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Inspection of the management, administration and operations of the City of Calgary relating to the Bearspaw South Feeder Main

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Calgary’s Bearspaw South Feeder Main experienced significant failures on June 5, 2024, and Dec. 30, 2025. The Minister of Municipal Affairs appointed David Goldie, an independent consultant to... More ≫

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Calgary’s Bearspaw South Feeder Main experienced significant failures on June 5, 2024, and Dec. 30, 2025. The Minister of Municipal Affairs appointed David Goldie, an independent consultant to conduct a municipal inspection under the Municipal Government Act. The inspection focused on the management, administration and operations of the City of Calgary with respect to the Bearspaw South Feeder Main. This report outlines the independent inspector’s findings and recommendations related to governance and oversight of the Bearspaw South Feeder Main.

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Municipal inspection report : City of Medicine Hat 2024-2025

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Municipal governance firm Strategic Steps Inc. conducted a formal, third-party inspection of the City of Medicine Hat's management, administration and operations, as directed by the minister of... More ≫

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Municipal governance firm Strategic Steps Inc. conducted a formal, third-party inspection of the City of Medicine Hat's management, administration and operations, as directed by the minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs. This final report contains the findings of the inspection and includes recommendations to move Medicine Hat back into the realm of a high-functioning governance body.

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City of Medicine Hat inspection : reasons for decision

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Sets out the reasons behind the issuing of directives to the City of Medicine Hat by the Minister of Municipal Affairs following a municipal inspection.

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A report on the inspection of the City of Chestermere

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Municipal governance expert George Cuff conducted a formal, third-party inspection of the City of Chestermere's management, administration and operations from May to September, 2022. A final... More ≫

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Municipal governance expert George Cuff conducted a formal, third-party inspection of the City of Chestermere's management, administration and operations from May to September, 2022. A final report was submitted to the Minister of Municipal Affairs in September 2022, and shared with Chestermere residents at a public information session held March 15, 2023.

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Village of Longview, Alberta : municipal inspection report

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An inspection has been conducted of the management, administration and operations of the Village of Longview. This report presents the findings and recommendations of the municipal inspection.

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Village of Warner, Alberta : municipal inspection report

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A municipal inspection was conducted for the Village of Warner, as directed by the Minister of Municipal Affairs. The independent inspection process reviewed and evaluated the village’s... More ≫

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A municipal inspection was conducted for the Village of Warner, as directed by the Minister of Municipal Affairs. The independent inspection process reviewed and evaluated the village’s management, administration and operations and identified several areas of concern, including bylaw management, the tax recovery process, the budget approval process, and land sales initiatives.

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Village of Hughenden, Alberta : municipal inspection report

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A municipal inspection was conducted for the Village of Hughenden, Alberta as directed by the Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs. The independent inspection process involved great detail and... More ≫

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A municipal inspection was conducted for the Village of Hughenden, Alberta as directed by the Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs. The independent inspection process involved great detail and rigor to review and evaluate the village’s management, administration and operations.

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A report on the inspection of the City of St. Albert

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The decision to conduct a “limited scope municipal inspection of governance practices” of the City of St. Albert was conveyed by the Minister of Municipal Affairs on March 6th 2017 to the Mayor... More ≫

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The decision to conduct a “limited scope municipal inspection of governance practices” of the City of St. Albert was conveyed by the Minister of Municipal Affairs on March 6th 2017 to the Mayor and Councillors of the City. This Inspection was an outcome of the “preliminary review” conducted by members of the Department of Municipal Affairs during September 2016. The City was advised that staff members from Municipal Affairs would conduct their preliminary review and provide a summary report of findings which would be submitted to the Minister of Municipal Affairs.

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Westlock County, Alberta : municipal inspection report

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The Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs ordered a municipal inspection in response to a request from Westlock County council. A preliminary review was completed by Alberta Municipal Affairs in... More ≫

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The Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs ordered a municipal inspection in response to a request from Westlock County council. A preliminary review was completed by Alberta Municipal Affairs in September 2016 prior to ordering a municipal inspection.

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Village of Alix, Alberta : municipal inspection report

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A municipal inspection was conducted for the Village of Alix, Alberta as directed by the Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs. Organizational strengths were found, such as strong commitment from... More ≫

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A municipal inspection was conducted for the Village of Alix, Alberta as directed by the Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs. Organizational strengths were found, such as strong commitment from members of council, apparent strategic direction, and healthy financial condition. Areas of concern were also identified, perhaps the most significant of which is the lack of stability in the CAO position. The contents of this report are intended to provide guidance to the municipality as it comes into compliance with provincial and municipal legislative and regulatory tools.

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