Great news for everyone in Alberta! The provincial government has worked hard to cut down the wait times for Water Act licenses by an impressive 52% in just one year. This is a huge win for landowners, businesses, and municipalities who depend on water for their growth and success.

The goal? Helping farmers, ranchers, and communities thrive without getting bogged down in red tape. Imagine waiting months or even years for a water application to get processed—that’s no longer the case!

Last year, Alberta introduced service targets for all Water Act applications and revamped the application process with a new online system, making submissions quicker and easier. They even eliminated 10% hold-backs on most water transfers, which means less paperwork and more efficient processing.

But that's not all. These improvements have benefited everyone—companies and communities alike are now able to receive decisions on licenses 354 days faster than before. This means less waiting and more doing!

In fact, the County of Grande Prairie has seen a significant boost in efficiency where applications that once took over six months are now approved in just one to two months. Imagine the time and resources saved!

All of these changes are part of Alberta's commitment to modernizing its water management system. The government is dedicated to cutting red tape and removing barriers, ensuring Alberta remains an amazing place to live, work, and do business.