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 […]
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 […]