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Amalgamation Report
The Amalgamation Report is a proposal to the Minister of Municipal Affairs to amalgamate the municipalities of Clearwater County and the Village of Caroline.
It represents the results of seven months of negotiations, which concluded May 24, 2024.
View the Amalgamation Report Highlights here.
Next steps towards amalgamation include:
- July 31: Report submitted to Minister of Municipal Affairs.
- Aug 1 - Dec 31: Minister recommends formation Order in Council if Councils proceed.
- Jan 1, 2025: Effective date of amalgamation.
Other Materials & Resources:
- Stakeholder Report Back: What We Heard Report - May 15, 2024
- FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
- General Information Handout
- Paper Survey
- Municipal Restructuring (Government of Alberta - Municipal Affairs external website links)
Documents:
Fact Sheets:
- May 27, 2024 Fact Sheet - Negotiations Conclude
- April 25, 2024 Fact Sheet - Negotiation Decisions to Date
- March 14, 2024 Fact Sheet - Negotiation Decisions to Date
- March 7, 2024 Fact Sheet - Negotiation Decisions to Date
- January 26, 2024 Fact Sheet - Negotiation Decisions to Date
- December 8, 2023 Fact Sheet - Negotiation Decisions to Date
News Releases:
- July 24, 2024 - Councils Approve Amalgamation Report
- June 14, 2024 - Amalgamation Committee Approves Report
- May 27, 2024 - Amalgamation Negotiations Conclude
- April 29, 2024 - Amalgamation Negotiations Update
- March 14, 2024 - Amalgamation Negotiations Update
- March 7, 2024 - Amalgamation Committee Advances Process With Various Reports and Public Consultation Dates
- January 26, 2024 - Positive Progress and Key Milestones Achieved by Amalgamation Committee
- December 6, 2023 - Amalgamation Committee Negotiates Seven Items
- November 6, 2023 - Inaugural Amalgamation Committee Meeting
It is important to note that no final decision has been made about amalgamation by either Village Council or Clearwater County Council yet.
The decision must be made by both the County and the Village, and then a request will be sent to the Province of Alberta.