Assessment Year Modifier Review Update
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 review for machinery and equipment property and linear pipeline property. The last complete model review occurred in 2005. The complete […]
Changes to the Water Act Applications Process
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 online via the Environmental Approvals System (EAS) OneStop system. The EAS OneStop system is a risk-based, data-driven application system for […]
Funding for Agricultural Plastics Recycling Pilot Project Announced
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 Program. The three-year pilot will target recycling grain bags and twine, as well as research on uses for other recycled […]
Make Professional Development Part of Your Convention with the EOEP!
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 for municipal elected officials. The EOEP is offering two courses in advance of the RMA convention in Edmonton in March. […]
Funding now available through the Community Generation Capacity Building Program
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 a prominent role in supporting Alberta’s energy transition by developing their own renewable energy projects. These projects will enable Albertans […]
Get Recognized for Your Municipality’s Excellence
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 promote knowledge-sharing among municipalities. An independent review committee comprised of representatives from various municipal associations will recommend award recipients in […]
Run for a Spot on the Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) Board
If you’ve attended an IAMA workshop in the past 12 months, you are eligible to run! Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and inaugural election for its Board of Directors at the following time and location: Wednesday, February 13, 2019 8:30am Crossroads Church 38105 Range Road 275 Red Deer […]
Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) Workshop on February 13
Register for the next IAMA workshop in Red Deer Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) is hosting a workshop in Red Deer on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. The workshop will feature an update on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) Municipal Asset Management Program, a presentation on considerations in evaluating asset management software, and a facilitated […]
Registration Open for Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Training Webinars
Spots are limited, so sign up soon! Recent changes to the Municipal Government Act (MGA) include a requirement for Subdivision and Appeal Board (SDAB) members and clerks to undergo mandatory training before April 1, 2019 based on a standard program developed by Municipal Affairs. Due to the high levels of interest in the in-person training sessions offered by Alberta […]
Call for Nominations: Safety Codes Council Technical Coordinating Committee Member
RMA is seeking member representation on the Technical Coordinating Committee of the Safety Codes Council (SCC). RMA is seeking up to two nominees that will be forwarded for consideration by the SCC. The SCC is specifically seeking individuals who serve as the CAO, Quality Management Plan Officer, or similar within their municipality, and possess a […]