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Advocacy
17 Jul 2020

RMA is seeking member input for a submission to AHS regarding helicopter ambulance service Alberta Health Services (AHS) is conducting a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) review. The HEMS review began in November 2019 and

Advocacy
13 Jul 2020

Three board seats up for election at the RMA 2020 Fall Convention The RMA is busy planning for the 2020 Fall Convention, with the format yet to be determined as we continue to navigate the

Advocacy
10 Jul 2020

The Government of Alberta Ministry of Labour and Immigration is providing municipalities and other stakeholders an opportunity to submit feedback on the Occupational Health and Safety Act and associated regulations. The ministry will consider this

Advocacy
10 Jul 2020

The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has started the Centralized Fluid Storage (CFS) project [.xlsx file] in response to the hydraulic fracturing industry’s requests for new options to safely store and reuse large volumes of fluid.

Advocacy
9 Jul 2020

Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta is hosting a free virtual information session on July 15 for municipalities to learn more about MAMP direct-funding and cohort opportunities Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) is hosting a free virtual

Benefits
8 Jul 2020

Making decisions for your organization’s benefits plan can be a daunting task. There are a lot of details to consider. To help assist you in your decision-making process, RMA Benefits has broken down our best

Insurance
8 Jul 2020

With construction projects ongoing at the municipal level during the summer months, it’s a good time to share information on two important types of coverage: course of construction insurance (COC) and wrap-up liability insurance. Most

Advocacy
7 Jul 2020

In collaboration with Alberta Energy, RMA is pleased to invite members to participate in a free webinar on Thursday, July 30 from 3:00 – 4:30 pm. The webinar will feature Wade Clark, Executive Director of

Advocacy
7 Jul 2020

AHS is hosting an informational webinar regarding their review of helicopter ambulance service Alberta Health Services (AHS) is conducting a review of helicopter ambulance service, formally known as the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service Review (HEMS).

Advocacy
29 Jun 2020

Complete a survey or provide written input prior to August 10, 2020 The Government of Alberta is currently seeking input from stakeholders and the public to inform the development of the Alberta Infrastructure Act, as

Advocacy
29 Jun 2020

EOEP is launching its second online interactive course – don’t miss this opportunity! The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) has been working hard to find ways to provide access to programs during the COVID-19 pandemic

Advocacy
26 Jun 2020

Bill 29 proposes a wide range of changes to the municipal election process, including several related to campaign financing and third-party advertising On June 25, the Minister of Municipal Affairs introduced Bill 29: Local Authorities

Advocacy
24 Jun 2020

Alberta Screen Industry presents a collective voice on behalf of all Alberta’s screen industry stakeholders in advocating for competitive provincial screen industry incentive programs, with the common goal of restoring the sustainability and growth of

Advocacy
23 Jun 2020

The Advocacy Report Card provides updates and statuses for all active resolutions RMA is pleased to provide the members with an update on advocacy efforts through the Spring 2020 Advocacy Report Card. The Advocacy Report

Advocacy
23 Jun 2020

Alberta Transportation, in coordination with the Crane Rental Association of Canada (CRAC), is developing a two year pilot program to change the regulations governing the transportation of all-terrain cranes (ATCs). This pilot program is scheduled

Advocacy
22 Jun 2020

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is the federal lead for safeguarding Canadian waters and managing Canada’s fisheries, oceans, and freshwater resources. DFO recently released two interim codes of practice: Culvert Maintenance – This code of