RMA participated in the consultation process, which included discussions on nearly all aspects of the charitable gaming model in Alberta In early 2021, Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) undertook the next phase of a
After considering the possibility of outsourcing of select land title, corporate and personal properties registry services through a long-term agreement with the private sector, Service Alberta plans to maintain the status quo In early 2021,
With the Government of Canada-National Police Federation collective agreement finalized, RMA is advocating to both levels of government that municipalities not be responsible for retroactive pay increases in the agreement The collective agreement between the
Register for the next IAMA workshop and learn about how asset management can support municipalities in preparing for and mitigating the impacts of climate change Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) is hosting a virtual workshop
Registration is now available on the RMA website The RMA 2021 Fall Convention and Tradeshow will take place November 23 – 26, 2021, at the Edmonton EXPO Centre. We look forward to welcoming our newly
Municipal leaders unveil bold vision for a prosperous Western Canada The Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Western Economic Solutions Taskforce (WEST) released its Opportunity and Prosperity: the Future of Western Canada Report, which highlights challenges that
RMA’s 2021 Scholarship program has awarded scholarships to five rural students RMA is pleased to announce that five outstanding rural Alberta students have been awarded the 2021 RMA Post-Secondary Scholarship. These students demonstrated their commitment
The deadline for applications has been extended to November 30 The Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program (WRRP) was established in 2014, in recognition of the importance of improving natural watershed functions to build long-term resiliency
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
Service Alberta is hosting their first Regional Digital Forum Service Alberta is initiating a Regional Digital Forum after hearing interest for a platform that brings together all orders of government, with the aim of sharing
Picture it – you are walking with your family or friends, wearing your warm jacket and maybe a scarf, holding a warm mug of coffee or tea, and hearing the crunch of the trail underfoot.
The programs provide new educational opportunities for elected officials and municipal staff Augustana Extended Education (AEE) has announced its upcoming roster of educational programs. These programs are offered by the University of Alberta through AEE
Two RMA members are among the award winners Alberta Municipal Affairs has announced the winners of the 2021 Minister’s Awards for Municipal Excellence. The awards recognize municipal innovations and successes in a variety of categories.
Four seats on the RMA Board of Directors are up for election at the RMA 2021 Fall Convention The RMA 2021 Fall Convention will take place November 23 – 26 with the following four seats
AEP is sharing presentation materials and follow up to questions asked in the information session Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP), RMA, and the Alberta Sand and Gravel Association have jointly developed a resource regarding aggregate
Three of the modified species are located within Alberta In August 2021, Environment and Climate Change Canada registered 16 species at risk under the Species at Risk Act (SARA). These changes were reported in the
