Disaster Forum 2018 Incident Command System Workshops
The Disaster Forum is a one-day workshop in Edmonton on October 23rd In an emergency, protecting people, the environment, and property is an important responsibility. One of the ways that emergencies are managed is through an Incident Command System (ICS). The Disaster Forum 2018 offers an opportunity for emergency managers to improve their ICS skills […]
Livestock Tax Deferral Provision Update
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has posted their list and map of initial prescribed areas that will be eligible for the Livestock Tax Deferral program in 2018. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has identified the initial areas that may be eligible for the Livestock Tax Deferral Provision in 2018. In Alberta, these areas include: Beaver County City […]
Apply for a Status of Women Community Grant
Applications are accepted until October 30, 2018 The Alberta Status of Women Community Grant Program provides one-time funding to local non-profit and charitable organizations for projects and activities that improve the lives of women and girls in Alberta, and relate to one or more of the following priority areas: Increasing women’s economic security Increasing women […]
AGLC Reviewing Public Special Event Policy
Deadline for Input is September 28 The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) is requesting stakeholder and public input into a review of the Public Special Event Policy. The review is focusing on resale special event licensing and the modernization of the current approach to approving resale special event licenses for organizations holding events selling […]
Apply for an Anti-Racism Community Grant (ARCG)
Applications for current intake accepted until November 1, 2018 The Government of Alberta has developed an Anti-Racism Community Grant program (ARCG) intended to support local non-profit organizations in raising awareness and understanding of racism and its impacts on all Albertans. Although municipalities are not eligible to directly apply for ARCG funding, RMA members are encouraged […]
Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) Workshop on October 10, 2018
Register now for the IAMA workshop, being held for the first time in the Calgary area! Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) is hosting a workshop in Airdrie on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. The workshop will feature sessions on integrating asset management into long-term financial planning, and the difference between managing assets and asset management. There […]
RMA Fall 2018 Convention Accommodations
Book your hotels early so you don’t miss out! RMA is looking forward to welcoming you during our Fall Convention which will take place November 20-22, 2018 at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton. It is important to note that Grey Cup 2018 is being hosted in Edmonton during the same time as Convention. This […]
RMA Fall 2018 Convention Registration Opens Monday
New information being released daily! RMA is looking forward to welcoming our elected officials and administrators at this year’s fall convention, which will take place November 20-22, 2018 at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton. New in 2018, the convention will take place on the Assembly Level and shuttles will transport you from the hotels […]
Subdivision and Development Appeal Boards (SDAB)
Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) and Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA), with Municipal Affairs have been offering FREE SDAB workshops since the beginning of July. These sessions have sold out almost immediately and with the intent to assist as much as possible, there was an open application process designed through which municipalities would complete an application […]
New MGA Tool: Public Engagement Guide
RMA and AUMA have partnered with Alberta Municipal Affairs to develop a guide for engaging the public in response to the new requirements under the Municipal Government Act (MGA). With the support of Alberta Municipal Affairs, RMA and AUMA are collaborating to develop resources to support municipalities in implementing requirements under the revised MGA. Within […]