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All-Terrain Crane Pilot Project Begins

Pilot program began September 1 The Crane Rental Association of Canada (CRAC), in coordination with Alberta Transportation, has started their two-year pilot program to study the potential impacts of changing the regulations governing the transportation of all-terrain cranes (ATCs) on provincial and municipal roads. The current regulations require that ATCs are transported with the boom […]

RMA Trade updates the Office Supply Program

RMA Trade is pleased to announce that Staples Business Advantage has been awarded as the approved supplier of the Office Supply Program, effective September 1, 2020. The Office Supply Program is a one-stop shop for all member office outfitting needs, including everything from pens to furniture and kitchen supplies to promotional items, all at preferred […]

RMA Insurance RiskPro 2020 Virtual Webinars – Registration Now Open

RMA Insurance is pleased to announce that registration for RiskPro 2020 is now open. Due to COVID-19, the annual spring RiskPro event had to be rescheduled and reformatted. Please register in advance for each of the four sessions: September 22, 2020: RMA Insurance Staff – “Who We Are” September 24, 2020: Brownlee LLP – Legality […]

Share Your Story with Keep Alberta Rolling

Keep Alberta Rolling is calling for municipalities and local businesses to share their stories Keep Alberta Rolling Ltd. is a locally funded, grassroots, non-profit organization created to showcase the benefits and potential of the Alberta screen industry. The goal of Keep Alberta Rolling is to increase awareness of local success stories in the screen industry […]

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 […]