Today, the Honourable Tony Wakeham, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, congratulates the Town of Stephenville for being named Newfoundland and Labrador’s Most Active Community through the ParticipACTION Community Challenge.
The town will receive a prize of $10,000 to put toward local physical activity initiatives. The award, supported in part by the Provincial Government, is part of the ParticipACTION Community Challenge, a national physical activity initiative that encouraged Canadians to get active throughout the month of June in search of Canada’s Most Active Community.
Nearly 140,000 residents in Newfoundland and Labrador participated in the 2026 challenge.
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“This recognition is especially meaningful to me as the proud MHA for the District of Stephenville – Port au Port. Congratulations to everyone whose enthusiasm and commitment made this achievement possible. I also want to commend residents and communities across Newfoundland and Labrador who participated in this year’s challenge. By embracing active living and encouraging one another to get involved, you are helping to build healthier individuals, stronger communities, and a more active province.”
Honourable Tony Wakeham
MHA, Stephenville-Port au Port
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
“Congratulations to the Town of Stephenville on being named Newfoundland and Labrador’s Most Active Community through the ParticipACTION Community Challenge. This well-deserved recognition reflects the community’s outstanding commitment to promoting active living and demonstrates what can be achieved when residents come together with a shared goal. The Community Challenge is an exciting initiative that encourages people of all ages to be active throughout the month of June, reinforcing the positive impact physical activity has on building healthier, more connected communities.”
Honourable Andrea Barbour
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
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