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
Join the Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta Board of Directors for a virtual coffee chat to speak about asset management issues in your community As part of the MAMP asset management training offerings offered in partnership
Government of Canada is seeking feedback on recovery plan for the songbird The federal Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is seeking input on a draft recovery strategy for the bobolink. The bobolink is a
If you are responsible for running a farmers’ market, it’s important to know your risks. Farmers’ markets are markets that are approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and are issued a Food Handling
Resolutions must be submitted to the RMA by October 12 to be added to the Fall 2022 resolution order paper With district meetings approaching, the RMA is reminding members of the important role resolutions play
A public engagement survey to gather feedback, ideas, and solutions to help inform the design and delivery of permanent public transit funding is now open The Government of Canada is seeking input on public transit
Do you want to learn more about how your community can benefit from effective asset management processes and how asset management relates to your role as a councillor? Register for a free asset management workshop
Website aims to share information on a provincial police service The Government of Alberta has launched a website that provides information on a potential provincial police service. While the website provides information in a new
Three seats on the RMA Board of Directors are up for election at the RMA 2022 Fall Convention The RMA 2022 Fall Convention will take place November 7 – 10 with the following three seats
A survey of members indicates that the AER is not effectively engaging with rural municipalities on energy-related matters, including Directive 067. The communication gap between rural municipalities and the AER needs to be addressed. In
Announcement expands access to services for victims of crime The Government of Alberta has made changes to victim services programs. These changes include: Access to emergency financial assistance, such as emergency support for domestic violence
Draft policy regarding GST on transfer payments open for comments The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is seeking feedback on a draft policy to determine whether a transfer payment is consideration for a supply. This memorandum
It’s hot and everyone needs to cool off. The first place most people head is to water: lakes, rivers, pools, or spray parks. Pools and spray parks are specific facilities you have direct control over,
