Municipalities must submit concrete actions to reduce red tape and encourage private sector investment as part of the Municipal Stimulus Program in early 2021. On December 9, join the AUMA and the Alberta Chambers of Commerce for a webinar highlighting some best practices for municipal government in Alberta.

Bill 37: The Builders’ Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act proposes a multitude of changes to the current Builders’ Lien Act. Review the proposed changes including the introduction of a prompt payment regimen and formal adjudication process.

Municipalities can save up to 100% on the cost of scoping audits and engineering studies for recreation centres. They can also receive a rebate of up to 75% of the cost of implementing recreation centre retrofits with Action Centre funding. Hear from the municipalities of Airdrie, Grande Prairie, Falher and Donnelly on November 30. You’ll learn how to implement energy efficiency retrofits on a tight budget. Register now.

Arenas and ice rinks are the heart of Canadian communities, both large and small. They are also among the highest energy-consuming facilities in a municipality. Learn how improving energy efficiency in arenas, rinks and pools will reduce your energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.

Join us on December 3 to hear from Sandra McIntosh, Climate Adaptation Specialist for Brazeau County. She'll talk about her experience in the Municipal Energy Champions Program, lessons learned, and initiatives Brazeau is moving forward with.

The Town of Thorsby better understands their energy usage by reviewing data they collected through the Municipal Energy Champions Program. Apply to the new Municipal Energy Champions cohort by December 18 so you too can receive similar energy management support.

Prairies Regional Adaptation Collaborative is conducting a survey until November 30. They aim to better understand the current extent of climate change adaptation planning and implementation in communities. Outcomes of the survey will provide them with a better understanding of the priorities, challenges, and barriers faced by municipalities within Alberta. The Action Centre received funding to design and develop a new Climate Adaptation Program, opening in 2021.

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has released detailed recommendations for post-COVID economic recovery plans urging a green and inclusive recovery that empowers local leaders to deliver results for Canadians on the ground while continuing to protect frontline services.