Looking for Advice? Call A Peer Mentor
Municipal leaders regularly face complex and controversial issues. Whether it is tension with a fellow councillor or difficulty balancing the demands of the position, sometimes talking with an impartial party who may have been in a similar situation can help put things into focus. Did you know that Alberta has a network of peer mentors […]
NEXT WEEK: AAMDC Webinar on the Modernized Municipal Government Act
The AAMDC is hosting an MGA Webinar to provide members the opportunity to learn more about Bill 21: Modernized Municipal Government Act.
Government of Alberta’s Asset Management Approach Now Available
As part of federal requirements related to the Gas Tax Fund, each province and territory has completed an agreement with the Government of Canada that establishes a provincial/territorial approach to promoting and implementing municipal asset management.
Participate in a Pilot Program on Ride Scheduling Software
The University of Alberta’s Medically At-Risk Driver Centre (MARD) is delivering a pilot project to evaluate the value of ride-scheduling software in increasing the efficiency of service delivery and decreasing the costs of alternate transportation for seniors (ATS) service provision.
Alberta Wetland Policy Now in Effect Province-Wide
As of July 4, 2016, the Alberta Wetland Policy is in effect province-wide, and includes Alberta’s Green Area (boreal forest and eastern slopes).
SAVE THE DATE: AAMDC Webinar on the Modernized Municipal Government Act
The AAMDC is hosting an MGA Webinar to provide members the opportunity to learn more about Bill 21: Modernized Municipal Government Act.
Alberta Human Services Seeking Input on FCSS Regulation Review
Alberta Human Services is undertaking a review of the Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Regulation, which provides the mandate and requirements for the operation of FCSS programs across the province.
DON’T FORGET: Complete the AAMDC MGA Survey
The AAMDC has finished its member consultation tour of the province and wants to provide an additional outlet to collect member input on the proposed Bill 21: Modernized Municipal Government Act.
SAVE THE DATE: 2017 Alberta Rural Education Symposium
The Alberta Rural Education Symposium for 2017 is going to be held on May 5 – 7 and prospective attendees are being asked to save the date.
Draft AAMDC Municipal Agriculture Disaster Declaration Guide Now Available
In recent years, a number of rural municipalities experienced drought or excessive moisture conditions which impacted crop yields and resulted in municipalities declaring agricultural disasters across Alberta.