Government of Alberta Electricity Market Review – Provide Your Input!
Government of Alberta launches 90-day review of Alberta’s electricity market system The Government of Alberta has committed to consult with stakeholders on whether Alberta should return to an energy-only market or create a capacity market within 90 days. Below is a short description of both models: Energy-only market – where power plants are paid only […]
Slip, Trip, and Fall Injuries
Understanding the factors to lead to slip, trip, and fall injuries Sometimes we look at quick solutions when it comes to solving problems. We do not always fully look at the causes of a problem or the system in which it exists. Many times, this is what happens when we address slip, trip, and fall […]
Alberta-Wide Launch of Mobile History App
History Check becomes an Alberta-Wide Heritage & Tourism Mobile App Friends of Historical Northern Alberta Society (FHNAS) and Impact Tourism work to preserve and promote the history of Alberta. In 2017, FHNAS and Impact Tourism launched the History Check app to show the history and uniqueness of northern Alberta’s smaller and lesser-known regions. FHNAS and […]
RMA Spring 2019 Board Member Committee Report Now Available
The report summarizes board member committee work from August 2018 to March 2019 RMA has released its Spring 2019 Board Member Committee Report. The report includes a summary of all committees on which the RMA has a board member representative. The information provided is derived from a combination of board member reporting on their committee […]
Community Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program Update
Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) releases program update The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) released an update on the Community Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program. The update includes information on activities for April and May 2019. General Highlights: Created the MCCAC Facebook page to expand audience reach and interaction Eight opportunities for […]
Support Canadian Energy: The Launch of a Respectful Energy Dialogue
The Resource Communities of Canada Coalition (RCCC) is a collaborative group established to support the responsible development of energy infrastructure projects. Responsible resource development is essential for the future of all municipalities. The just-concluded Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Annual Conference and Trade Show, held in Quebec City, provided the ideal environment for us to […]
Municipalities to be Granted Tax Incentive Powers
Bill 7 will allow municipalities to offer property tax incentives for non-residential uses to support economic development On June 4, Kaycee Madu, Minister of Municipal Affairs, introduced Bill 7, Municipal Government (Property Tax Incentives) Amendment Act. Bill 7 will allow municipalities, through the creation of a bylaw, to offer a wide range of property tax […]
Evaluation of Wetland Management Partnerships Report Available
The County of Vermillion River and City of Calgary release final report, “An Evaluation of Municipal- Provincial Wetland Management Partnerships in Alberta”. The County of Vermillion River, in partnership with the City of Calgary, released a summary of the two municipalities’ experiences as provincial wetland restoration agents. The County of Vermillion River recently concluded a […]
Cleanfarms Selected as Agricultural Plastic Recycling Pilot Program Operator
The Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group (APRG) through Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) have selected Cleanfarms as the program operator for three- year pilot The “Alberta Ag- Plastic. Recycle it!” program is underway with Cleanfarms selected as the program operator for the three-year pilot program to collect agricultural grain bags and twine for recycling within Alberta. Cleanfarms […]
Government of Alberta Introduces Four Bills
The 1st session of the 30th Legislature of Alberta opened on May 22, 2019. In the time since then, the Government of Alberta has introduced four bills aimed at fulfilling campaign promises. The bills introduced are: Bill 1 – An Act to Repeal the Carbon Tax Bill 2 – An Act to Make Alberta Open […]