Fisheries and Oceans Canada Releases Two Interim Codes of Practice
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is the federal lead for safeguarding Canadian waters and managing Canada’s fisheries, oceans, and freshwater resources. DFO recently released two interim codes of practice: The end-of-pipe fish protection screens for small water intakes in freshwater interim code of practice. This code of practice provides national guidance on the design, installation, […]
Apply for Asset Management Capacity-Building Cohorts and Direct Funding
The Federation of Canadian Municipality (FCM) MAMP program provides multiple ways for municipalities to build their asset management capacity FCM’s Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP) provides a variety of funding opportunities to municipalities and partner organizations across Canada to improve asset management practices. Currently, Alberta municipalities are able to apply for two separate opportunities under […]
Register Now for the EOEP Public Engagement Virtual Course Starting June 25
EOEP is launching its first online interactive course, don’t miss this opportunity! The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) has been working hard to find ways to provide access to our programs during the COVID-19 pandemic and has developed an exciting opportunity for RMA and AUMA members to participate in a virtual offering of the Council’s […]
MCCAC Receives an Emerald Award
On June 2, the RMA and AUMA were recognized by the Alberta Emerald Foundation with an Emerald Award for the decade-long impact achieved by the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC). The Alberta Emerald Foundation showcases and inspires environmental achievements of business, individuals, non-profits, youth, and governments in Alberta. Congratulations to MCCAC staff for all […]
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 […]