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The Government of Alberta has released their budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year (April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019). The 2018-19 budget is based on three pillars identified by the Government of Alberta: Diversifying

Resolutions form an important part in identifying direction for the RMA’s advocacy efforts. The RMA membership endorsed the following resolutions at the spring 2018 convention: 1-18S: Request for Implementation of the 2018 Assessment Year Modifier

As the RMA transitions to a new website, the resolution database will be temporarily unavailable. In the meantime, the RMA’s Fall 2017 Report Card is attached for reference and we encourage you to contact the

Before becoming a councillor, reeve, mayor, or CAO did you hear the term “asset management” and not have a clue what it meant? Or did you think it was about roads and bridges but now

An e-petition calling on the Government of Canada to extend a $3000 tax credit to volunteer citizens on Patrol is now open for signature on the Government of Canada’s website. The petition calls for a

The Government of Alberta is conducting a review of the Métis Harvesting in Alberta policy. The purpose of this review is to ensure that the Policy is consistent with case law. The province is completing

Alberta Municipal Affairs has recently announced a new program to collaboratively foster effective local governance and build administrative capacity in Alberta’s municipalities. The Municipal Accountability Program (MAP) will review municipal processes and procedures to help

A new resource is available to help municipalities integrate environmental assessment into decision-making and planning processes. Local land use and planning decisions made by municipalities play an essential role in the management and protection of

The AAMDC Spring 2018 Convention, scheduled for March 19-21, is fast approaching and is sure to be another great event. For a complete convention agenda information, click here.

The AAMDC would like to remind our members that the survey on rural recreation is currently in progress, and will remain open until April 6, 2018.

The AAMDC, in partnership with AUMA and Alberta Municipal Affairs, is pleased to announce the release of a tool for municipalities to implement the recent changes to the Municipal Government Act (MGA).

While the intent of Environmental Reserves (ER) under the Municipal Government Act (MGA) is to avoid development on hazardous lands, prevent pollution, preserve natural drainage courses, and ensure access to water bodies, Alberta municipalities have

The AAMDC has completed its first Board Member Committee Report, which is available now by clicking here. The report can also be accessed during the AAMDC Spring 2018 Convention through the convention app.

On March 9, the Government of Alberta announced $10 million in funding to address rural crime.

AAMDC and AUMA, with support from Infrastructure and Asset Management Alberta (IAMA), are excited to bring you one-day and half-day asset management workshops for elected officials and senior administration.