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Advocacy
7 Mar 2019

FCM is engaging Alberta municipalities through a webinar on the Towards Parity Initiative to encourage women’s involvement in municipal politics RMA and AUMA are excited to announce to all members an opportunity to participate in

Advocacy
27 Feb 2019

The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) offers accessible and relevant courses to Alberta’s elected officials from all municipalities Thank you for your continuing support by attending EOEP courses. Furthering your education and being the best

Advocacy
27 Feb 2019

With over 150 trade show booths and great convention programming, you won’t want to miss out! The RMA Spring 2019 Convention & Trade Show will take place scheduled for March 18 – 20, 2019 at

Advocacy
20 Feb 2019

The resolutions that will be presented during the resolution session at the RMA Spring 2019 Convention are now available. See the attachment to this bulletin for the complete resolution package.   Resolution Amendments Any members

Advocacy
20 Feb 2019

Five-year pilot aims to involve communities to address diverse labour market needs of smaller communities The Government of Canada recently announced a five-year Rural and Northern Immigration pilot program. The program aims to involve communities

Advocacy
20 Feb 2019

The Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group (APRG) is responsible for implementing the Agricultural Plastics Recycling Pilot Program (APRPP). The APRG has launched its own website where information on the APRPP will be shared, including updates on

Advocacy
20 Feb 2019

RMA’s resolution deadline for the Spring 2019 Convention was Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Any resolutions being brought forward after this date will be considered emergent. As per RMA’s resolution process policy, an emergent resolution is

Advocacy
20 Feb 2019

Alberta Municipal Affairs has made available electronic forms to facilitate the submission of ICFs and IDPs. Municipalities are required to complete the forms and submit to Municipal Affairs either by clicking the “email submit” button

Advocacy
20 Feb 2019

The MAMP Technical Working Group supports the delivery of the FCM’s asset management programming The Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP) is a five-year, $50 million initiative funded by the Government of Canada and administered by

Advocacy
20 Feb 2019

FCM is engaging Alberta municipalities through a webinar on the Towards Parity Initiative to encourage women’s involvement in municipal politics RMA and AUMA are excited to announce to all members an opportunity to participate in

Advocacy
13 Feb 2019

Environment and Climate Change Canada Seeking Comments on Reclassifying or Adding 21 Terrestrial Species to Species at Risk Act The Government of Canada, through Environment and Climate Change Canada, is seeking comments on the proposal

Advocacy
13 Feb 2019

Expression of Interest for Program Operator Released and Additional Funding Announced   Expression of Interest for Program Operator Released Those interested in becoming the program operator for the three-year agricultural plastics recycling pilot program are

Advocacy
13 Feb 2019

Draft Strategic Direction will be presented via resolution for member endorsement at the Spring 2019 Convention The RMA is pleased to release a draft Strategic Direction document for member consideration. The purpose of the document

Advocacy
13 Feb 2019

The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) offers accessible and relevant courses to Alberta’s elected officials from all municipalities Thank you for your continuing support by attending EOEP courses. Furthering your education and being the best

Advocacy
13 Feb 2019

The deadline for the CGCB program is February 22 Community groups across the province have an opportunity to play a prominent role in supporting Alberta’s energy transition by developing their own renewable energy projects. These

Advocacy
6 Feb 2019

The workshop will take place on March 14th in Nisku, Leduc County The Wetland Education Network brings together individuals and organizations representing four sectors: agriculture, municipalities, the public and industry to consider how to advance