Since this is our last issue of Digest in 2019, we'd like to express our thanks and gratitude to all our members. Wishing you a joyous holiday season and happy new year to you and yours. Look for us in your inbox the week of January 13, 2020.
The Government of Alberta is asking municipalities to complete a brief survey on local approaches to the public consumption of cannabis. The survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete and is open until December 30.
Mike Pashak, Councillor in the Summer Village of Half Moon Bay and AUMA Director, Summer Villages, is passionate about advocating for the unique issues faced by all 51 summer villages across Alberta.
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GOOD TO KNOW
Looking for practical strategies to help build a stronger quality of life in your community? The
Rural Health Professionals Action Plan (RhPAP) is hosting community-building workshops. There are two opportunities to participate: January 31 in Stettler, or February 4 in Mayerthorpe. For more information and to register, visit
RhPAP’s website or contact
holly.handfield@rhpap.ca.
Community organizations can apply for up to $25,000 through Alberta’s new
Multiculturalism, Indigenous and Inclusion Grant Program. The first intake for applications closes on January 7, and the second intake is due by March 1.
Join the municipalities that are switching to electric vehicles
Did you know that municipalities are eligible to purchase multiple types of electric vehicles? Eligible vehicles include electric ice resurfacers, garbage trucks, ATVs, parkade sweepers, golf carts, passenger vehicles and more. Visit the
Project Showcase to see how municipalities are receiving funding through the
Electric Vehicles for Municipalities Program.
The Municipal Energy Champions program supports municipalities by providing free one-on-one support to a staff member looking to improve municipal operations through energy management. Apply for the
Municipal Energy Champions Programby December 20, 2019.
