The Town of Morris, Manitoba, has taken over full control of a local senior housing organization to speed up the building of a new 50-suite facility. According to town records, the local council approved the change during its meeting on February 26, 2026. Previously, the Red River Supportive Housing group was run as a joint project with the neighboring municipalities of Montcalm and Morris.
This change means local council members will now act as the board of directors for the organization, with the transfer of signing authority completed by March 2026. Mayor Scott Crick, Deputy Mayor Chris Hamblin, and Chief Administrative Officer Arien Peterson are now the official signing officers for the group. This move is intended to simplify how decisions are made for the planned four-story building.
The new housing facility is designed to be connected to the Morris MultiPlex so that residents can easily access community services and activities. A 2023 survey of the area found that about 300 people were interested in the project, which aims to help seniors stay in their community as they age. The building is expected to offer assisted living services in an energy-efficient environment.
Construction of the housing project had been delayed in early 2025 due to concerns about the rising cost of building materials and international trade taxes. Officials hope that by having the town manage the organization directly, they can better handle these costs and move forward with the development. The final plan for the facility includes an outdoor terrace and roughly 50 suites for local seniors.
