Wildfire Working Group Meeting Summary – September 20
The RMA’s Wildfire Working Group (WWG) had its fourth meeting on September 20, 2024. The mandate of the WWG is to develop a strategy to manage wildfires outside the Forest Protection Area (FPA), as called for by the RMA resolution 7-23F: Strategy for Management of Wildland Fires Outside Forest Protection Area. Members of the WWG […]
Small Community Opportunity Program Webinar
Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation is hosting a webinar for information on the Small Community Opportunity Program. The Government of Alberta has opened applications for the second intake of the Small Community Opportunity Program (SCOP), which will provide grants for non-profits, Indigenous and small communities to help build capacity in agriculture, small business, and local development. […]
Attend a Webinar Examining Affordable Housing in Small Communities
The Alberta Assessors’ Association is hosting a webinar on affordable housing. The Alberta Assessors’ Association is hosting a webinar about the challenges and opportunities regarding affordable housing. The webinar will feature an expert panel, including an RMA representative, that will discuss the current state of affordable housing, delve into the impacts of Bill 20 on […]
Consultation on Reclamation Securities for Renewable Energy
The Government of Alberta is seeking input on the design of reclamation securities for renewable energy projects Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) is engaging with municipalities and other stakeholders on the design of reclamation securities to be used with renewable energy developments. EPA is seeking information on: There are several opportunities to engage with EPA: […]
RMA’s Second Report in Infrastructure Deficit Series, Focused on Roads, Now Available
The roads report is the second piece of the puzzle in the RMA’s infrastructure deficit project. A third report focused on utilities and a final report with a series of recommendations will be available in the coming weeks Over the past several months, the RMA, in conjunction with Tantus Solutions Group, has undertaken an ambitious […]
Government of Alberta Nature Strategy Engagement Now Open
Survey seeks perspectives to guide how the Government of Alberta conserves and sustainably manages nature The Government of Alberta is seeking input on the development of a strategy that will guide a provincial approach to maintaining, conserving, and sustainably managing the province’s nature. The survey can be completed by individuals as well as on behalf […]
Government of Alberta Conducting Engagement on Illicit Scrap Metal Trade
The Government of Alberta is gathering input about the theft and trade of illicit scrap metal Despite the introduction of the Scrap Metal Dealers and Recyclers Identification Act in 2020, the theft and illicit sale of scrap metal continues to be a public safety concern in Alberta. Scrap metal includes all new or used items substantially made of non-ferrous metals. […]
Registration for the RMA 2024 Fall Convention and Tradeshow Now Open
Registration is available on the RMA website The RMA 2024 Fall Convention and Tradeshow will take place November 4 – 7, at the Edmonton Convention Centre. We look forward to welcoming our members as we gear up for an action-packed agenda. Online registration for the 2024 Fall Convention and Tradeshow is now open. We encourage […]
Register Today for EOEP’s Online Finance Course
Calling all elected officials – the Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) is offering an online finance course! Budget season is gearing up! Now is the perfect time to brush up on your understanding of Municipal Corporate Planning and Finance. This course runs Wednesday afternoons from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm starting October 9 and wrapping […]
Wildfire Working Group Meeting Summary – August 21
The RMA’s Wildfire Working Group (WWG) had its third meeting on August 21, 2024. The mandate of the WWG is to develop a strategy to manage wildfires outside the Forest Protection Area (FPA), as called for by the RMA resolution 7-23F: Strategy for Management of Wildland Fires Outside Forest Protection Area. Members of the WWG […]