Municipalities and Dutch Elm Disease
Municipalities have a role to play in controlling the spread of Dutch Elm Disease Alberta has the largest stand of Dutch Elm Disease (DED) free elms in North America valued at $2 billion. These elms are found in municipalities, rural properties, shelterbelts, and provincial parks. The pathogens, the vectors, and the European and native elm […]
Connect with Alberta’s Coal Policy Committee
The Coal Policy Committee has launched an engagement webpage In March 2021, the Government of Alberta (GOA) announced the establishment of a Coal Policy Committee, an independent group to develop and lead a widespread and comprehensive public engagement to inform Alberta’s long-term approach to coal development. The committee is expected to finish their final report, […]
Register for Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta’s Upcoming Virtual Workshop
Register for the next IAMA workshop and learn about how to develop an asset management culture, as well as asset management best practices in Manitoba and New Zealand Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) is hosting a virtual workshop in June. Workshop programming will be delivered over two days on June 15 and 16, 2021. Each […]
The 2021 Lieutenant Governor’s Leadership for Active Communities Awards are Open
The Alberta Recreation and Parks Association is excited to announce the opening of this year’s application period The Alberta Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA) is inviting Albertans to nominate a leader in their community for the Lieutenant Governor’s Leadership for Active Communities Award. This award recognizes the legacy of the Honourable Norman Kwong’s contributions to […]
Upcoming AESO Bulk and Regional Tariff Redesign Engagement Session
The Alberta Electric System Operator is hosting an engagement session The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) has released its preferred rate design for the Bulk and Regional Tariff redesign. This tariff is how the AESO captures fifty percent of the costs necessary to pay for investments to the electricity transmission system. This redesign is needed […]
Alberta Environment and Parks Webinar for Code of Practice for Compost Facilities
Alberta Environment and Parks is hosting two engagement webinars for municipalities Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) is seeking feedback from stakeholders on the second draft of the Code of Practice for Compost Facilities and Acceptable Feedstock List for Compost Facilities. The updated Code for Practice for Compost Facilities is expected to be completed by summer […]
2021 Census of Population Resources
The Government of Canada has launched a toolkit to share information about the census Every five years, the Government of Canada engages in a census of population, with 2021 being a scheduled census year. To support the completion of this census, Statistics Canada has developed a Community Supporter Toolkit. RMA members are encouraged take advantage […]
Difference Between an Additional Insured and an Additional Named Insured
RMA Insurance is frequently asked to review the insurance requirements in contracts that members are about to enter into. These contracts range from large construction contracts to simple rental agreements, but most contain requirements that ask for one party to be added to the other party’s liability policy, either as an additional insured or as […]
Register Now for RMA’s Virtual District Engagement Sessions
The RMA is launching a new engagement opportunity to connect and learn from members As limitations for in-person meetings continue, the RMA will leverage technology to provide the opportunity to connect members with each other and with RMA board and staff. To facilitate this, the RMA is launching new District Virtual Engagement Sessions from May […]
RhPAP Alberta Health Services Information Session
RhPAP is hosting a conversation with AHS CEO Dr. Yiu The Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) is hosting a webinar with the CEO of Alberta Health Services (AHS), Dr. Verna Yiu. During the session, Dr. Yiu and her team will share AHS’s 10-year vision and key priorities for healthcare in rural Alberta. This session […]