Check out this week's issue of AAMDC Contact Newsletter for more information regarding their report titled Asset Management for Municipalities in Alberta: Navigating the Asset Management Journey.

Check out this week's edition of the AAMDC Contact Newsletter for more details on how to provide input into Alberta’s Aggregate Allocation Policy for Commercial Use.

Input is requested by August 11. 

For more information, click here to check out this week's AAMDC Contact Newsletter.

Check out the latest edition of AAMDC's Contact Newsletter for more information on the Alberta Community Resilience Program.

Please see the provincial news release below for list of new cabinet members and their ministries.  

Provincial News Release

May 24, 2015 

A new chapter in the story of Alberta

Alberta’s 17th Premier, the Honourable Rachel Notley, and her Cabinet, were sworn in on the steps of the Alberta Legislature on May 24.

Albertans have chosen a strong, stable majority government that will put the priorities of Albertans first – a government that shares in the very same values that built this province and our prosperity.

“Today we open a new chapter in the story of Alberta. From our earliest days, Albertans have worked as hard as anyone to forge a brighter future. People from all walks of life and from every part of the world, have joined together on a common journey. And on that journey we’ve been guided by enduring values.  Albertans are hard-working. We are entrepreneurial. And we are relentlessly optimistic. We believe that tomorrow can be a better day. And that we must work hard to make it happen. That’s who we are as Albertans.”

Rachel Notley, Premier

The new Cabinet is lean and efficient, and is firmly focused on solving the challenges that face Alberta. The newly sworn-in Ministers will partner with Alberta’s job creators – in energy, forestry, agriculture, high-tech, tourism and small business – to grow and diversify our economy.

The new Cabinet will focus on the priorities of Albertans:

• to give our children the best chance to succeed and get the right start in school;
• to protect and strengthen public health care, so it’s there when families need it;
• to restore trust and integrity in government – a government that belongs to Albertans; and
• to help build a more prosperous, a more caring, and a more hopeful province for every Albertan.

“On this historic day, we are, once again, joining together in pursuit of our common dream – the same dream that has inspired generations of Albertans. It’s a dream founded on the idea that change is possible – and that a better future awaits. It is springtime in Alberta, and a fresh wind is blowing. To harness its potential, the hard work begins today.”

Rachel Notley, Premier

The new Cabinet in order of precedence:

Minister	Ministry/Responsible for
Rachel Notley	Premier Minister of International and Intergovernmental Relations
Brian Mason	Minister of Transportation Minister of Infrastructure Government House Leader
David Eggen	Minister of Education Minister of Culture and Tourism
Deron Bilous	Minister of Municipal Affairs Minister of Service Alberta Deputy Government House Leader
Joe Ceci	Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board
Marg McCuaig-Boyd	Minister of Energy
Sarah Hoffman	Minister of Health Minister of Seniors
Kathleen Ganley	Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Minister of Aboriginal Relations
Lori Sigurdson	Minister of Innovation and Advanced Education Minister of Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour
Oneil Carlier	Minister of Agriculture and Forestry
Shannon Phillips	Minister of Environment and Parks Minister Responsible for the Status of Women Deputy Government House Leader
Irfan Sabir	Minister of Human Services

Media inquiries

•  Cheryl Oates
   587-990-7387
  

  Communications, Office of the Premier

Click here to read the latest issue of RoadRunner magazine. 

This year's theme "Community Begins Here" speaks to the essential nature of Public Works services in support of everyday quality of life.   Thank you to all the Public Works professionals across Alberta, for your dedication to the field. 

AAMDC's recent CONTACT newsletter provides information regarding Alberta's Wetland Policy and a link to ESRD's fact sheets. 

Federal budget 2015: Highlights of Joe Oliver's fiscal plan

By Laura Payton, CBC News Posted: Apr 21, 2015 4:18 PM ET Last Updated: Apr 21, 2015 4:18 PM ET

The federal budget tabled in Parliament Tuesday includes tax breaks meant to appeal to voters in the coming election, while returning the Conservatives to surplus after seven years of deficits. (Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press)

Federal Budget 2015

Finance Minister Joe Oliver has tabled his first federal budget in the House of Commons.

Here's a look at the budget's key points:

• $1.4 billion surplus this year, down from $6.4 billion projected a year ago and $1.9 billion in November.
• Economy expected to grow by 2 per cent this year.
• Annual contingency fund cut by $6 billion over next three years.
• TFSA annual limit raised to $10,000 from $5,500.
• Small business tax rate cut to 9 per cent from 11 per cent by 2019.
• Accelerated capital cost allowance for industry extended 10 years.
• $360 million this year to pay for Canada's mission against ISIS.
• Annual hikes of 3 per cent for National Defence, which has let billions in funds lapse in recent years.
• $18 million this year to fight terrorism – rising to $91 million in five years.
• $94.4 million over five years for cyber security.
• SIRC, the CSIS watchdog, sees budget doubled to $5 million.
• Seniors at age 71 can leave more money in tax-sheltered Registered Retirement Income Funds.
• EI compassionate care benefits extended to 6 months from current 6 weeks.
• Home Accessibility Tax Credit for home renovations for seniors and people with disabilities.
• $210 million over four years to celebrate Canada's 150th birthday in 2017.
• Interns will be brought under the Canada Labour Code.
• $1.1 million a year to promote Canadian seal products.
• $75 million to implement the Species at Risk Act for next three years.

Flagstaff County invites tenders for the sale of the following:

1. Used Scale Shack –
 Shack was built in 2004 on frame and 2 - 5000lb axles.
 Comes with heater, a/c, small fridge, bathroom, counter top and desk.
 Shack dimensions are 10’ wide x 22’ long with 9’ walls.
 This trailer has a Pintle style hitch.
This Scale shack can be viewed at the County Shop in Sedgewick and sold on an “as is basis”.
Please send bids in a sealed envelope marked “USED SCALE SHACK TENDER”.
Closing date for bidding on items is Wednesday, April 29th, 2015 at 11:00am. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
For further information please contact John Guhle at Flagstaff County in Sedgewick at (780) 390-0321 or Steve Kroetch at (780) 390-0340.