Airdrie will receive $5,243,283 in 2025–26 through the Canada Community-Building Fund, part of $276,195,088 Ottawa is sending to Alberta municipalities for infrastructure projects, a Sept. 2 federal news release said. Larger nearby allocations include Cochrane at $2,297,922, Chestermere at $1,758,460 and Rocky View County at $2,541,901. Calgary will receive $79,419,622 and Edmonton $61,448,572. Smaller communities in the region are also on the list: Crossfield at $305,762, Carstairs at $372,694, Didsbury at $357,935, Olds at $609,323 and Mountain View County at $838,422. The Canada Community-Building Fund “provides communities with the flexibility to strategically address present and future infrastructure needs” and is administered in Alberta by the provincial government on behalf of the federal government. The 2025–26 Alberta allocation will support investments across 19 project categories. The federal backgrounder says the CCBF is “a permanent, indexed source of funding provided to provinces and territories, who in turn flow this funding to local governments and other entities.” It ties access to actions by provinces, territories and municipalities “to support infrastructure projects that help increase housing supply and build connected communities.” “Building a strong Canada starts with building strong communities. With more than $276 million for Alberta through the Canada Community-Building Fund, we are providing local governments with the stable, predictable funding they need to invest in infrastructure that makes housing possible — from transit and water systems to local roads and bridges. These investments will help communities grow, support more homes, and create good jobs for Albertans,” said federal minister Eleanor Olszewski, who is also responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and represents Edmonton Centre. Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams echoed that view. “Alberta communities rely on predictable funding for projects that support economic development, sustain and enable housing, and create vibrant and resilient public spaces. Managing the distribution of funding through the CCBF is just one of the many ways our government is supporting the local infrastructure needs of municipalities, creating jobs and enabling long-term prosperity.” “Funds from the CCBF will help break down barriers to increase housing supply, helping Edmonton maintain its relative affordability while ensuring neighbourhoods stay vibrant and liveable as they densify. This fund can help address growth pressures and infrastructure needs while ensuring all Edmontonians have a high quality of life as we continue to build strong communities,” said Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi. The CCBF will deliver $26.7 billion between 2024 and 2034 to support infrastructure across Canada, including $2.5 billion in 2025–26 to 3,700 communities. Since 2015, the federal government has invested $29.2 billion through the fund, including more than $3.1 billion in Alberta, the backgrounder said. Sign up to get the latest local news headlines delivered directly to your inbox every afternoon. Send your news tips, story ideas, pictures, and videos to news@discoverairdrie.com. You can also message and follow us on Twitter: @AIR1061FM. DiscoverAirdrie encourages you to get your news directly from your trusted source by bookmarking this page and downloading the DiscoverAirdrie app.