Municipalities Invited to the Putting Beavers to Work for Watershed Resiliency Symposium
The Miistakis Institute and Cows and Fish invite you to learn about how beavers can help increase watershed resiliency in Alberta The Miistakis Institute and Cows and Fish present the “Putting Beavers to Work for Watershed Resiliency and Restoration” symposium on October 23 – 24, 2019 in Calgary. The symposium will focus on generating awareness […]
RMA Scholarship Recipients Announcement
To recognize the importance of advanced education and the ongoing success of rural Alberta, every year the RMA awards five scholarships of $1,000 each to students who are a resident of an RMA member municipality. One scholarship is awarded to a student from each of our five districts. This year’s recipients are: Jade Nelson – […]
Upcoming EOEP Courses
The Elected Official Education Program (EOEP) has multiple courses coming up. Furthering your education and being the best elected official for your municipality is our mutual goal. Municipal Corporate Planning and Finance in Leduc on October 16, 2019, in conjunction with the Alberta Summer Villages Association (ASVA) conference. Please note that all elected officials are […]
Minister Responds to RMA Letter on Canola Trade
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Marie-Claude Bibeau responds to RMA advocacy on Canadian canola trade with China RMA has been advocating to the federal government regarding the ongoing trade issue with China on canola. Canola production is an important part of Alberta farms, which in turn provides stability to rural areas through both direct […]
Sewage Variance Transition Guidance Document Now Available
The document will support municipalities in understanding their role in the sewage variance process In 2018, the Government of Alberta began the process of transitioning responsibility for reviewing and approving private sewage variance applications from Alberta Municipal Affairs to Safety Codes Officers employed by or contracted to municipalities. The transition will be complete, and municipalities […]
Community Conserve is Now Accepting Applications for the Matching Grant Opportunity
Community Conserve is offering matching grants up to $10,000 to five different environmental / conservational projects Community Conserve is a web-based capacity-building and fund-pooling tool created by the Miistakis Institute and the Environmental Law Centre, with the support of RMA and AUMA. Municipal personnel participate by posting and voting on environmental issues and ideas. The […]
Provide Your Opinion on Property Assessed Clean Energy
RMA is seeking member input on the Clean Energy Improvement Program (PACE-style program). The PACE program allows Albertans to make affordable energy efficiency or renewable energy upgrades to private property (residential, commercial, and agricultural) without a down payment. The cost of the upgrade is recovered from the property owner through property taxes over several years. […]
Government of Alberta to Host Webinar on Cannabis Enforcement Costs
The Government of Alberta has begun the process of reviewing municipal costs associated with cannabis legalization. This review was identified as a commitment in the UCP election platform. The intent of the review is to better understand enforcement (and potentially other) costs incurred by municipal governments as a result of the legalization of recreational cannabis […]
ARPA Parks Forum: Call for Presentation Proposals
Alberta Recreation & Parks Association is seeking presentation proposals for an upcoming Parks Forum in 2020 Alberta Recreation & Parks Association (ARPA) is hosting a Parks Forum on March 11 – 14, 2020 in Canmore, Alberta. The Parks Forum offers a significant opportunity for collaboration across diverse sectors and cultures. It provides a chance to […]
Let’s Stop Ageism and International Day of Older Persons
Join online discussions and declare October 1 International Day of Older Persons in your community The Alberta Council on Aging is asking municipalities to declare October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons. International Day of Older Persons is a day to recognize and acknowledge older Albertans and their contributions to our communities; raise […]