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Goals of the ASVA

*  ADVOCACY   * COMMUNICATION  * EDUCATION  *

 ASVA's 2025 Annual Conference & AGM 
 October 16-17th, 2025

On behalf of the ASVA, the Executive and Board of Directors would like to thank all of our 2025 Sponsors for making our 67th Annual Conference a Huge Success!  We could not have done this without all of your continued support.  We also like to thank all of our Delegates for showing your support by attending this year's event.  ASVA hopes that everyone enjoyed the event and that we will see you next year, October 15 & 16, 2026.

Thank you - 2025 ASVA - Title, Platinum, Gold & Silver Sponsors

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2025 Conference Presentations

_1__sylvan_lake_-economic_attitudes_and_the_impact_to_lakeside_communities.pptx
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_3__iama_-_governance___asset_management.pptx
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_4__-_patriot_law_-_bylaw_basics_–_top_10_list.pptx
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_5__abmunis_-_ai_-_what_is_it____how_can_it_help_municipalities.pptx
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_6__ab_ombudsman_-_its_not_always_sunny_in_alberta.pptx
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_7__green_space_alliance_-_empowering_sv_through_land_use.pptx
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_8__abmunis_and_asva_-_updated_oct_15.pptx
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_9__ma-me-o_navigating_the_future.pptx
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friday__1__radon_2025.pptx
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friday__2__ab_environment_-_respect_our_lakes_-_compliance_presentation.pptx
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friday__3__drafting_a_strategic_plan.pptx
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friday__4__rmrf_-_road_closures.pptx
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Golf Cart Bylaw Examples

138-24_pilot_testing_of_golf_carts_-_sv_whispering_hills.pdf
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180-24_golf_cart_bylaw_-_sv_half_moon_bay.pdf
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Promoting Upcoming Webinars for Summer Village                                       Election Candidates

Job Opportunities

job_opportunity__regional_director_of_emergency_management__1___2___2_.pdf
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Temporary Seasonal Docks and Mooring Structures for Personal Recreational Purposes:

1. New Disturbance Standard
2. Temporary Field Authorization

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Please visit the Shared Resources section of this website or click on the  link below for all the related information:​
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Disturbance Standard & TFA
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​   What's New?

  • ASVA - 2024 YEAR END NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE NOW!
  • 2025 Life Time Membership Award went to Gary Burns  who served as Mayor for the SV of Horseshoe Bay for over 20 years,  as well, served on the ASVA as one of the Board of Directors for many years, until retiring in early 2025.   Congratulations Gary!
  • 2025 McIntosh Bulrush Award ​​went to the SV of Birchcliff, who developed and implemented a Climate Change Plan that was adopted in 2023,  a 2 year initiative in partnership with Climate Caucus of Canada, and the Summer Villages of Jarvis Bay and Norglenwold.  Mayor Roger Dufresne accepted the award from ASVA President Mike Pashak.  Congratulations!
  • Gerry Haekel, Senior  Policy Analyst AEP click here to view ppt: Docks, Mooring  Structures & Disturbance Standard
  • Link here to view: Summer Docks & Boat Mooring Policy (May 2021​
  • ​​Alberta Invasive Species Council (AISC) website  is packed full of resources to help you identify, report and prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species
  • ASVA Announcement - Alberta Real Estate Foundation (AREF) fund award to move forward on a Forest Health & Management 1yr Pilot Project for our Members (10 member submissions will be selected for the pilot project) for more information please contact: [email protected]
  • Life as a Municipal Elected Official - Summer Villages video here (interview by President ASVA, Mike Pashak)

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