LETHBRIDGE, AB – The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), will announce federal funding to help businesses across southern Alberta modernize and adapt to new trade realities.
Event Details and Participants
The announcement will take place on Friday, July 3, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. MT at Lethbridge Iron Works, located at 720 32 St N, Lethbridge, Alberta. Joining Minister Olszewski will be Deputy Mayor Rajko Dodic of the City of Lethbridge; Dan Reina of Lethbridge Iron Works; and Simarjit Bains of Triple M Housing.
Media and Public Information
The event is open to media, and speakers will be available for questions following the announcement. Attendees are reminded that closed-toe shoes (no heels) are required inside the facility. For further information, follow PrairiesCan on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. The toll-free number is 1-888-338-9378, and TTY (telecommunications device for the hearing impaired) is 1-877-303-3388.
This funding aims to support southern Alberta businesses in modernizing operations and adapting to evolving trade conditions, reinforcing the federal government's commitment to regional economic development. The specific amount of funding and eligible projects will be detailed during the announcement.
