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An e-petition calling on the Government of Canada to extend a $3000 tax credit to volunteer citizens on Patrol is now open for signature on the Government of Canada’s website. The petition calls for a

The Government of Alberta is conducting a review of the Métis Harvesting in Alberta policy. The purpose of this review is to ensure that the Policy is consistent with case law. The province is completing

Alberta Municipal Affairs has recently announced a new program to collaboratively foster effective local governance and build administrative capacity in Alberta’s municipalities. The Municipal Accountability Program (MAP) will review municipal processes and procedures to help

A new resource is available to help municipalities integrate environmental assessment into decision-making and planning processes. Local land use and planning decisions made by municipalities play an essential role in the management and protection of

The AAMDC Spring 2018 Convention, scheduled for March 19-21, is fast approaching and is sure to be another great event. For a complete convention agenda information, click here.

The AAMDC would like to remind our members that the survey on rural recreation is currently in progress, and will remain open until April 6, 2018.

The AAMDC, in partnership with AUMA and Alberta Municipal Affairs, is pleased to announce the release of a tool for municipalities to implement the recent changes to the Municipal Government Act (MGA).

While the intent of Environmental Reserves (ER) under the Municipal Government Act (MGA) is to avoid development on hazardous lands, prevent pollution, preserve natural drainage courses, and ensure access to water bodies, Alberta municipalities have

The AAMDC has completed its first Board Member Committee Report, which is available now by clicking here. The report can also be accessed during the AAMDC Spring 2018 Convention through the convention app.

On March 9, the Government of Alberta announced $10 million in funding to address rural crime.

AAMDC and AUMA, with support from Infrastructure and Asset Management Alberta (IAMA), are excited to bring you one-day and half-day asset management workshops for elected officials and senior administration.

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. Dr. Manfred Fischedick is the Vice President at

9The Energy Futures Lab is seeking expressions of interest from communities as part of their Energy Futures Roadshow. The Energy Futures Lab is a diverse network of over 60 innovators and organizations working collaboratively to

The AAMDC, in partnership with the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) and Alberta Municipal Affairs, has been working to develop change management resources to support municipalities in implementing new requirements under the revised Municipal Government

The AAMDC is surveying members on rural recreation.