Media Advisory – Secretary of State van Koeverden building Canada Strong through Alberta Sport and support for Canadian athletes
A country that comes together through sport is a country united. Secretary of State van Koeverden will be in Alberta making major announcements.
CALGARY, AB, July 27, 2026 /CNW/ — A country that comes together through sport is a country united. Secretary of State van Koeverden will be in Alberta to make major announcements on Monday and Tuesday.
Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.
The details are as follows:
Event #1 – Transformative infrastructure investments and supporting athletes from playground to podium – announcement and press conference
DATE:
Monday, July 27, 2026
TIME:
10:30 a.m.
A teleconference line will be available for media who are unable to attend in person:
Teleconference information
Toll-free media dial in: 1-800-717-1738
Identification passcode: M050174
Event #2 – “Try It” Day promoting sport participation – photo opportunity
DATE:
Monday, July 27, 2026
TIME:
1:00 p.m.
Event #3 – Building up community soccer with Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities and the City of Calgary – announcement and press conference
DATE:
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
TIME:
9:15 a.m.
Event #4 – Tour of Canmore Nordic Centre sport facility and sport activation – photo opportunity
DATE:
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
TIME:
11:00 a.m.
Media representatives wishing to attend one or more events must confirm their participation by sending their full name and the name of their organization to [email protected] by 8 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 2026. Details on how to attend will be provided afterward.
SOURCE Canadian Heritage
