Chargebacks, Liens, Arrears & Collections: From First Notice to Enforcement Practical legal-financial session walking boards through where to start and how to move through arrears, chargebacks, liens, collections, notices, enforcement options, mortgage priority, and related workflow considerations. Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 Time: 2:00 – 5:00 pm Location: Chateau Louis | Hotel & Conference Centre…
Snow Removal Challenges: Contractor Perspectives, Freeze-Thaw Conditions & Board Expectations Practical pre-winter session on winter maintenance planning from a snow removal contractor’s perspective, including major snowfall, freeze-thaw conditions, contract scope, sanding/salting expectations, response times, owner complaints, documentation, budgeting, and realistic board/manager expectations. Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 Time: 12:00 – 1:00 / 1:30 Location: Online…
Preventing a Condo Financial CrisisPlanning Today to Protect Tomorrow Written By: Shantel Kalakalo, President, Kalham Consulting, Kelly McFayden, Director, Condo Lending Group and Ryley Schmidt, Associate, Miller Thomson LLP Condominium corporations rarely find themselves in financial difficulty overnight. More often, financial crises develop gradually through years of rising construction costs, aging building components, deferred maintenance,…
Using AI in Condominium ManagementPractical wins, real risks and a sensible roadmap for Alberta condominium boards and managers Written by: Erin Berney, Darcie-Lee Rea, Matthew Rude & Melissa L. Stappler Artificial intelligence has moved from buzzword to everyday tool. Many condominium corporations in Alberta are already encountering AI (sometimes intentionally, often informally) through internet searches,…
Managing Contentious Annual MeetingsLEGISLATIVE UPDATE Written by: Gerrit Roosenboom, Rosetree Mediation, Arbitration, and Consulting Services . Originally published May 3, 2025; updated August 2026 to reflect Alberta’s condominium legislation and processes currently in effect, including the Condominium Property Act, Condominium Property Regulation, and the new Condominium Dispute Resolution Tribunal (CDRT) framework. The CDRT began operating…
The Hidden Cost of Deferred HVAC Maintenance Written By: Dawn Neville, VETS Group Deferred today. Paid for tomorrow. Condominium boards and property managers face difficult choices every budget season. Rising operating costs, reserve fund obligations, insurance premiums and inflation all compete for limited resources. When budgets tighten, HVAC maintenance can appear to be one of…
When Power Fails,Will Your Building Be Ready? Protecting People, Property and Peace of Mind Through Routine Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Written by: Ryan Kranic, Territory Manager, Equipment Sales and Preventative Maintenance Sales with Frontier Power Products ULC Emergency generators are among the most important life safety systems in a building, yet they’re often the least…
What’s New from Our Members? Check out this month’s Member-to-Member (M2M) Updates, featuring exclusive offers, job opportunities, and announcements from CCI North Alberta members. M2M content is refreshed every month, so be sure to check out the latest offers and updates before the month ends. Participation is free for our Members. If you are interested…
Condo Management 300 (CM300) – Fall 2026 CM 300 is Back and Fully Updated! Saturday, October 31 & Sunday November 1, 2026 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm NAIT Productivity & Innovation Centre (10210 Princess Elizabeth Ave NW, T5G 0Y2) From managing the numbers to managing the building — CM300 covers the complexities of condominium…
Call for Nominations CCI North Alberta Board of Directors Are you passionate about strengthening Alberta’s condominium community? Do you believe in the value of education, collaboration and advocacy for condo owners, boards and professionals? CCI North Alberta is seeking nominations for our Board of Directors, and we’d love to hear from members who are interested…