Rail Safety Week
Canada’s 18th Rail Safety Week runs September 21 – 27, 2020 Canadian Pacific (CP) has created resources to promote rail safety in your community during Canada’s 18th Rail Safety Week, which runs September 21 – 27, 2020. Your municipality can participate in the following ways: Engage your community on social media and encourage families to […]
Deadline Set for MAMP Asset Management Grant Applications
Due to high levels of interest, applications for direct funding under the FCM’s MAMP program will be accepted until September 22, 2020 The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP) is currently accepting applications from municipalities for grants to support the development of asset management capacity. This round of funding builds on […]
Register for Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta’s Upcoming Virtual Workshop
Register for the next IAMA workshop, held in two-hour sessions over three days Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) is hosting its first virtual workshop in October. Workshop programming will be delivered over three days, from October 13 to 15. Each day, virtual programming will run from 10:00 am to 12:15 pm, and include an opportunity […]
Alberta Environment and Parks Release Guide to Outdoor Recreation on Provincial Crown Land
Alberta Environment and Parks release new resource on recreation on Crown land Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) has released Alberta’s Guide to Outdoor Recreation on Provincial Crown Land that provides valuable information about outdoor recreation on Crown land. Alberta’s Crown land is a resource that hosts spectacular landscapes that support economic and tourist opportunities for […]
All-Terrain Crane Pilot Project Begins
Pilot program began September 1 The Crane Rental Association of Canada (CRAC), in coordination with Alberta Transportation, has started their two-year pilot program to study the potential impacts of changing the regulations governing the transportation of all-terrain cranes (ATCs) on provincial and municipal roads. The current regulations require that ATCs are transported with the boom […]
RMA Trade updates the Office Supply Program
RMA Trade is pleased to announce that Staples Business Advantage has been awarded as the approved supplier of the Office Supply Program, effective September 1, 2020. The Office Supply Program is a one-stop shop for all member office outfitting needs, including everything from pens to furniture and kitchen supplies to promotional items, all at preferred […]
RMA Insurance RiskPro 2020 Virtual Webinars – Registration Now Open
RMA Insurance is pleased to announce that registration for RiskPro 2020 is now open. Due to COVID-19, the annual spring RiskPro event had to be rescheduled and reformatted. Please register in advance for each of the four sessions: September 22, 2020: RMA Insurance Staff – “Who We Are” September 24, 2020: Brownlee LLP – Legality […]
Share Your Story with Keep Alberta Rolling
Keep Alberta Rolling is calling for municipalities and local businesses to share their stories Keep Alberta Rolling Ltd. is a locally funded, grassroots, non-profit organization created to showcase the benefits and potential of the Alberta screen industry. The goal of Keep Alberta Rolling is to increase awareness of local success stories in the screen industry […]
Register Now to Participate in the FCM’s Virtual Elections and Annual General Meeting
Every year, FCM members elect representatives to the FCM Board of Directors. This normally happens at the annual general meeting (AGM), during the annual conference in June. Due to the cancellation of the 2020 conference as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual elections and a virtual AGM are being held instead. This process will include […]
Sign Requirements for Bylaws Restricting Weights
On July 31, 2020, RMA shared information about changes to the Traffic Safety Act (TSA) regulations. These changes will impact how several commercial carrier permits are regulated by moving them from permits to requirements in the regulations. For more information, please see the Alberta Transportation summary document. Since then, RMA has learned from Alberta Transportation […]