RFDs for Municipal Leaders' Caucus, SDAB training update, time to start talking municipal issues for provincial election, and more!
This Week
Time to start discussing municipal issues with election candidates

Although the provincial election has yet to be called, many AUMA members are already being approached by candidates.

AUMA is busy putting the final touches on our election campaign, which we will launch soon. In the interim, we encourage all our members to start asking candidates in their riding questions related our three key municipal issues: infrastructure, cannabis, and policing.
Mortgage financing and assessment year modifiers up for discussion at Municipal Leaders Caucus

Members will have the chance to discuss and vote on two requests for decisions (RFDs): City of Calgary on Regional-Based Mortgage Financing Stress Tests, and Town of High Level on Assessment Year Modifiers.
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board update and training options

AUMA and RMA are seeking solutions to help municipalities meet the new Municipal Government Act requirements for Subdivision and Development Appeal Boards to receive training, including clarification on training requirements, regional options, and workshops.
Happening Now
Federal MPs attend AUMA Executive Meeting
 
On March 7, 2019, AUMA’s Executive Committee had the chance to discuss priority issues with two federal Elected Officials: Amarjeet Sohi, MP for Edmonton Millwoods and Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Matt Jeneroux. MP Edmonton Riverbend, Shadow Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Urban Affairs.
In Your Community
Unique webinar offers AUMA members opportunity to speak about women in government
 
AUMA and RMA have partnered with FCM to host the “ Toward Parity to Encourage Women’s Involvement in Municipal Politics” webinar . 

One of the Policy Advisors in AUMA’s Policy and Advocacy team shared a bit more about the webinar and why AUMA members should participate.
Show your support for diversity with the #ItStartsWithMe campaign

AUMA’s Welcoming and Inclusive Communities Initiative challenges municipalities to join the #ItStartsWithMe social media campaign as part of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination March 21.
How to be gender-inclusive in correspondence

Gender neutral options are now available on various government documents but being inclusive of gender is often still a factor in correspondence. Here are some recommendations you can implement in your community.
Events
View events, webinars, workshops and more at auma.ca/events

Register today for the LGAA conference taking place April 3 – 5 in Red Deer. Visit the LGAA website for more info.  

Don't risk missing out - register for AUMA's Public Risk Conference , taking place in Edmonton May 8 & 9 at the Fantasyland Hotel.

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Training – March 21
Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer is hosting a Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) workshop to help municipalities meet new Municipal Government Act requirements for SDAB clerk and member training on March 21 in Edmonton. Registration is now open at an individual registration rate of $175.
Upcoming EOEP Courses

Be sure to sign up for one of the upcoming EOEP courses:

  • Community Development through Citizen Engagement – March 18, 8:30 am – 4 pm, Edmonton
  • Council’s Role in Municipal Service Delivery – March 26, 10 am – 4:30 pm, Edmonton

Visit the EOEP website for more information on these course offerings, and to register online.
Casual Legal Article
New and improved Small Claims Court

There have been recent changes to Alberta’s Provincial Court legislation. Some changes are effective immediately while others are on the way. These changes include new and additional forms, and procedures available at Provincial Court.
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In the News

Provincial Election
  • New 'vote anywhere' legislation could delay some Alberta election results
  • Calgary outlines Alberta election priorities as mayor says race ‘will be won or lost’ in the city
  • City of Calgary surveys provincial parties on key municipal issues ahead of provincial election
  • Opinion: Don't forget about rural Alberta this election
 
Economy, Economic Development and Tourism
  • Industry comes together to find ways to boost Alberta tourism
  • Federal government pledges $49M for $3.5B plastics project in Alberta

Energy
  • Alberta Energy Regulator suspends fracking well linked to Monday earthquake
  • Residential tree trimming results in hours without power for Magrath residents
  • City applies to build new substation in Box Springs
  • Calgary firm unveils plan for $600M petrochemical upgrading facility
  • Black Diamond Benefitting From Carbon Tax Funds
 
Environment
  • Alberta and B.C. mayors do not see eye to eye on climate change: study
  • Support for climate change action could wane if no help for coal workers: report
  • Alberta’s energy regulator ordered to take a new approach to punishing environmental crimes
 
Infrastructure and Transportation
  • Google Maps adds photo radar warnings for drivers
  • If you do the crime, you deserve the fine
  • City crews kept busy dealing with multiple watermain breaks
  • Alberta commits $15M toward Calgary flood mitigation projects, but construction won't start yet
  • What Alberta is doing to reduce collision risk
  • Town Awarded $2.125 million for Connector Buses
  • ACRP awards County of Grande Prairie $1.3 million for water project
  • Alberta government pumps money into water projects
  • Notley government commits nearly $90M in funding for Terwillegar Expressway, public transit in Edmonton
  • Government funding confirmed for 2 Edmonton LRT expansions
  • Feds commit $166M to BMO expansion project
  • City sees 'unprecedented amount of frozen water services'
 
Indigenous Relations
  • Southern Alberta school launches one-of-a-kind program with big Indigenous component
 
Municipal Governance
  • Seeking favour from an Edmonton councillor will soon make you a lobbyist
  • Town updates dog control bylaw
 
Safe and Healthy Communities
  • 'Pure anger': Residents neighbouring Domtar site respond to cancer rate findings
  • 4.3 magnitude earthquake shakes central Alberta near Rocky Mountain House
  • Province prompts changes in emergency preparedness
  • Town of Sylvan Lake urges residents to be prepared in case of emergency
  • Strathmore Awarded For Smoke Free Spaces
  • Photo radars should focus on public safety
 
Occupational Health and Safety
  • Calgary police officer alleges sexual harassment in suit against the city, police service
 
Marijuana/Cannabis
  • RCMP investigate suspected illegal cannabis grow-op in southern Alberta
  • 'Impairment by cannabis' a factor in fatal Mill Woods crash, police say
  • Edmonton police charge man for selling illegal cannabis products from retail shop
  • Rules, timing for edibles remain murky as planned October legalization approaches
  • Despite setbacks, there are high hopes for Alberta's cannabis industry, say experts
 
Opioid Crisis
  • Council has multiple unanswered questions about supervised consumption site
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