RMA Continuing to Seek Answers and Advocate on RCMP Contract
With the Government of Canada-National Police Federation collective agreement finalized, RMA is advocating to both levels of government that municipalities not be responsible for retroactive pay increases in the agreement The collective agreement between the Government of Canada and the National Police Federation has been finalized. The agreement will result in a pay increase for […]
Register for Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta’s Upcoming Virtual Workshop
Register for the next IAMA workshop and learn about how asset management can support municipalities in preparing for and mitigating the impacts of climate change Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) is hosting a virtual workshop on October 13 and 14, 2021. Each day, virtual programming will run from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm and include […]
Registration for the RMA 2021 Fall Convention and Tradeshow Now Open
Registration is now available on the RMA website The RMA 2021 Fall Convention and Tradeshow will take place November 23 – 26, 2021, at the Edmonton EXPO Centre. We look forward to welcoming our newly elected officials and greeting our returning members as we gear up for four days of an action-packed agenda. The RMA […]
FCM’s WEST Taskforce Releases New Report on Future of Western Canada
Municipal leaders unveil bold vision for a prosperous Western Canada The Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Western Economic Solutions Taskforce (WEST) released its Opportunity and Prosperity: the Future of Western Canada Report, which highlights challenges that western communities are facing. It also presents WEST’s vision on how western innovation and resourcefulness can protect and create jobs, […]
RMA Scholarship Winners Announced
RMA’s 2021 Scholarship program has awarded scholarships to five rural students RMA is pleased to announce that five outstanding rural Alberta students have been awarded the 2021 RMA Post-Secondary Scholarship. These students demonstrated their commitment to rural Alberta through their chosen studies, community involvement, and academic achievement. The RMA Board of Directors would like to […]
Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program Application Period Extended
The deadline for applications has been extended to November 30 The Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program (WRRP) was established in 2014, in recognition of the importance of improving natural watershed functions to build long-term resiliency for floods and droughts. Administered by Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP), the WRRP provides grants to municipalities and organizations for […]
Ideas for Recognizing September 30: The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Learn about how your municipality can recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation As a result of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, which was the largest class-action settlement in Canadian history, the Government of Canada established the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) to facilitate reconciliation among former residential school students, their […]
Regional Digital Forum Registration Open
Service Alberta is hosting their first Regional Digital Forum Service Alberta is initiating a Regional Digital Forum after hearing interest for a platform that brings together all orders of government, with the aim of sharing knowledge and ideas related to information management and technology (IMT). If you are a non-elected senior official involved in making […]
Preparing for Winter: Parks and Trails
Picture it – you are walking with your family or friends, wearing your warm jacket and maybe a scarf, holding a warm mug of coffee or tea, and hearing the crunch of the trail underfoot. Watching the golden yellow, burnt red and mocha brown trees sway and lose their leaves all around and above you. […]
Augustana Extended Education Schedule Announced
The programs provide new educational opportunities for elected officials and municipal staff Augustana Extended Education (AEE) has announced its upcoming roster of educational programs. These programs are offered by the University of Alberta through AEE and provide an opportunity to learn more about various topics that impact municipalities. The upcoming courses are: Online Certificate in Agriculture […]