September 9, 2021
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On Friday, in response to rising infection rates, hospitalizations and ICU numbers, the province announced the implementation of new COVID-19 restrictions.

The Province also announced a new vaccine incentive program. It offers Albertans aged 18 or older a one-time payment of $100 for receiving a first or second dose of vaccine between September 3 and October 14.

Learn more about the Province's response to the rising COVID-19 numbers.
ADVOCACY UPDATES
Alberta is calling for proposals from municipal governments and other organizations to access up to $450,000 in funding to help communities to attract, welcome, and retain immigrant newcomers or create efficiencies in the immigration system to support economic recovery needs.

The onus to prove the existence of just cause rests with the employer and the inability to demonstrate the existence of just cause may result in an award of damages against the employer.
BUSINESS SERVICES

On September 22, AMSC and SunLife are co-hosting a webinar to show you and your employees how to make the most of Lumino Health. It will help you prioritize your health and wellbeing, which is more important than ever.
GOOD TO KNOW
Municipal Affairs has issued an Information Bulletin regarding Election Day, October 18, 2021. The bulletin relates to the Notice of Election.
Municipal Affairs’ Public Library Services Branch is inviting interested stakeholders to provide input on suggested red tape reductions to the Libraries Act and Libraries Regulation via an online survey.

This survey accompanies virtual engagement sessions taking place throughout September on several topics. Click this link for more information.

To complete the survey, click here. The survey will remain open until end of day Friday, October 8, 2021. Please contact Libraries@gov.ab.ca if you have any questions about Municipal Affairs’ stakeholder engagement on public libraries legislation.
Alberta Municipal Affairs’ Municipal Internship Program is now open for applications, but only until October 15! For the 2022 program, the ministry is introducing an exciting enhancement to provide consistency and continuity across the three program streams (Administrator, Finance Officer, and Land-Use Planner).

Get the details and applications here: Municipal Internship Program | Alberta.ca
The Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) enables municipalities and Métis settlements to collaborate with their neighbours on local and regional priorities. It is particularly important as we work together to address challenges related to Alberta’s economic and pandemic recovery.
Applications are now being accepted for all components under the 2021-22 ACP program. Apply through MAConnect at www.maconnect.alberta.ca and go to ACP Online.
Application deadlines are as follows:
·      Municipal Internship – October 15, 2021.
·      Intermunicipal Collaboration – January 5, 2022.
·      Mediation and Cooperative Processes, Municipal Restructuring, and Strategic Initiatives – February 4, 2022.
Truly understand your municipal buildings’ energy use. Save energy & money.
Borrow energy auditing tools at no cost and better understand your facilities’ energy use with the Tool Lending Library!
The Tool Lending Library gives you:
  • Free access to borrow energy auditing tools so you do not have to buy any.  
  • Easy lending process. You can borrow energy auditing tools any time, hassle-free. 
  • Tutorials on how to use the tools on the library website.  
  • Exclusive access. The Tool Lending Library is only available to municipal staff. 
  • Confidence that your buildings are running efficiently, or gain insights into what needs upgrading.  

Learn more.
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