September 12, 2018
AUMA Convention and AMSC Trade Show
2018 AUMA Convention and AMSC Trade Show is next week!

Online registration is now closed  for the 2018 AUMA Convention and AMSC Trade Show, which takes place from September 26-28 at the Westerner Park, in Red Deer. If you missed online registration but would still like to attend, we are accepting registration on site.  
Reminder – Returning Officer Nomination Notice

The deadline for  ALL  nominations (Vice President and Directors) for the 2018 AUMA Board elections is  4:30 p.m.,  Thursday, September 20, 2018.  
Reminder – Have a say by joining an AUMA committee

If you are a municipal elected official or senior administrator and want to shape the direction of AUMA’s policy and advocacy work, you will want to serve on an AUMA Committee. Apply now to serve on a 2019 Committee!
This Week
Province agrees to delay implementation of complex property tax regulation

Recently, Municipal Affairs sent a notice to Chief Administrative Officers and Designated Assessors announcing that changes to the Community Organization Property Tax Exemption Regulation (COPTER) will take effect no earlier than the 2020 property tax year.  
Cyber-attacks on Canadian municipalities increasing

With cyber risks continuing to grow, making good risk management decisions really matters.
At AMSC, we understand the needs of municipalities and will work with you to establish appropriate risk management techniques and set up a recovery and response team. Working with you, we can help you determine your cyber exposures and review your cyber risk management options to address your concerns.
In Your Community
Recycling collection fee increase: AUMA needs your help!

As part of AUMAs advocacy work, we are working with municipalities to advocate for a modernization to Alberta’s recycling regulatory framework. Recently, AUMA has learned some urban municipalities across Alberta have received notice regarding upcoming changes to their recycling services and a potential fee increase from their recycling contractor.

If you are able to share information about the costs you have incurred, or reduction of services as a result, please send your information to advocacy@auma.ca. 
City of Wetaskiwin wins marketing award

Congratulations to the City of Wetaskiwin on your National Marketing Award win! Announced at this year’s Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC) Conference on September 11, 2018, Wetaskiwin won the single advertisement category for their ad that inspires viewers to think outside of the box regarding experiences in the city. Learn more about their campaign at http://www.wetaskiwin.ca/visitors  
Casual Legal Article
 
Can a Municipality Prohibit Retail Cannabis Stores?

Federal, provincial and municipal governments all play an important role in the distribution, sale and consumption of recreational cannabis. The Federal Cannabis Act , legalizes the recreational use of cannabis, establishes possession limits, criminal offences and regulates production. The Federal Government has tasked the provinces with developing legislation governing the distribution, sale and consumption of recreational cannabis.


Note: these articles are available to AUMA members only . To access, you must have a subscription to the AUMA website.

  • If you belong to an AUMA member municipality but do not have your own log-in, simply visit the AUMA website to request a new account.
  • If you have an account, but do not remember your password, you may request a new password.
Events
View other events, webinars, workshops and more at auma.ca/events
Physical Protection Barrier Demo Day

The Physical Protection Barrier Demo Day being held October 25, 2018 at Northlands Park Race Track and Casino will provide an opportunity to see a variety of products related to pedestrian protection, vehicle incursion and terrorist act prevention. Event operators and producers, Venues, Law Enforcement and Municipalities are all looking for something that will help mitigate the risk and keep people safe.
Upcoming EOEP Courses 

We are proud to host two Elected Officials Education Program courses on September 25 in conjunction with the AUMA Convention and AMSC Trade Show :

  • Community Development through Citizen Engagement 
  • Municipal Corporate Planning and Finance

We are also hosting the Council’s Role in Strategic Planning course on October 17 at the Executive Royal Hotel Leduc in conjunction with the ASVA conference.

Register today!
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News Clippings
Economy, Economic Development and Tourism
  • Alberta government to give out $1M in grants to foster women's economic security
  • Government of Canada Announces New Funding and Engagement Plan in Alberta for Western Canada Growth Strategy 
  • Freeland heading to D.C. as Republican warns patience waning for Canada to make a deal

Energy
  • Feds a few days, not months, away from announcing Trans Mountain plan: Sohi
  • The great oilsands era is over

Infrastructure and Transportation
  • Bridge in rural Saskatchewan gives way hours after opening

Indigenous Relations
  • Climate change and environmental degradation are ‘social justice issues’ in Indigenous communities, experts say
  • Child and Youth Care Diploma with Indigenous focus a first in southern Alberta
  • First Nations backed proposal for $8.5-billion refinery revived by Chinese investment
  • Innovative project helps Indigenous people become job-ready
  • Alberta program funds solar panels for Little Red River Cree Nation

Municipal Governance
  • Thorn Seeking Another Term with AUMA
  • City files formal intent to annex land
  • Horacio Galanti appointed interim Grande Prairie city manager
  • Building stronger political relationships with Cochrane’s neighbours
  • Tax law changes hit municipal councils
  • OPP warn of recent cyberattacks targeting local governments

Safe and Healthy Communities
  • Fort Macleod Seniors Lodge Officially Opens with 40 New Homes
  • Government Test Site Increases Childcare Affordability
  • Airdrie RCMP say rural crime reduction strategy working
  • Rural homelessness initiative launched in Central Alberta
  • Strathmore Alerts Will Keep Residents Aware
  • Plan aims to make city more accessible for citizens
  • Homeless sheltered in sheds as Wetaskiwin seeks solutions
  • Rural crime work paying off according to local MLA

Marijuana/Cannabis
  • Land use rules for cannabis retail in Lacombe finalized
  • Sylvan Lake ready for cannabis
  • Bylaw changes address cannabis retail in Sylvan Lake
  • B.C. government cannabis workers could be barred from entering U.S.
  • Cannabis lounges aren’t on the table in Alberta — yet. Here’s how they’re shaping up elsewhere
  • Coaldale taking harsh approach towards cannabis legalization

Opioid Crisis
  • Stony Plain, Spruce Grove FCSS working on a regional opioid strategy
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