The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) has been working hard to find ways to provide access to programs during the COVID-19 pandemic and has developed an exciting opportunity for RMA and AUMA members to participate
The Alberta Land Institute is hosting a webinar to explore the role municipalities play in protecting biodiversity The Alberta Land Institute is hosting a Municipalities & Biodiversity: Tools & Policies to Measure & Mitigate Biodiversity
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 –
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Three ministries have new ministers, including Municipal Affairs The Government of Alberta announced a cabinet shuffle this week. This shuffle sees two ministers changing portfolios as well as an MLA entering a cabinet position. The
Resolutions must be submitted to RMA by Thursday, October 1, 2020 to be added to the Fall 2020 resolution order paper With district meetings underway, RMA is reminding members of the important role resolutions play
The Canadian Network of Asset Managers is conducting a national survey to determine municipal asset management capacity and needs As part of the FCM’s Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP), the Canadian Network of Asset Managers
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
