The Condo Owners Forum is the source for Alberta condo owner-led support, education, and networking. MeetUps are an opportunity to have informal chats about condominiums and the challenges facing Owners and Board members.

MeetUps are hosted by volunteers of the COF with the hope of reaching a broader audience. We encourage you to join us at any of their events.

For suggested topics or ideas for discussion email meetup@cofsab.ca.

The Condo Owners Forum is the source for Alberta condo owner-led support, education, and networking. MeetUps are an opportunity to have informal chats about condominiums and the challenges facing Owners and Board members.

MeetUps are hosted by volunteers of the COF with the hope of reaching a broader audience. We encourage you to join us at any of their events.

For suggested topics or ideas for discussion email meetup@cofsab.ca.

Join our insightful COF Condo Chat on ‘Condo Cleaning Guide’, featuring expert speakers Aleem Jessani and Serdar Yasin, who bring decades of experience in the cleaning industry to help you effectively manage condo maintenance and cleaning needs.

Key Topics:

• Why choose a branded janitorial company?

• Difference between low cost VS high cost?

• Inspection process

• Cleaning tactics

• Pain points for cleaning

• Communication

• Experience with retail buildings, condo buildings, warehouses

Guest Speakers

Aleem Jessani
Director of Business Development
Cleaning industry experience 10 + years
Worked with major retail, high rises, malls, condos.

Serdar Yasin
Director of Opeartions
Cleaning industry experience 30 + years
Worked with major warehouses, condos, builders, retailers

Get the inside scoop on condo tribunals from BC and Ontario’s experience. 

With Alberta preparing to launch its own Condo Tribunal, what can we learn from provinces that have already implemented similar systems? 

This session brings together experts from British Columbia and Ontario to share firsthand experiences of how condo dispute resolution has evolved in their jurisdictions. Learn about the successes, challenges, and practical takeaways from their tribunals, and gain insights into what Alberta’s condo community can expect as our own system takes shape.

See the webpage to register for the online event!

Understanding Alberta's Electricity & Natural Gas Market 

Learn how the UCA can help homeowners, landlords, and tenants make informed utility decisions.

Join the Utilities Consumer Advocate (UCA), Government of Alberta, and the Canadian Condominium Institute for a free public presentation on Alberta’s unique utility market. This session will provide valuable insights on lowering your utility bills, understanding contracts, and accessing free support services, including mediation for disputes with utility providers.

See the webpage to register for this online session!

Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
UPCOMING MEETING: Virtual via Zoom
ADDRESS: Via Link
COST: Free

The CondoSTRENGTH meeting is part of a coast-to-coast program that enables condominium directors to share their condo experiences during this FREE networking event. This virtual meeting is open to all South Alberta Condominium Corporation Members and Individual Members who sit on their Condominium Board. 

Bring your snacks and travel to your home computer - we're bringing condominium communities to YOU! 

The program provides condominium corporation members with access to an online resource toolbox.

Spots are limited. Registration is first come - first served. 

Please note you will be asked for your Member # when registering.

(The administrator would be happy to assist, if needed)

Register

Sticks and stones may break bones but words...Could start a lawsuit?!

 Date: January 30, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (MT)
Location: Via Zoom

Members: $20.00 + GST  |  Non-Members: $50.00 + GST

Join Dionne Levesque and Kendra Barlow for an insightful session addressing the growing concerns of harassment and defamation in condominiums. Learn valuable tips and strategies to help prevent or reduce potential allegations.

Find out more from CCI South Alberta here

Hallway Makeup Air is often misunderstood to simply bring fresh air into a building. In this presentation we take a deeper look at what Make up Air is, why it exists, how it works, why sometimes it doesn’t and how we can optimise it. Join me for an informational session to help gather some knowledge and understand why Make Up Air is so important.

About our speaker: Wayne Kavanagh, Frost Fire

FrostFire uses a patent pending technology in HVAC Makeup air units to account for air density changes that are otherwise overlooked. This saves our customers thousands of dollars every year. Reduces Greenhouse gas emissions and helps the HVAC equipment perform at a level that keeps the efficiency beyond what was previously thought possible.  Built on years of field experience, FrostFire solves a problem people did not know that had.

Register

The Condo Owners Forum is the source for Alberta condo owner-led support, education, and networking. MeetUps are an opportunity to have informal chats about condominiums and the challenges facing Owners and Board members.

MeetUps are hosted by volunteers of the COF with the hope of reaching a broader audience. We encourage you to join us at any of their events.

For suggested topics or ideas for discussion email meetup@cofsab.ca.

This in-person course is FREE for CCI Members!

The Canadian Condominium Institute, South Alberta Chapter is pleased to extend this course to new condominium corporation directors and property managers and in particular corporation presidents and treasurers. This course will give them the tools necessary to understand financial management principles and successfully prepare an annual budget. The course duration is approximately 3.5 hours.

Objectives:

• Board financial management obligations

• Understand condominium corporation financial statements

• Understand a capital replacement reserve fund plan

• Examine necessary tools to prepare an annual budget

• Create a condo corporation budget

Course Outline

1. Introductory acknowledgements, CCI introduction and objectives and course objectives

2. Financial obligations of the Board and  the Treasurer

3. Condominium financial statement basics

4. The capital replacement reserve fund plan basics

5. Successful budgeting basics

6. Budget planning

7. Special assessments

8. Budget contributions

9. ABC Condominium Corporation:  Budget Exercise

Course Fee:

• Member: FREE

• Non-member: $295.00

Register with CCI South Alberta here

This in-person course is FREE for CCI Members!

