Community Futures Crowsnest Pass congratulates our board member Fred Bradley on receiving the King Charles III Coronation Medal from the Hon. Scott Tanas, Senator at a presentation ceremony in the Senate Chamber of Canada in Ottawa on March 26th, 2025, in “recognition of his service, commitment and unwavering dedication to Canada, Alberta and his community.”
We want to take this opportunity to personally thank Fred Bradley for his service to the Crowsnest Pass Community, specifically his contributions to Community Futures Crowsnest Pass.
Individuals in the photo are L to R, Hon. Rod Black, Senator; Fred Bradley, recipient; Hon. Scott Tannas, Senator; J. Greg Peters, Usher of the Black Rod.
Fred Bradley, former Alberta cabinet minister and longtime MLA, has spent a lifetime serving his community, the province, and the country as a community builder, steward of natural resources, and champion of democratic ideals. He has also advocated for the recognition and preservation of the vibrant history of Crowsnest Pass.
Born and raised in Crowsnest Pass, he was elected at age 25 as the youngest MLA in the Peter Lougheed government and served five terms until 1993.
As Alberta’s Minister of Environment, Bradley was pivotal in shaping policy for the province’s air, land, and water resources. Notable achievements include his contributions to the Alberta Eastern Slopes Policy, siting of the Old Man River Dam, and protecting Kananaskis Country. He advocated for the South West Alberta Renewable Energy Initiative and oversaw the amalgamation of five communities to form the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass.
Bradley extended his expertise internationally, working as a parliamentary development advisor in Ukraine, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan from 1995 to 2013.
His commitment to preserving Alberta’s history is reflected in his tenure as Chair of the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation. He advocated for designating the Frank Slide, Leitch Collieries, Lille, and Coleman as historic sites and erecting the Hillcrest Mine Disaster Memorial to Canada’s worst mine disaster.
He remains active in community service, sitting on the boards of several heritage organizations, Community Futures Crowsnest Pass, and the Former Member of the Alberta Legislature Association. Recently, he served on the Alberta Coal Policy Review Committee.
