The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is undertaking a national campaign to showcase the importance of federal funding for municipal infrastructure In advance of a likely upcoming federal election, FCM is undertaking a national campaign
The Land Stewardship Centre has updated the guide to highlight nature-based approaches communities are undertaking In 2009, the Land Stewardship Centre (LSC) published the Green Communities Guide to help growing communities plan and implement strategies
Alberta Invasive Species Council launches program to address invasive weeds in forage The Alberta Invasive Species Council (AISC) has launched Alberta’s Certified Weed Free Forage program. Invasive species, such as terrestrial invasive plants, are detrimental
The RMA values the opportunity to recognize members for their dedicated service Recognition of members through the R.W. Hay Award and In Memoriam will take place during the RMA 2021 Fall Convention. Celebrating the commitment
The Government of Alberta received the report in April, but no specific timeline for its release has been shared In 2020, the Government of Alberta contracted PwC to undertake a study on replacing the current
RMA and AUMA are cohosting workshops to provide municipal officials with a greater understanding on how to support reconciliation in their communities Through our commitment to reconciliation, RMA and the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA)
Recent changes made to victims services funding may impact the sustainability of victim service organizations in rural Alberta RMA is collaborating with the AUMA and Victim Services Alberta on an advocacy and awareness-raising campaign about
Last month, the National Police Federation reached a tentative collective agreement with the Government of Canada In late June, the National Police Federation, the union representing nearly 20,000 RCMP members, reached a tentative six-year collective
Programs are available to support farmers impacted by recent weather RMA recognizes that farmers are facing tremendous strain due to recent weather patterns across the province. To support members advocating on behalf of their farming
Resolutions must be submitted to RMA by October 22, 2021 to be added to the Fall 2021 Resolution Order Paper With district meetings approaching, RMA is reminding members of the important role resolutions play in
RMA has updated its Resolution Process Policy, which has resulted in some changes to the resolution process As part of RMA’s governance process, the RMA Board of Directors has undertaken a review of the Resolution
Alberta Health Services is hosting a session regarding vaccine records for those immunized outside of Alberta Alberta Health Services (AHS) has received questions from those who received vaccines outside of Alberta. AHS is therefore hosting
RMA is planning an exciting in-person gathering of our members in November The RMA 2021 Fall Convention will take place November 23 – 26, 2021 at the Edmonton EXPO Centre. We are excited to announce
As the summer heats up, it’s important to be familiar with Alberta’s fire permitting information. Fire permits required March 1 to October 31 of each year. According to Alberta Wildfire statistics, there were 704 wildfires
Guide to support members for declaring municipal agricultural disasters available online In recent years, excessive moisture, drought, and particularly this year, heat, have resulted in municipalities declaring municipal agricultural disasters. To support members in this
Grant funding from FCM awarded to wastewater project The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has awarded Brazeau County $260,880 for a pilot project to assess the use of constructed floating wetlands to treat municipal sewage
