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…
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…
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…