Based on outstanding reviews, LGAA is once again partnering with Wordsmith Associates to host a three-part online series to teach you core tools and methods to write in an effective and clear way. 

Effective Municipal Writing for LGAA workshop

Municipal administrative staff are constantly producing a complex range of documents from emails to briefing notes to reports and public notices. The complexity grows when each document has a unique audience such as your manager, supporting staff, council, local media, or residents. This three-part virtual workshop by Wordsmith Associates offers core tools for you to write in an effective, clear way, using real examples of municipal documents. 

Who should attend?

Any municipal employee who is writing or responsible for briefing notes to reports and public notices

To learn more, Sign up here or watch this short video on how Wordsmith teaches you to think differently about writing.

Dates 

This is a 3-session series involving 10.5 hours of training: 

Day 1: February 24, 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Day 2: March 3, 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Day 3: march 10, 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Cost

LGAA Members                     $375.00 + GST

Non-Members                       $500.00 + GST

Buy a membership and you can save $225 on this training through our First-Time Member promotional program. Learn more...

Will the sessions be recorded?

Yes. Each session will be recorded and will be available for viewing for 14 days after each session. 

LGAA is pleased to invite members, municipal government employees, and organizations to participate in our 2025 Golf Tournament at the beautiful Silvertip Resort in the mountains of Canmore, Alberta. 

This is the 4th year that we have added this pre-conference activity the day before our Conference & Trade Show. 

Cost includes:

• 18-hole round of golf
• Power cart (shared)
• Access to the driving range and putting facilities
• Sponsored free meal on hole 10
• Free food after the round
• Chance to win prizes, and
• Numerous opportunities to network with other administrators and vendors

Format

Shot-gun tee-off at 9:30 a.m. using a scramble format (often referred to as "best ball") where players tee off and then hit from the best shot of their team and repeat this process until each hole is complete. 

Team Selection

Players will have the option to request to play with a colleague they know or be matched up in teams where they can meet new people. 

Not a regular golfer?

That's okay! Whether you shoot 70 or 200, we invite all levels of golfers to participate. The scramble format (aka ‘best ball’) lets you hit from your teammates’ best position each time. This is great for new players as it lessens your discomfort and let’s you focus on what matters – networking with your teammates and sponsored vendors at each hole. Plus, there is no incentive for your team to shoot the lowest score because prizes will be awarded based on fun merits and random draws. 

Sponsors

If you are interested in sponsoring our 2026 Golf Tournament, you can check out the details in our package coming soon.

All questions may be directed to info@lgaa.ab.ca. 

LGAA is excited to host our 2026 Conference & Trade Show in Canmore on June 17-19, 2026 including pre-Conference activities on Tuesday, June 16. Take advantage of:

Visit our Conference webpage for the most current information!

LOCATION

Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre

511 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, AB

RESERVE YOUR HOTEL ROOM

Information coming soon

NOTICE OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Please note that a photographer may be present at the event. By entering the Conference & Trade Show premises, you consent that you may be included in photos, which LGAA may use in future promotional materials.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellation requests received by June 1, 2026 will receive a full refund less a $50.00 cancellation fee. Cancellations received after June 1  are not eligible for a refund. Cancellations requests must be submitted in writing to info@lgaa.ab.ca. 

TRANSFER OF REGISTRATION

If you are unable to attend the event and wish to transfer your registration to another individual, you may do so by emailing info@lgaa.ab.ca. Requests for transfer will be accepted until June 1, 2026. 

COLLECTION OF INFORMATION

Your personal information is collected for the purposes of processing your registration. This information is maintained in a confidential and secure manner and is not sold or shared with other organizations. 

This year's Trade Show will be held on June 18, 2026 at the Coast Canmore Hotel and Conference Centre in Canmore, Alberta. 

More information on trade show can be found on our dedicated Conference and Trade Show page.

LOCATION

Coast Canmore Hotel and Conference Centre

511 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, AB

TRADE SHOW HOURS

Move in

June 17, 2025 at 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

June 18, 2025 at 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.

Trade Show

June 18, 2025 at 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Move out

June 18, 2024 at 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. 

ACCOMMODATIONS

Options are listed on our 2025 Conference and Trade Show website.

NOTICE OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Please note that a photographer may be present at the event. By entering the Trade Show premises, you consent that you may be included in photos, which LGAA may use in future promotional materials.