Asset Management Course in Sherwood Park
An additional municipal staff workshop has been added in Sherwood Park on June 27 and 28, 2018 RMA, AUMA, and Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) are excited to bring you an asset management workshop for municipal staff in Alberta! Through support of the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) this workshop will […]
Come Together Alberta Conference
Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) hosted its third Welcoming and Inclusive Communities conference May 15 – 17, 2018 The conference brought together municipalities, community leaders, not-for-profit organizations, and many other stakeholder groups that were critical to the conversation. The intent was to provide knowledge and inspiration to support action to eliminate racism, discrimination, and social […]
National Housing Strategy Initiatives
$40 billion in funding is available over 10 years for housing in Canada The National Housing Strategy (NHS) was founded with the intention of strengthening the middle class, addressing homelessness, and fueling the Canadian economy. Utilizing federal funding, grants, and loan mechanisms, the NHS will create affordable, stable, and livable communities. There are four overarching […]
Peace Officer Fatality Inquiry Released
Inquiry includes recommendations to support peace officer safety following death of MD of Foothills peace officer The recommendations included in the fatality inquiry into the death of MD of Foothills Peace Officer Rodney Lazenby are currently being reviewed by the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, with details as to how the Government of Alberta […]
Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) Workshop on June 13
Register now for the IAMA workshop, being held in the Edmonton area for the first time! Infrastructure and Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) is hosting a workshop in Nisku on June 13, 2018, including an interactive session on intermunicipal collaboration around asset management. The IAMA is targeted towards municipal staff and those familiar with or seeking […]
Spring 2018 Position Statements Now Available
Position statements provide a concise overview of RMA’s position on key policy areas RMA takes pride in representing the rural municipal perspective to governmental decision-makers, industry, and other stakeholders. As part of our advocacy efforts, RMA develops and updates a series of position statements that summarize and reflect the RMA perspective on key policy areas. […]
Investing in Canada Plan Funding: An FCM Update
Document provides an overview of how the Investing in Canada plan is administered in other provinces and territories On April 3, 2018, the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta completed a bilateral agreement establishing how phase 2 of the federal Investing in Canada plan will be administered in Alberta. Further information on eligibility […]
Off-Site Levies Regulation Amended
Order in Council released May 1, 2018 The Off-Site Levies Amendment Regulation was recently released to the public, where it outlined several requirements for municipalities to consider when determining off-site levy amounts, and the use of agreements focused on funding and the reimbursement of costs. Key Amendments The Regulation places sole responsibility on the municipality […]
NEW Municipal Toolkit on Flood and Drought Action Planning in Alberta
The Miistakis Institute has recently announced the release of the Municipal Flood and Drought Action Planning Primer. The Flood and Drought Primer is the first part of a two-part process. The intent of the Primer is to provide a starting point for municipalities to understand the type of information, data, and programs available to inform […]
Participate in the Water Innovation Program Forum
The Alberta Innovates Water Innovation Program (WIP) is designed to help achieve the goals of the Government of Alberta’s Water for Life Strategy: safe, secure drinking water; healthy aquatic ecosystems; and reliable, quality water supplies for a sustainable economy. Alberta Innovates is hosting the Water Innovation Program Forum, the purpose of which is to review […]