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Seniors’ Week

During the first full week of June, Albertans can show appreciation for Alberta’s seniors and all that they contribute to Alberta.

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

  • City of Red Deer
  • Gift Lake Metis Settlement
  • Town of Bow Island
  • Town of Coaldale
  • Town of Cochrane
  • Town of High River
  • Town of Ponoka
  • Town of Redcliff
  • Town of Vauxhall
  • Village of Bareton
  • Village of Forestburg
  • Village of Linden
  • Wheatland County

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