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Alberta Municipalities president Cathy Heron told reporters last week that her organization’s 275 members are seeking more funding and more autonomy from the provincial government.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Calgary Herald, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter.
Rebecca Schulz and Ric McIver chat before Jason Kenney makes remarks to media and Alberta government cabinet members prior to a meeting in Calgary on Friday, May 20, 2022. Jim Wells/Postmedia“It’s time for us to talk,” she said, adding that she was looking forward to talking to the new set of provincial ministers“We want to speak to ministers and their teams about collaborating on issues.
“More co-operation is required. greater collective efforts helps and a willingness to compromise goes a long way.” Municipalities in Canada are constitutionally limited in their powers which fall under those devoted to the provinces.