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Municipal inspection of the City of Calgary into the governance and management of the Bearspaw South Feeder Main

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This fact sheet outlines the Government of Alberta’s decision to order a municipal inspection of the City of Calgary following two major failures of the Bearspaw South Feeder Main in 2024 and... More ≫

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This fact sheet outlines the Government of Alberta’s decision to order a municipal inspection of the City of Calgary following two major failures of the Bearspaw South Feeder Main in 2024 and 2025. The inspection, led by independent consultant David Goldie, will examine governance, decision-making, risk management, and oversight related to the feeder main and assess how previous recommendations and information were handled.

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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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Collective agreement wage tables : municipalities [2026]

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This resource provides a monthly update on wage details for employees working under collective agreements in the municipal government sector. Information is listed by collective agreement and... More ≫

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This resource provides a monthly update on wage details for employees working under collective agreements in the municipal government sector. Information is listed by collective agreement and includes employer, union, number of employees covered, expiry date, and annual wage increases in percentages per year.

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Provincial equalized assessment report

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In Alberta, equalized assessment is the means of comparing property wealth in a uniform manner for all municipalities. Alberta uses an ad valorem assessment and tax system where property taxes are... More ≫

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In Alberta, equalized assessment is the means of comparing property wealth in a uniform manner for all municipalities. Alberta uses an ad valorem assessment and tax system where property taxes are based on wealth and wealth is measured by the value of property expressed as an assessment. Equalizing an assessment is simply a process of adjusting each municipality's taxable assessment to a common year in accordance with current legislation and policy. The equalization process results in a common provincial assessment base that is used to determine the amount of requisition for each requisitioning body.

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Provincial education requisition credit program by municipality

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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 ≫

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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.

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Licensed drivers : select municipalities as of March 31

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Released annually, each report provides summary statistics on the number of licensed drivers in Alberta over a five-year period. Provincial totals are provided, along with a breakdown of totals by... More ≫

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Released annually, each report provides summary statistics on the number of licensed drivers in Alberta over a five-year period. Provincial totals are provided, along with a breakdown of totals by sex and by city.

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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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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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Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership approved projects

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Lists projects approved for the Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership, including the location, project description and grant amount.

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