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Alberta Agricultural Centennial Committee

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In 1965 the Farmers' Union and Co-operative Development Association proposed the formation of a committee to organize centennial projects for the agricultural community. In response to the proposal, the Alberta Federation of Agriculture established the Alberta Agricultural Centennial Committee. The committee incorporated under the Societies Act on May 16, 1966 and operated in Edmonton, Alberta. Objectives of the committee included creating centennial projects for Alberta farmers and organizations. In pursuit of their objectives, the committee promoted and organized farm beautification and highways projects. In addition, the committee also contributed items to the Agriculture Hall of Fame. The committee also sponsored publications related to the history of agriculture in Alberta, constructed a monument to farm pioneers in Red Deer, produced the film We Just Take it All for Granted, and sponsored a trip to Expo 67 (Montreal, Canada) The committee dissolved in 1969.

Alberta and Great Waterways Railway

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Plans for the construction of a railway between Edmonton to Fort McMurray -- The Alberta and Great Waterways Railway -- began in 1905. However, the project was not realized until considerable disagreements between the various construction companies and the Alberta Provincial Government ended, and J.D. McArthur builders assumed the project in 1913. In 1920, the Province of Alberta took over management of the railway. In 1928, the Province of Alberta sold the railroad to Canadian Pacific Railways and Canadian National Railways. Under joint ownership, the two railways formed the independent company Northern Alberta Railways (NAR), and NAR acquired responsibility for the Alberta and Great Waterways line.

Alberta Arts Festivals Association

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The Alberta Arts Festivals Association (AAFA) was founded in 1991 as a consortium of Alberta arts festivals covering diverse fields such as performance, literature, and visual and media arts in rural and urban settings throughout the province. The AAFA engaged in representation, promotion, awareness, and advocacy for Alberta's festivals. At its height, there were 39 member festivals in the association including the Northern Alberta International Children's Festival, Fringe Theatre Adventures, Edmonton Folk Music Festival, The Works, and the Calgary Folk Music Festival. The AAFA was member-run and was overseen by a Board of Directors consisting of individual festival directors from across the province. As of 2003, the AAFA has been dormant.

Alberta Assessors' Association

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The Alberta Municipal Assessors' Association (AMAA) formed in Calgary, Alberta on November 15, 1951 by a self-appointed Provisional Committee composed of assessors E. A. (Alex) Hughes, William (Bill) Whiteside, and J. E. (Ernie) Cook. The AMAA incorporated under the Societies Act on December 10, 1951 with a Chairman, five Directors and a Secretary-Treasurer. On December 14th and 15th the Association held a convention in Edmonton and adopted by-laws and a constitution. The Association accepted assessors in the Province of Alberta or any individual appointed or approved by the Alberta Minister of Municipal Affairs, including any town or village assessor, for membership. In 1955 the AMAA amalgamated with the Alberta Association of Assessment Officers (AAAO), formed circa. 1948 by Edmonton city assessors, and assumed the name of the Alberta Association of Assessment Officers. On March 26, 1963 the Alberta Association of Assessment Officers incorporated under the Societies Act as the Association of Municipal Assessing Officers (AMAO). In 1964, the AMAO amalgamated with the Alberta Assessors' Association (AAA); the AAA formed in 1960 and incorporated under the Societies Act in 1962. The two organizations continued as the AAA. The AAA is an affiliate member of the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO). The Municipal Assessor Regulation (MAR) and the Professional and Occupational Associations Registration Act (POARA) governs professional registration.

Alberta Association for Bright Children. Edmonton Chapter

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The first Association for Bright Children formed in Toronto in 1974, in response to a lack of programs oriented for gifted or bright children. In 1980, a group organized in Edmonton, Alberta. In 1983, The Alberta Association for Bright Children (AABC) incorporated as a provincial umbrella group. AABC operates as a voluntary non-profit, advocacy organization for gifted or bright children. In pursuit of its objectives, the AABC maintains library materials, organizes parent support groups, and collaborates with educators and government bodies to provide lectures and conferences, and investigate policy making regarding bright children. The association offers individual, local chapter, and network memberships. An elected executive manages the AABC, coordinates discussion with government, creates a newsletter, and attends the annual conference of the Society for the Advancement of Gifted Education (SAGE). SAGE is an umbrella group comprised of primary stakeholders in gifted education in Alberta including AABC, the Gifted and Talented Education Council of the Alberta Teachers' Association, and the Centre for Gifted Education, University of Calgary, and Alberta Education.

Alberta Association for Young Children

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The Alberta Association for Young Children (AAYC) formed in 1970 as a provincial association with the goal of uniting parents, educators, volunteer board members, and professions to promote the development of services to young children and their families. The Association held an annual conference, alternating the location between Edmonton, Calgary, and Red Deer. A board of directors comprised of ten members of the association and the officers of the Society including a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer governed the association. In pursuit of their objectives, the association worked as a lobby group, disseminated information to the public and government regarding the interests of young children, advocated for the interests of young children, and published a quarterly journal entitled <i>Altachild</i>.

Alberta Association of Art Galleries

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The Alberta Association of Art Galleries was formed out of the Alberta chapter of the Western Canadian Art Association. The Association incorporated in 1983. Prior to 1983, the Association was known as the Alberta Association of Art Galleries. The Association formed to assist with the development of public galleries in Alberta, facilitate cooperation between art galleries and museums throughout Alberta, to act as a spokesperson for its members, and liaise with government. The Association offered four kinds of memberships for individuals and institutions: Full Members, Affiliate Members, Business Members and Friends. A Board of Directors consisting of five elected Directors, and three Members managed the Association. After 1988, the Association dissolved.

Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties

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The Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties (AAMDC) organized in 1909 under the name Alberta Local Improvement Districts Association. Prior to the creation of municipalities, local improvement districts provided services such as roads and schools to regions throughout Alberta. According to the Association's original mandate, the Association existed to forward the interest of local improvement districts throughout the Province, secure legislation related to local improvement work, guard the interest of Local Improvement Districts in any proposed legislation, and work with the Department of Public Works to the mutual benefit of both parties. In 1912, the Association changed its name to the Alberta Association of Local Improvement Districts and Rural Municipalities. In 1919, the Association became the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts. In 1955, the Association incorporated Jubilee Insurance Agencies. Jubilee offers insurance coverage to rural municipalities. In 1970, the Association assumed its current name: Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties (AAMDC). A president, vice-president, and five district directors govern the Association. The Association represents five districts: Foothills-Little Bow, Central, Pembina River, Northern, and Edmonton East.

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