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Municipal financial and statistical data

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Compiles information submitted annually by all Alberta municipalities via the financial information return (FIR) and statistical information return (SIR). The FIR represents a standardized summary... More ≫

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Compiles information submitted annually by all Alberta municipalities via the financial information return (FIR) and statistical information return (SIR). The FIR represents a standardized summary of the information contained in the annual audited financial statements of each municipality including assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses, long term debt, and property taxes. The SIR provides basic municipal statistics including population, assessment and tax rate information.

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Recall of a municipal councillor handbook

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This document identifies those areas of the Municipal Government Act relating to petitions to municipalities and supplements and explains the petitioning requirements with respect to recall petitions.

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Basic principles of bylaws

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This guide was developed to explain the principles of bylaws and to help municipal administrations create bylaws that are understandable, enforceable and accomplish the council's desired goal.

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Municipal Affairs acronyms list

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Presents the Municipal Affairs acronyms resource for local/municipal governments.

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2026 Build Communities Strong Fund – Community Stream

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All local governments are eligible for Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) funding. The program provides conditional grants for capital-related projects which meet program eligibility criteria.... More ≫

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All local governments are eligible for Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) funding. The program provides conditional grants for capital-related projects which meet program eligibility criteria. BCSF funding is allocated to local governments on a per capita basis with each community receiving a base funding amount. The annual program budget is subject to Canada advising Alberta of the yearly provincial funding. Local governments are advised of their annual BCSF funding allocations after Alberta's funding has been confirmed by Canada and specific funding allocations have been authorized by the Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs.

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Information bulletin [Municipal Affairs] [2026 to current]

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Information bulletins highlight legislated dates and deadlines for municipal governments in Alberta.

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Viability review report : Town of Gibbons

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The report provides an overview of the current state of the Town of Gibbons, and information on what the town may be like if it remains a town, or were to become a hamlet in Sturgeon County.

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Preparation of meeting minutes : municipal councils and council committees

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This guide outlines practical approaches for preparing clear and consistent meeting minutes for municipal councils and council committees.

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Local Government Fiscal Framework funding

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The Local Government Fiscal Framework (LGFF) is Alberta’s primary funding mechanism for providing local governments with predictable infrastructure and operating grant support. LGFF funding is... More ≫

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The Local Government Fiscal Framework (LGFF) is Alberta’s primary funding mechanism for providing local governments with predictable infrastructure and operating grant support. LGFF funding is allocated annually to eligible recipients based on a funding formula. The LGFF is replacing the Municipal Sustainability Initiative, which was in place from 2007 to 2023.

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Local Government Fiscal Framework - Capital : accepted project applications

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This report provides a listing of all Local Government Fiscal Framework (LGFF) Capital projects approved by the Ministry.

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