Municipalities and Utilities Partnering for Community Resilience

Charlottetown is the thriving Capital City of Prince Edward Island, located on the south shore. It has a population of approximately 36,000 people, and is known as the “Birthplace of Confederation” after the historic 1864 Charlottetown Conference that led to Confederation. As with many coastal cities, Charlottetown has infrastructure on the waterfront that is susceptible to flooding and the municipality continues to deal with the effects of the changing climate.

Dauphin is a small City nestled between the Riding Mountain National Park and Duck Mountain Provincial Park. The location presents various opportunities to engage with nature be it winter or summer. The community is host to several major festivals which include Dauphin’s Countryfest and Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival. While small in size Dauphin has big ambitions working towards becoming Manitoba’s most sustainable City. Our City is a regional hub making it an ideal location for people looking to strike a balance between work and play.

Summerside, located in the beautiful province of Prince Edward Island has a compact urban core cradled by an idyllic, rural landscape and shores washed by a calm and warm sea. It offers a unique combination of convenience and serenity. The community provides its nearly 15,000 residents and visitors quaint shopping districts, live theatre, beautiful beaches, as well as a variety of restaurants, a diversified business community and vast investment and employment potential. Summerside is well-known by potential investors, site selectors and business leaders. For all of them it is “the city to watch” for growth and excellence in infrastructure.

The Town of Woodstock is located 100 km’s west of the Capital City, Fredericton; 300 km west of Nova Scotia Border; 200 km east from the Quebec Border and 25 km’s from State of Maine Border. Settled on the banks of the Meduxnekeag and St. John Rivers at the intersection of the Trans Canada Highway at Exits 185 and 188, and I-95 at Exit 12. Woodstock was the first incorporated town in New Brunswick on May 1, 1856. Woodstock boasts some of the finest 19th Century Victorian heritage homes, churches and civic buildings. We are a vibrant, prosperous community -the service centre of the Upper St. John River Valley. As well, the retail and commercial hub of the agricultural, forestry and transportation sectors in the regional economy.

Only 113 km northeast of Winnipeg, lies the R.M. of Alexander. Stretching from the eastern shores of Lake Winnipeg east into the Whiteshell and north into the Canadian Shield, this 1,521 sq. km. region is serviced by six modern highways. Its year-round population of 3,000 explodes to over 20,000 in the summer. It offers parkland, beaches, forest, agriculture, industry and the amenities of both urban and rural settings, and is the hydro power center of Manitoba. Alexander is in the heart of Manitoba’s cottage country with many Winnipeggers flocking to the area for the summer months to escape the city and enjoy the natural beauty of the region. The community understands the impact that natural weather phenomena can have and very much appreciates the opportunity to strengthen its ability to adapt to climate change.

Nestled along the Sheep River valley in the heart of the Alberta Foothills, the Town of Okotoks is a young, vibrant and friendly community of nearly 30,000 residents. Okotoks is flanked by the front range of the Rocky Mountains to the west, and is situated only 18 kilometres south of Calgary’s city limits. Okotoks is well known for its environmental efforts and is now pursuing a plan of managed sustainable growth that builds upon this reputation.

Situated in the heart of the Acadian Peninsula, Tracadie is surrounded by two rivers neighboring the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. This makes it an ideal spot for water activities, of course, but you will also find here nature trails both for walking and cycling. The beach is only a few minutes away, at the Val-Comeau Provincial Park.

Campbellton is a great place to live and we are working to maintain and improve this while protecting the region’s special heritage. We are building the platform for a city that will continue to be recognized for its quality of life, educational opportunities and social and cultural diversity.

The Town of Cochrane is a vibrant, family-friendly community just 20 minutes west of Calgary, nestled in a legendary valley steeped in Native and pioneer lore, with a breathtaking view of the majestic Rocky Mountains. Our world-famous ranching history is still reflected in the town’s architecture and our friendly people; Cochrane remains committed to preserving its small-town feel, even though we are one of the fastest growing communities in Alberta.