Invitation to Government of Canada Plastic Waste Webinars
Government of Canada is hosting webinars in support of their Zero Plastic Waste Agenda The federal Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is hosting two consultations in support of their Zero Plastic Waste Agenda, regarding: the development of labelling rules for recyclability and compostability; and the development of a federal plastics registry for producers of […]
Asset Management for Elected Officials Workshop Postponed
The upcoming elected official workshops in Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Grande Prairie, and Vermilion will be rescheduled in the coming months The workshops, offered jointly by the RMA, Alberta Municipalities, and Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta through funding from the Municipal Asset Management Program, have been postponed to allow councils adequate time to register. Stay tuned to […]
Inflation and Renewal
Renewal is just around the corner! Please remember to look at your values by completing a schedule review and sending in your applications prior to August 31, 2022. RMA Insurance has factored inflation into the past few years and will continue doing so in the future. Ensuring a regular review of the values on your […]
Province Releases Deployment Model for Proposed Alberta Provincial Police Service
The model provides information on how detachments would be staffed and structured under an Alberta Provincial Police Service. The RMA continues to have questions relating to costs, staffing challenges, and local input under the proposed model. The Government of Alberta has released a Community Policing Deployment Model Detachment Prototype Design document. The model, developed by […]
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. […]