CANWEA Resource on Decommissioning and Repowering a Windfarm
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CANWEA) has released a new resource on decommissioning and repowering wind farms.
SLGM Offers Training to Prospective Candidates in the October Municipal Election
The Society of Local Government Managers (SLGM), in collaboration with Municipal Affairs, is offering free candidate training for those individuals interested in seeking public office at either the municipal or school board level.
AAMDC’s New Councillor Orientation at Fall 2017 Convention
Every year in which a municipal election occurs, the AAMDC provides a New Councillor Orientation at the subsequent fall convention to inform newly elected officials about the association and the services we provide for our members.
Visit the AAMDC Website for Municipal Election Information
Municipal elections in Alberta will be taking place on October 16, 2017.
Municipal Impacts of CFTA and CETA
In April, the details of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) were released.
Need a Climate Resilience Action Plan? Apply by August 11
How is the climate in your region going to change in the future?
EXTENDED DEADLINE: Call for Nominations: Plumbing and Buildings Sub-Council of the Safety Codes Council
The AAMDC is seeking member representation on the Plumbing and Buildings Sub-Council of the Safety Codes Council.
How do I register for Munis 101 when I’m not sure who will be on council?
Since registration for the Elected Officials Education Program’s (EOEP) Munis 101 course opened on July 5, we’ve had quite a few phone calls and emails from municipal staff wondering how they can register councillors for the course when they won’t even know for sure who their council is until after the upcoming municipal elections.
RELEASED: Second Round of MGA Regulations Available for Review
Following the passing of the Municipal Government Amendment Act (2015) and the Modernized Municipal Government Act (2016), a number of regulations had to be updated or created.
Transportation Infrastructure Funding Available Through the National Trade Corridors Fund
Transport Canada is accepting expressions of interest for funding under the National Trade Corridors Fund (NTCF), which provides funding for projects that support the flow of goods and passengers by reducing bottlenecks and addressing capacity issues, help the transportation system withstand the effects of climate change and support innovation, foster economic and social development in Canada’s territorial north, and build on existing public and private investments in transportation infrastructure.