Register Now to Participate in the FCM’s Virtual Elections and Annual General Meeting
Every year, FCM members elect representatives to the FCM Board of Directors. This normally happens at the annual general meeting (AGM), during the annual conference in June. Due to the cancellation of the 2020 conference as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual elections and a virtual AGM are being held instead. This process will include […]
Sign Requirements for Bylaws Restricting Weights
On July 31, 2020, RMA shared information about changes to the Traffic Safety Act (TSA) regulations. These changes will impact how several commercial carrier permits are regulated by moving them from permits to requirements in the regulations. For more information, please see the Alberta Transportation summary document. Since then, RMA has learned from Alberta Transportation […]
Premier Announces Cabinet Shuffle and New Municipal Affairs Minister
Three ministries have new ministers, including Municipal Affairs The Government of Alberta announced a cabinet shuffle this week. This shuffle sees two ministers changing portfolios as well as an MLA entering a cabinet position. The Honourable Tracy Allard, MLA for Grande Prairie and chair of the Northern Alberta Development Council, is the new Minister of […]
Resolution Deadline for 2020 Fall Convention
Resolutions must be submitted to RMA by Thursday, October 1, 2020 to be added to the Fall 2020 resolution order paper With district meetings underway, RMA is reminding members of the important role resolutions play in guiding the association’s advocacy efforts. To maximize these efforts, having well-written resolutions that are clear, concise, and include pertinent […]
Complete CNAM’s Asset Management Needs Survey
The Canadian Network of Asset Managers is conducting a national survey to determine municipal asset management capacity and needs As part of the FCM’s Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP), the Canadian Network of Asset Managers (CNAM) is conducting a national survey on the current needs and demand for workforce capacity and capability development of asset […]
Save the Date: Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) Virtual Workshop – October 13 to 15
Register for the next IAMA workshop, held in two-hour sessions over three days Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) is hosting its first virtual workshop in October. Workshop programming will be delivered over three days, from October 13 to 15. Each day, virtual programming will run from 10:00 am to 12:15 pm, and include an opportunity […]
RMA Receives Additional Responses to Resolution 6-20S
RMA has received additional responses from the Government of Alberta on resolution 6-20S: Economic State of Crisis. RMA previously reported on this resolution in July after receiving an initial response from Alberta Economic Development, Trade, and Tourism. Since then, RMA has received additional information from Alberta Agriculture and Forestry and Alberta Energy. While both ministries […]
RMA sets record straight on rural municipal finances
Nisku, AB, August 25, 2020 – The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) continues to be extremely concerned with the changes to the assessment model for oil and gas properties that are currently being considered by the Government of Alberta. The proposed changes could reduce total rural municipal revenues by as much as $291 million in […]
Government of Alberta Takes Additional Steps to Address Scrap Metal Theft
After proclaiming the Scrap Metal Dealers and Recyclers Identification Act in November 2019, the Government of Alberta has recently made amendments to strengthen the Act and has established an accompanying regulation to address scrap metal theft. The changes will implement new duties for scrap metal dealers and recyclers related to documenting sellers and purchasers of […]
Helicopter Emergency Medical Service Review FAQ
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is conducting a review of Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS). RMA has provided a written submission to AHS on this review, as well as shared information on the review with members. Recently, AHS conducted a webinar on this issue and has compiled an FAQ with answers to key questions from the […]