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Advocacy
18 Sep 2020

The RMA Fall 2020 Convention will be a virtual event, details coming soon Due to restrictions on gathering sizes as a result of COVID-19, the RMA Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to

Advocacy
14 Sep 2020

RMA and AUMA have updated the ICF Workbook to include tips and tools on how to address outstanding areas of dispute when finalizing an ICF In 2018, RMA and AUMA, with support from Alberta Municipal

Advocacy
11 Sep 2020

Resolutions now must be submitted to RMA by Friday, October 2, 2020 to be added to the Fall 2020 resolution order paper Due to the scheduling of a district meeting, the deadline to submit resolutions

Advocacy
10 Sep 2020

Alberta Environment and Parks is seeking feedback on the Draft Code of Practice for Compost Facilities Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) is updating the Code of Practice for Compost Facilities to reflect modern composting standards

Advocacy
9 Sep 2020

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

Advocacy
9 Sep 2020

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

Advocacy
9 Sep 2020

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 –

Advocacy
8 Sep 2020

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

Advocacy
4 Sep 2020

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

Advocacy
3 Sep 2020

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

Advocacy
3 Sep 2020

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

Trade
3 Sep 2020

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

Insurance
1 Sep 2020

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

Advocacy
1 Sep 2020

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

Advocacy
28 Aug 2020

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

Advocacy
28 Aug 2020

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