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Title:

High Prairie Friendship Centre Retrofit

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$1,350,995.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 14, 2026 - Mar 31, 2029

Description:

This project will undertake a deep energy retrofit of the High Prairie Native Friendship Centre to improve energy efficiency, reduce operating costs, and enhance building resilience. The renovations will modernize building systems and the envelope while incorporating renewable energy solutions. Accessibility improvements will also be made to support safe, inclusive access to the facility, ensuring continued delivery of community programs and services.

Organization:

Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

Expected Results:

The project will result in a more energy‑efficient, lower‑carbon, and climate‑resilient High Prairie Friendship Centre that can sustainably support essential community services and programs. Improved accessibility, comfort, and reliability will strengthen inclusion and well‑being for Indigenous and non‑Indigenous residents—particularly youth, Elders, women, and LGBTQ2S+ community members—while reducing operating costs and reinforcing the Centre’s long‑term role as a welcoming, resilient community hub.

Location:

High Prairie, Alberta, CA

Reference Number:

278-2025-2026-Q4-00065

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Recipient's Legal Name:

High Prairie Friendship Centre

Program:

Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program

Program Purpose:

The purpose of this program is to improve the condition and broad availability of community buildings across Canada for the benefit of high-needs communities and equity-seeking groups, while also making the buildings ‘greener’ - more energy efficient, lower carbon, resilient, and high performing in the context of climate change. The program focuses explicitly on community buildings with a recognition that these structures and spaces are at the heart of community vitality; they are the places where Canadians gather and mingle, where they access essential services, where they learn and play. The quality and availability of these buildings – along with the services that they provide – make a meaningful difference for fostering inclusion in society and combating systemic inequities. Investments in repairs and construction of infrastructure are also intended to help communities to recover from the impacts of COVID-19 by supporting jobs and economic growth.

Further, the program aligns with Canada’s strengthened climate plan to build and adapt buildings to reduce carbon emissions; and it includes assessment and prompts that seek to quantify GHG emissions reduction, advance best practices in GHG mitigation measures, foster awareness and alignment to green building standards nationally, while encouraging best practices in building design for climate change resilience.

The GICB program will provide eligible recipients with funding for community buildings that will ultimately make them more green (climate focused), improve social inclusion and build back better, while contributing to the economic recovery.