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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: […]

Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute Launches New Version of Online Mapping Portal

Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute is hosting a webinar to provide a summary of new version of their online mapping portal The Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute (ABMI) recently launched a new version of their online mapping portal. This mapping portal allows users to pull up a location that interests them and load data layers, such as […]

Aquatic Invasive Species Found In Moss Balls

Alberta Environment and Parks is asking Albertans to destroy moss balls that were purchased after January 1, 2021 Live zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) have been detected in moss (Marimo) balls being sold at various plant and pet stores across Alberta. Moss balls are primarily sold for decorative purposes in aquariums and are a unique spherical […]

Railway Safety and Development Resources

Resources provide guidance for operating and developing near railways The Railway Association of Canada (RAC), in partnership with other organizations, has developed several resources related to rail safety. Municipalities are encouraged to review and consider implementing both Operation Lifesaver (which addresses collisions and trespassing on railways) and the Proximity Guidelines (which addresses development near railways). […]

Help Write a Chapter for the Environmental Farm Plan Workbook

Alberta EFP is seeking input for a chapter on habitat management Alberta Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) is looking for farmers and ranchers to participate in focus group sessions to shape the habitat management chapter in the EFP workbook. EFPs are a voluntary tool available to farmers and ranchers interested in increasing the environmental sustainability of […]

Board Governance Review Committee Delivers their Recommendations

Be ready to vote on the Board Governance Review Committee’s recommendations at RMA’s 2021 Spring Convention In order to operate effectively and remain accountable to members, RMA is committed to undertaking a review of the association’s governance structure every four years. RMA undertook its most recent review beginning in December 2020. The Board Governance Review […]