Healthy Futures Webinar Series – Food Matters! Webinar Recording Now Available
RMA, AUMA, and the Alberta Policy Coalition for Chronic Disease Prevention (APCCP) were pleased to host a series of educational webinars on using policy to support community health and well-being in recent months. The fourth and final webinar in the series, Food Matters! How Municipalities Can Build a Stronger Community Through Healthier Eating Environments, took […]
Apply for a New Round of Asset Management Capacity-Building Cohorts
The cohorts are delivered by RMA, AUMA, and Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta through funding from the FCM’s Municipal Asset Management Program RMA, in collaboration with the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) and Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA), have received funding under the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP) to develop and […]
COVID-19 Mental Health Resources
PolicyWise has developed infographics on key lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic PolicyWise, an Edmonton-based non-profit organization focusing on child well-being, has developed four infographics outlining key lessons learned from research and Alberta’s own experience with psychosocial responses and recovery from crises. These may be used to anticipate community mental health needs and inform the […]
Protocols, Liabilities, and Procedures for Re-opening Municipal Offices
As part of Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy, the Government of Alberta has developed a guide to help workplaces manage reopening, while continuing to maintain proper protocols. Because this is not a municipal or non-profit-specific guide, RMA Insurance has expanded the scope and added recommendations below. If there are any instances where the Government of Alberta’s guide […]
ARHCA Releases Updated Equipment Rental Rates Guide
The Equipment Rental Rate Guide provides users with industry standard rates The Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association (ARHCA) has released their 2020 Equipment Rental Rates Guide, which is available for purchase. The ARHCA Equipment Rental Rates Guide provides users with up to date, accurate information on equipment rental rates. The rates are calculated using […]
Site Rehabilitation Program is Now Accepting Applications
Eligible oil and gas service companies can apply for grant funding to complete abandonment and reclamation work on oil and gas sites in Alberta. The Government of Alberta has announced that the Site Rehabilitation Program (SRP) is now accepting applications. The SRP will provide grants to oilfield service contractors to perform well, pipeline, and oil […]
Group Benefits Premium Relief During COVID-19
With many health practitioners closing their offices due to pandemic restrictions, plan member use of dental benefits and some health benefits has declined. Most insurance carriers are providing temporary premium relief for their non-refund insured customers. The premium credits apply to April and / or May premium and potentially beyond this. If you are an […]
Alberta Health Investment in Rural Healthcare
Alberta Health has announced increased support for the provision of healthcare in rural Alberta Alberta Health has announced a plan to address continued access to healthcare for rural Albertans by investing an estimated $81 million this year to address rural physician recruitment and retention through various programs. RMA is pleased to see this investment and […]
Complete the Municipal Eco Toolkit Survey
The Miistakis Institute is seeking input on the creation of an online toolkit that provides municipalities with tools for maintaining natural systems. The Miistakis Institute is creating an online toolkit for municipalities that provides descriptions of available municipal management tools for maintaining natural systems and their associated benefits. The Miistakis Institute has categorized municipal tools […]
Check Out the Government of Alberta’s Emergency Preparedness Resources
The Government of Alberta has developed a variety of emergency preparedness tools that can be shared with residents to support safe communities In advance of Emergency Preparedness Week, which takes place from May 3 – 9, the Government of Alberta has developed a variety of resources to support Albertans in preparing for emergencies. RMA members […]