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As the distribution of charitable gaming revenue in different geographic areas of Alberta continues to be an issue that concerns AAMDC members, the AAMDC Board of Directors is forming an advisory committee to provide a

On November 21, 2017, Health Canada released their Proposed Approach to the Regulation of Cannabisfor public consultation.

The Government of Alberta is looking for feedback on current issues and opportunities related to the management of Fusarium graminearum in Alberta.

The woodland caribou is listed as a threatened species under the federal Species at Risk Act, and Alberta’sWildlife Act.

Alberta Municipal Affairs is currently accepting applications for various components of the Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) grant.

On December 11, 2017, the federal government announced that it will be sharing 75% of tax revenues from recreational cannabis sales with provinces and territories.

With district meetings approaching, the AAMDC is reminding members of the important role resolutions play in guiding the association’s advocacy efforts.

Municipal leaders regularly face complex and controversial issues.

Recently, the Pembina Institute has developed and released the Alberta Community Solar Guide.

Community involvement in wind energy projects is critical to successful collaborative relationships and economic development.

Resolutions that were endorsed at the fall 2014 convention are now expiring.

On November 27, 2017, the Government of Alberta introduced Bill 30: An Act to Protect the Health and Well-being of Working Albertans for first reading in the Legislature.

The federal Species at Risk Act (SARA) aims to prevent wildlife species from becoming extinct and secure the necessary actions for their recovery.

The Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act was passed in 2015, bringing the protection and compensation of waged, non-family farm and ranch workers in line with similar protections in other sectors across Canada.

Resolutions form an important part in identifying direction for the AAMDC’s advocacy efforts.

At the recent AAMDC convention, the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Shaye Anderson, announced a new program that aims to provide relief to municipalities who have been required to submit education property tax requisitions on linear