Alberta Municipalities
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Alberta government announces municipal infrastructure grant, but critics say more neededAlberta's municipalities can apply for a new provincial infrastructure grant, but Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver says more funding is needed.PoliticsOct 22
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Bill 20: Alberta government unveils new rules for municipal political parties, donationsFrom lifting a ban on corporate and union donations to allowing local political parties in Edmonton and Calgary, Bill 20 makes sweeping changes to municipal elections in Alberta.PoliticsOct 18
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Alberta municipal leaders squash advocacy for permanent resident voting rightsThose with permanent residency status hold many of the same privileges as Canadian citizens, but they can't vote in elections or obtain a Canadian passport.PoliticsSep 28
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Alberta towns, villages, cities oppose provincial government’s ban on vote-counting machinesAlberta municipal leaders are calling for the provincial government to reverse its ban on vote counting machines, saying it's more costly and time-consuming to count by hand.PoliticsSep 26
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Alberta municipalities pushing back on provincial ban of electronic tabulatorsA resolution in front of delegates at the Alberta Municipalities conference says the removal of electronic tabulators will result in higher costs and delayed election results.PoliticsSep 25
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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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