Seniors’ Week is June 1 to 7, 2026
In 2026, Alberta proudly celebrates the 40th anniversary of Seniors’ Week. Inspired by the vision of the late Alice Modin, Seniors’ Week has been recognized since 1986 to celebrate the contributions seniors make to enhance the quality of life in Alberta. Forty years ago, Modin began a campaign to start a seniors’ day in Strathcona County that helped pave the way for this annual event.
The week of festivities is kicked off with a provincial launch event co-hosted by the Alberta government and a community or organization.
Download the 2026 Seniors’ Week Poster.
Provincial launch co-host
The City of Grande Prairie will co-host the 2026 Seniors’ Week provincial launch event on June 1.
Seniors’ Week declarations
Declaring Seniors’ Week is a way for Alberta communities to show support for seniors and raise awareness of their important contributions across Alberta. All municipalities, First Nations communities, and Metis Settlements are encouraged to participate.
To officially declare Seniors’ Week in Alberta, a declaration is made by a senior official (such as a mayor/reeve or chief) at the community level. If your community declares Seniors’ Week, inform us at [email protected] by May 31, 2026, with supporting documentation if available.
All communities that notify us that they have declared Seniors’ Week will be listed below.
A Community Declaration template is available. To register your community’s declaration for Seniors' Week 2026, email [email protected].
In 2026, the following municipalities, First Nations and Metis Settlements have officially declared Seniors’ Week to show appreciation and support for Alberta’s seniors. The list is updated weekly as new declarations are received.
Communities listed alphabetically
- Athabasca County Council
- Big Lakes County
- City of Airdrie
- City of Cold Lake
- City of Edmonton
- City of Fort Saskatchewan
- City of Grande Prairie
- City of Red Deer
- County of Grande Prairie No. 1
- County of Minburn
- County of Vermilion River
- Gift Lake Métis Settlement
- Lac Ste. Anne County
- Lamont County
- Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8
- Municipal District of Pincher Creek
- Municipal District of Provost
- Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130
- Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray)
- Summer Village of Rochon Sands
- Town of Bow Island
- Town of Coaldale
- Town of Cochrane
- Town of Crossfield
- Town of Elk Point
- Town of High Prairie
- Town of High River
- Town of Hinton
- Town of Innisfail
- Town of Magrath
- Town of Milk River
- Town of Onoway
- Town of Ponoka
- Town of Redcliff
- Town of Sundre
- Town of Vauxhall
- Town of Vermilion
- Town of Vulcan
- Town of Whitecourt
- Village of Acme
- Village of Breton
- Village of Delburne
- Village of Duchess
- Village of Forestburg
- Village of Kitscoty
- Village of Linden
- Village of Marwayne
- Village of Myrnam
- Village of Rockyford
- Village of Rosemary
- Village of Warburg