Turn Canada’s rural challenges into opportunity: FCM report
Nisku, AB, May 31, 2018 – The Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) Rural Forum, which the Rural Municipalities of Alberta has a representative member on, released a report that details the important contribution rural municipalities make and outlines the unique challenges they face. The comprehensive report titled Rural Challenges, national opportunity – Shaping the future […]
Asset Management Course in Sherwood Park
An additional municipal staff workshop has been added in Sherwood Park on June 27 and 28, 2018 RMA, AUMA, and Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) are excited to bring you an asset management workshop for municipal staff in Alberta! Through support of the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) this workshop will […]
June 6 – Cannabis and Public Health Webinar Series
RMA and AUMA are pleased to invite members to a series of educational webinars on cannabis and public health. These webinars will provide recommendations to help municipalities make cannabis policy decisions that promote and protect the wellbeing of their citizens. Given the health and social impacts of cannabis, collaborative and comprehensive municipal regulations are key […]
Nominate a Recreation Volunteer
Is there someone in your municipality who is an outstanding recreation volunteer? Alberta Culture and Tourism presents the Recreation Volunteer Recognition Awards annually to individuals who, through their volunteer commitments and dedication, have significantly enhanced the development of recreation in Alberta. This award was established in 1977 and has been awarded to 221 volunteer leaders […]
Municipal Management of Industrial Development
A new report developed through the Community Conserve project focuses on how municipalities can manage industrial development within their municipal boundaries. The interface of municipal planning and industrial development poses a challenge for municipalities. Municipalities are not often major players in deciding whether industrial development proceeds in the province, yet the adverse impacts of such […]
EOEP Regional Collaboration Course Coming Up in Camrose
If you missed the EOEP’s Regional Partnerships and Collaboration course at the RMA Spring convention, sign up to take it in Camrose! The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP), a joint venture of the RMA and AUMA, is Alberta’s only professional education program designed for municipally elected officials. The EOEP is offering its Regional Partnerships and […]
RMA Sponsors Rural Resolution at FCM Conference
RMA is sponsoring the emergency resolution titled “Policy Tools for Solving Rural Challenges” RMA is sponsoring an emergency resolution at the upcoming Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia which starts on May 31, 2018. The resolution, “Policy Tools for Solving Rural Challenges”, supports the need to develop rural-specific tools to address […]
Asset Management Course in Sherwood Park
An additional municipal staff workshop has been added in Sherwood Park on June 27 and 28, 2018 RMA, AUMA, and Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) are excited to bring you an asset management workshop for municipal staff in Alberta! Through support of the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) this workshop will […]
Come Together Alberta Conference
Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) hosted its third Welcoming and Inclusive Communities conference May 15 – 17, 2018 The conference brought together municipalities, community leaders, not-for-profit organizations, and many other stakeholder groups that were critical to the conversation. The intent was to provide knowledge and inspiration to support action to eliminate racism, discrimination, and social […]
National Housing Strategy Initiatives
$40 billion in funding is available over 10 years for housing in Canada The National Housing Strategy (NHS) was founded with the intention of strengthening the middle class, addressing homelessness, and fueling the Canadian economy. Utilizing federal funding, grants, and loan mechanisms, the NHS will create affordable, stable, and livable communities. There are four overarching […]