Register Now for Upcoming Munis 101 Sessions
Registration is open for fall Munis 101 sessions, and additional sessions in January have been announced The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP), in partnership with Alberta Municipal Affairs, is delivering Munis 101 courses across the province to help municipalities meet Municipal Government Act (MGA) orientation requirements. Although the courses are mainly intended for new and […]
Preparing and Protecting Properties for Winter
We all know it’s coming – winter! We know that preparations are required to protect our properties against the elements our cold season brings. Doing preventative and basic maintenance means a lesser chance of a small issue becoming a big disaster during a cold snap or winter storm. Last winter, two storms in the western […]
AGLC Releases Report on Charitable Gaming Consultations
RMA participated in the consultation process, which included discussions on nearly all aspects of the charitable gaming model in Alberta In early 2021, Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) undertook the next phase of a multi-year stakeholder engagement process examining all aspects of Alberta’s charitable gaming system. This examination included the challenges and issues that […]
Government of Alberta No Longer Considering Privatization of Land Title Services
After considering the possibility of outsourcing of select land title, corporate and personal properties registry services through a long-term agreement with the private sector, Service Alberta plans to maintain the status quo In early 2021, the Government of Alberta issued a request for expressions of interest (RFEOI) from parties interested in entering into a 35-year […]
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 […]