Local community organizations to benefit from funding program
Five local organizations and community groups, as well as two schools in the area will share funding for facility-improvement projects and initiatives, courtesy of the Stirling Wind Project Community Benefit Fund.
Potentia Renewables Inc., owner of the Stirling Wind Project which has 14 turbines in Lethbridge County—initiated the Community Benefit Fund to invest in the communities where it operates. The program supports capital projects, events, and arts or education initiatives that advance environmental enhancement, social welfare, arts and culture, emergency relief, health and wellness, or education and science.
Through an application process, the following organizations and projects were selected by Potentia Renewables Inc. and approved by Council at their April 16 meeting:
- Picture Butte High School – farm education program
- John Davidson School – playground equipment
- Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) – community fee assistance programming
- Picture Butte Fish and Game Association – youth camp and junior archery program
- Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge – Interfaith Learning Garden
- Jam for Jax – skate jam event for youth
- TIME Society – 2026 Father Daughter Ball
“Community organizations and schools play a vital role in the well-being of rural communities,” said Reeve Tory Campbell. “This funding will support projects that create opportunities for learning and connection across Lethbridge County. Council is pleased to support an initiative that invests directly in local priorities and helps strengthen the place we call home.”
“At Potentia Renewables, we believe strong communities are built through local partnerships and shared investment,” says Jeremy Jagt, President, Potentia. “We appreciate the work of these organizations and are proud to support projects that will have a lasting, positive impact across Lethbridge County.”
Potentia Renewables Inc. and Lethbridge County congratulate this year’s recipients and look forward to seeing these projects benefit residents across the region.