May 30, 2018
This Week
AUMA Board appoints new CEO

After serving as Interim Chief Executive Officer since August 24, 2017, the AUMA Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Dan Rude has accepted the permanent appointment as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 24, 2018.

“We were impressed with the calibre of candidates from which to choose for this very important role with the AUMA,” said Barry Morishita, AUMA President. “We are always pleased when we can fill a position internally, and we appreciated Dan putting his name forward for consideration. Dan has a long history with the AUMA, and we were impressed with the leadership he has demonstrated over the past few months in particular.” 
We should talk more … about municipal governance

Can’t get enough of the MGA? Good news - AUMA has updated the agenda for our Summer 2018 Municipal Leaders’ Caucus to create more opportunities for dialogue on hot topics in municipal governance.
Province seeking input on Bill 201 – Firefighter leave amendment

Alberta’s Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future is looking for input from Alberta municipalities regarding Bill 201, to include a new section in the Employment Standards Code regarding unpaid leave for part-time firefighters.
Happening Now
Apply now for the Alberta Municipal Solar Program

The Alberta Municipal Solar Program (AMSP) offered by the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre provides financial incentives to Alberta municipalities who install grid-connected solar photovoltaics (PV) on municipal facilities or land and complete public engagement for the project. 
Webinar Recording: Cannabis and Public Health

AUMA and RMA recently hosted the first of a two-part webinar series on cannabis and public health. If you missed the webinar, you can access the recording and the presentation, as well as the Cannabis Information Package for Municipalities developed by Alberta Health Services. 
In Your Community
RhPAP Rhapsody Awards Design Request for Proposal

Alberta’s Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) is looking for a design for the physical award that will be distributed for their Rhapsody Award recipients over the next five years. The request for proposal invites all interested Alberta-based artisans to apply, with applicants from rural Alberta given preference. 
Building healthy communities: do outdoor fitness parks make a difference?  

Have you ever looked longingly out the gym window on a sunny day and wondered why you are cycling on a stationary bike indoors? You are not alone. Within the last decade, outdoor fitness parks have swept across Alberta.
Upcoming EOEP courses

Registration is now open for one of our newest courses for elected officials:

  • June 11 in Camrose – Regional Partnerships and Collaboration - Register online
Events
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Webinar: End-of-Life management of mercury-containing lamps
Register today for this informational webinar on end-of-life management of mercury-containing lamps. Webinar takes place June 6, 2018, from 10:30 - 11:30 am.

Register for AUMA’s summer Municipal Leaders’ Caucus
Registration is now open f or AUMA's summer Municipal Leaders’ Caucus being held from June 12 to 14, at the Camrose Resort Casino in Camrose. If you require a hotel room, please contact the Camrose Casino Resort at 780-679-2376 and quote the AUMA Municipal Leaders’ Caucus. 

Asset Management for Municipal Staff: The Technical Basics
AUMA is offering an additional session of our highly-successful Asset Management for Municipal Staff: The Technical Basics course. Since our Leduc course, many members have asked for another offering in the capital region, and we are happy to meet that demand. Join us June 27-28 at the Clarion Hotel in Sherwood Park . We are pleased to continue to offer the course free of charge. Register soon before it fills up again.  
Cannabis and Public Health Webinar Series

Join AUMA and RMA for a two-part webinar series on cannabis and public health. These webinars will provide information and recommendations to help municipalities make cannabis policy decisions that promote and protect the wellbeing of their citizens. Given the health and social impacts of cannabis, collaborative and comprehensive regulation at the municipal level is a key strategy to reduce potential harms.

Webinar II - Developing Bylaws for Land-Use and Business Licensing - Wednesday, June 6, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. This webinar will provide recommendations for land use/zoning and business licensing bylaw development. Register online.
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News Clippings
Economy, Economic Development and Tourism
  • Celebrating tourism’s contributions to Alberta
  • Artificial Intelligence takes prominent role in Mayor’s annual address
  • More travellers are visiting Calgary for fun, says tourism bureau
  • ‘You won’t be disappointed’ Jasper, Alta., councillor says on rumours of royal honeymoon for Harry and Meghan

Energy
  • Federal government spending $4.5B to buy Trans Mountain pipeline, B.C. terminal
  • Town logo and mayor’s name included in pipeline support letter
  • Edmonton Metro mayors pledge support for Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project
  • Committee endorses plan to buy 100 per cent renewable energy for city operations

Environment
  • Lake forum explains ‘ice quake’ May 10
  • Calgary seeks power to tear down trees on private property to stop beetle infestations
  • 'Vicious' right-wing politics fueling climate denial in Alberta, says environment minister Phillips
  • Drones under testing in Alberta as possible tree seeders

Infrastructure and Transportation
  • Bridging the gap for heavy truck traffic
  • Airport could become self-sufficient
  • Calgary’s sidewalk to nowhere in a provincial, city custody battle
  • Drivers face major detour at Glenmore and Sarcee as work continues on ring road interchange
  • Transit Hub fits in with province’s goal of reducing emissions: minister
  • Secondary Hwy. 616 focus of conversation at Millet Town Council Meeting

Indigenous Relations
  • Historic land deal signed with Métis Nation
  • Ceremony marks new name for Calgary bridge
  • ‘Treaty People’ hits city stage
  • Alberta premier apologizes to Sixties Scoop survivors
  • $3.5 million announced for new Alberta Metis cultural gathering centre

  • Municipal Governance
  • Brooks councillor announces resignation; byelection to be held
  • City of Lacombe honoured for sportsplex upgrades
  • Calgary city councillors call for overhaul of ‘antiquated’ Alberta police law
  • Historical buildings on council agenda
  • Junior council has special time during Municipal Involvement Day
  • City develops strategic plan
  • Former candidates look to form ‘ratepayers association’
  • Investigation of Yellowknife municipal enforcement division gathering steam

Safe and Healthy Communities
  • Wildfire insurance: Statement from Minister Ceci
  • Fewer Calgary businesses prepared for disruption following a disaster
  • Alberta RCMP Forestry Crimes Unit lay arson charges
  • Council passes Emergency Management Bylaw
  • Alberta study suggests schools, ring roads and parking lots can help prevent spread of wildfires
  • Alberta becomes 1st province to allow wireless electricity control in new homes
  • Fire ban and off-highway vehicle restrictions
  • Alberta woman advocates more first aid training, AED access after mother’s death
  • Alberta government says its rural crime reduction strategy is working. Others disagree.
  • First-ever recipients of Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award announced
 
Occupational Health and Safety
  • New rules mean safer workplaces

Marijuana/Cannabis    
  • Town council tackles cannabis regulations
  • Town moves forward with cannabis regulations

Opioid Crisis
  • City meets with Alberta Health Services to talk supervised consumption
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