Province commits $4.2 million to a dozen rec facilities Alberta-wide
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 13, 2024.
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The province is investing $4.2 million to support the creation and revitalization of 12 recreational facilities in communities across the province. “The Active Communities Initiative is our commitment to ensuring Albertans have access to up-to-date sport and recreation infrastructure to remain healthy, vibrant and actively engaged in the sports they love,” said Joseph Schow, minister of Tourism and Sport. “Through this initiative, we’re building healthier families and more resilient communities by helping create and improve spaces so that more Albertans can be more active more often.” This is the first round of Active Communities Initiative funding, with more projects to be announced in the coming months. The Active Communities Initiative is Alberta’s first grant program solely dedicated to funding sport and recreation infrastructure. The initiative is open to eligible community groups, non-profit organizations and societies who wish to build or enhance active spaces that support sport and recreational opportunities. Alberta’s government recognizes the invaluable role that sport and recreational facilities play in fostering community well-being. “Having access to sport and recreation is key to keeping our communities healthy,” said Nathan Neudorf, minister of Affordability and Utilities. “I’m proud that our government is breaking down financial barriers and making sport and recreation accessible in every corner of the province.” 9-8
