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,…
Member to Member (M2M) Promotion – June 2026 Every month we offer up special promotions for our members, from our members. Check out the new promotions for June! Participation is free for our Business Partners and Professionals. If you are interested in participating and learning more about this program, please contact the CCI office at…
Paved for Protection:Prevent Lawsuits with Smart Asphalt Maintenance Article by Smartfix Asphalt Infrared Repair Pavement is easy to overlook—until it becomes a problem. Those cracks and potholes aren’t just eyesores—they’re legal and financial risks that condo boards can’t afford to ignore. Routine maintenance is about more than curb appeal—it’s about safety, liability, and peace of…
GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY REPORTApril 2026 Written by: Katy Campbell, CCI North Alberta Condominium Property Act Updates: A Major Step Forward for Alberta’s Condo Sector February marked a significant milestone for Alberta’s condominium community, as long-anticipated changes to the Condominium Property Act were officially proclaimed into law on February 15th. Updated regulations have also been released to…