As per RMA’s Resolution Process policy, an emergent resolution is defined as a resolution submitted to RMA after the resolution deadline – October 22, 2021 for the 2021 Fall Convention – that addresses a subject
Completing the survey will provide the Government of Canada with important data Agriculture and Agri-food Canada (AAFC) is seeking participants to complete the Agroclimate Impact Reporter Survey (AIR). Please pass this opportunity to participate along
Registration is open for fall Munis 101 sessions, and additional sessions in January have been announced The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP), in partnership with Alberta Municipal Affairs, is delivering Munis 101 courses across the
We all know it’s coming – winter! We know that preparations are required to protect our properties against the elements our cold season brings. Doing preventative and basic maintenance means a lesser chance of a
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
