Alberta Broadband Toolkit Released
The University of Alberta has released Understanding Community Broadband: The Alberta Broadband Toolkit.
AAMDC Spring 2017 Convention & Trade Show Registration Now Open!
The Spring 2017 Convention will take place March 20-22, 2017 at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton. The March 20 trade show will feature over 130 booths that provide services and products our members may require. The convention will kick off the morning of March 21 with opening ceremonies. In addition to workshops, plenary addresses, and the […]
Provide your input to the Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission
The Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission (AEBC), appointed in late 2016, has been tasked with reviewing the existing boundaries and names for the 87 electoral constituencies and must report to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta by October 31, 2017.
AAMDC Board Governance Review Committee Needs Member Input
The AAMDC Board Governance Review Committee distributed questions to CAOs, Mayors and Reeves on December 23, 2016 for completion by AAMDC member councils.
CRTC Declares Broadband Access as a Basic Service
On December 21, 2016, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) officially declared broadband internet as an essential service for Canadians.
Government of Alberta Releases Micro-Generation Regulation
On December 21, 2016, the Government of Alberta released the new Micro-Generation Regulation which deals with small electricity generating installations such as small scale wind or solar generation that feed into the electrical grid.
Alberta Wetland Policy Implementation Updates
The Alberta Wetland Policy became in effect province-wide in July and the Government of Alberta has been developing addition resources to support the implementation process for multiple industries and sectors.
Government of Canada Introduces Broadband Funding Program
On December 15, 2016, the Government of Canada announced the Connect to Innovate (CTI)program, which provides up to $500 million in funding by 2021 for enhancing rural broadband infrastructure across Canada.
Federal Task Force Releases Framework for Legalization of Cannabis
On December 13, 2016, the federal Task Force on Cannabis Legalization and Regulationreleased A Framework for the Legalization and Regulation of Cannabis in Canada, which includes more than 80 recommendations to all levels of government on the process for legalizing cannabis in a way that protects public safety and health among Canadians.
AAMDC Seeking Applications for Climate Change Advisory Committee Members
As climate change is continuing to be an important issue for rural Alberta, the AAMDC Board of Directors is forming an advisory committee to provide a rural municipal perspective on the positive and negative impacts of provincial and federal legislation, policies and programming related to climate change.