Asset Management Coffee Chat
Join the Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta Board of Directors for a virtual coffee chat to speak about asset management issues in your community As part of the MAMP asset management training offerings offered in partnership with the RMA and ABMunis, Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) will be developing group learning communities to foster mentorship, connection, […]
Provide Feedback on Proposed Recovery Strategy for Bobolink
Government of Canada is seeking feedback on recovery plan for the songbird The federal Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is seeking input on a draft recovery strategy for the bobolink. The bobolink is a songbird found in grasslands and pastures across Canada, with its habitat including many RMA member municipalities. The draft recovery strategy […]
Farmers’ Markets & Risk Management
If you are responsible for running a farmers’ market, it’s important to know your risks. Farmers’ markets are markets that are approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and are issued a Food Handling permit by Alberta Health Services. Markets that have not been approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry are considered […]
Resolution Deadline for 2022 Fall Convention
Resolutions must be submitted to the RMA by October 12 to be added to the Fall 2022 resolution order paper With district meetings approaching, the RMA is reminding members of the important role resolutions play in guiding the association’s advocacy efforts. To maximize these efforts, having well-written resolutions that are clear, concise, and include pertinent […]
Government of Canada Seeks Input on Public Transit Funding
A public engagement survey to gather feedback, ideas, and solutions to help inform the design and delivery of permanent public transit funding is now open The Government of Canada is seeking input on public transit funding in order to develop permanent funding for sustainable transit networks throughout the country. The federal government has developed a […]
Free Asset Management for Elected Officials Workshops
Do you want to learn more about how your community can benefit from effective asset management processes and how asset management relates to your role as a councillor? Register for a free asset management workshop today. Asset management is an important tool for councils and CAOs to understand the link between infrastructure and service delivery. […]
Province Launches New Policing Website
Website aims to share information on a provincial police service The Government of Alberta has launched a website that provides information on a potential provincial police service. While the website provides information in a new format, it does not provide any additional details in response to the RMA’s earlier concerns and questions as to how […]
Notice of Elections and Procedures for 2022 RMA Board of Directors
Three seats on the RMA Board of Directors are up for election at the RMA 2022 Fall Convention The RMA 2022 Fall Convention will take place November 7 – 10 with the following three seats on the Board of Directors being up for election. All positions will serve a two-year term (2022 – 2024): President […]
AER Member Engagement Survey Results Are In
A survey of members indicates that the AER is not effectively engaging with rural municipalities on energy-related matters, including Directive 067. The communication gap between rural municipalities and the AER needs to be addressed. In spring 2022, the RMA requested that members complete a survey related to their experiences in engaging and communicating with the […]
Province Announces Victims Services Update
Announcement expands access to services for victims of crime The Government of Alberta has made changes to victim services programs. These changes include: Access to emergency financial assistance, such as emergency support for domestic violence victims and relocation assistance for human trafficking victims Increase the 45-day limit on applications to two years Increase counselling services […]