Description: This layer represents the ATS v4.1 Alberta Provincial Boundary which is intended to provide a GIS ready polygonal representation of the boundaries of the Province of Alberta. This dataset was compiled by Alberta Data Partnerships Ltd. (ADP), on behalf of the Government of Alberta, the ATS v4.1 Alberta Provincial Boundary polygon layer contains the polygon that represents the location of the boundaries of the Province of Alberta. This layer is not visible out beyond the scale of 1:27,733,946.
Description: This layer represents the Land-use Framework Planning Regions dataset which provides users with GIS-ready polygonal representation of the seven Land-use Framework planning regions. The Government of Alberta's Land-use Framework (LUF) sets out an approach to manage Alberta's lands and natural resources to achieve the province's long-term economic, environmental and social goals and provides a blueprint for land-use management and decision-making that addresses Alberta's growth pressures. The LUF was developed with extensive public, stakeholder, and Aboriginal consultation. The final framework was released by the Government of Alberta in December 2008 and provides the necessary forward-looking clarity and guidance under which specific policy development can be directed and progress can be measured. It provides a decision-making framework that reflects province-wide goals, principles and priorities. Legal authority to implement the LUF occurred on October 1, 2009, with the proclamation of the Alberta Land Stewardship Act (ALSA). The Act, which established as part of the public service but not as part of a government department, the LUS headed by the stewardship commissioner, potentially affects all activities on the land and all Albertans. This polygon shapefile contains the boundaries for the seven Land-use Framework planning regions which are based on watersheds and adjusted to align with municipal boundaries. The Land-use Framework regions are defined by Orders in Council which serve as the defining documents. This layer is not visible out beyond the scale of 1:27,733,946.
Name: Northern Alberta Development Council (NADC) Area
Display Field: NADC_NAME
Type: Feature Layer
Geometry Type: esriGeometryPolygon
Description: This layer represents the Northern Alberta Development Council (NADC) Area dataset which provides users with GIS polygonal representation of the area in the province of Alberta, and is suitable for indexing or analysis purposes. The NADC Area dataset is a polygon that represents the designated area of the Northern Alberta Development Council; a council established on March 29, 1963 by an Act of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. This layer is not visible out beyond the scale of 1:27,733,946.
Name: Provincial Electoral Division - Current 2019
Display Field: EDNAME
Type: Feature Layer
Geometry Type: esriGeometryPolygon
Description: This layer represents the Provincial Electoral Division - Current 2019 dataset which provides users with GIS ready polygonal representation of all the Provincial Electoral Divisions in the Province of Alberta, and is suitable for indexing or analysis purposes. The Provincial Electoral Division - Current 2019 dataset is comprised of all the polygons that represent the areas in Alberta created by technical support staff following the detailed instructions of the Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission 2016-2017. The Alberta Electoral Divisions (2019) have been enacted by Alberta Legislature Bill 33 on 13th December 2017. The accuracy of the Alberta Electoral Divisions (2019) is sufficient to plan and conduct electoral activities by placing the location of a dwelling into the appropriate electoral division. This layer is not visible out beyond the scale of 1:27,733,946.
Description: This layer represents the Provincial Electoral Division - Historical 2010 dataset which provides users with GIS ready polygonal representation of all the Provincial Electoral Divisions in the Province of Alberta, and is suitable for indexing or analysis purposes.
The Provincial Electoral Division - Historical 2010 dataset is comprised of all the polygons that represent the areas in Alberta established as electoral divisions under the Alberta Electoral Divisions Act of December 2, 2010. This dataset reflects the legally valid boundaries for provincial general elections and for provincial by-elections, and supersedes all previously published electoral division datasets.
This layer is not visible out beyond the scale of 1:27,733,946.
Description: This layer represents the Provincial Electoral Division - Historical 2003 dataset which provides users with GIS ready polygonal representation of all the Provincial Electoral Divisions in the Province of Alberta established in May 2003, and is suitable for indexing or analysis purposes. The Provincial Electoral Division - Historical 2003 dataset is comprised of all the polygons that represent the areas in Alberta established as electoral divisions under the Alberta Electoral Divisions Act of May 16, 2003. This dataset is no longer valid and is of historical interest only. This layer is not visible out beyond the scale of 1:27,733,946.
Name: Community and Social Services Delivery Region Outline
Display Field: CSS_NAME
Type: Feature Layer
Geometry Type: esriGeometryPolygon
Description: This layer represents the Community and Social Services Delivery Region Outline dataset which provides users with GIS polygonal representation of all the services delivery regions in the province of Alberta, and is suitable for indexing or analysis purposes. The Community And Social Services Delivery Regions dataset is comprised of all the polygons that represent the service delivery regions established for the Ministry of Community and Social Services. Community and Social Services delivers services and supports to Albertans in a complex and interconnected environment of substantial change, both externally and internally. Externally, a diverse population, an economic downturn, and relationships with families and stakeholders affect how the department conducts its business. Internally, the department continues to transform the way it supports Albertans through a person-centered, integrated service delivery model that recognizes the unique circumstances, experiences and strengths of individuals and families. The Ministry of Community And Social Services (CSS) was formerly called Human Services (HS). On January 23, 2017; HS became CSS. Information and Data Provisioning Services (IDPS) created the Delivery Regions dataset for HS in early 2013. The dataset at that time was only for HS internal use.
Name: Community and Social Services Delivery Region
Display Field: CSS_NAME
Type: Feature Layer
Geometry Type: esriGeometryPolygon
Description: This layer represents the Community and Social Services Delivery Region Outline dataset which provides users with GIS polygonal representation of all the services delivery regions in the province of Alberta, and is suitable for indexing or analysis purposes. The Community And Social Services Delivery Regions dataset is comprised of all the polygons that represent the service delivery regions established for the Ministry of Community and Social Services. Community and Social Services delivers services and supports to Albertans in a complex and interconnected environment of substantial change, both externally and internally. Externally, a diverse population, an economic downturn, and relationships with families and stakeholders affect how the department conducts its business. Internally, the department continues to transform the way it supports Albertans through a person-centered, integrated service delivery model that recognizes the unique circumstances, experiences and strengths of individuals and families. The Ministry of Community And Social Services (CSS) was formerly called Human Services (HS). On January 23, 2017; HS became CSS. Information and Data Provisioning Services (IDPS) created the Delivery Regions dataset for HS in early 2013. The dataset at that time was only for HS internal use.