The Canadian Condominium Institute, South Alberta Chapter 101 Course is a 3.5-hour session designed to introduce and educate on board governance, board meetings and running an AGM. 

Topics include:

• Role of the Board/ Management              

• Directors' Code of Ethics

• Condominium Property Act

• Bylaws

• Board Confidentiality

• Appointment and Role of Officers

• Proxies

• Notice of Meetings

• Nominations  and Elections

• Minutes

• Conflict of Interest

• Rules of Conduct and Order

Find out more

Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
UPCOMING MEETING: Virtual via Zoom
ADDRESS: Via Link
COST: Free

The CondoSTRENGTH meeting is part of a coast-to-coast program that enables condominium directors to share their condo experiences during this FREE networking event. This virtual meeting is open to all South Alberta Condominium Corporation Members and Individual Members who sit on their Condominium Board. 

Bring your snacks and travel to your home computer - we're bringing condominium communities to YOU! 

The program provides condominium corporation members with access to an online resource toolbox.

Spots are limited. Registration is first come - first served. 

Please note you will be asked for your Member # when registering.

(The administrator would be happy to assist, if needed)

Register

Curious about how big condo projects happen? Come join us for a behind-the-scenes look at how projects go from owner complaints or Board ideas to real improvements. We’ll even dive into how reserve fund projects work! Whether you’re a Board member, thinking about becoming one, or just want to know more about how your condo is managed, this session is for you! Board members (and future ones) will learn about the full process: from assessing the situation, choosing the right contractors, overseeing the work, to managing surprise costs. We’ll also explore how reserve funds are used to pay for major projects and keep your condo in top shape. Non-Board members will discover what really happens behind the scenes and why these projects take time, effort, and teamwork. Walk away with a better understanding of how your condo community brings a big project from idea to reality!

For Condo Owners:

• Learn how decisions are made to improve your condo, including how reserve funds are used for big projects. 

• See how large projects are planned, so you understand where your fees are going. 

• Find out about possible challenges and red flags, so you’re always informed. 

• Feel more connected to your condo’s efforts to improve your home.

For Condo Directors:

• Get practical tips on managing big projects from start to finish, including how to use reserve funds wisely. 

• Learn how to choose the right contractors, stay on top of costs, and make sure things go smoothly. 

• Spot pitfalls and red flags early to avoid issues like unexpected costs or delays. 

• Share experiences and ideas with other Board members. 

• Build skills to communicate project updates and the use of reserve funds with owners, building trust and transparency.

Don’t miss this opportunity to get the inside scoop on how to protect your investment, enjoy condo living to the fullest, and build a stronger, more connected community.

Speaker: Stacey McDougall (RJC Engineers / Technologist)

Stacey is a technologist with RJC Engineers. Before finding her home in Building Science and Restoration, she worked in RJC’s structural engineering practice, drafting structural drawing packages and performing field review for buildings under construction. This experience has given her a solid understanding of a building’s structure as well as its exterior. Stacey is a key member of RJC’s Reserve Fund Study practice and believes in the importance of collaboration and education. Her experience includes investigation, reporting, designing/specifying repairs, and oversight of the restoration ofresidential and commercial building envelope and structural issues. Stacey’s interest in safety led her to become a National Certified Safety Officer (NCSO) and she is a key member of RJC’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative. When not working, Stacey can be found in her kayak or watching her son play hockey.

The Condo Owners Forum is the source for Alberta condo owner-led support, education, and networking. MeetUps are an opportunity to have informal chats about condominiums and the challenges facing Owners and Board members.

MeetUps are hosted by volunteers of the COF with the hope of reaching a broader audience. We encourage you to join us at any of their events.

For suggested topics or ideas for discussion email meetup@cofsab.ca.

Are you planning a renovation project for your condo building? Join us as Stantec (formerly Morrison Hershfield) shares essential tips on how to successfully navigate projects like roof replacements, parkade refurbishments, and balcony restorations. Learn about the benefits of working with consultants, the importance of using the right contract forms (like CCDC contracts), and how to avoid common risks when dealing directly with contractors. This is a great opportunity for condo boards and owners to get practical insights before starting any major project.

COF Hosts as Marc Jacques of Morrison Hershfield (now Stantec) presents.

Join Erin Berney and John Gilbert for a complimentary webinar series designed for Condominium Boards and Managers based on the challenges seen most frequently: people, pets and parking. This presentation will focus on people: the people who want to set up or use short-term rentals (STRs) and/or Boards who want to better manage rented units, whether long or short.

Have a legal question? Want to learn what other issues are plaguing property managers? Drop-in for a few minutes to ask a question or stay for the full hour and hear the discussion. Your questions guide the session and Erin and John provide their legal perspectives.

On November 15 we will discuss the timely and evolving topic of STRs in condominium properties. Many condos can and should accommodate STRs, but others need guidance on restricting them and addressing non-compliance.

• How can you interpret your existing bylaws related to STRs?

• What bylaw amendments can you implement to manage or restrict STRs?

• What local regulations and legal obligations should owners and tenants be aware of regarding STRs and long-term leases?

• What steps can you take when short-term rentals occur in violation of bylaws?

Who should attend? This session is designed for Condominium Boards and Managers or anyone involved in renting condominium properties.

Curious about how your condo’s elevators are maintained? Join us for a fun and friendly session where we break down the Alberta condo regulations around elevator maintenance. We’ll talk about the rules that keep elevators safe and running smoothly, including the required maintenance and how costs are covered. You’ll also learn about reserve funds—how they help with elevator repairs and upgrades, and why they're so important for keeping things moving in your building! Perfect for anyone wanting to understand more about how their condo stays in top shape.

COF Hosts GUNN Consultants speakers Albert and Andy.