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
The RMA Fall 2020 Convention will be a virtual event, details coming soon Due to restrictions on gathering sizes as a result of COVID-19, the RMA Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to
RMA and AUMA have updated the ICF Workbook to include tips and tools on how to address outstanding areas of dispute when finalizing an ICF In 2018, RMA and AUMA, with support from Alberta Municipal
Resolutions now must be submitted to RMA by Friday, October 2, 2020 to be added to the Fall 2020 resolution order paper Due to the scheduling of a district meeting, the deadline to submit resolutions
Alberta Environment and Parks is seeking feedback on the Draft Code of Practice for Compost Facilities Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) is updating the Code of Practice for Compost Facilities to reflect modern composting standards
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 Alberta Land Institute is hosting a webinar to explore the role municipalities play in protecting biodiversity The Alberta Land Institute is hosting a Municipalities & Biodiversity: Tools & Policies to Measure & Mitigate Biodiversity
Canada’s 18th Rail Safety Week runs September 21 – 27, 2020 Canadian Pacific (CP) has created resources to promote rail safety in your community during Canada’s 18th Rail Safety Week, which runs September 21 –
