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City of Chestermere municipal inspection report

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Following a months-long inspection into the City of Chestermere’s finances, Deloitte Inc. released its final inspection report concerning the city's financial management. The report highlights... More ≫

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Following a months-long inspection into the City of Chestermere’s finances, Deloitte Inc. released its final inspection report concerning the city's financial management. The report highlights significant gaps in the city’s financial management and found Chestermere’s finances to have been managed in an irregular, improper and improvident manner between October 18, 2021, and December 4, 2023.

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FireSmart™ begins at home guide

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Wildfires are a natural part of Alberta's wildland ecosystems. By extending our lifestyles and communities further into forested areas, we become more exposed to the danger of wildfire. Living... More ≫

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Wildfires are a natural part of Alberta's wildland ecosystems. By extending our lifestyles and communities further into forested areas, we become more exposed to the danger of wildfire. Living where wildfires can occur puts your home at risk. The recommendations in this guide will reduce the risk of wildfire to your home and neighbourhood and help firefighters to defend your home.

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Municipal inspection report : Village of Andrew, Alberta

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Sage Analytics conducted a formal, third-party inspection of the Village of Andrew's governance and administration from April to October, 2023. A final report was submitted to the Minister of... More ≫

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Sage Analytics conducted a formal, third-party inspection of the Village of Andrew's governance and administration from April to October, 2023. A final report was submitted to the Minister of Municipal Affairs in November 2023 and later shared with village residents. The report provides 42 findings and 26 areas of recommendations as a helpful roadmap to village officials and the broader community and to strengthen the municipal viability.

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Building momentum for social impact

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The Premier's Council on Charities and Civil Society was established in February 2020 to provide advice to government on its relationship with civil society organizations that are addressing... More ≫

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The Premier's Council on Charities and Civil Society was established in February 2020 to provide advice to government on its relationship with civil society organizations that are addressing pressing social issues in Alberta. This report reflects analysis of input received from civil society partners during engagement sessions held between late September to late November 2022, and offers advice on how civil society and government can work together to address challenges faced by civil society.

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Sexual and gender-based violence in Alberta post-secondary education

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To better understand the climate of sexual and gender-based violence experienced by post-secondary students in Alberta, the Campus Climate Survey on Sexual and Gender-based Violence commissioned a... More ≫

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To better understand the climate of sexual and gender-based violence experienced by post-secondary students in Alberta, the Campus Climate Survey on Sexual and Gender-based Violence commissioned a survey across 26 publicly-funded Alberta post-secondary institutions. This report summarizes the responses to the survey.

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Recovery-oriented housing model : report of the Coordinated Community Response to Homelessness Task Force

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This report of the Coordinated Community Response to Homelessness Task Force focuses on improving the homelessness situation in Alberta.

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113 pathways to justice : recommendations of the Alberta Joint Working Group on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

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The Alberta Joint Working Group on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls was appointed in March 2020 by the Minister of Indigenous Relations to provide recommendations on government's... More ≫

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The Alberta Joint Working Group on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls was appointed in March 2020 by the Minister of Indigenous Relations to provide recommendations on government's response to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. This final report of the working group was submitted to government in December 2021.

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The reading stone : the survivor's lens to human trafficking

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Presents the findings and recommendations report of the Alberta Human Trafficking Task Force. The task force was established in May 2020 to provide guidance and recommendations on supports for... More ≫

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Presents the findings and recommendations report of the Alberta Human Trafficking Task Force. The task force was established in May 2020 to provide guidance and recommendations on supports for survivors of human trafficking, and to enhance collaboration among all stakeholders and organizations that work with survivors in order to prevent, protect and ensure their safety. The task force engaged experts to identify what actions are needed to bring transformational and sustainable change and to help government implement its nine-point action plan to combat human trafficking.

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Riparian assessment validation for North Saskatchewan Region Lakes

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This report documents the assessment of the performance of the GIS-based method used to evaluate the intactness of riparian habitats along the shorelines of Pigeon, Gull, Sylvan, and Buffalo lakes... More ≫

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This report documents the assessment of the performance of the GIS-based method used to evaluate the intactness of riparian habitats along the shorelines of Pigeon, Gull, Sylvan, and Buffalo lakes and their associated tributaries. Both desktop and field validation methods were used and the ability of the GIS assessment approach to capture relative differences in intactness locally and regionally was tested. Overall the method proved to be reliable for assessing and comparing the intactness of riparian management areas across large geographical areas.

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Social isolation of seniors : a focus on LGBTQ seniors in Canada

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Social isolation is a silent reality experienced by many seniors, and particularly LGBTQ seniors. This resource is intended to heighten awareness and sensitivity and help organizations, friends,... More ≫

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Social isolation is a silent reality experienced by many seniors, and particularly LGBTQ seniors. This resource is intended to heighten awareness and sensitivity and help organizations, friends, family members, and communities address the particular social needs of these seniors. This resource is meant to supplement the two volume set Social Isolation of Seniors previously developed by the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors.

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