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 […]
Minister’s Awards for Municipal Excellence Winners Announced
Two RMA members are among the award winners Alberta Municipal Affairs has announced the winners of the 2021 Minister’s Awards for Municipal Excellence. The awards recognize municipal innovations and successes in a variety of categories. This year, the Minister provided special recognition to municipal leaders in reducing red tape by presenting awards to three additional […]
Notice of Elections and Procedures for 2021 RMA Board of Directors
Four seats on the RMA Board of Directors are up for election at the RMA 2021 Fall Convention The RMA 2021 Fall Convention will take place November 23 – 26 with the following four seats on the Board of Directors being up for election. All positions will serve a two-year term (2021 – 2023): Vice […]
Alberta Environment and Parks Information Session on Aggregate Pits Presentation Materials Now Available
AEP is sharing presentation materials and follow up to questions asked in the information session Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP), RMA, and the Alberta Sand and Gravel Association have jointly developed a resource regarding aggregate pit approvals. This document is intended to provide clarity between municipal and provincial approval processes for aggregate pits on public […]
Modifications to Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act
Three of the modified species are located within Alberta In August 2021, Environment and Climate Change Canada registered 16 species at risk under the Species at Risk Act (SARA). These changes were reported in the Canada Gazette, part II on September 1, 2021. Of the 16 at risk species, two are found within Alberta: Bullsnake, […]
Libraries Act Review Survey Now Open
The survey allows stakeholders to provide input on various aspects of the act and regulation The Government of Alberta is undertaking a red tape reduction-focused review of the Libraries Act and Libraries Regulation. As part of the review, a survey has been developed to collect input from stakeholders. The survey topics are: Public library board […]
Attend an Information Session on Aggregate Pit Approval Processes
The session will provide an overview of a new guideline document jointly developed by Alberta Environment and Parks, RMA, and the Alberta Sand and Gravel Association Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP), RMA, and the Alberta Sand and Gravel Association have jointly developed a resource regarding aggregate pit approvals. The document is intended to provide clarity […]