Funding now available through the Community Generation Capacity Building Program
The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre is a joint initiative of the RMA, the AUMA, the Government of Alberta, and Energy Efficiency Alberta. Municipalities and 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 […]
Get Recognized for Your Municipality’s Excellence
Applications for the 2019 Minister’s Awards for Municipal Excellence are now open. The Minister of Municipal Affairs has announced the 2019 Minister’s Awards for Municipal Excellence. The 18th annual awards recognize municipal government excellence and promote knowledge-sharing among municipalities. An independent review committee comprised of representatives from various municipal associations will recommend award recipients in […]
Run for a Spot on the Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) Board
If you’ve attended an IAMA workshop in the past 12 months, you are eligible to run! Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and inaugural election for its Board of Directors at the following time and location: Wednesday, February 13, 2019 8:30am Crossroads Church 38105 Range Road 275 Red Deer […]
Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) Workshop on February 13
Register for the next IAMA workshop in Red Deer Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) is hosting a workshop in Red Deer on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. The workshop will feature an update on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) Municipal Asset Management Program, a presentation on considerations in evaluating asset management software, and a facilitated […]
Registration Open for Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Training Webinars
Spots are limited, so sign up soon! Recent changes to the Municipal Government Act (MGA) include a requirement for Subdivision and Appeal Board (SDAB) members and clerks to undergo mandatory training before April 1, 2019 based on a standard program developed by Municipal Affairs. Due to the high levels of interest in the in-person training sessions offered by Alberta […]
Call for Nominations: Safety Codes Council Technical Coordinating Committee Member
RMA is seeking member representation on the Technical Coordinating Committee of the Safety Codes Council (SCC). RMA is seeking up to two nominees that will be forwarded for consideration by the SCC. The SCC is specifically seeking individuals who serve as the CAO, Quality Management Plan Officer, or similar within their municipality, and possess a […]
Additional Species Proposed to be Added to Species at Risk Act (SARA)
Comment period open for additions and change of classification of five Alberta migratory bird species On December 29, 2018, a proposal to amend SARA for five migratory bird species found in Alberta was published in the Canada Gazette. The proposed changes to SARA would see four bird species found in Alberta added to Schedule 1. […]
Updated Traffic Accommodation in Work Zones Manual Available
Manual provides minimum requirements for working in Alberta highway right-of-ways to accommodate traffic Alberta Transportation has released an updated Traffic Accommodations in Work Zones manual for contractors, consultants, and all those completing work in an Alberta highway right-of-way (ROW). The manual details how to safely and effectively accommodate traffic through work zones on Alberta highways […]
RMA Post-Secondary Scholarship Winners
In recognition of the importance of an educated population to the future well-being of rural communities, RMA established the Scholarship Program in 1995. The program is designed to encourage young rural Albertans to pursue further education, and thereby enhance the ability of these young people to make meaningful contributions to their communities in subsequent years. […]
Grassland Conservation Tool Now Available
The South Saskatchewan Regional Plan (SSRP) identifies a number of strategies to manage and conserve Alberta’s native grasslands. The SSRP, which came into effect in 2014, provides strategic direction for the South Saskatchewan region to achieve long-term economic, environmental, and social goals. As part of the management intent for the South Saskatchewan Region, the Government […]