Ventilation and arena upgrades are now complete in four community buildings in the province after an investment of $3,401,324 from the federal government.

“We are committed to supporting the places where Canadians work, learn, play, live, and come together. These completed projects will ensure that invaluable community buildings can continue serving residents, while ensuring their safety, for decades to come. We will keep working with partners to invest in projects that meet the needs of Canadians from coast to coast to coast.”

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

“The City of St. Albert is committed to maintaining its community recreation assets through essential lifecycle work. With funding support from the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream, we were able to address necessary infrastructure replacement projects at three facilities to ensure all residents and users can enjoy our recreational spaces for years to come.” 

Her Worship, Cathy Heron, Mayor of St.Albert

"The installation of Pyure technology air purification systems in our community buildings, supported by the federal government, represents a significant advancement in enhancing our indoor environment. This collaboration reflects our mutual commitment to health and sustainability, aligning with our efforts to improve the quality of life for our citizens. We are grateful for the federal government's support, which helps us maintain the well-being of our people and the integrity of our environment."

Head Chief Roy Whitney, Tsuut’ina Nation

“Cold Lake takes a lot of pride in its water treatment and distribution. These three water reservoirs serve a lot of people, both in our community and in the surrounding area, and making sure our treatment and distribution buildings have an updated HVAC system will help to maintain the efficiency of the buildings’ operations.”

His Worship, Craig Copeland, Mayor of Cold Lake

• The federal government is investing $3,401,324 through the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The City of St. Albert contributed $578,205 and the City of Cold Lake contributed $5,860. 

• Under the COVID-19 Resilience Stream, the federal cost share for public infrastructure projects is up to 80 per cent in the provinces, and 100 per cent in the territories and for projects intended for Indigenous communities.

• Including today’s announcement, over 120 infrastructure projects under the COVID-19 Resilience Stream have been announced in Alberta, with a total federal contribution of more than $212 million and a total provincial contribution of more than $35 million.

• Under the Investing in Canada Plan, the federal government is investing more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada's rural and northern communities.

• On December 18, 2023, the federal government launched the Framework to Build a Green Prairie Economy. This highlights the need for a collaborative, region-specific approach to sustainability, focusing on strengthening the coordination of federal programs, and initiatives with significant investments. The Framework is a first step in a journey that will bring together multiple stakeholders. PrairiesCan, the federal department that diversifies the economy across the Canadian prairies, has dedicated $100 million over three years to support projects aligned with priority areas identified by Prairie stakeholders to build a stronger and more sustainable economy for the Prairie provinces and all of Canada.

• Infrastructure Canada is supporting the Framework to Build a Green Prairie Economy to encourage greater collaboration on investment opportunities, leverage additional funding, and attract new investments across the Prairies that better meet their needs.

Associated links

• Investing in Canada: Canada’s Long-Term Infrastructure Plan
• COVID-19 Resilience Stream
• Federal infrastructure investments in Alberta
• Building a Green Prairie Economy Act
• Building a Green Prairie Economy

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Office of the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
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Pamela Osborne
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Communications
Tsuut'ina Nation
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Megan Beaudoin
Communications Coordinator
City of Cold Lake
780-594-4494 ex 7916
mbeaudoin@coldlake.com