Investing the Condominium Reserve Fund:A Practical Guide to Protecting and Growing Condominium Reserve Funds Written by: Walter Wakula, BComm, MBA, ICD.D., President of Foothills Global Capital Group Inc. This article was originally published in 2023 as a three part series in CCI South Alberta’s CCI Review. It has been updated and consolidated into one article…
2026 CONDO GOLF MIXER Where the Northern Alberta condo community comes to connect. REGISTER Now! Date: Friday, September 18, 2026 Shotgun Start: 9:00 am Location: RedTail Landing Golf Club #7-435 Airport Perimeter Road, Edmonton International Airport, AB T9E 0V4 Whether you are a seasoned golfer or just coming out for the fun, this relaxed social event is all…
Bee in a Hive or Queen in a Castle?What Alberta Courts Require Before Evicting a Condominium Owner Written by: Spencer Marks, Witten LLP Every condominium board eventually encounters the same difficult situation. An owner repeatedly violates the bylaws. Neighbours complain about noise, harassment, damage to common property, or ongoing nuisance behaviour. The board sends warning…
Preventative Maintenance:Protecting Condominium Communities Through A Proactive Approach Written by: Rebekah Barron, Broker/Owner | Realty Key Group Inc. Condominium corporations across Alberta face increasing pressure to balance operating costs, reserve fund obligations, owner expectations, and the long-term health of their buildings. While some corporations focus heavily on reactive repairs after issues arise, it is important…
Raising the bar on Condo EducationHow ACE 2026 delivered our best conference experience yet! Written by: Katherine Topolniski, CCI North Alberta Photos by: Vincent Lau, Actually Media ACE didn’t just get bigger; it became a stronger space for condo governance and management education, sector connections, and condo community engagement. Rising to the occasion at the…
Too Hot to Ignore:Managing Heat in Alberta Condos Written By: Thomas Patrick, M.Sc., EIT, and Joseph Der, M.Sc., P.Eng. Across Western Canada, extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and severe. For condominium boards, this creates a growing challenge: maintaining resident comfort and safety in buildings that were not designed for prolonged hot weather. Many…
Checking In on the Age Restriction Transition Author: Katy Campbell, ED, CCI North Alberta In 2018, the provincial government passed Bill 23, the Alberta Human Rights Amendment Act, fundamentally changing how age restrictions can be applied in housing. The legislation prohibited age-based occupancy restrictions, with one key exception: buildings designated for residents aged 55 and…
GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY REPORTJune 2026 Written by: Katy Campbell, CCI North Alberta Government Advocacy Update: Progress, Partnerships, and What’s Ahead This spring and early summer have been active on the government advocacy front, with meaningful opportunities to connect condominium stakeholders directly with decision-makers and regulators. At our recent ACE Conference, we were pleased to welcome participation…
GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY REPORT January 2026 Written by: Katy Campbell, CCI North Alberta Provincial Advocacy It has now been one full year since Bill 30 was passed, with the legislation yet to be proclaimed into law. We recognize that significant work has been taking place behind the scenes to prepare for the implementation of these changes,…
Controlling Rising Costs:The Strategic Value of Real-Time Energy Optimization Written by: Geoffrey McNeil, CEO | Optiem Energy For most condominium boards in Alberta, the monthly utility bill has become a source of growing concern. Energy costs are now among the most volatile line items to forecast. In a deregulated electricity market subject to weather events,…