Federal investments support Canada’s sport system in Alberta from playground to podium

The article reports that Federal Secretary of State (Sport) Adam van Koeverden concluded a two-day tour of Calgary and Canmore, highlighting federal investments in Alberta’s sport and recreation sectors. It notes a federal commitment of up to $33.6 million for sport infrastructure, a $3-million annual increase to the Athlete Assistance Program (raising…

The article reports that Calgary will receive a free community soccer pitch funded through federal support and private charity. Specifically, Calgary Minor Soccer will benefit from Canadian Tire's Jumpstart charity and Sport Canada involvement.

The article reports that federal Sport Secretary Adam van Koeverden announced a Build Communities Strong Fund investment of up to $33.6 million for sport infrastructure in Alberta, including upgrades to the Olympic Oval, WinSport halfpipe, and Nakiska National Ski Cross Training Centre. It also notes a $3-million annual increase to the Athlete Assistance…

The article reports that federal investments in Alberta sport include up to $33.6 million for infrastructure projects in Calgary and Kananaskis, such as renovating the Olympic Oval, upgrading the WinSport halfpipe, and increasing snowmaking at Nakiska. It also states additional funding measures: a $3 million annual increase to the Athlete Assistance…

The federal government is investing $33.6 million in three Calgary-area sports facilities: Olympic Oval, WinSport, and Nakiska. The funding is a federal investment announced to support these facilities.

The federal government will invest up to $33.6 million through the Build Communities Strong Fund to upgrade three Calgary 1988 Olympic venues—the Olympic Oval, the WinSport halfpipe, and the Nakiska National Ski Cross Training Centre—with Alberta set to match the Olympic Oval funding. Additionally, the Athlete Assistance Program will receive a $3 million…

The Government of Canada, announced by Secretary of State (Sport) Adam van Koeverden, will fund a new community soccer pitch in Calgary as part of Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities’ plan to build up to 25 pitches across Canada by 2029, with over $2 million in federal funding. The project will be developed in consultation with the City of Calgary,…

A partnership between the Government of Canada, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, and the City of Calgary announced a commitment to create a future free-to-use community soccer pitch in Calgary. The project is part of Jumpstart’s plan to build 25 community soccer pitches across Canada by 2029, supported by more than $2 million in federal funding through…