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Official Visit of the Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to Alberta

22–23 September 2026

H.E. Stefan Tomašević, Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to Canada, paid an official visit to Alberta in September 2026, accompanied by the Honorary Consul.

Tesla Award Night — 22 September. The Nikola Tesla Historical Society of Alberta held a reception at the Chateau Lacombe Hotel in Edmonton, where the Tesla Award was presented to the daughter of the late researcher Aleksandar Kostov in recognition of his work.

The Ambassador at the Nikola Tesla Historical Society of Alberta reception, Chateau Lacombe Hotel, Edmonton

Government of Alberta — 23 September. The Ambassador and the Honorary Consul visited the Alberta Legislature in Edmonton for official meetings with the Government of Alberta.

The Ambassador and the Honorary Consul in front of the Alberta Legislature, Edmonton

Official meeting at the Alberta Legislature, in front of the flags of Serbia, Canada and Alberta

Tesla tree planting — 23 September. That evening, marking the 170th anniversary of the birth of Nikola Tesla, a tree was planted and a ribbon cut in front of TELUS World of Science – Edmonton in Coronation Park, together with the Nikola Tesla Historical Society of Alberta and members of the Serbian community.

Ribbon cutting at the Tesla tree planting, Coronation Park, Edmonton

The Ambassador with young members of the community in Serbian folk costume at the Tesla tree

Plaque: Planted in 2026 in honour of Genius and Inventor Nikola Tesla (1856–1943), Who lit up the world. Nikola Tesla Historical Society of Alberta

Serbian Community in Alberta — Community Brief

15 September 2026

The Honorary Consulate has been present in Alberta since 2017, working alongside Serbian community organizations in Edmonton, Calgary and across the province.

Serbian Fest Calgary now draws more than 3,000 visitors, and May was proclaimed Serbian Festival Month in Calgary in 2026. The SKUD Frula folklore group took part in the Calgary Stampede Parade for a second consecutive year. St. Sava Serbian School, established in 2000, has educated more than 300 children.

Edmonton has officially celebrated Nikola Tesla Day since 2019, with public science lectures, collaboration with TELUS World of Science – Edmonton, and the illumination of the High Level Bridge. The Nikola Tesla Historical Society of Alberta works with Athabasca University, Calgary Tesla Society and MITACS on Tesla’s scientific legacy. Calgary Tesla Society, founded in 2014, runs school and library outreach and the Calgary Tesla Award.

The community’s contribution to Alberta extends to volunteerism and charitable giving, including wildfire and flood relief, the Calgary Food Bank and the Alberta Children’s Hospital.