March 16, 2026 - Red Deer, Alberta - 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 Alberta businesses adapt to new trade realities and grow.
Joining Minister Olszewski will be Her Worship, Cindy Jefferies, Mayor, City of Red Deer and Scott Candler, President, Red Deer Ironworks.
Speakers will be available to take media questions following remarks.
Date:
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Time:
11:30 a.m. MT
Location:
Red Deer Ironworks
6430 Golden West Avenue
Red Deer, Alberta
T4P 1A6
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