AHS Launches New Seniors and Continuing Care Provincial Advisory Council – Seeking Members
Alberta Health Services has a new Seniors and Continuing Care Provincial Advisory Council and are seeking members.
AAMDC Climate Change Advisory Committee – Final Report Now Available
Earlier this year, the AAMDC established an ad hoc committee to analyze the impacts, challenges, and opportunities of various climate change policies on Alberta’s rural municipalities.
AAMDC Fall 2017 Convention Registration Opening Soon!
The Fall 2017 Convention will take place November 15-17, 2017 at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton.
Government of Alberta Releases New Directive to Guide Aggregate Allocation for Commercial Use on Public Lands
The Government of Alberta recently announced the Alberta Aggregate (Sand and Gravel) Allocation Directive for Commercial Use on Public Land, and a new Aggregate Land Request Process, which are effective as of September 1, 2017.
Service Alberta Provides Update on SuperNet Operating Agreement
At the August 2017 AAMDC Board of Directors Meeting, Service Alberta representatives provided an update on the progress of selecting a new operator and the development of a new operating agreement for the Alberta SuperNet.
Munis 101 Schedule Change – Course Now Offered on Weekend in Peace River
Based on requests from several municipalities in northern Alberta, the EOEP has revised their schedule for Munis 101 courses offered within the mandatory ninety-day councillor training timeframe established in the amended Municipal Government Act.
Primer on Cannabis Legalization: How Municipalities Can Get Ready
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has developed a resource for municipalities to help prepare for the incoming legalization of cannabis.
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Fire Weather Indices Maps Available
With current dry conditions being experienced in some areas of the province, AAMDC is reminding members of an Agriculture and Forestry information resource, which produces fire weather indices maps to identify fire potential and monitor conditions in the white zone of the province.
Federal Code of Practice for the Reduction of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Cutback and Emulsified Asphalt
Earlier this year, Environment and Climate Change Canada developed a new Code of Practice for the Reduction of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Emissions from Cutback and Emulsified Asphalt.
Occupational Health and Safety System Review – Seeking AAMDC Member Input
The Government of Alberta is reviewing the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) system and is looking for feedback from key stakeholders including municipalities.