SACPA Discusses Alberta Bills Impacting Municipalities
Coaldale mayor Jack Van Rijn outlines Bill 18 Provincial Priorities Act and Bill 20 Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act at a SACPA talk hosted by Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization. Bill 18 requires provincial approval before any deal with Ottawa and aims to curb federal overreach. Bill 20 removes automatic ballot tabulators, delaying vote counts. Regulations will define exceptions and requirements, with implementation expected early next year.
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Water levels give cautious optimism after Babb flood
SMRID says Montana water from the June 17 siphon failure has not significantly increased Lake Sherburne storage or SMRID reservoirs. Lake Sherburne sits at 85 percent. after it fills water releases downstream into St Mary River. Snowpack shows poor SWE at Akamina and Many Glacier pillows, though some snow remains at higher elevations.
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Taber immigration program grows with Alberta initiative
Taber embraces the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program drawing health care workers and tradespeople, with 208 candidates endorsed for full time roles and 439 new residents since 2022. Regional partners assist the drive while applicants undergo interview reviews and local employer onboarding requirements.
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