Resolutions Deadline for Spring 2018 Convention
With district meetings approaching, the AAMDC is reminding members of the important role resolutions play in guiding the association’s advocacy efforts.
Looking for Advice? Call a Peer Mentor
Municipal leaders regularly face complex and controversial issues.
Guide to Community Solar in Alberta Now Available
Recently, the Pembina Institute has developed and released the Alberta Community Solar Guide.
Wind Energy Resources for Alberta Municipalities
Community involvement in wind energy projects is critical to successful collaborative relationships and economic development.
AAMDC Fall 2014 Resolutions Expiring
Resolutions that were endorsed at the fall 2014 convention are now expiring.
Legislation Introduced to Change Workers Compensation Board and Occupational Health and Safety Standards
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.
Amendment to Listing of Birds Under Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act
The federal Species at Risk Act (SARA) aims to prevent wildlife species from becoming extinct and secure the necessary actions for their recovery.
Farm and Ranch Workplace Legislation FAQs and Webinars Now Available
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.
AAMDC Fall 2017 Endorsed Resolutions
Resolutions form an important part in identifying direction for the AAMDC’s advocacy efforts.
Alberta Municipal Affairs Announces Relief from Unpaid Education Property Taxes
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 oil and gas properties on which they have been unable to collect those taxes from delinquent property owners.