fox, coyote, muskrat, beaver, waterfowl, and migratory birds. Additionally, it has supported an interesting assortment of plant life.

Dave Larratt passed away suddenly in March, 1964 and the agricultural operation continued under lease arrangements with other farmers in the area. Dave’s son, Larry, took over ownership of the land in 1975 and maintained the family’s stewardship of the natural area. Many times over the years he was encouraged to remove the dams to return the drainage course to its original function and increase the farmable area. Consequently, Larry’s reluctance to change what his father built has aided in the area’s success over the years and has been enjoyed by four generations of his family. 

In 2012, Melcor purchased the land from Mr. Larry Larratt and began planning the Evergreen neighbourhood. It was imperative that Evergreen pay homage to the Larratt family by preserving the 30+ acre area and making it the heart of the new community.

In 2014, honouring Dave Larratt and in recognition of his contributions to the natural area, Melcor made an application to have the area formally named Dave Larratt Park, and received approval from the City of Red Deer’s Municipal Features Naming Committee.

Dave Larratt Park will be enhanced with public amenities designed to encourage responsible and low impact interactions with nature. Furthermore, it will serve in perpetuity as a public open space of municipal and environmental reserve providing many ecological & recreational functions for the benefit of the broader community.

Read on to see our plans for such amenities and how they play on the natural beauty and history of the land.