Grade Crossing and Rail Safety Webinar
Transport Canada to host webinar October 27 Transport Canada (TC) and road authorities will be hosting additional information sessions focused on some of the key points to consider when applying for funding under the Rail Safety Improvement Program (RSIP). While the key focus of these sessions will be the RSIP, TC will also touch on […]
Mitacs Funding Opportunity for Municipalities
Mitacs is accepting research and innovation project proposals from municipalities of all sizes Mitacs, a national non-profit organization that has designed and delivered research and training programs in Canada for 20 years, is now accepting research and innovation project proposals from municipalities of all sizes. Mitacs connects municipalities with post-secondary researchers for innovative projects. This […]
Mental Health Webinar for Agriculture Industry
Do More Agriculture Foundation hosting free webinar on mental health Do More Ag is hosting a webinar that will provide participants with a base understanding of mental health and mental illness. The webinar will also feature practical strategies participants can implement in their daily lives to support the mental wellbeing of themselves and others in […]
Grade Crossing Inventory Available Online
Transport Canada has provided information for municipalities regarding the Grade Crossings Regulations (GCR). As the local road manager, municipalities are responsible for assessing their grade crossings and for determining whether any modifications are required for items that are within their area of responsibility, such as the road approach. They should also contact the respective railway […]
RMA Scholarship Winners Announced
RMA’s 2020 Post-Secondary Scholarship Program has awarded scholarships to five rural students RMA is pleased to announce that five outstanding rural Alberta students have been awarded the 2020 RMA Post-Secondary Scholarship. These students demonstrated their commitment to rural Alberta through their chosen studies, community involvement, and academic achievement. The RMA Board of Directors would like […]
Update to the Wetland Assessment and Impact Form
Alberta Environment and Parks has provided new update to the Wetland Assessment and Impact Form Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) has announced additions to the list of “low risk” activities requiring a Wetland Assessment and Impact Form (WAIF). Effective September 21, 2020, any widening, improvements, or maintenance of existing roads that take place within a […]
RMA 2020 Fall Convention Going Virtual
The RMA Fall 2020 Convention will be a virtual event, details coming soon Due to restrictions on gathering sizes as a result of COVID-19, the RMA Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to move the RMA 2020 Fall Convention to a completely virtual format. To accommodate this format, the Fall Convention is being […]
ICF Workbook Updated with Enhanced Dispute Resolution Guidance
RMA and AUMA have updated the ICF Workbook to include tips and tools on how to address outstanding areas of dispute when finalizing an ICF In 2018, RMA and AUMA, with support from Alberta Municipal Affairs, collaborated to develop an Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Workbook to support Alberta municipalities in completing ICFs and IDPs that were […]
Resolution Deadline Changed for 2020 Fall Convention
Resolutions now must be submitted to RMA by Friday, October 2, 2020 to be added to the Fall 2020 resolution order paper Due to the scheduling of a district meeting, the deadline to submit resolutions for the 2020 Fall Convention has been changed from October 1. The new resolution deadline is 4:00 pm on October […]
Submit Feedback on the Draft Code of Practice for Compost Facilities
Alberta Environment and Parks is seeking feedback on the Draft Code of Practice for Compost Facilities Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) is updating the Code of Practice for Compost Facilities to reflect modern composting standards and improve environmental protection through enhancing requirements related to considerations such as odour management, water resource protections, and setback distances. […]