MLC Registration is open! Update on Investing in Canada, ag plastics recycling, survey reminders, and apply to be a host community
This Week
Registration now open for spring Municipal Leaders’ Caucus March 27 and 28

Mayors, councillors, and CAOs are invited to register for AUMA's spring Municipal Leaders’ Caucus being held March 27 and 28 at the Edmonton Convention Centre (previously known as the Shaw Conference Centre). 
Investing in Canada update

AUMA has received some questions from members regarding the Investing in Canada infrastructure program. AUMA remains actively engaged with Alberta Infrastructure on this critical program and wanted to provide our members with some updates.
Happening Now
Assessment Review Underway

Municipal Affairs is conducting a review of how some regulated property is assessed in Alberta.

Results of the review could have a significant impact on the revenue of municipalities who have a larger amount of linear property. 
Agricultural Plastics Recycling Pilot Program

Alberta Agriculture and Forestry is helping fund a three-year pilot program to recycle agricultural plastics in response to continued advocacy for a better solution to dispose of agricultural plastic waste. 
Survey Reminders
Complete the Province’s Police Act survey

The Government of Alberta is currently undertaking a review of Alberta’s Police Act , and is asking for municipal input through participation in the survey launched in January.

The survey link was emailed to municipal CAOs and Mayors. If you haven’t received the email, or if you have any questions about this survey or the process, please contact the Police Act Review Team at pareview@gov.ab.ca or 1-780-217-6236.
Complete the Western Canadian Local Government Innovation Survey by February 11
 
MNP, along with AUMA, Civic Info BC, LGAA, RMA, SUMA and LGMA, is reminding municipalities to participate in an innovation survey to better understand the drivers of change and how we’re responding.

Innovation begins with insight – share yours today! Survey runs January 21 – February 11.
In Your Community
March 1 deadline: Apply to be a host community for an immigration pilot program

The Government of Canada is seeking applications from small communities interested in advancing economic development through immigration. Many of AUMA’s members have spoken to the value of having newcomers settle in their community to opening a new business or filling a labour shortage. 
AUMA President requests meeting with Premier
AUMA President requests meeting with Premier

During the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce luncheon January 24, 2019, AUMA President Barry Morishita asked the Premier for a meeting to help solve the impasse on municipal funding.

AUMA wants a framework similar to what was provided to the City of Edmonton and the City of Calgary through the City Charters Fiscal Framework Act. This framework should offer adequate levels of funding, increased predictability for multi-year financial planning, and long-term growth of the funding in alignment with Alberta’s economy. 

We are pleased to report a meeting has since been set up and we look forward to discussions on this very important matter.
Events
View events, webinars, workshops and more at auma.ca/events

Registration is now open for AUMA’s Spring Municipal Leaders’ Caucus is taking place March 27 and 28 in Edmonton.

Discuss current and emerging trends in asset management by attending the upcoming IAMA workshop taking place February 13 in Red Deer.

The Wetland Education Network is hosting their annual workshop March 14 in Nisku. Registration is free and includes lunch.
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What's in the News
Economy, Economic Development and Tourism
  • Oil Town Fights Man Camps in Effort to Boost Local Population
  • City to review animal disposal policy after park horses end up at auction
  • Councillor wants local approach to mortgage rules over national 'stress test'
  • Finance Minster Joe Ceci to take part in pre-budget telephone town halls with Albertans
 
Energy
  • Bankrupt energy companies can’t abandon old wells, Canada's top court rules
  • Grande Prairie praised for energy-efficient upgrades
  • City of Lethbridge received information about urban drilling in October, but Mayor and council were left in the dark
 
Environment
  • Make manufacturers pay for recycling? Calgary councillor says it's time
  • Matters of council: Rate changes and extended producer responsibility
 
Infrastructure and Transportation
  • Something mysterious is blocking vehicle key fobs from working in a small Alberta town
  • The truth is out there: Alberta town solves mysterious case of key fob malfunctions
  • Alberta pledges $1.53B for 'most ambitious' Green Line LRT in Calgary
  • Rocky Mountain House residents asked to conserve water
 
Indigenous Relations
  • Two First Nations reach agreements with Alberta on access to safe water
 
Intergovernmental Relations
  • Ponoka mayor not backing down on withholding taxes from province
  • Ponoka mayor enlisting allies in funding battle
  • Lacombe Council pens letter in support of equitable treatment for municipalities
  • Calgary's mayor to fire off letter to Victoria council in support of energy industry
  • Town and county hold second ICF meeting
  • Calgary councillors reach out to Victoria over energy spat
  • Albertans ‘are not a bunch of F-350-driving cavemen’: B.C. anti-oil campaign angers Calgary councillors
  • Lacombe joins mid-sized cities in call for equitable funding
  • Brown Believes Recognition Essential for Mid-Sized Cities
 
Municipal Governance
  • Canmore weighs controversial Peaks of Grassi housing development for 3rd time
  • County feedlot tax survives appeal in Alberta
 
Safe and Healthy Communities
  • Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Release Emergency Management Strategy for Canada
  • Red Deer politicians asked to help change the tone of yellow vest protests
  • Review of province's charitable gambling policy raises concerns
  • Alta. RCMP launch new rural crime initiative
  • City of Red Deer to craft new homelessness and housing plan
 
Opioid Crisis
  • Calgary police report rising crime rate around city’s sole supervised drug-use site
  • Fentanyl overdose deaths in Alberta last year surpass 2017 total
  • Alberta opioid overdose fatalities hit record levels last year, data show
  • Calgary city council votes to study safety initiatives for downtown safe consumption site
  • No crime spike near Red Deer's overdose prevention site: RCMP
  • Council approves looking into 'options' surrounding supervised consumption site
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