Save the Date for the RMA 2021 Fall Convention
RMA is planning an exciting in-person gathering of all our members in November The RMA Fall Convention will take place November 23 – 26, 2021, at the Edmonton EXPO Centre. We are looking forward to welcoming our newly elected officials and greeting our returning members as we gear up for four days of an action-packed […]
The Alberta Energy Regulator Seeking Feedback on Centralized Fluid Storage
The deadline to provide feedback on centralized fluid storage is July 25, 2021 The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is seeking public feedback on proposed changes to Directive 055: Storage Requirements for the Upstream Petroleum Industry and Directive 058: Oilfield Waste Management Requirements for the Upstream Petroleum Industry. These proposed changes are intended to: better incorporate […]
Watercourse Crossing Remediation Grant Program
Program provides financial and planning assistance to municipalities Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) established the Watercourse Crossing Remediation Grant Program in 2021 to provide financial and planning assistance to municipalities to remediate and reclaim roadway crossings that are causing erosion, excessive sedimentation, and fragmentation of fish habitat in Alberta. The program has $8.5 million available […]
Munis 101 Dates for Summer Villages – Additional Sessions Coming Soon
Watch for additional Munis 101 sessions coming soon As summer villages hold their elections in the summer, the Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) is hosting virtual offerings of Munis 101 exclusively for summer villages in September. Registration will open in the coming month at a rate of $275 per person. The course covers the essential […]
Companion Animal Disaster Response Capability Plan Available
The CADRC Plan was developed by the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association The Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (ABVMA), along with other stakeholders, has developed the Companion Animal Disaster Response Capability Plan (CADRC). The CADRC is designed to help municipalities develop plans to facilitate the rescue and transportation of companion animals during an emergency event. The term […]
COVID Vaccine Webinar for RMA Members
RMA is partnering with Alberta Health to share information with members RMA has partnered with the Alberta Health Emergency Operations Centre to host a webinar on June 9, 2021 regarding Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccination program. During the session, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, and Trish Merrithew-Mercredi, Assistant Deputy Minister, Public Health and […]
Farmers’ Markets and Risk Management
Our summer months are fast approaching. This means farmers’ markets will be popping up in our communities with residents and others selling their wares. 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 […]
Digital Regulatory Assurance System Available for Public Use
The first stage of DRAS will be available for public use on June 21, 2021 Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) continues to modernize its regulatory system to reduce red tape, create efficiencies, and enhance transparency while still maintaining high environmental standards. One initiative to support modernizing Alberta’s regulatory system is the creation of the Digital […]
Check out RMA’s Municipal Candidate Information Hub
RMA, AUMA, and Alberta Municipal Affairs have jointly developed a hub with helpful videos and information for both new and returning municipal candidates With municipal elections fast approaching, RMA, AUMA, and Alberta Municipal Affairs have collaborated to develop the Running for Municipal Office – What do Candidates Need to Know hub that will be available […]
Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program Application Now Open
2021 – 2022 funding open for Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program 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. The WRRP is administered by Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP). It provides grants to municipalities […]