Fort Saskatchewan Minor Baseball Awarded $3,000 Tourism Grant to Host U11 AA Provincials

Fort Saskatchewan Minor Baseball has been awarded $3,000 through the City of Fort Saskatchewan’s Tourism Hosting Grant program to support the U11 AA Red Sox Provincial Championships, taking place July 25-27 at Turner Park.

This exciting weekend tournament will welcome top young athletes from across Alberta for three days of competitive ball at one of the city's most scenic venues. The community is invited to come out and cheer on the players while enjoying the amenities of Turner Park.

The City’s Tourism Hosting Grant provides funding to local organizations to help attract large-scale events and tournaments that bring visitors to Fort Saskatchewan, creating a positive economic and community impact. Non-profit organizations interested in hosting tourism-focused events are encouraged to apply.

"We’re incredibly grateful for the City’s support through the Tourism Grant,” said Jason Geiger, President of Fort Saskatchewan Minor Baseball. “This funding played a key role in helping us bring this tournament to life, and we’re proud to showcase our community to teams from across the province.”

For application forms and submission details, please visit fortsask.ca/Grants.
 

Fort Saskatchewan, located just 15 minutes northeast of Edmonton along the North Saskatchewan River, is a vibrant hub for economic, recreational, and cultural activities. Nestled in the centre of Alberta’s Industrial Heartland and home to nearly 30,000 residents, the city offers many amenities, including a multi-use fitness facility, an aquatics centre, 80 km of trails, and high-performance arenas and fields. Cultural highlights include a 500-seat performing arts theatre, historic sites, a museum, and a replica of the 1875 Northwest Mounted Police Fort. Fort Saskatchewan is dedicated to fostering an inclusive community, providing a blend of experiences that welcomes everyone.

The city is situated in Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Nation of Alberta District 11. We recognize that we stand upon land that carries the footsteps of many Indigenous Peoples, including the Nehiyawak, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux, and Métis. The City honours the First Peoples of this land and is committed to fostering reconciliation through relationship building, knowledge gathering, and education.