RMA 2021 Spring Convention Going Virtual
Registration will open Monday, January 25 Due to ongoing restrictions on gathering sizes as a result of COVID-19, the RMA 2021 Spring Convention will be hosted in a completely virtual format. The convention will be held on March 16 – 17, 2021. The RMA board and staff will strive to bring you all the key […]
Register Now for Regional Partnership and Collaboration Course
Virtual EOEP course to be held in February The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) is excited to announce the first course of 2021: a virtual offering of Regional Partnership and Collaboration. To accommodate elected officials who work during the day, this course will be held during the evening from 6:30 – 9:00 pm on: Thursday, […]
Five-Year Report Update Under the Code of Practice for Pits
Alberta Environment and Parks has modified the process for the review of five-year reports under the Code of Practice for Pits. The changes were made to streamline the review approach and ensure that the report management was consistent for all types of industry. The changes include: Reports will be managed as “reports” and not “applications”, […]
Alberta Environment and Parks Sportfishing Regulations Engagement Sessions
Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) will be hosting a series of public online engagement sessions in January regarding fisheries management and proposed regulatory changes. The topics that will be covered include: How recreation management objectives and sportfishing regulations are established An update on recreational harvest slot limits Options to enhance the Special Harvest Licence program […]
Environment and Climate Change Canada Releases Technical Guidelines for Environmental Emergency Regulations
In 2019, Environment and Climate Change Canada’s new Environmental Emergency Regulations came into force replacing the previous version of the Environmental Emergency (E2) Regulations (2011). The ECCC has released the Technical Guidelines for these regulations to assist regulatees in better understanding the requirements so that they are able to comply with the legislation. Any questions […]
New Guide to Water Act Authorizations Required for Excavations is Now Available
Alberta Environment and Parks has updated the Guide to Water Act Authorizations Required for Excavations Effective January 7, 2021, the new Guide to Water Act Authorizations Required for Excavations (Dugouts, Borrow Pits and other types of Pit/ Excavations) is available and in use. The guide aligns with legislative changes made in December 2018 to the […]
New Water Act Code of Practice for Wetland Replacement Works
Alberta Environment and Parks released a new Code of Practice for Wetland Replacement Works Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) announced a new code of practice for wetland replacement works. This update will eliminate approval wait times for proponents restoring or constructing wetlands by replacing Water Act approval requirements with a notice process for activities that […]
Facility-Based Continuing Care Survey Now Open
Survey for Alberta Health open until January 29 Alberta Health is looking for ways to better support care facility operators and improve the lives of both continuing care residents and their families. To do this, the organization is seeking input from stakeholders in review of the facility-based continuing care system. The review will identify opportunities […]
Provide Feedback on the Species at Risk Act
Environment and Climate Change Canada is seeking feedback on the proposed amendment to Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is inviting municipalities to provide feedback on the proposed amendment to Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act (SARA): the List of Wildlife Species at Risk. There […]
RMA Board Governance Review Survey
The RMA Board Governance Review committee is encouraging members to complete the survey by January 21 The Rural Municipalities of Alberta undertakes a Board Governance Review process every four years. This process allows RMA members to review how the RMA Board of Directors functions and ensures it operates in the best interests of members and […]