Cooperative Trade Programs Expanding Through Canoe
We are excited to announce that, as of August 20, 2021, we are offering the RMA cooperative trade programs through the Canoe Procurement Group of Canada! Canoe is an initiative of the RMA to expand cooperative procurement for municipalities across Canada. By collaborating with like-minded associations throughout the country, Canoe is a unified national presence […]
Registration Open for Munis 101
Register now to guarantee your spot The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) is delivering Munis 101 with the support of Alberta Municipal Affairs to help meet the Municipal Government Act requirements for post-election council orientation. Registration is now open for regional courses. Registration for sessions in coordination with RMA and AUMA conventions will take place as […]
Apply Now for the Rural Transit Solutions Fund
Government of Canada fund available to plan and develop transit solutions in rural communities The Government of Canada has announced the Rural Transit Solutions Fund which will provide funding to rural and remote communities to develop transit solutions. The fund makes $250 million available over five years, with up to $50,000 available to support project […]
RMA Insurance Welcomes New Claims Team
There have been some big changes in the Claims Department of RMA Insurance over the last several months and we are excited to introduce this new team to our members! Sarah Hirst, FCIP CRM is leading the new Claims Department as the Manager of Claims. Sarah joined the RMA in March of this year and […]
Provide Feedback on Proposed New Requirements for Geothermal Resource Development
The Alberta Energy Regulator is seeking feedback on proposed Directive 0XX: Requirements for Geothermal Resource Development. In 2020, the Government of Alberta introduced Bill 36: Geothermal Resource Development Act. Under this act, which has not yet been proclaimed, the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) will have the authority to regulate the safe, efficient, and responsible development […]
Mark Your Calendar for Munis 101
Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) is delivering Munis 101 with the support of Alberta Municipal Affairs to help meet the Municipal Government Act requirements for post-election council orientation. Munis 101 sessions are being offered exclusively for summer villages in September as they hold their elections in the summer. The first summer village course will take place […]
Risk Management and School Risks
As the summer season draws to a close with people back from holidays, communities begin to prepare for the wonderful season of change: autumn. This time of year we also generally see the school doors open and many kids will be excited to hear school bells ringing again. Alberta’s Open for Summer reopening (Stage 3) […]
The Importance of the Property and Automobile Schedule Information
Keeping your organization’s insured property and auto schedules up to date is very important. A regular and thorough review will ensure the information is current and premiums are accurate. Premium reflecting the risk and creating a smoother claims process should an insured ‘event’ occur. Property Schedule Information Your review should include: A comparison of the […]
Share Your Gas Tax Fund Success Story with FCM
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is undertaking a national campaign to showcase the importance of federal funding for municipal infrastructure In advance of a likely upcoming federal election, FCM is undertaking a national campaign to showcase a series of municipal Gas Tax Fund (GTF) / Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF) success stories from across […]
Updated Green Communities Guide Available
The Land Stewardship Centre has updated the guide to highlight nature-based approaches communities are undertaking In 2009, the Land Stewardship Centre (LSC) published the Green Communities Guide to help growing communities plan and implement strategies to conserve water, protect water quality, preserve agricultural land, and protect critical open spaces and wildlife habitat. In recent years, […]