All Resources

Education property tax : fact sheet

Description

This fact sheet, updated annually, provides information on the education property tax for the given fiscal year, including how the education tax is calculated for municipalities and how much... More ≫

Description

This fact sheet, updated annually, provides information on the education property tax for the given fiscal year, including how the education tax is calculated for municipalities and how much Calgary and Edmonton contribute to education property tax.

Tags

Education property tax requisition comparison report

Description

This annual resource provides a breakdown of the total education requisition for municipalities in Alberta by residential/farm land requisition and non-residential requisition. Also includes a... More ≫

Description

This annual resource provides a breakdown of the total education requisition for municipalities in Alberta by residential/farm land requisition and non-residential requisition. Also includes a comparison to requisitions for the previous year for each municipality, and a calculation of the year-over-year percentage change.

Tags

Provincial education requisition credit program by municipality

Description

Lists the dollar amount of the provincial education requisition credit for Alberta municipalities. The Government of Alberta launched the Provincial Education Requisition Credit program in... More ≫

Description

Lists the dollar amount of the provincial education requisition credit for Alberta municipalities. The Government of Alberta launched the Provincial Education Requisition Credit program in response to an economic downturn in the oil and gas industry which has caused hardship for municipalities across the province. The program provides municipalities with an education property tax credit equal to the uncollectable education property taxes on delinquent oil and gas properties, upon approval of a qualifying application.

Tags

Trousse d’information au sujet de l’essai du système d’alerte d’urgence en Alberta : guide de ressources scolaires

Description

A school resource guide that uses the Alberta Emergency Alert test of the system as an opportunity to discuss emergency preparedness in the classroom.

Tags

Frequently asked questions : non-residential property tax deferral

Description

Answers some of the commonly-asked questions regarding education property tax deferrals. In order to alleviate acute liquidity concerns anticipated as a result of COVID-19, government has asked... More ≫

Description

Answers some of the commonly-asked questions regarding education property tax deferrals. In order to alleviate acute liquidity concerns anticipated as a result of COVID-19, government has asked municipalities to provide a six-month deferral of non-residential education property tax or a combined municipal and education property tax deferral that is effectively equivalent to a six month deferral of education property tax.

Tags

Non-residential property tax deferral guidelines

Description

In order to alleviate acute liquidity concerns anticipated as a result of COVID-19, government has asked municipalities to provide a six-month deferral of non-residential education property tax or... More ≫

Description

In order to alleviate acute liquidity concerns anticipated as a result of COVID-19, government has asked municipalities to provide a six-month deferral of non-residential education property tax or a combined municipal and education property tax deferral that is effectively equivalent to a six month deferral of education property tax. Municipalities are encouraged to consider similar programs to defer the municipal portion of business property taxes to further support local businesses.

Tags

Développer des communautés par l'entremise d'un gouvernement à l'échelle locale : guide d'enseignement et d'apprentissage

Description

Le programme d'études sociales de l'Alberta de 6e année est axé sur la citoyenneté, l'identité et les processus démocratiques de prise de décision au sein de notre société. Les élèves explorent... More ≫

Description

Le programme d'études sociales de l'Alberta de 6e année est axé sur la citoyenneté, l'identité et les processus démocratiques de prise de décision au sein de notre société. Les élèves explorent des moyens de participer aux processus démocratiques, de s'impliquer dans leurs communautés et de développer des croyances, des valeurs et des attitudes qui leur permettent d'effectuer des changements. Le sujet de l'administration locale est un lieu naturel pour les élèves d'enquêter sur la façon dont les problèmes, les défis et les décisions sont traités dans les communautés. Les ressources sur le développement des communautés par le biais du gouvernement local offrent aux élèves la possibilité d'explorer le gouvernement local dans le contexte de leur propre communauté et d'autres communautés. Les ressources appuient le résultat d'apprentissage général 6.1 du programme d'études d'études sociales de l'Alberta. Ils sont basés sur une hypothèse fondamentale selon laquelle les élèves doivent...

Tags

Building communities through local government : a resource for teaching and learning about municipal governments : Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies

Description

The Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies program of studies focuses on citizenship, identity and democratic processes of decision-making within our society. Students explore ways to participate in... More ≫

Description

The Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies program of studies focuses on citizenship, identity and democratic processes of decision-making within our society. Students explore ways to participate in democratic processes, be involved in their communities and develop beliefs, values and attitudes that empower them to effect change. The topic of local government is a natural place for students to investigate how issues, challenges and decisions are dealt with in communities. The Building Communities Through Local Government resources provide opportunities for students to explore local government in the context of their own and other communities. The resources support General Outcome 6.1 of the Alberta Social Studies program of studies. They are based on a fundamental assumption that students should be involved in decision-making and encouraged to consider ways that they can be active, participatory and engaged citizens.

Tags

Career opportunities in local government : facilitator's guide : presentation to high school students

Description

By the time students have graduated from a post-secondary institution, most know what type of career they would like to pursue. Unfortunately, not many students are focused on a career in local... More ≫

Description

By the time students have graduated from a post-secondary institution, most know what type of career they would like to pursue. Unfortunately, not many students are focused on a career in local government. Therefore, it is important that students become more aware of the opportunities open to them in the local government sector before they begin their post-secondary education.

Tags