The AOWMA will release an enforcement framework that’s designed to identify systems not built to code, and apply corrective action to ensure they are made compliant. This could involve the application of punitive damages against responsible offending parties through procedures allowed under the Safety Codes Act. This strategy is the first of its kind for […]

The AOWMA sent a letter to Municipal Affairs Minister Hector Goudreau to outline our willingness to work with the Ministry  to develop onsite training and phases 2 – 5 training. The letter also outlines our willingness to work with the Ministry to launch POSSE, the centralized permit filing registry that was developed with association input 

The AOWMA is pleased to announce that the winner of the Honda TRX420FM9 is Lorne Saville of Clairmont, AB.  The quad is valued at over $8000.00.  Tickets for the quad were sold over the past several months by fax, email and in person at AOWMA events. The purpose of the raffle was to raise funds

The Model Process for Land Development has now been completed and published.  The Model Process Reference Document to Guide Municipal Consideration of Subdivision and Development Using Private Sewage Treatment Systems provides a guide for the evaluation of a proposed subdivision that will rely on private sewage systems. The implementation of the recommendations will help the

A series of Town Hall meetings was recently held throughout the Province to gather information from members on their experiences working with the new Standard and to obtain feedback on industry concerns. Meetings were held in Edmonton, Airdrie, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Bonnyville, and Athabasca.  A full report stemming from these meetings is being compiled and will