Alberta Municipal Affairs has made available electronic forms to facilitate the submission of ICFs and IDPs. Municipalities are required to complete the forms and submit to Municipal Affairs either by clicking the “email submit” button
The MAMP Technical Working Group supports the delivery of the FCM’s asset management programming The Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP) is a five-year, $50 million initiative funded by the Government of Canada and administered by
FCM is engaging Alberta municipalities through a webinar on the Towards Parity Initiative to encourage women’s involvement in municipal politics RMA and AUMA are excited to announce to all members an opportunity to participate in
Environment and Climate Change Canada Seeking Comments on Reclassifying or Adding 21 Terrestrial Species to Species at Risk Act The Government of Canada, through Environment and Climate Change Canada, is seeking comments on the proposal
Expression of Interest for Program Operator Released and Additional Funding Announced Expression of Interest for Program Operator Released Those interested in becoming the program operator for the three-year agricultural plastics recycling pilot program are
Draft Strategic Direction will be presented via resolution for member endorsement at the Spring 2019 Convention The RMA is pleased to release a draft Strategic Direction document for member consideration. The purpose of the document
The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) offers accessible and relevant courses to Alberta’s elected officials from all municipalities Thank you for your continuing support by attending EOEP courses. Furthering your education and being the best
The deadline for the CGCB program is February 22 Community groups across the province have an opportunity to play a prominent role in supporting Alberta’s energy transition by developing their own renewable energy projects. These
The workshop will take place on March 14th in Nisku, Leduc County The Wetland Education Network brings together individuals and organizations representing four sectors: agriculture, municipalities, the public and industry to consider how to advance
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
