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Advocacy
6 Aug 2021

The Alberta Energy Regulator is seeking feedback on proposed Directive 0XX: Requirements for Geothermal Resource Development. In 2020, the Government of Alberta introduced Bill 36: Geothermal Resource Development Act. Under this act, which has not

Advocacy
30 Jul 2021

Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) is delivering Munis 101 with the support of Alberta Municipal Affairs to help meet the Municipal Government Act requirements for post-election council orientation. Munis 101 sessions are being offered exclusively

Insurance
30 Jul 2021

As the summer season draws to a close with people back from holidays, communities begin to prepare for the wonderful season of change: autumn. This time of year we also generally see the school doors

Insurance
30 Jul 2021

Keeping your organization’s insured property and auto schedules up to date is very important. A regular and thorough review will ensure the information is current and premiums are accurate. Premium reflecting the risk and creating

Advocacy
28 Jul 2021

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

Advocacy
28 Jul 2021

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

Advocacy
28 Jul 2021

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

Advocacy
27 Jul 2021

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

Advocacy
26 Jul 2021

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

Advocacy
26 Jul 2021

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)

Advocacy
23 Jul 2021

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

Advocacy
23 Jul 2021

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

Advocacy
22 Jul 2021

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

Advocacy
20 Jul 2021

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

Advocacy
20 Jul 2021

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

Advocacy
19 Jul 2021

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