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In the midst of a seemingly endless forest, Grande Cache opens up to a beautiful panorama of mountains.  The community strongly promotes tourism, inviting visitors from around the world to attend such events as, "The Death Race," a gruelling marathon through mountainous terrain.  Enjoy the many lakes and abundant wildlife in the area.

Types of accommodation offered at Whispering Pines include:

Full Lodge Accommodations - all meals and snacks, weekly housekeeping.

Supportive Housing - one (noon) meal and snacks provided, weekly housekeeping; option available to those with kitchen facilities.

Basic Services Provided

• Nutritional Meals and Snacks
• Weekly Housekeeping & Linen changes
• Basic Furnishings
• Storage
• Emergency Response System
• 24 Hour Security
• Optional daily Social and Recreational activities
• Maintenance

In House Amenities

• Assisted Tub room
• Central Dining, Lounge Area
• Crafts room
• Attached to hospital

Additional Services Offered, extra costs

• Hairdressing
• Telephone
• Cable
• Parking
• Laundry

Floor plans

• 25 Basic Lodge units, 400 sq. ft. and 420 sq. ft.
• 5 Self-Contained Suites, 400 sq. ft. and 420 sq. ft.

Monthly Fees

Rents are established at Whispering Pines Lodge by using the RGI (Rent Geared to Income) formula or by the Affordable Housing Rates. The Evergreens Foundation Board of Directors set rents annually,  while ensuring each resident is left with some disposable income per Alberta Seniors guidelines. This Lodge was funded, in part, by an Affordable Housing grant made available by the Government of Alberta. The Affordable Housing guidelines dictate that total family income (i.e. single senior or a combined couple's income) falling below a specific income will be given first priority in obtaining housing within that site. This income level generally changes from year-to-year. Any individual or couple that exceeds this income threshold will still be considered for housing , but will be charged according to the RGI method. For more information please see Application Forms, Seniors Lodge Application Information.