RMA Trade Announces the New Aggregate Program
RMA Trade is pleased to announce the new Aggregate Program as part of its offerings to members. When you need the best for your next construction or road projects, or snow and ice management, you need to find an affordable source for your aggregate needs. The program will help you source and transport surface materials; […]
All-Terrain Crane Pilot Project Update Webinar
Crane Rental Association of Canada is seeking an amendment to pilot project from Alberta Transportation The Crane Rental Association of Canada (CRAC) is hosting a webinar presentation regarding the two-year All-Terrain Cranes Pilot Project. CRAC is currently seeking an amendment with Alberta Transportation and is hosting a webinar to demonstrate the importance of this request. […]
Video Tutorials Now Available on ClearRisk
For many years, RMA Insurance members have been requesting direction on how to create a sound municipal policy. To provide guidance to members, video tutorials have been created. Presented by Doug Wyseman, these tutorials are now accessible in the ClearRisk Risk Management Library. The tutorials will help you understand the purpose of creating a municipal […]
Changes to Genesis’ Liability Coverage for Mountain Biking
During the most recent renewal, Genesis’ liability coverage for bodily injury has excluded the use of ski hills that allow any sort of mountain biking. Unfortunately, our excess markets have benchmarked this exposure with other programs. Although our program has not experienced catastrophic losses, they have decided to exclude this coverage until further notice. Below […]
Coal Policy Engagement Survey Now Available
Share your thoughts on Alberta’s approach to coal development The Government of Alberta (GOA) has announced the establishment of a Coal Policy Committee, an independent group to lead the coal policy engagement process. To ensure that the views of all Albertans are represented during the process, the GOA has created a survey to help inform […]
Transforming Alberta’s Environmental Regulatory System Presentation Materials Now Available
On March 29, 2021, RMA hosted a presentation and Q&A session with senior representatives from Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP). This session covered how the ministry is working to fulfill the vision of a balanced and results-based approach to environmental stewardship for air, land, water, and biodiversity while still enabling sustainable development of natural resources. […]
Agricultural Climate Solutions Program Information Sessions
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada program launched to help mitigate climate change Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has launched Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS), a new 10-year, $185 million program to help mitigate climate change. ACS will establish a Canada-wide network of regional collaborations based on the living lab approach bringing together farmers, scientists, and other sectoral […]
Environmental Farm Plan Habitat Management Workshops
Alberta EFP is seeking input from farmers with an Environmental Farm Plan on a new habitat management tool Alberta Environmental Farm Plan (AEFP) is seeking farmers with a completed Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) to participate in a workshop to provide feedback on a new habitat management tool. AEFP is seeking input on suggested practices that […]
Provide Feedback on Pollinator Habitat in Alberta
The Miistakis Institute is conducting a survey to understand the breadth of pollinator projects in Alberta The Miistakis Institute is conducting research on how roadside ditches and other marginal lands can be used as pollinator habitat in Alberta. The research includes a review of best management practices. It also includes interviews with municipal and environmental […]
Government of Alberta Introduces Several Bills Important for Rural Municipalities
If passed, Bills 51, 52, and 56 would impact RMA members Over the past week, the Government of Alberta has introduced three bills with potential impacts on rural municipalities. Although none of the bills have passed third reading or received royal assent, it is important that RMA members are aware of their progress and their […]