The members, board, and staff of the AUMA thank Barry for the leadership, drive, and commitment to represent the interests of municipalities across Alberta that he showed during his time as president. We wish him well in his future endeavours, which Barry plans to announce soon.
The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) is delivering Munis 101 with the support of Alberta Municipal Affairs to help meet the Municipal Government Act requirements for post-election council orientation.
AUMA, along with our partners from Reynolds Mirth Richards and Farmer (RMRF) LLP, will host a webinar on Monday, August 30, to answer any questions you might have and provide guidance for your return-to-workplace planning.
Regardless of whether the incident is in a unionized or non-union atmosphere, there are some fundamental principles that all employers need to keep in mind.
The Green Acres Foundation is a non-profit housing management body established by Ministerial Order by the Government of Alberta. The foundation provides affordable supportive housing to seniors of the City of Lethbridge, Lethbridge County, and the Towns of Picture Butte, Coaldale, Coalhurst, and Nobleford, as well as the Village of Barons.
AUMA asked Green Acres Foundation to share a little about themselves so our other members might come to know them better.
GOOD TO KNOW
The province’s 2021 wildfire season is on track to match the five-year trend of 1,300 to 1,400 wildfires per year in Alberta. Several wildfires are currently burning in Alberta at varying levels of control.
FireSmart Alberta has developed a guidebook to help municipal governments prepare a plan, develop wildfire preparedness, and create a wildfire mitigation strategy.
Purchased with the support of the Electric Vehicles for Municipalities Program, the new battery electric vehicles have plenty of space for passengers and equipment. This purchase eliminates the need to lease utility vehicles each summer, and is part of an ongoing effort to find operational cost savings and efficiencies within the municipality. Learn more.
Help test the Climate Atlas of Canada
The Prairie Climate Centre is looking for civil servants and municipal decision-makers to participate in a user experience testing for the Climate Atlas of Canada. No previous experience with the tool is needed and the interview only lasts an hour. Interested parties can contact Stephen Muirhead (s.muirhead-ra@uwinnipeg.ca) to schedule a time.
