Emissions Reduction Alberta is Now Accepting Applications for the Food, Farming, and Forestry Challenge
Emissions Reduction Alberta has announced a $40 million Food, Farming, and Forestry Challenge Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) is now accepting applications for its new $40 million Food, Farming, and Forestry Challenge. This funding opportunity will accelerate innovation in support of long-term competitiveness and stimulate growth in agriculture, agri-food, fibre, and forestry sectors. The program will […]
New COVID-19 Testing Protocols
All Albertans are eligible for testing for COVID-19, whether they are symptomatic or not. Testing can be easily booked online by visiting www.ahs.ca/covid or by calling 811. Testing can only determine whether a person has COVID-19 at the time of testing and cannot determine whether someone has previously had COVID-19 or assess immunity to COVID-19. Uptake […]
Fentanyl Contamination Remediation Guide Now Available
The Alberta Health Guide provides information to the remediation process for properties and materials contaminated due to fentanyl production Alberta Health has published a detailed guide outlining the process for remediation of fentanyl-contaminated properties and materials to assist organizations needing to manage risks related to fentanyl contamination. This includes municipalities, law enforcement, environmental health inspectors, […]
GroupSource Provides Relief to Members During COVID-19 Crisis
GroupSource, one of RMA Benefits’ suppliers serving member municipalities and organizations across Alberta, has stepped forward to provide relief for members amid the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic that has significantly altered day-to-day operations and routines for many. While many benefits providers were still debating the best way forward, GroupSource was among the first to offer […]
Adding Your Municipality to a Vendor’s Liability Policy
RMA Insurance frequently review insurance requirements in potential contracts on behalf of our municipal members. These contracts range from large construction contracts to simple rental agreements, but most contain requirements that ask for one party to be added to the other party’s liability policy as an additional insured. There are a number of things to […]
Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute Revamping the Biodiversity Browser
Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute is seeking input to ensure the Biodiversity Browser better fits wetland stakeholder needs In 2017, the Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute (ABMI) released the Biodiversity Browser (BB) as an encyclopedia of life for Alberta plant and wildlife species. The BB has been used to broadly share ABMI data and information on Alberta […]
Guidelines for Re-opening Playgrounds and Other Supports Available on Alberta Biz Connect
Alberta Biz Connect is a helpful hub for both municipalities and local businesses to access information on how to re-open safely As Alberta continues its gradual relaunch process, information on re-opening for different sectors and business types is available on the Alberta Biz Connect website. Municipal playgrounds are now permitted to be re-opened (at the […]
Rail Grade Crossings Information Session
Transport Canada is offering an information session with road authorities Transport Canada (TC) will be providing additional information sessions in order to share information with road authorities, including municipalities, on some of the key points to consider when applying for funding under the Rail Safety Improvement Program (RSIP). While the key focus of these sessions […]
MAMP Asset Management Grants Now Available
The FCM MAMP program is now accepting applications for grants of up to $50,000 to support municipalities in building asset management capacity The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP) is now accepting applications from municipalities for grants to support the development of asset management capacity. This round of funding builds on […]
Provide Your Opinion on the AEP Proposed Disturbance Standard
Alberta Environment and Parks is hosting two educational webinars to review the Proposed Disturbance Standard under the Public Lands Administration Regulation Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) is in the process of establishing a disturbance standard under the Public Lands Administration Regulation (PLAR). The purpose is to better manage the placement of temporary seasonal docks and […]