Webinar: Understanding local water and wastewater operations and your operator's duties Have you considered the challenges, including health and safety, which Operators face in smaller communities? Learn more
Recent changes made to Temporary Foreign Worker Program The federal government is introducing the following legislative, regulatory and administrative changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. Learn more
Province honours AUMA with water stewardship award AUMA recently received the inaugural Excellence in Water Stewardship Award, recognizing the achievements of urban municipalities in stewardship and conservation. Learn more
Register for AUMA’s June 2013 Mayors’ Caucuses in Canmore - discounted room rates end May 17 AUMA regular members are invited to register for the June Mayors’ Caucuses at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center in Canmore June 12-14. Learn more
Emergency Medical Response regional consultations announced for week of May 27 AUMA has been advocating for the province to address concerns relating to emergency medical response. Learn more
Now accepting nominations for 2013 AUMA Awards The AUMA presents several awards each year as a feature component of the annual convention. Let us know who should be honoured at this year’s AUMA Convention November 20-22 in Calgary. Learn more
New online tool available for temporary water diversion licence applications Municipalities seeking approval for a temporary diversion licence (TDL) under the Water Act can now submit their applications online. Learn more
Small town tourism – big growth potential At the recent Growing Rural Tourism Conference in Camrose, the Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation Minister Dr. Richard Starke spoke about the role of tourism in small communities in the province. Learn more
| | Time to Swing into Summer – AMSC’s Annual Golf Tournament. Register now! With the summer breezes finally blowing it’s time to get registered for AMSC’s popular annual golf tournament Wednesday, June 19. Learn more
BENEFITS SERVICES: Online newsletter focuses on the sweeping effects of bullying Bullying is a real and prominent issue – for children and adults - that can have crushing emotional and psychological consequences. Unfortunately, it’s alive and well on the playground and in the corporate world. Learn more
Change in AMSC massage therapy claims process extended to September 1, 2013 Earlier this year, it was announced that the changes would be effective on May 1, 2013. Learn more
Seven tips for mental health fitness Do you make an effort to get along well with other people at your workplace? Learn more
RETIREMENT SERVICES: Is it time for a debt diet? An increasing number of Canadians are concerned about how their debt levels will affect their retirement, according to recent polls. Learn more
RISK MANAGEMENT: Tips for safe landscaping and gardening The landscaping and gardening season has finally arrived after a long Alberta winter. Learn more
ENERGY SERVICES: Want to save 40% on energy with NO consulting fees? AMSC Energy Services is pleased to announce the successful launch of its first aggregation round for January 1, 2014 and we welcome participants for future rounds through 2013. Learn more
New state-of-the-art facility will boost Alberta’s generating capacity In a move that will further strengthen Alberta’s power infrastructure, Capital Power has confirmed that construction could begin by 2015 on a new 900-megawatt natural-gas fired generation facility. Learn more
CASUAL LEGAL SERVICES: Can a “busybody” Successfully Challenge Council? The Court of Appeal of Alberta recently looked at the issue of standing of a person to challenge a decision of a Municipality in the decision of Onischuk v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta and Town of Canmore 2013 ABCA 129. Learn more
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