From curling to pickleball: 14 sports, recreation projects in Alberta split $7M grant from province
Posted November 13, 2025 11:52 am.
All-season multisport facilities in Calgary, pickle ball courts in Spruce Grove and community rink upgrades in Edmonton are among the sports projects across Alberta getting grant funding from the province.
The Alberta government is investing $7 million to support 14 sport and recreation infrastructure projects – from Okotoks to Lubicon Lake.
The projects include curling rink upgrades, indoor turf fields, snowmaking upgrades for a ski hill, and arena renewals.
The province says the “Active Communities Initiative” grant funding will strengthen local economies – to the tune of an estimated $60 million – by creating new facilities and expanding or maintaining existing ones.
“I am proud to support projects that help Albertans live healthier and more active lives,” Minister of Tourism and Sport Andrew Boitchenko said. “In many places, recreation centres serve as hubs for the community. With the Active Communities Initiative funding, more Albertans can enjoy sports and connect with others close to home.”
The full list of projects being funded:
- 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
