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Advocacy
28 May 2021

RMA, AUMA, and Alberta Municipal Affairs have jointly developed a hub with helpful videos and information for both new and returning municipal candidates With municipal elections fast approaching, RMA, AUMA, and Alberta Municipal Affairs have

Advocacy
28 May 2021

2021 – 2022 funding open for Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program The Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program (WRRP) was established in 2014, in recognition of the importance of improving natural watershed functions to build long-term

Advocacy
28 May 2021

Municipalities have a role to play in controlling the spread of Dutch Elm Disease Alberta has the largest stand of Dutch Elm Disease (DED) free elms in North America valued at $2 billion. These elms

Advocacy
20 May 2021

The Coal Policy Committee has launched an engagement webpage In March 2021, the Government of Alberta (GOA) announced the establishment of a Coal Policy Committee, an independent group to develop and lead a widespread and

Advocacy
17 May 2021

Register for the next IAMA workshop and learn about how to develop an asset management culture, as well as asset management best practices in Manitoba and New Zealand Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) is hosting

Advocacy
14 May 2021

The Alberta Recreation and Parks Association is excited to announce the opening of this year’s application period The Alberta Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA) is inviting Albertans to nominate a leader in their community for

Advocacy
12 May 2021

The Alberta Electric System Operator is hosting an engagement session The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) has released its preferred rate design for the Bulk and Regional Tariff redesign. This tariff is how the AESO

Advocacy
11 May 2021

Alberta Environment and Parks is hosting two engagement webinars for municipalities Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) is seeking feedback from stakeholders on the second draft of the Code of Practice for Compost Facilities and Acceptable

Advocacy
11 May 2021

The Government of Canada has launched a toolkit to share information about the census Every five years, the Government of Canada engages in a census of population, with 2021 being a scheduled census year. To

Insurance
6 May 2021

RMA Insurance is frequently asked to review the insurance requirements in contracts that members are about to enter into. These contracts range from large construction contracts to simple rental agreements, but most contain requirements that

Advocacy
30 Apr 2021

The RMA is launching a new engagement opportunity to connect and learn from members As limitations for in-person meetings continue, the RMA will leverage technology to provide the opportunity to connect members with each other

Advocacy
29 Apr 2021

RhPAP is hosting a conversation with AHS CEO Dr. Yiu The Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) is hosting a webinar with the CEO of Alberta Health Services (AHS), Dr. Verna Yiu. During the session,

Advocacy
29 Apr 2021

The committee will examine and make recommendations on several issues related to property rights, including some that may impact municipalities The Government of Alberta recently formed the Select Special Committee on Real Property Rights. The

Advocacy
29 Apr 2021

The federal program provides funding for municipalities and other groups to retrofit or upgrade community facilities Infrastructure Canada is now accepting applications for funding under the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program. The program

Advocacy
27 Apr 2021

The 2021 application term is now open and closes August 31, 2021 In recognition of the importance of an educated population to the future well-being of rural communities, the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) established

Advocacy
26 Apr 2021

Crane Rental Association of Canada is seeking an amendment to pilot project from Alberta Transportation The Crane Rental Association of Canada (CRAC) hosted a webinar presentation regarding the two-year All-Terrain Cranes Pilot Project. CRAC is