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CRTC is seeking people to test their internet speeds using a Whitebox

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) launched the third phase of Measuring Broadband Canada. This project is designed to identify areas where internet speeds are not meeting what is being advertised by internet service providers (ISPs). To participate in this project, applicants will need to complete an online registration. After that, they may then be eligible to receive a physical Whitebox that connects to their internet and reports speeds to the CRTC.

This project represents an additional opportunity for rural Albertans to share the challenges of obtaining rural internet with the federal government.

Warren Noga
Policy Advisor
780.955.4079
warren@RMAlberta.com   

Wyatt Skovron
Manager of Policy & Advocacy
780.955.4096
wyatt@RMAlberta.com

Finance course builds on the foundational Munis 101 course

Register today! The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP)’s Municipal Corporate Planning and Finance course often sells out. The course offers an excellent opportunity for elected officials who are working towards their Municipal Elected Leaders Certificate to learn more about their role in financial planning and monitoring.

The course will be offered with the following schedule:

• Thursday, February 16 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm


• Thursday, February 23 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm


• Thursday, March 2 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm


• Thursday, March 9 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Participants must be able to attend all four sessions.

Warren Noga
Policy Advisor
780.955.4079
warren@RMAlberta.com   

Wyatt Skovron
Manager of Policy & Advocacy
780.955.4096
wyatt@RMAlberta.com

Register for the next IAMA workshop and learn about asset management practices in Alberta

Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) is hosting an in-person workshop on February 8, 2023 in Red Deer. The workshop will run from 9:00 am to 3:15 pm, with registration and complimentary breakfast beginning at 8:30 am.

Workshop registration is $125 for non-members, although the rate is discounted to $100 with the purchase of an IAMA annual membership.

Who Should Attend?

The workshop is open to anyone interested in building their asset management knowledge. In particular, IAMA encourages attendance by:

• Elected officials


• CAOs


• Directors of Finance


• Directors of Operations


• Anyone involved in delivering services or managing infrastructure


• Anyone seeking an answer to the following:
  
  
  
  • What is asset management?
  
  
  • How much does our infrastructure really cost?
  
  
  • How do we get started in implementing asset management in our municipality?
  
  
  
  

Karrina Jung
Policy Advisor
780.955.4085
karrina@RMAlberta.com

Wyatt Skovron
Manager of Policy & Advocacy
780.955.4096
wyatt@RMAlberta.com  

The RMA 2023 Spring Convention will take place March 20 - 22, 2023 at the Edmonton Convention Centre. We look forward to welcoming our elected officials, members, and guests together for an action-packed agenda. Online registration for the 2023 Spring Convention is open until March 3, 2023.

Programming Update

Convention programming planning is well underway, with bestselling author and former Member of Parliament and Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Jody Wilson-Raybould scheduled to speak. Delegates will have the opportunity to attend workshops focused on hot topic issues and professional development. There will also be two ministerial forums at the convention, providing members opportunity to engage directly with cabinet on key issues. All evening events will take place at downtown facilities and complimentary shuttle buses will be provided during peak times from RMA’s preferred convention hotels for easy access to the Edmonton Convention Centre.

Cindy Carstairs
Administrative & Convention Coordinator
780.955.4095
cindy@RMAlberta.com   

Tasha Blumenthal
Director of External Relations & Advocacy
780.955.4094
tasha@RMAlberta.com   

Join RMA for a free one-day workshop on asset management for elected officials and CAOs

Asset management is an important tool for councils to understand the link between infrastructure and service delivery. It also helps councils to make data-informed, community-minded decisions. This one-day course will allow elected officials to peer into the asset management process and learn more about the benefits. Although the workshop is mainly focused on elected officials, CAOs are encouraged to attend as well to get a sense of the strategic side of asset management.

At a minimum, by the end of this workshop, elected officials will have achieved the following:

• Develop an understanding of the asset management process to support your work as an elected official


• Connect with other elected officials and share asset management experiences

Registration for our Lethbridge workshop on February 16, 2023 is now open! The session will include a light breakfast and lunch, as well as refreshments throughout the day.

For more information and to register visit RMAlberta.com/advocacy/asset-management-training

This initiative is delivered through the Municipal Asset Management Program, which is delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and funded by the Government of Canada.

Karrina Jung
Policy Advisor
780.955.4085
karrina@RMAlberta.com  

Wyatt Skovron
Manager of Policy & Advocacy
780.955.4096
wyatt@RMAlberta.com   

Finance course builds on the foundational Munis 101 course

Hot on the heels of Munis 101, the Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) is offering its Municipal Corporate Planning and Finance course from February 16 to March 9, 2023.

The course is offered to elected officials after regular work hours, via Zoom, to accommodate their busy schedules. Experienced EOEP facilitator and former municipal Chief Financial Officer Rodney Boyko will facilitate the interactive and engaging sessions.

The course dates and times are:

• Thursday, February 16, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm


• Thursday, February 23, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm


• Thursday, March 2, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm


• Thursday, March 9, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm

You can learn more about this course and register online here.

It is an excellent opportunity for elected officials who are working towards their Municipal Elected Leaders Certificate to learn more about their role in financial planning and monitoring.

Warren Noga
Policy Advisor
780.955.4079
warren@RMAlberta.com   

Wyatt Skovron
Manager of Policy & Advocacy
780.955.4096
wyatt@RMAlberta.com