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Advocacy
15 Sep 2022

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

Advocacy
15 Sep 2022

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

Advocacy
15 Sep 2022

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

Advocacy
8 Sep 2022

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

Advocacy
8 Sep 2022

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

Advocacy
26 Aug 2022

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:

Advocacy
23 Aug 2022

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

Insurance
17 Aug 2022

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

Advocacy
17 Aug 2022

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

Advocacy
12 Aug 2022

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

Advocacy
12 Aug 2022

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

Insurance
11 Aug 2022

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

Advocacy
11 Aug 2022

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

Advocacy
11 Aug 2022

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

Advocacy
11 Aug 2022

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

Advocacy
5 Aug 2022

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