Provide Feedback on Proposed Recovery Strategy for the Gypsy Cuckoo Bumble Bee
Government of Canada is seeking feedback on recovery strategy The federal Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is seeking input on a draft recovery strategy for the Gypsy Cuckoo Bumble Bee. The Gypsy Cuckoo Bumble Bee can be found in much of Alberta and requires other bee species to reproduce and build habitats. The draft […]
Western Canadian Municipal Associations (WCMA) Gather in Edmonton for Annual Meeting
Leaders representing the municipal associations from Western Canada’s three Prairie provinces met in Edmonton on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, to discuss common issues. Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis) and the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) co-hosted the annual meeting, which brings together elected officials and staff from ABmunis, RMA, Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA), Saskatchewan Association of […]
RMA Congratulates Premier-Designate Danielle Smith
The RMA looks forward to working closely with Premier-designate Smith to support strong rural municipalities Last night, Danielle Smith won the United Conservative Party leadership race and subsequently became Alberta’s Premier-designate. The RMA looks forward to working closely with Premier-designate Smith to address rural municipal priorities and ensure rural Alberta continues to be the province’s […]
Register for Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta’s Upcoming Workshop
Register for the next IAMA workshop and learn about fleet management, asset retirement obligations, and criticality and risk Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) is hosting an in-person workshop on October 19, 2022 in Edmonton. The workshop will run from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, with registration and complimentary breakfast beginning at 8:30 am. The workshop […]
RMA Launches First Uniquely Rural Videos
Short videos share important perspectives on rural Alberta The RMA is undertaking a campaign to demonstrate the unique nature of our members and rural Alberta more broadly. Through a series of videos and written stories, the RMA will showcase our Uniquely Rural members. These videos will allow the RMA to demonstrate the true nature of […]
Showcasing Municipal Initiatives for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Initiatives demonstrate a commitment to pursuing truth and reconciliation September 30 is a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour Survivors, their families, and communities, and ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process. In a bulletin advising members of ways to […]
Source Water Protection Planning Webinar
Alberta Water Council will demonstrate risk assessment tool Alberta Water Council (AWC) is hosting a webinar to demonstrate the Healthy River Ecosystem Assessment System (THREATS). THREATS is a secure, web-based data visualization and analysis platform. It incorporates both spatial and time series data sets as well as predictive and scenario models. It is designed to […]
Asset Management Cohorts Application Deadline Extended
Deadline for the introductory and intermediate asset management cohorts is extended until September 30, 2022 Does your municipality want to learn more about how asset management can improve your community? In collaboration with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), the RMA, Alberta Municipalities, and IAMA are providing the following educational cohorts to municipalities: Introductory Cohort […]
RMA Assigns Statuses to Spring 2022 Resolutions
Following the endorsement of resolutions by RMA members, the RMA forwards the resolutions to the appropriate provincial or federal ministry or organization for an initial response. Based on the response received, the RMA assigns the resolution a status and drafts an initial reaction. The RMA updates the resolutions database and issues bulletins with updates as […]
Provide Feedback on Proposed Management Plan for Greenish-white Grasshopper
Government of Canada is seeking feedback on management plan The federal Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is seeking input on a draft recovery strategy for the Greenish-white Grasshopper. The Greenish-white Grasshopper is found in Southern Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba relying on White Sagebrush as a host plant. The draft management plan can be viewed […]