RMA 2022 Spring Convention Registration is Now Open
The RMA 2022 Spring Convention will take place March 14 – 16, 2022 at the Edmonton Convention Centre in person, with no virtual component. We look forward to welcoming our elected officials, members, and guests together for an action-packed agenda. Online registration for the 2022 Spring Convention is open until February 25, 2022. Programming Update […]
Provide Feedback on How to Reduce Methane Emissions from Canada’s Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
The federal government is seeking feedback on new measures to reduce pollution from Canada’s landfills The federal government recently released a discussion paper titled Reducing Methane Emissions from Canada’s Municipal Solid Waste Landfills. The purpose of this discussion paper is to seek input on the proposed objectives of regulations developed under the Canadian Environmental Protection […]
Provide Feedback on Draft Landfill Methane Recovery and Destruction Protocol
The federal government is seeking feedback on new measure to reduce pollution from Canada’s landfills Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is seeking feedback on the draft Landfill Methane Recovery and Destruction Protocol developed for use under the Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit Systems Regulations. This protocol will be an important measure to reduce methane emissions […]
RMA Winter 2022 Position Statements Now Available
Position statements provide a concise overview of the RMA’s positions on key policy areas The RMA takes pride in representing the rural municipal perspective to government decision-makers, industry, and other stakeholders. As part of its advocacy efforts, the RMA develops and updates a series of position statements that summarize and reflect the RMA perspective on […]
Risk Management: Sledding and Tobogganing Hills
Many may remember the iconic sledding scene from the National Lampoon’s movie, Christmas Vacation, where the character Clark Griswold (played by actor Chevy Chase) is eager to try his newly waxed sled. The sled ultimately sends him rocketing out of control down the hill, through the woods, across a busy highway, and eventually crashing into […]
RMA Joins EMS Advisory Committee
Committee tasked with providing advice to Minister of Health on solutions to challenges facing Alberta’s emergency medical services system The RMA has joined the Alberta EMS Provincial Advisory Committee (AEPAC). AEPAC was recently formed by the Government of Alberta to provide advice to the Minister of Health on issues and solutions related to emergency medical […]
Registration Open for Virtual EOEP Finance Course
The course builds on foundations learned in Munis 101 The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) is excited to announce a virtual offering of Municipal Corporate Planning and Finance. Understanding municipal finances is fundamental to the job of an elected official. Municipal councils are expected to plan, govern, and set policy for the best interests of […]
Provide Feedback on Potential Amendments to the List of Wildlife Species at Risk
Environment and Climate Change Canada is seeking feedback on Schedule 1 of SARA Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is inviting stakeholders to comment on potential amendments to the List of Wildlife Species at Risk (known as Schedule 1) of the Species at Risk Act (SARA). There are 18 terrestrial species proposed to be added […]
Register for RMA 101 Webinars
Register for the RMA 101 webinars on resolutions, engagement, priority issues, and business services to learn more about the association The RMA released RMA 101 earlier this month to familiarize and orient new RMA members with the association. As our next step, RMA staff will host a series of webinars for all RMA members focused […]
Alberta 20-Year Strategic Capital Plan Available Now
Alberta Infrastructure has released a blueprint for future infrastructure projects In December 2021, the Government of Alberta (GOA) released Building Forward: Alberta’s 20-Year Strategic Capital Plan. Under Bill 73: Infrastructure Accountability Act, the GOA is required to develop a 20-year capital plan within one year of Bill 73 coming into force, and every four years […]