BECOMING A CONDO MANAGERAre you embarking on your first career?Are you looking for a career change? Whatever your situation, explore the dynamic, rewarding field of condominium management. DATE: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Thursday, 10AM to 2PMM Edmonton Convention Centre Condominium management is a dynamic field that is often challenging yet personally rewarding, offering significant growth…
Advocacy in Action:Waste Management Rollout in Edmonton Written by: Katy Campbell, CCI North Alberta CCI North Alberta has been actively advocating on behalf of condominium communities during Edmonton’s multifamily waste management rollout, engaging city officials and election candidates to address challenges and push for informed, equitable implementation. Over the past several months, CCI North Alberta…
Spring Cleaning, Condo StyleKey Spring Maintenance Tips for a Healthy and Vibrant Condominium Written by: Rebekah Barron, ACOM Spring maintenance for Condominiums is more than just cleaning; it’s a strategic way to extend your building’s lifespan with simple yet effective maintenance steps and keep residents happy and secure. As the temperatures continue to rise, spring…
Condo Maintenance: Preserve the Envelope, Protect Your BudgetA Guide to Proactive, Preventative Maintenance. Written by: Allan C. King, P. Eng., ACCI., FCCI. No condo board wants to deal with soaring repair costs or premature exterior failure, yet many buildings are on that path without realizing it. This guide outlines simple yet crucial steps to extend…
Energy-Saving Tips For Condo OwnersNavigating Alberta’s Deregulated Utility Market Written by: Katherine Topolniski, CCI North Alberta Knowing how to navigate Alberta’s deregulated utility market and implement smart energy-saving strategies can help you cut down on soaring utility bills. With rising energy costs, condo communities are looking for ways to reduce expenses. There are several effective…
Condo Construction Liens ExplainedUnderstanding Risks and Responsibilities for Owners Written by: Michael Gibson Michael Gibson is a lawyer at Miller Thomson LLP and is one of the authors of the textbook on condominium law in Alberta. He has extensive experience in condominium law, advising developers, corporations, boards, managers, and owners. Outdated payment processes expose condo…
Beyond the Reserve FundTurn Reserve Fund Studies into Action: Expert Answers for Condo Boards Written by: Katherine Topolniski Source: Answers contributed by the panel of experts A panel of experts offered their insights and actionable guidance for condo boards navigating the critical steps that follow a Reserve Fund Study. When it comes to managing reserve…
Grim Prospects For Owners Of Evacuated Edmonton Condo Who is financially responsible for repairing Alberta’s shoddy, aging condominium buildings? Article submitted by Dana Hagg (HMC Lawyers LLP) (Originally published in the Canadian Condominium Institute South Alberta’s Spring Newsletter) In theory, Alberta’s lawmakers have already implemented a solution to this conundrum: the Alberta New Home Warranty…
Can Sophie the Dog Stay? What are a condo board’s duties to accommodate? Article submitted by Matthew Ryan McLennan Ross LLP Recent caselaw shows many condo boards and their members do not properly handle accommodation requests from tenants/owners on human rights grounds. The Tale of Sophie the Dog Sophie is a service dog that Monika…
Building Better Bylaws By Gary Caouette BYLAW CONSULTANTS The first question you probably have is, where do I go from here? Should I take some other condominium corporation’s bylaws and modify them for my corporation, or should I update them myself? Where do I go for advice? Some condo managers are pretty knowledgeable, while some…