Consultation Open for Species to be Added or Reclassified in SARA
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 to add 13 and reclassify eight terrestrial species to the Species at Risk Act (SARA). To view a table of […]
Agricultural Plastics Recycling Pilot Program Updates
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 encouraged to submit an expression of interest through Alberta Purchasing Connection. Click here to access the application and for more […]
RMA Releases Draft Strategic Direction
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 is to establish an updated vision and mission for the association, as well as values, roles, and strategic priorities that […]
Upcoming Courses from the EOEP
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 elected official for your municipality is our mutual goal. We have several upcoming courses in March that we know will […]
Deadline for Community Generation Capacity Building Program
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 projects will enable Albertans to directly access and share the benefits of community scale renewable energy generation. To support the […]
Wetland Education Network Annual Workshop
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 wetland education, knowledge, and action in Alberta. The sector Action Groups have been working together for the past year to […]
Participate in an FCM Asset Management Webinar
Webinars will focus on getting a start in asset management and common challenges municipalities will face Through the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP), the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is offering two webinars intended to support asset management capacity-building among municipalities across Canada. Both webinars will feature speakers from small municipalities speaking to their asset […]
Alberta Infrastructure Provides Update on Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program
Alberta Infrastructure has provided RMA with an update on progress related to accepting and evaluating applications for the distribution of Alberta’s allocation of the federal Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP). The information below has been provided to RMA directly by Alberta Infrastructure in order to be passed along to members. Specific questions about Alberta’s […]
Comment on Broadband Fund Petition
The Broadband Fund allocates $750 million for expanding broadband service SouthWestern Integrated Fibre Technology Inc. (SWIFT) has submitted a petition to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunication Commission (CRTC) regarding the Broadband Fund and its current eligibility requirements. The petition makes four recommendations for changes to the broadband fund: Redefine service area boundaries and allow areas […]
Emergency Services – Liability FAQ
In many of our Municipalities, emergency services are provided by volunteers and they are protected for legal liability by the Municipality’s insurance program carried through RMA Insurance. We get many questions on what exactly the volunteer is and isn’t insured for. Breakdown of the coverage provided. 1. Who is insured? All volunteers acting within […]