News

Trade
11 Jun 2020

The RMA is proud to be part of a cross-Canada procurement partnership with sister associations in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador that helps members with their procurement needs.

Advocacy
10 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: The end-of-pipe fish protection screens for

Advocacy
10 Jun 2020

The Federation of Canadian Municipality (FCM) MAMP program provides multiple ways for municipalities to build their asset management capacity FCM’s Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP) provides a variety of funding opportunities to municipalities and partner

Advocacy
5 Jun 2020

EOEP is launching its first 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 our programs during the COVID-19 pandemic

Advocacy
4 Jun 2020

On June 2, the RMA and AUMA were recognized by the Alberta Emerald Foundation with an Emerald Award for the decade-long impact achieved by the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC). The Alberta Emerald Foundation

Advocacy
3 Jun 2020

Emissions Reduction Alberta has announced a $40 million Food, Farming, and Forestry Challenge Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) is now accepting applications for its new $40 million Food, Farming, and Forestry Challenge. This funding opportunity will

Advocacy
3 Jun 2020

All Albertans are eligible for testing for COVID-19, whether they are symptomatic or not. Testing can be easily booked online by visiting www.ahs.ca/covid or by calling 811. Testing can only determine whether a person has

Advocacy
3 Jun 2020

The Alberta Health Guide provides information to the remediation process for properties and materials contaminated due to fentanyl production Alberta Health has published a detailed guide outlining the process for remediation of fentanyl-contaminated properties and

Benefits
3 Jun 2020

GroupSource, one of RMA Benefits’ suppliers serving member municipalities and organizations across Alberta, has stepped forward to provide relief for members amid the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic that has significantly altered day-to-day operations and routines

Insurance
3 Jun 2020

RMA Insurance frequently review insurance requirements in potential contracts on behalf of our municipal members. These contracts range from large construction contracts to simple rental agreements, but most contain requirements that ask for one party

Advocacy
1 Jun 2020

Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute is seeking input to ensure the Biodiversity Browser better fits wetland stakeholder needs In 2017, the Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute (ABMI) released the Biodiversity Browser (BB) as an encyclopedia of life

Advocacy
28 May 2020

Alberta Biz Connect is a helpful hub for both municipalities and local businesses to access information on how to re-open safely As Alberta continues its gradual relaunch process, information on re-opening for different sectors and

Advocacy
27 May 2020

Transport Canada is offering an information session with road authorities Transport Canada (TC) will be providing additional information sessions in order to share information with road authorities, including municipalities, on some of the key points

Advocacy
20 May 2020

The FCM MAMP program is now accepting applications for grants of up to $50,000 to support municipalities in building asset management capacity The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP) is now

Advocacy
14 May 2020

Alberta Environment and Parks is hosting two educational webinars to review the Proposed Disturbance Standard under the Public Lands Administration Regulation Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) is in the process of establishing a disturbance standard

Advocacy
13 May 2020

RMA, AUMA, and the Alberta Policy Coalition for Chronic Disease Prevention (APCCP) were pleased to host a series of educational webinars on using policy to support community health and well-being in recent months. The fourth