Alberta’s government is investing in sport and recreation facilities to promote active living and well-being across the province.
Through the Active Communities Initiative, communities are receiving funding to build and revitalize spaces like rinks, courts, and multi-use centers, fostering healthy lifestyles for all ages.
Minister of Tourism and Sport, Andrew Boitchenko, emphasized the importance of these projects, stating, “I am proud to support projects that help Albertans live healthier and more active lives.”
The initiative is projected to serve up to a million residents, stimulate over $60 million in economic activity, and create employment opportunities.
Applications for the 2026 funding cycle will open in the spring of 2026.
2025 recipients:
- Caroline & District Athletic & Agricultural Society, arena renewal, Caroline
- Chappelle Gardens Residents Association, community rink upgrades, Edmonton
- Chestermere Community Association, arena renewal, Chestermere
- Crossroads Community Association, all-season multisport facility, Calgary
- Lomond Community Centre Agricultural Society, arena renewal, Lomond
- Lubicon Lake Band #453, multipurpose facility, Little Buffalo
- Okotoks Pickleball and Tennis Centre, pickleball and tennis centre, Okotoks
- Parkland Pickleheads Pickleball Club, pickleball courts, Spruce Grove
- Rockyford Agricultural Society, curling rink upgrades, Rockyford
- South Fish Creek Recreation Association, energy efficient upgrades, Calgary
- Springbank Park for All Seasons Agricultural Society, gym and indoor turf field, Calgary
- Sunalta Community Association, all-season multisport facility, Calgary
- Sundre and District Curling Club, accessibility upgrades, Sundre
- Valley Ski Club Castor Association, snowmaking infrastructure upgrades, Alliance
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