Alberta Municipal Affairs and Elections Alberta have developed a variety of resources in advance of next year’s municipal election and possible senate election process In advance of next year’s municipal elections (scheduled for October 18,
RMA’s resolution deadline for the 2020 Fall Convention was Friday, October 2, 2020. Any resolutions being brought forward after this date are considered emergent. As per RMA Resolution Process policy, an emergent resolution is defined
The resolutions that will be presented during the resolution session at the RMA 2020 Fall Convention are now available. Click here for the complete resolution package. Resolution Amendments Any members wishing to propose amendments to
Learn more about FCM’s Toward Parity Initiative through this unique webinar series Toward Parity in Municipal Politics is an initiative the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) initiated in 2018. In Canada, women occupy 18% of
Do More Agriculture Foundation is now accepting applications from groups to host mental health workshops in 2021 Do More Ag is now accepting applications from groups interested in hosting agriculture mental health workshops in 2021.
Learn what municipal roles are in renewable energy Accelerating Implementation of Renewable Energy (AIRE) is a two-year project designed to help municipalities reach emission reduction targets by enabling investment in local renewable energy projects. The
Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the RiskPro 2020 webinars. We appreciate our members’ openness to try a new format given the current circumstances. In order to continue to improve our event
The Government of Canada is seeking feedback on a proposed integrated management approach to plastics The Government of Canada is taking steps toward eliminating plastic pollution in Canada, including potentially banning or restricting certain harmful
The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) has been working hard to find ways to provide access to programs during the COVID-19 pandemic and has developed an exciting opportunity for RMA and AUMA members to participate
The RMA values the opportunity to recognize members for their dedicated service at the 2020 Fall Convention Recognition of members through the Long Service Awards, the R.W. Hay Award, and In Memoriam will take place
Transport Canada to host webinar October 27 Transport Canada (TC) and road authorities will be hosting additional information sessions focused on some of the key points to consider when applying for funding under the Rail
Mitacs is accepting research and innovation project proposals from municipalities of all sizes Mitacs, a national non-profit organization that has designed and delivered research and training programs in Canada for 20 years, is now accepting
Do More Agriculture Foundation hosting free webinar on mental health Do More Ag is hosting a webinar that will provide participants with a base understanding of mental health and mental illness. The webinar will also
Transport Canada has provided information for municipalities regarding the Grade Crossings Regulations (GCR). As the local road manager, municipalities are responsible for assessing their grade crossings and for determining whether any modifications are required for
RMA’s 2020 Post-Secondary Scholarship Program has awarded scholarships to five rural students RMA is pleased to announce that five outstanding rural Alberta students have been awarded the 2020 RMA Post-Secondary Scholarship. These students demonstrated their
Alberta Environment and Parks has provided new update to the Wetland Assessment and Impact Form Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) has announced additions to the list of “low risk” activities requiring a Wetland Assessment and
