Wetlands Webinar Highlights from May 25
Last week, AAMDC and AUMA co-hosted a webinar titled Wetlands: Why? What? Who? How? which provided an opportunity for the province to respond to questions submitted by municipalities regarding Alberta’s Wetland Policy.
Short Application Window Now Open for Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program
The federal government has released details regarding applications for $150 million in funding introduced in the 2016 federal budget as part of the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Fund.
Bill 21: Modernized Municipal Government Act Released
Yesterday, the Government of Alberta tabled Bill 21: Modernized Municipal Government Act in the Legislature.
Government of Alberta Introduces Bill 20: the Climate Leadership Implementation Act
On May 25, 2016, the Government of Alberta introduced Bill 20, the Climate Leadership Implementation Act into the Alberta legislature.
District 5 AAMDC MGA Consultation Rescheduled – Register Now!
Due to an unforeseen delay in the release of the Municipal Government Act, the AAMDC has been forced to reschedule the MGA consultation planned for May 31st in Vermilion.
2016-2018 AAMDC Strategic Plan
On April 21, 2016 the Board approved the 2016-2018 AAMDC Strategic Plan.
Joint Advocacy Leads to Action on Aquatic Invasive Species
Zebra and quagga mussels continue to threaten water bodies in Ontario and Manitoba, costing municipalities millions of dollars in damage to water infrastructure and declining water quality.
Participate in a Webinar on Developing a Seniors Transportation Network
The University of Alberta’s Medically At-Risk Driver Centre (MARD) has recently developed the Toolkit for the Implementation of Alternate Transportation for Seniors in Alberta.
AAMDC and AUMA Host Manitoba and Saskatchewan Municipal Associations
On May 5 and 6, 2016, the AAMDC and AUMA jointly hosted delegates from the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities, the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association, and the Association of Manitoba Municipalities for the 2016 Western Canadian Municipalities Association (WCMA) annual meeting.
Provide Feedback on Regulations Related to Transportation Network Companies
The Government of Alberta is requesting municipal input on Bill 16, The Traffic Safety Amendment Act.