Federal Government news release calls for immediate government actions on aquatic invasive species On June 18, 2019, the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans released a report that found the federal government’s protections of Canadian
Government of Alberta launches 90-day review of Alberta’s electricity market system The Government of Alberta has committed to consult with stakeholders on whether Alberta should return to an energy-only market or create a capacity market
Understanding the factors to lead to slip, trip, and fall injuries Sometimes we look at quick solutions when it comes to solving problems. We do not always fully look at the causes of a problem
History Check becomes an Alberta-Wide Heritage & Tourism Mobile App Friends of Historical Northern Alberta Society (FHNAS) and Impact Tourism work to preserve and promote the history of Alberta. In 2017, FHNAS and Impact Tourism
The report summarizes board member committee work from August 2018 to March 2019 RMA has released its Spring 2019 Board Member Committee Report. The report includes a summary of all committees on which the RMA
Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) releases program update The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) released an update on the Community Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program. The update includes information on activities for
The Resource Communities of Canada Coalition (RCCC) is a collaborative group established to support the responsible development of energy infrastructure projects. Responsible resource development is essential for the future of all municipalities. The just-concluded Federation
Bill 7 will allow municipalities to offer property tax incentives for non-residential uses to support economic development On June 4, Kaycee Madu, Minister of Municipal Affairs, introduced Bill 7, Municipal Government (Property Tax Incentives) Amendment
The County of Vermillion River and City of Calgary release final report, “An Evaluation of Municipal- Provincial Wetland Management Partnerships in Alberta”. The County of Vermillion River, in partnership with the City of Calgary, released
The Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group (APRG) through Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) have selected Cleanfarms as the program operator for three- year pilot The “Alberta Ag- Plastic. Recycle it!” program is underway with Cleanfarms selected as
The 1st session of the 30th Legislature of Alberta opened on May 22, 2019. In the time since then, the Government of Alberta has introduced four bills aimed at fulfilling campaign promises. The bills introduced
Changes to the classification of five migratory bird species found in Alberta In January, an RMA member bulletin advertised the 45-day comment period for interested parties to comment on changes to the Species at Risk
(Quebec City, QC, May 30, 2019) – Starting May 30, municipal leaders from communities across Canada will be in Quebec City to take part in the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) annual conference, and mayors
Municipal Corporate Planning and Finance course will be held June 22, 2019 The Elected Official Education Program (EOEP) will be holding a course on Municipal Corporate Planning and Finance in the Town of Black Diamond
Coordinated advocacy is needed to advance municipal perspectives. The Support Canadian Energy campaign is the inaugural action of the Resource Communities of Canada Coalition and will be executed at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)
RMA seeking content for fall 2019 convention At RMA’s fall convention there will be an opportunity for delegates to attend their choice of six workshops. These workshops are designed for a smaller audience and encourage
