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Cavendish Farms is one of the recipients of federal funds for its plant in Lethbridge. (Photo: Cavendish Farms)

$4.7 million going to emissions reduction projects in Lethbridge & Coaldale

Jul 3, 2025 | 9:55 AM

The Government of Canada has announced millions of dollars in funding for a pair of energy-related initiatives in southern Alberta.

Federal Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin says a total of $13.3 million under the Low Carbon Economy Fund (LCEF) will support five projects in Alberta and the Northwest Territories.

She says it is up to all of us to take meaningful steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while supporting the economy.

“By driving innovation and supporting climate-smart solutions, we are not only protecting our environment, we are building a strong, competitive economy that can thrive in a low-carbon future,” says Dabrusin. “Through investments like these, the Government of Canada is empowering communities and organizations to lead the way in securing long-term economic and environmental success.”

Taurus Canada Renewable Natural Gas Corp will receive $3,405,000 for the design and construction of a small-scale, remote carbon capture system at the feedlot site owned by Kasko Cattle Co., north of Coaldale. It will be connected to a feedlot manure-based anaerobic digestion facility.

This initiative aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to investment and job creation in rural Alberta.

Cavendish Farms Corporation will use its $1,375,000 grant to add a heat recovery system at its factory in Lethbridge.

By using recovered heat energy from its fryer exhaust, it will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the combustion of natural gas.

The government deems the five funded projects to be essential to building a clean economy and keeping Canadian innovation climate competitive.

They add that the ones in Alberta are in line with their commitment through the Framework to Build a Green Prairie Economy to deliver good jobs and a cleaner and sustainable economy.

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