An App to Explore Alberta
Friends of Historical Northern Alberta Society (FHNAS) is here to preserve and promote the history of Alberta. The idea for FHNAS and the History Check mobile app became a reality on January 12, 2015 when a group of people from various regions came together to discuss different ways in which historic and tourist sites could […]
New ICF and IDP Workshop Announced
Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks (ICF) and Intermunicipal Development Plans (IDP) are required under the recently amended Municipal Government Act (MGA) The Government of Alberta has been running a series of ICF and IDP workshops throughout Alberta and has recently announced an additional workshop for July 26 in Stettler. Those interested in attending are encouraged to register […]
Update on the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre
The Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) and the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) are pleased to partner with the Government of Alberta to develop programs that will advance the development of community generation, enhance efficiency within municipal and community buildings, promote the installation of renewables on schools and green municipal fleet assets. With a total […]
Bill 8 Consultation Opportunities
The Government of Alberta is proposing changes to Alberta’s emergency management legislative framework Bill 8, the Emergency Management Amendment Act was introduced in the legislature on April 3, 2018. The Bill proposes changes to the rules and regulations with the intent of helping communities improve their response to disasters. It would also provide the ability […]
Autonomous versus Automated?
The Conference Board of Canada hosted the Autonomous Vehicles 2018: Planning for Urban and Rural Transitions June 6th and 7th This conference is one that should be on your radar for future technologies and sector innovation. The conference is set to continue on an annual basis with the rural perspective being a focus area. The […]
New Amendments to the Remediation Regulation Announced
The Amendments to the Remediation Regulation come into effect January 1, 2019. The Government of Alberta has amended the Remediation Regulation (previously titled the Remediation Certificate Regulation), which outlines the process and guidelines for the issuance of a remediation certificate. This regulation is created under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. The existing Remediation Certificate […]
See What’s Trending on Community Conserve
Community Conserve allows users to vote and fund projects that they think would benefit their community. Is your municipality facing any of the challenges listed below? If so, go to the Community Conserve site and ‘vote’ for them. The issues/ideas with the most votes get turned into project plans and posted back on the site […]
Look what just blew in! A Mobile Weather Data System – now online!
The RMA has helped to create a mobile weather data system that provides weather data for hundreds of weather stations throughout Alberta. Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, with support from the RMA, has released a mobile weather data system that allows users to view localized weather conditions from weather stations throughout Alberta. The site is a […]
Webinar Recordings: Cannabis and Public Health
RMA and AUMA recently hosted the second half of a two-part webinar series on cannabis and public health with the following speakers: Jason Cabaj, Alberta Health Services Michelle Fry, Alberta Health Services Colton Kirsop, City of Edmonton Kayla Atkey, Alberta Policy Coalition for Chronic Disease Prevention This webinar provided recommendations for land use, zoning, and […]
June 27 Webinar on Investing in Canada Plan – Register Now!
The Investing in Canada plan is a federal program that will contribute approximately $3.4 billion in infrastructure funding to Alberta over ten years. For more details on the Investing in Canada plan, click here or view this RMA bulletin from earlier in 2018. To support municipalities in applying for Investing in Canada plan funding, Alberta […]