April 11, 2018
This Week
FCM offers climate change staff grants

FCM recently announced funding that will help municipalities address staffing gaps and produce lasting improvements in their operations related to climate change.
Book your room for AUMA’s Come Together Alberta Conference before April 16

Delegates attending the Come Together Alberta Conference have until Monday, April 16, to take advantage of a special room rate of only $143 offered by the Delta Edmonton South.  
WIC survey closes April 20, 2018 

Please take five minutes to complete AUMA's survey to inform us of your current challenges in creating an inclusive community and how our Welcoming and Inclusive Communities (WIC) initiative can better support your municipality. The survey will close on April 20, 2018.
Happening Now
Dive into asset management

AUMA and the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) are pleased to offer a series of free half-day workshops for elected officials and CAOs focused on specific areas of asset management. The courses will cover areas of specific interest to elected officials including policy, levels of service, risk, and levels of service.
Cannabis legal resource to be released May 22, 2018

AUMA is working with Reynolds Mirth Richards and Farmer LLP to develop a toolkit for municipalities to help with the impending legalization of cannabis for recreational use. This resource will contain easy-to-use checklists, step-by-step instructions, and sample bylaws.
National Housing Co-Investment Fund applications open April 23

On April 23, 2018 , a new webpage will be launched to accept applications for the National Housing Co-Investment Fund and other NHS initiatives. On the webpage, you will find tools to help navigate the application process and more details on all of the new NHS initiatives. 
In Your Community
Provide your input on Alberta’s Métis Harvesting Policy

The Government of Alberta is conducting a review of its Métis harvesting policy to ensure it is consistent with case law while respecting Métis harvesting practices. The policy describes how the province of Alberta seeks to identify those individuals who, in Alberta’s view, may have harvesting rights.
New report asks: where is the environment in Environmental Reserve?

The intent of Environmental Reserve  (ER) under the Municipal Government Act (MGA) is to avoid development on hazardous lands, prevent pollution, preserve natural drainage courses, and ensure access to water bodies. 
Events

April 26 webinar: What is Islamophobia and how to counter it?
In recent years, you may have heard the term “Islamophobia” – but what does it mean? This free webinar will take place on April 26, 2018 from 12:00 – 1:15 p.m. and is designed for both elected officials and municipal staff at all levels.

Come Together Alberta Conference
The Come Together Alberta Conference taking place May 15 - 17 will offer participants inspiration and knowledge to take action to create communities that are more welcoming and inclusive, where residents and visitors are not at risk of social exclusion. 

Alberta Association of Police Governance 2018 Conference 
The  Alberta Association of Police Governance  is proud to host the only conference in Alberta for Police Commissions, Committees and Police Advisory Committees, taking place April 27-28.
Casual Legal Article

Disregarding abusive or systematic information requests  

Municipalities are public bodies that must respond to information requests under Alberta’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (“FOIPP”). However, where a municipality receives repeated requests from an individual that are systematic, frivolous or vexatious, s. 55 of FOIPP does allow a public body to request permission from the Alberta Privacy Commissioner to disregard such requests.  

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News Clippings
Economy, Economic Development and Tourism
  • Record-setting year for Alberta tourism
  • Banff generates $7.5 million a day for Alberta
  • Alberta tables support for local food
  • Alberta keen on Canada-China free trade deal, says Bilous
  • Rachel Notley says Ottawa can use 'economic pressure' against B.C. over Trans Mountain delay
  • Alberta's investments in the private sector have proven both rewarding and risky
  • Notley reveals Alberta has requested halting Pan-Canadian funding to B.C., as well as other economic pressure
  • Provincial grocery chain sees bright future with focus on Alberta products

Environment
  • Local delegation visits Ottawa over caribou plan

Infrastructure and Transportation
  • New government funding now available for transit infrastructure in Wood Buffalo
  • Alberta updates building codes to align with Pan-Canadian framework
  • Canada and Alberta invest in infrastructure to power Calgary's art scene
  • $13.4M for transit could be coming
  • Red Deer Transit to benefit from joint funding announcement
  • Little change in MSI this year, another story next year

Indigenous Relations
  • Portion of ID 349 funds to be distributed to local Métis settlements

Intergovernmental Relations
  • Fort McMurray mayor will put pipeline delays on the agenda during Trudeau's visit to the Alberta city

Municipal Governance
  • Ponoka 2018 utility rate increases approved
  • Lethbridge transit anti-abortion ads to be pulled
  • 2018 Fort census launched
  • County’s public works superintendant receives peer award
  • Former Mayor Garth Vallely passes away
  • First phase of city charters for Edmonton, Calgary now complete
  • Expert warns Edmonton a lucrative target as city goes mum on cyber security
  • Appeal denied: proposed Coaldale asphalt plant retains development permit
  • Alberta county passes new traffic bylaw after fatal collision

Safe and Healthy Communities
  • Alberta to Clarify Responsibilities During Natural Disasters
  • City readies for national rollout of Alert Ready service
  • Alberta Liberals Address Crisis With EMS
  • Government Building Upon Success of Central Alberta Crime Pilot
  • Medical emergency on Alberta First Nation raises concerns over ambulance shortage
  • River Breakup Advisory issued for Peace River
  • City sparking conversation with homeless count

Marijuana/Cannabis
  • Cannabis legalization prompts update of Alberta gaming and liquor laws
  • Kid-friendly names for pot shops not allowed under proposed Alberta legislation
  • Edmonton city council hikes property taxes to cover weed legalization costs

Opioid Crisis
  • Alberta communities tackling opioid crisis
  • At least 15 opioid deaths in Red Deer
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