Alberta government to amend bill granting it sweeping powers over municipalities

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EDMONTON — The Alberta government is making changes to a bill that would give cabinet unfettered power to fire mayors and councillors and overturn bylaws. Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver says the government will introduce changes and implement rules surrounding how and when cabinet can overrule local governments. The bill is before the legislature and has been criticized by municipal leaders as a severe overreach into municipal government affairs. Alberta Municipalities president Tyler Gan
 
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