Nominations Open for Minister’s Awards for Transportation Innovation
Nominations are now open for the Minister’s Awards for Transportation Innovation (MATI). The MATI are awarded each year, and recognize innovation in the transportation sector in the following categories: Design innovation Construction innovation Environmental innovation Safety innovation Operational innovation Transit/accessible transportation innovation RMA members are eligible to apply for the MATI. Submissions must be received […]
Applications Open for CRTC’s Broadband Fund
Funding applications open until March 27, 2020 The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is now accepting a second round of applications for the Broadband Fund. The Broadband Fund will provide up to $750 million over a five-year period to improve access to highspeed internet for all Canadians. Eligible projects may include satellites (in satellite-dependent […]
Government of Alberta Introduces Changes to Property Tax Incentives
Bill 29 introduces amendments to the Municipal Government Act to include machinery and equipment property as eligible for property tax incentives On November 27, 2019, the Government of Alberta introduced Bill 29: Municipal Government (Machinery and Equipment Tax Incentives) Amendment Act. Bill 29 amends section 364.2 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) to expand the […]
Resolution Deadline for Spring 2020 Convention
Resolutions must be submitted to RMA by Friday, February 21, 2020 to be added to the Spring 2020 resolution order paper With district meetings approaching, RMA is reminding members of the important role resolutions play in guiding the association’s advocacy efforts. To maximize these efforts, having well-written resolutions that are clear, concise, and include pertinent […]
Bill 22 and the Implications for Municipalities
Bill 22 dissolved the Alberta Capital Finance Authority Board Bill 22: Reform of Agencies, Boards and Commissions and Government Enterprises Act, which received royal assent on November 22, eliminates or restructures multiple boards and commissions. Of particular importance for municipalities is the elimination of the Alberta Capital Finance Authority (ACFA) Board. This was previously mentioned […]
Miistakis Institute Releases New Flood and Drought Mitigation Toolkit
The Miistakis Institute has created a new toolkit called Working With Nature (WWN) that can help municipalities catalogue their natural infrastructure and develop a prioritized plan for better using it to mitigate flood and drought risk. WWN provides materials and directions for municipalities to self-navigate through workshops, worksheets, and a living workbook. The Miistakis Institute […]
Province Seeking Input on Victims of Crime Financial Benefits Program
The Government of Alberta is currently seeking input from stakeholders to inform a review of the Victims of Crime Financial Benefits Program (VCFBP). The consultation supports a commitment in the UCP election platform. The intent of the review is to inform the replacement of the VCFBP with a new “Alberta Victim Assistance” program, which will […]
Provide Your Opinion on Alberta Reclamation and Restoration Economy Survey
Canadian Forest Service, Natural Resources Canada is seeking input from municipalities Canadian Forest Service, Natural Resources Canada is conducting a survey that aims to document the scope, scale, and focus areas of the reclamation and restoration (R&R) economy in Alberta. This survey will also provide insights into the organizations (public and private) that bring added […]
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 […]