Secretary of State van Koeverden will be in Saskatchewan to announce Government of Canada support for community soccer and highlight the importance of sport.

SASKATOON, SK, Aug. 27, 2026 /CNW/ -- The Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport), will be in Saskatchewan on Friday to announce Government of Canada support for community soccer and highlight the importance of sport.

Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.

The details are as follows:

Event #1 – Building up community soccer with Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities and Beardy's & Okemasis' Cree Nation – announcement and press conference

DATE:
Friday, August 28, 2026

TIME:
10:30 a.m.

LOCATION:
Beardy's & Okemasis' Cree Nation, Saskatchewan

Event #2 – University of Saskatchewan visit and Huskies "Try It Day"– photo and interview opportunity

DATE:
Friday, August 28, 2026

TIME:
2:05 p.m.

LOCATION:
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Media representatives wishing to attend an event must confirm their participation by sending their full name and the name of their organization to media@pch.gc.ca by 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Details on how to attend will be provided afterward.

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