Watch for Four Part Broadband Series
Stay tuned for four articles prepared by the RMA to share information on broadband with members The RMA is excited to launch a series of four articles designed to help members understand broadband and rural internet issues. Over the next four weeks, four articles will be shared in Contact: Technology – this article will provide […]
Provide Input on Draft Infrastructure Damage Prevention Legislation
Utility Safety Partners is seeking stakeholder input on draft legislation that would formalize a notification system for underground infrastructure disturbances Utility Safety Partners (USP) (formerly Alberta One-Call) is proposing that the Government of Alberta adopt comprehensive provincial damage prevention legislation for buried and above-ground utilities in Alberta. As part of this effort, USP has developed […]
RCMP Releases Joint Business Plan
Joint Business Plan provides guidance for how the RCMP operates in Alberta The RCMP released its 2022 – 2025 Joint Business Plan. This three-year plan represents a collaborative effort between the Alberta RCMP and Justice and Solicitor General. Input was gathered from stakeholders, including municipalities through meetings with the Alberta RCMP. These meetings, and recommendations […]
Register for Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta’s Upcoming Workshop
Register for the next IAMA workshop and learn about road condition ratings, setting service levels in First Nations, a case study on the Town of Blackfalds’ asset management journey, and other topics Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) is hosting an in-person workshop on June 15, 2022 in Calgary. The workshop will run from 9:00 am […]
Reminder: Complete the Government of Alberta’s LGFF Program Design Survey
The survey results will be used by the Government of Alberta to help shape the Local Government Fiscal Framework On May 16, Municipal Affairs launched the engagement for the program design of the Local Government Fiscal Framework (LGFF), which will replace the Municipal Sustainability Initiative as the province’s primary municipal capital grant program beginning in […]
Updated RMA Insurance Policy Change Forms
RMA Insurance has been working on updating the policy change forms in the past year. These updated forms now include fields for information required by the insurance companies. Please discontinue using any old forms you might have and replace them with the fillable forms below: Property change form (now includes a section for GPS coordinates) […]
RMA Assigns Statuses to Two Resolutions
Following the endorsement of resolutions by RMA members, the RMA forwards the resolutions to the appropriate provincial or federal ministry or organization for an initial response. Based on the response received, the RMA assigns the resolution a status and drafts an initial reaction. The RMA updates the resolutions database and issues bulletins with updates as […]
RMA Insurance Partners with Apollo in New Program
RMA Insurance is excited to announce a new, easy-to-use tool when renting out facilities Now that buildings are opening back up again and in-person events are increasing, RMA Insurance is excited to announce a new program for members looking for insurance while renting out facilities. These facilities can be your municipality’s buildings or additionally insured […]
RCMP’s Role in Community Safety and Well-Being Webinar
The RMA and ABmunis are co-hosting an event to share information from the RCMP Join Chief Superintendent Peter Tewfik to learn all about the RCMP’s new Community Safety and Well-Being Branch. This branch works towards proactively reducing crime and victimization by addressing the contributing root causes in communities served by the RCMP. The RCMP is […]
June 2023 Deadline to Complete Joint Use and Planning Agreements
The MGA was amended in 2020 to require municipalities to establish joint use and planning agreements with school boards The Municipal Government Act (MGA) requires municipalities to enter into joint use and planning agreements (JUPAs) with school boards operating within their municipal boundaries or those that may commence operations in the future. JUPAs are a […]