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

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…

Secretary of State van Koeverden will be in Alberta to announce the Government of Canada’s support for community soccer and for Canadian athletes. The events include a press conference with Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities and the City of Calgary at 9:15 a.m. and a Canmore Nordic Centre sport facility tour at 11:00 a.m. on July 28, 2026.

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…

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,…

The Government of Canada, led by Secretary of State (Sport) Adam van Koeverden, announced funding to support a new community soccer pitch in Calgary as part of Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities’ initiative to build up to 25 pitches nationwide by 2029, with over $2 million in government support. The project will involve consultations with the City of…

The federal and Alberta governments are equally contributing $52 million to upgrade Calgary's Olympic Oval, with the project including a new floor and running track, and improved accessibility. The funding also includes additional investments in snowboarding and ski racing facilities, plus a top-up to the Athlete Assistance Program.

The federal and Alberta governments are jointly contributing $52 million to renew Calgary’s Olympic Oval, with each side providing an equal share. The funding is part of broader sport investments, including additional funds for snowboarding and ski racing facilities and a top-up to the Athlete Assistance Program.