Alberta Police Interim Advisory Board Releases Policing Priorities Report

The report fulfills two of the interim board’s deliverables as directed by the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General The Alberta Interim Police Advisory Board, which consists of representatives from RMA, AUMA, and the Alberta Association of Police Governance, has submitted a policing priorities report to the Government of Alberta and RCMP “K” Division. The […]

Register for RMA and AUMA’s President’s Summit on a Provincial Police Force

This virtual session will take a deep dive into the possible formation of a provincial police service Registration is open for RMA and AUMA’s joint President’s Summit on Provincial Policing. The session, held virtually, will provide a detailed look into the potential impacts of the replacement of Alberta’s current RCMP policing model with a standalone […]

Registration Now Open for Two EOEP Courses

Virtual EOEP courses will be held in March and April The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) is excited to announce the opening of registration for two virtual courses. Council’s Role in Service Delivery will be offered in March and Council’s Role in Strategic Planning will be offered in April. Council’s Role in Service Delivery will […]

Attend the Code of Practice for Wetland Replacement Works Webinar

Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) is hosting a webinar on the Code of Practice for Wetland Replacement Works on February 23, 2021. The code came into force in 2020 and is a key red tape reduction priority for AEP. The code is intended to reduce red tape for proponents restoring or constructing wetlands. It will […]

Register Now for Rural Connectivity Forum

Cybera is partnering with the Rural Alberta Connectivity Coalition to host an event March 23 and 24 to discuss internet access opportunities Cybera is partnering with the Alberta Rural Connectivity Coalition to host the first annual Alberta Rural Connectivity Forum. The free, virtual forum will be held March 23 – 24, 2021. The forum will […]

Winter 2021 Advocacy Report Card Now Available

The Advocacy Report Card provides updates and statuses for all active resolutions RMA is pleased to provide the members with an update on advocacy efforts through the Winter 2021 Advocacy Report Card. The Advocacy Report Card is an important part of RMA’s efforts to be transparent and accountable to members, as it provides an update […]

Highway Development Pilot Program Expression of Interest

Alberta Transportation is working with RMA and AUMA to pilot a program to reduce red tape for developments adjacent to highways Alberta Transportation (AT) is working with the RMA and AUMA to develop a voluntary framework for municipalities to partner with AT to reduce red tape for developments adjacent to provincial highways. These agreements, known […]

Provide Feedback on RMA’s Community Aggregate Payment Levy Survey

RMA is seeking feedback from members on the Community Aggregate Payment Levy RMA is currently seeking feedback from its members on the Community Aggregate Payment Levy (CAPL). In 2005, amendments to the Municipal Government Act (MGA) gave municipalities the ability to pass a CAPL bylaw. If enacted, the CAPL bylaw permits a municipal council to […]

Apply for an Asset Management Grant Through MAMP

FCM’s Municipal Asset Management Program is now accepting applications for asset management capacity building grants The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP) is now accepting applications from municipalities for grants to support the development of asset management capacity. This round of funding builds on the last round of MAMP direct grant […]

Register for Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta’s Upcoming Virtual Workshop

Register for the next IAMA workshop, held in three-hour sessions over two days Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) is hosting a virtual workshop in February. Workshop programming will be delivered over two days on February 9 and 10, 2021. Each day, virtual programming will run from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and include an opportunity […]