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Advocacy
12 Aug 2022

Join the Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta Board of Directors for a virtual coffee chat to speak about asset management issues in your community As part of the MAMP asset management training offerings offered in partnership

Advocacy
12 Aug 2022

Government of Canada is seeking feedback on recovery plan for the songbird The federal Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is seeking input on a draft recovery strategy for the bobolink. The bobolink is a

Insurance
11 Aug 2022

If you are responsible for running a farmers’ market, it’s important to know your risks. Farmers’ markets are markets that are approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and are issued a Food Handling

Advocacy
11 Aug 2022

Resolutions must be submitted to the RMA by October 12 to be added to the Fall 2022 resolution order paper With district meetings approaching, the RMA is reminding members of the important role resolutions play

Advocacy
11 Aug 2022

A public engagement survey to gather feedback, ideas, and solutions to help inform the design and delivery of permanent public transit funding is now open The Government of Canada is seeking input on public transit

Advocacy
11 Aug 2022

Do you want to learn more about how your community can benefit from effective asset management processes and how asset management relates to your role as a councillor? Register for a free asset management workshop

Advocacy
5 Aug 2022

Website aims to share information on a provincial police service The Government of Alberta has launched a website that provides information on a potential provincial police service. While the website provides information in a new

Advocacy
29 Jul 2022

Three seats on the RMA Board of Directors are up for election at the RMA 2022 Fall Convention The RMA 2022 Fall Convention will take place November 7 – 10 with the following three seats

Advocacy
29 Jul 2022

A survey of members indicates that the AER is not effectively engaging with rural municipalities on energy-related matters, including Directive 067. The communication gap between rural municipalities and the AER needs to be addressed. In

Advocacy
29 Jul 2022

Announcement expands access to services for victims of crime The Government of Alberta has made changes to victim services programs. These changes include: Access to emergency financial assistance, such as emergency support for domestic violence

Advocacy
29 Jul 2022

Draft policy regarding GST on transfer payments open for comments The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is seeking feedback on a draft policy to determine whether a transfer payment is consideration for a supply. This memorandum

Insurance
21 Jul 2022

It’s hot and everyone needs to cool off. The first place most people head is to water: lakes, rivers, pools, or spray parks. Pools and spray parks are specific facilities you have direct control over,

Advocacy
15 Jul 2022

Registration for free asset management training workshops and cohorts is open now and will provide municipalities with vital education on asset management Does your municipality want to learn more about how asset management can improve

Advocacy
13 Jul 2022

The RMA provided input into the Alberta Utilities Commission review The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) has determined that the refund of the Fortis Alberta Inc. (Fortis) street light investment is to be paid to municipalities

Advocacy
12 Jul 2022

Following the endorsement of resolutions by RMA members, the RMA forwards the resolutions to the appropriate provincial or federal ministry or organization for an initial response. Based on the response received, the RMA assigns the

Advocacy
12 Jul 2022

These course builds on foundations learned in Munis 101 If you are planning to attend the Alberta Municipalities Convention this September in Calgary, arrive a day early to take advantage of in-person offerings of the