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Medicine Hat, Alberta (October 13, 2023) – The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) is grateful to have received an initial donation of $75,000 as Pattern Energy establishes its Lanfine Wind Community Benefits Program. Over the next 20 years, Lanfine Wind will contribute over $1,000,000 to CFSEA which will support local initiatives and community-based organizations for the people of Special Area 3, the MD of Acadia, and the Town of Oyen.

“We’re proud to have committed $1 million to the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta that will go directly to supporting critical local causes and initiatives. Lanfine Wind is a $335 million investment in Alberta that is bringing diverse economic benefits to the region while powering 30,000 homes with clean and renewable energy. Together, we are building a better, cleaner, and more sustainable future in Alberta.”.” – Hunter Armistead, CEO of Pattern Energy.

The Lanfine Wind Community Benefits Fund will start accepting grant applications from non-profit organizations within Special Area 3, MD of Acadia, and the Town of Oyen in Spring 2024. The priority areas include Indigenous Initiatives, Environmental, Youth and Education, and Health and Wellness. This new, annual grant stream will be facilitated by the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta and reviewed by a local Lanfine Wind Community Advisory Committee. This committee will include, a Pattern Energy representative, a site manager, four community members, and a CFSEA representative.

“We have been incredibly fortunate to work alongside Pattern Energy and the local team with the Lanfine Wind Project to help guide their corporate community investment which will be an integral part in building a vibrant and strong charitable sector for the area. The foresight and commitment from Pattern leads the charge in corporate community give-back. They have prioritized their focus areas on the unique needs within Special Area 3, the MD of Acadia, and the Town of Oyen to ensure a greater impact. The lasting legacy that Pattern Energy will have on the region will continue to benefit the community, forever.” – Niki Gray, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta

For more information about the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta or the Lanfine Wind Community Benefits Program, please contact the office at 403.527.9038.

 

For more information, please contact:

Niki Gray

Executive Director

niki@cfsea.ca 403.594.2232