Webinars will focus on getting a start in asset management and common challenges municipalities will face Through the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP), the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is offering two webinars intended to
Alberta Infrastructure has provided RMA with an update on progress related to accepting and evaluating applications for the distribution of Alberta’s allocation of the federal Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP). The information below has
The Broadband Fund allocates $750 million for expanding broadband service SouthWestern Integrated Fibre Technology Inc. (SWIFT) has submitted a petition to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunication Commission (CRTC) regarding the Broadband Fund and its current
In many of our Municipalities, emergency services are provided by volunteers and they are protected for legal liability by the Municipality’s insurance program carried through RMA Insurance. We get many questions on what exactly the
Initial consultations will take place with charitable organizations, with broader stakeholder input commencing later in 2019 The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) has commenced a review of Alberta’s charitable gaming model. At this
County received decision from Alberta’s Court of Appeals January 18, 2019 In 2016, Lethbridge County implemented a Business Tax as part of a solution to the funding shortfall for the County’s essential road infrastructure impacted
Support producers, protect consumers in climate change fight, Senate committee urges A recent report released by the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry emphasizes that the federal government must protect Canada’s agriculture and forestry
Deadline to complete survey is February 16, 2019 The Government of Alberta is in the process of reviewing the Police Act. As part of this review, the Police Act review team sent a survey to
As part of RMA’s resolution process, municipalities are encouraged to submit resolutions to their districts for discussion and endorsement prior to forwarding them to RMA for inclusion on the resolution agenda at each convention. Members
Wherever your municipality is in its asset management journey, these resources can help Through the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP), the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has developed several new resources to support municipalities in
Alberta Municipal Affairs has provided RMA with an update on the assessment year modifier (AYM) review that is currently underway. The AYM process is currently being reviewed as one component of a broader assessment model
As of January 18th, 2019, all Water Act applications need to be made under the OneStop system. In November 2018, Alberta Environment and Parks updated their processes to require that Water Act applications be submitted
The Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group (APRG) received $750,000 from Alberta Agriculture and Forestry for three-year pilot On January 21, 2019, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry announced a $750,000 grant for the Alberta Agricultural Plastics Recycling Pilot
Register for one of two courses offered on March 18 at the Edmonton Convention Centre The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP), a joint venture of RMA and AUMA, is Alberta’s only professional education program designed
The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre is a joint initiative of the RMA, the AUMA, the Government of Alberta, and Energy Efficiency Alberta. Municipalities and community groups across the province have an opportunity to play
Applications for the 2019 Minister’s Awards for Municipal Excellence are now open. The Minister of Municipal Affairs has announced the 2019 Minister’s Awards for Municipal Excellence. The 18th annual awards recognize municipal government excellence and
