Chestermere is under new management after this morning announcement from the Province of Alberta dismissing Mayor Jeff Colvin, Coun. Mel Foat, Coun. Blaine Funk, and Coun. Stephen Hanley, along with three Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs). Ric McIver, Alberta's Minister of Municipal Affairs made the move after the city failed to comply with directives issued by former Minsiter of Municipal Affairs Rebecca Schulz since March 15, 2023, aimed at restoring good governance. The

As Canada experiences a population boom, municipalities find themselves at a breaking point, grappling with the colossal responsibility of maintaining over 60 percent of the nation's infrastructure. From roads to water and sewage systems, municipalities bear the weight of these critical elements of Canadian life. However, as the population continues to surge, municipalities are left grappling with the monumental task of fixing and expanding these infrastructures. In the face

In a political upset that will undoubtably be dissected by political observers for days to come Kitchener Councillor Aislinn Clancy, the Ward 10 Councillor for the City has emerged victorious in today's Provincial by-election in the riding of Kitchener Centre, securing a win for the Green Party of Ontario. This historic triumph not only cements Clancy's position as a rising political force but also marks a significant milestone for the Green Party, giving them two seats at Q

Working Together, was a key theme in this week's Manitoba Speech from the Throne and the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) is committed to working with the Kinew government for all Manitobans. Brad Saluk, the Vice President of AMM, and Reeve of the Rural Municipality of Brokenhead was in the Chambers when Lt. Gov Anita Neville presented the Speech from the Throne said that the speech outlined some of the key priorities that the association laid out during the last

The ongoing tension between the City of Chestermere and Province of Alberta was notched up Tuesday Morning with the City of Chestermere accusing Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver and Official Administrator Douglas Lagore of orchestrating a "dictatorship-like take-over" by obstructing the council's attempts to secure legal representation for it's ongoing judicial review against the province. The controversy centres around the disallowance of council resolutions aimed at ap

In a stunning upset, political newcomer Nicholas Nissen has emerged victorious in the race for mayor in the Town of Hinton, defeating former Councillor Brian Laberge by a margin of 676-496 in last week's mayoral election. The victory marks a significant shift in leadership for the town, with Laberge having resigned from the council just a month before pursuing the position left vacant by Marcel Micheals, who resigned as mayor to assume the role of Chief Administrative Officer

The Province of Alberta is drawing the line in the sand when it comes to what is sees as a continuous overreach by the federal government. Minister of Municipal Affairs, Ric McIver, has sounded the alarm over what he perceives as a growing trend of federal intrusion into provincial jurisdictions, particularly in matters concerning municipal affairs. In a strongly-worded statement released Monday Morning, McIver expressed concern about the federal government's intentions to en

The second day of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) convention in Edmonton saw Brazeau County Councillor Kara Westerlund triumph over Wheatland County Reeve Amber Link to retain her position as Vice President of RMA. In an exclusive interview with Municipal Affairs, following her re-election, Westerlund underscored her commitment to enhancing communication channels, with the Provincial Government. Emphasizing the pressing need for improved communication, Westerlund st

The province is looking at the Municipal Elections with a comprehensive review with input from residents in the form of a online survey. Minister of Municipal Affairs for Alberta, Ric McIver, emphasized the regular review of local election laws as a crucial step in ensuring transparency and accountability in local elections, "We review local election laws regularly to make sure the rules continue to strengthen transparency and accountability in our local elections and elect