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 […]
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 […]