Coal Policy Engagement Survey Now Available
Share your thoughts on Alberta’s approach to coal development The Government of Alberta (GOA) has announced the establishment of a Coal Policy Committee, an independent group to lead the coal policy engagement process. To ensure that the views of all Albertans are represented during the process, the GOA has created a survey to help inform […]
Transforming Alberta’s Environmental Regulatory System Presentation Materials Now Available
On March 29, 2021, RMA hosted a presentation and Q&A session with senior representatives from Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP). This session covered how the ministry is working to fulfill the vision of a balanced and results-based approach to environmental stewardship for air, land, water, and biodiversity while still enabling sustainable development of natural resources. […]
Agricultural Climate Solutions Program Information Sessions
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada program launched to help mitigate climate change Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has launched Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS), a new 10-year, $185 million program to help mitigate climate change. ACS will establish a Canada-wide network of regional collaborations based on the living lab approach bringing together farmers, scientists, and other sectoral […]
Environmental Farm Plan Habitat Management Workshops
Alberta EFP is seeking input from farmers with an Environmental Farm Plan on a new habitat management tool Alberta Environmental Farm Plan (AEFP) is seeking farmers with a completed Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) to participate in a workshop to provide feedback on a new habitat management tool. AEFP is seeking input on suggested practices that […]
Provide Feedback on Pollinator Habitat in Alberta
The Miistakis Institute is conducting a survey to understand the breadth of pollinator projects in Alberta The Miistakis Institute is conducting research on how roadside ditches and other marginal lands can be used as pollinator habitat in Alberta. The research includes a review of best management practices. It also includes interviews with municipal and environmental […]
Government of Alberta Introduces Several Bills Important for Rural Municipalities
If passed, Bills 51, 52, and 56 would impact RMA members Over the past week, the Government of Alberta has introduced three bills with potential impacts on rural municipalities. Although none of the bills have passed third reading or received royal assent, it is important that RMA members are aware of their progress and their […]
RMA Spring 2018 Resolutions Expiring
The following resolutions that were endorsed at the RMA 2018 Spring Convention are now expiring. For details on the last provided update, please visit the RMA Resolution Database. 1-18S Request for Implementation of the 2018 Assessment Year Modifier for Well and Pipeline Assessments 2-18S Combatting Rural Crime 3-18S Increase Crown Prosecutor Staffing Levels for Rural […]
RMA Spring 2021 Endorsed Resolutions
Resolutions form an important part in identifying direction for the RMA’s advocacy efforts. The RMA membership endorsed the following resolutions in spring 2021: 1-21S Alberta Energy Regulator Directive 006 – Licensee Liability Rating (LLR) Program and License Transfer Process (Woodlands County) 2-21S Police Act Review (Lethbridge County) 3-21S Personal Cannabis Production for Medical Use (Wheatland […]
Community Conserve Relaunch Content
Community Conserve is a web-based, capacity-building, and fund-pooling tool created by the Miistakis Institute and Environmental Law Centre with support from RMA and AUMA. Alberta municipalities can use Community Conserve to access well-researched environment and conservation information, share ideas, and pool resources. Recently, Community Conserve has been streamlined and its new focus will be building […]
EOEP Launches Municipal Elected Leaders Certificate
Certificates will be issued by the University of Alberta’s Augustana Extended Education The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) is excited to announce a new Municipal Elected Leaders Certificate (MELC). EOEP is partnering with the University of Alberta’s Augustana Extended Education (AEE) to provide certificates to RMA and AUMA members who complete all seven EOEP courses: […]