Registration will open Monday, January 25 Due to ongoing restrictions on gathering sizes as a result of COVID-19, the RMA 2021 Spring Convention will be hosted in a completely virtual format. The convention will be
Virtual EOEP course to be held in February The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) is excited to announce the first course of 2021: a virtual offering of Regional Partnership and Collaboration. To accommodate elected officials
Alberta Environment and Parks has modified the process for the review of five-year reports under the Code of Practice for Pits. The changes were made to streamline the review approach and ensure that the report
Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) will be hosting a series of public online engagement sessions in January regarding fisheries management and proposed regulatory changes. The topics that will be covered include: How recreation management objectives
In 2019, Environment and Climate Change Canada’s new Environmental Emergency Regulations came into force replacing the previous version of the Environmental Emergency (E2) Regulations (2011). The ECCC has released the Technical Guidelines for these regulations
Alberta Environment and Parks has updated the Guide to Water Act Authorizations Required for Excavations Effective January 7, 2021, the new Guide to Water Act Authorizations Required for Excavations (Dugouts, Borrow Pits and other types
Alberta Environment and Parks released a new Code of Practice for Wetland Replacement Works Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) announced a new code of practice for wetland replacement works. This update will eliminate approval wait
Survey for Alberta Health open until January 29 Alberta Health is looking for ways to better support care facility operators and improve the lives of both continuing care residents and their families. To do this,
Environment and Climate Change Canada is seeking feedback on the proposed amendment to Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is inviting municipalities to provide feedback on the
The RMA Board Governance Review committee is encouraging members to complete the survey by January 21 The Rural Municipalities of Alberta undertakes a Board Governance Review process every four years. This process allows RMA members
Municipalities have a unique exposure to fleet-related claims as drivers can range from employees who occasionally run errands to personnel who operate a vehicle all day long. Many think of fleet safety as the prevention
Position statements provide a concise overview of RMA’s position on key policy areas RMA takes pride in representing the rural municipal perspective to government decision-makers, industry, and other stakeholders. As part of its advocacy efforts,
Government of Canada funding applications due in early 2021 In November, the Government of Canada launched its Universal Broadband Fund (UBF) – a major win for rural, remote, and northern communities. This $1.75 billion fund
Municipalities have a role to play in inspecting for the tree disease Dutch Elm Disease (DED) is caused by a fungal pathogen that affects American Elm trees. Alberta is home to the largest stand of
Resolutions must be submitted to RMA by February 16, 2021 to be added to the Spring 2021 resolution order paper With district meetings approaching, RMA is reminding members of the important role resolutions play in
The Honourable Tracy Allard, Minister of Municipal Affairs, has approved Ministerial Order No. MSD:103/20, which amends section 30(1) of the Local Authorities Election Act to allow municipalities to accept candidate nomination deposits by debit or
