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 in 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 availability and logistics
The event is open to media, and speakers will be available for questions following the announcement. Attendees are required to wear closed-toe shoes (no heels) inside the facility. Media can stay connected with PrairiesCan on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. The toll-free number is 1-888-338-9378, and the TTY number for the hearing impaired is 1-877-303-3388.
Background on PrairiesCan
Prairies Economic Development Canada is the federal department dedicated to supporting economic growth and diversification in the Prairie provinces. This funding initiative aims to help businesses in southern Alberta modernize operations and adapt to evolving trade conditions.
