Alberta’s government says it remains committed to rural Alberta with a sustained $2.5-million annual investment for major agricultural society facility upgrades.

Since 2023, Alberta’s government says it has taken action to support ag societies through the Agricultural Societies Infrastructure Revitalization Program, strengthening the quality of life in rural communities.

According to government officials, the program has delivered $7.5 million in total grants for 106 ag society projects over the past three years, including funds allocated this year. The province says this funding has helped ag societies with improvements and repairs to commercial kitchens, roofs, horse riding arenas and heating and ventilation in ice rinks, and has increased accessibility and energy efficiency in rural f

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