Alberta Municipalities
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Frustrated rural municipalities say Alberta’s Bill 20 still gives province unchecked powerThe Rural Municipalities of Alberta said Bill 20 is poised to give Premier Danielle Smith's cabinet unchecked power, even with proposed amendments.PoliticsMay 24
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Alberta government reins in bill that would give it authority over municipalitiesThe Alberta government is clawing back parts of a bill that would have given Premier Danielle Smith and her cabinet the power to unilaterally fire mayors and councillors.PoliticsMay 23
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Alberta UCP faces more opposition to municipalities bill: ‘I’m really concerned’Jan Novotny is concerned about a proposed law that would grant the UCP cabinet power to fire local councillors, toss out bylaws and allow political parties in Edmonton and Calgary.PoliticsMay 7
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Alberta Municipalities hasn’t been asked for input on bill giving cabinet new powersAlberta’s municipalities says it hasn’t been contacted by the province despite a promise to consult before amending a bill that grants the province authority over municipalities.PoliticsMay 3
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Alberta Municipalities say proposed provincial Bill 20 will create a chill effectThe organization representing Alberta's cities, towns and villages says Bill 20 granting the province sweeping new powers over local governments is creating an atmosphere of fear.PoliticsApr 29
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‘It’s the same as a cut’: municipalities say infrastructure funding in Alberta budget falls shortAlberta's municipalities are concerned over infrastructure funding in the 2024 provincial budget.EconomyMar 3
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Alberta Municipalities reject idea of local political parties: ‘There’s clearly little support’Local politicians from across Alberta are speaking out against the idea of party politics infiltrating the municipal level, saying it is neither wanted by voters nor needed.PoliticsFeb 22
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Alberta’s health goal is for service to be adaptable to community needs: Premier SmithSeveral leaders of Alberta municipalities are hopeful that changes to the health-care system will mean improved service in rural parts of the province.HealthNov 9, 2023
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Smith tells Alberta municipalities that health-care delivery system is changingPremier Smith has directed Health Minister Adriana LaGrange to change AHS to make it more responsive to regional needs and focus more on direct hospital care.HealthSep 29, 2023
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‘One taxpayer’: Calgary eyes tools to address funding gap from other orders of governmentRepresentatives from Calgary city council are joining other municipal representatives in Edmonton calling on the province to increase funding for local infrastructure.Sep 27, 2023
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