Lessons from Germany on a Renewable Energy Economy: An opportunity to speak with Professor Dr. Manfred Fischedick
The University of Calgary, in partnership with the AAMDC, is hosting the opportunity to discuss renewable energy transitions with one of Germany’s foremost experts in the area.
New AAMDC Report on the Economic Impact of Rural Alberta
The AAMDC has recently released a report that highlights the contribution of rural Alberta to the Alberta economy.
Apply for the 2018 Minister’s Awards for Municipal Excellence
The Honourable Shaye Anderson, Minister of Municipal Affairs, is calling on all Alberta municipalities to submit practices or initiatives for the 2018 Minister’s Awards for Municipal Excellence.
District-Endorsed Resolutions Update – District 1 and Individual Resolution
As part of the AAMDC’s resolution process, municipalities are encouraged to submit resolutions to their districts for discussion and endorsement prior to forwarding them to the AAMDC for inclusion on the resolution agenda at each convention.
AAMDC Assigns Statuses to Two Fall 2017 Resolutions
As part of its advocacy efforts, the AAMDC assigns statuses to all endorsed resolutions based on initial government responses, and updates statuses throughout the three years that a resolution is active based on changes to government policy, funding, etc. that impact that resolution.
Apply to Implement a Rural Regional Alternate Transportation for Seniors Project in your Municipality!
The University of Alberta’s Medically At-Risk Driver Centre (MARD) is seeking proposals from rural municipalities and/or rural-based community organizations to work with MARD to develop a regional alternate transportation for seniors (ATS) service in a remote area in Alberta.
Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action for Municipal Governments
The municipal election in fall 2017 resulted in over 40% of new elected officials in Alberta’s rural municipalities.
Government of Alberta Seeking Rural Municipal Input on Broadband
In December 2016, the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) ruled that access to broadband internet is a basic telecommunications service.
FCM Seeking Cost Estimates for Railway Grade Crossing Upgrades
In November 2014, Transport Canada published new Grade Crossings Regulations for safety management of federally-regulated grade crossings.
Alberta Community Partnership – Local Land Use Planning Grants Available
Alberta municipalities with populations under 3,500 who are working to complete a municipal development plan (MDP) for the first time are invited to submit a grant application under the new, limited-term Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) Local Land Use Planning (LLUP) component from Municipal Affairs.