Learn more about WildTrax
The WildTrax team is hosting a webinar on November 27 WildTrax is a new online platform for storing, managing, processing, and sharing biological data collected by environmental sensors that was created by representatives from the Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute (ABMI) and the Bioacoustic Unit at the University of Alberta. Users can upload their data, take […]
RMA Fall 2019 Endorsed Resolutions
Resolutions form an important part in identifying direction for the RMA’s advocacy efforts. The RMA membership endorsed the following resolutions at the fall 2019 convention: 1-19F Priority of Unpaid Property Taxes on Linear Property (MD of Opportunity) 2-19F Government of Alberta’s Police Costing Test Model (Rocky View County) 3-19F Development of a Rural and Remote […]
Government of Alberta Eliminates Tax Exemption for Cannabis Production Facilities
Changes will allow municipalities to assess and tax cannabis production facilities at market value rates At last week’s RMA convention, Minister of Municipal Affairs Kaycee Madu announced that changes would be made to Alberta’s assessment and taxation regulations to no longer classify cannabis production facilities as farm buildings. This will ensure that cannabis production facilities […]
Apply for the Municipal Energy Champions Program Pilot
The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) has launched the Municipal Energy Champions Program pilot, which will help municipalities introduce and operate municipal energy management initiatives, and support them in planning and implementing energy efficiency measures and renewable energy projects to benefit their community. The Municipal Energy Champions Program offers free person-to-person support for municipalities […]
Government of Alberta Proposes Changes to ICF and IDP Process
Bill 25 introduces amendments to the Municipal Government Act intended to streamline the completion of ICFs and IDPs On November 19, 2019, the Government of Alberta introduced Bill 25: Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act. Bill 25 includes proposed changes to several acts, but most significant for RMA members are changes to the ICF and IDP […]
Owner Controlled Course of Construction & Wrap-up Liability Insurances
In an effort to enhance service we offer our members, RMA Insurance provides information in areas where our knowledge and experience may be of particular assistance or relevance. With construction projects consistently ongoing at the municipal level, Course of Construction Insurance (COC) and Wrap-up Liability Insurance are of particular note. Most construction contracts contain requirements […]
RMA Fall 2016 Resolutions Expiring
The following resolutions that were endorsed at the Fall 2016 RMA Convention are now expiring. For details on the last provided update, please visit the RMA Resolution Database. 1-16F Alberta Environment Approvals for Construction Projects 2-16F Exemption of Municipalities from Carbon Levy 3-16F Implementation of the Centralized Industrial Property Assessment 4-16F Centralized Industrial Assessment […]
RMA Releases Municipal Financial Reserves Report
The report provides an overview of how municipalities use financial reserves, and their important role in long-term planning and efficient municipal spending Last week, RMA released Understanding Municipal Financial Reserves, a report intended to provide provincial decision-makers, stakeholders, and the public about the important role that financial reserves play in effective planning in municipalities of […]
Call for Convention Workshop Proposals
RMA seeking content for spring 2020 convention At RMA’s spring 2020 convention there will be an opportunity for delegates to attend their choice of several workshops. These workshops are designed for a smaller audience and encourage engagement and discussion among the audience and presenters. RMA is seeking proposals from those who want to present relevant […]
RMA Insurance Renewal Reminder
By now, all RMA Insurance members should have received their pre-renewal confirmations. Many of you have compiled the requested information and returned it to us. If you have not had a chance to complete your pre-renewal confirmations and return it to our office, we ask that you do so as soon as possible so we […]