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.
Provincial launch co-host
The City of Grande Prairie co-hosted the 2026 Seniors’ Week Provincial Launch Event on June 1, bringing together seniors, community organizations, and local and municipal dignitaries to celebrate healthy aging and community connection.
Seniors’ Week declarations
In 2026, the following municipalities, First Nations and Metis Settlements officially declared Seniors’ Week to show appreciation and support for Alberta’s seniors.
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