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
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
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
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,
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
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.
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
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
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
This course builds on foundations learned in Munis 101 and contributes towards a Municipal Elected Leaders Certificate The role of elected officials is to determine the long-term goals and priorities of your municipality. Doing this
The RMA is seeking deserving nominees from across Alberta who contribute significantly to the betterment of the province The Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal is a commemorative medal created to mark the 70th anniversary
Learn about how your municipality can recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation As a result of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, which was the largest class-action settlement in Canadian history, the Government
Government of Canada is hosting webinars in support of their Zero Plastic Waste Agenda The federal Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is hosting two consultations in support of their Zero Plastic Waste Agenda, regarding:
The upcoming elected official workshops in Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Grande Prairie, and Vermilion will be rescheduled in the coming months The workshops, offered jointly by the RMA, Alberta Municipalities, and Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta through
Renewal is just around the corner! Please remember to look at your values by completing a schedule review and sending in your applications prior to August 31, 2022. RMA Insurance has factored inflation into the
The model provides information on how detachments would be staffed and structured under an Alberta Provincial Police Service. The RMA continues to have questions relating to costs, staffing challenges, and local input under the proposed
