Learn About the Solar for Schools Program
MCCAC is hosting a free webinar on their Solar for Schools Program The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre’s (MCCAC) Solar for Schools Program helps school authorities reduce energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions. School authorities can receive funding for up to 50% of project costs for new solar installations on existing or new schools. There […]
Provide Feedback on the Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act
The Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship is seeking feedback The Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act came into effect in 2013 and was amended in 2017 to expand the legislation to government offices, public entities, and prescribed service providers that are identified by the regulation. The act is in place to protect public sector employees […]
Government of Alberta Announces Assessment and Tax Initiatives for Oil and Gas Properties
Most of the initiatives are in effect for three years and will provide time for further consultation on the modernization of Alberta’s assessment model for regulated oil and gas properties On October 19, 2020, the Government of Alberta announced several short-term initiatives intended to enhance oil and gas industry competitiveness. RMA President Al Kemmere participated […]
Six New Collection Sites Added to Agriculture Plastics Recycling Pilot
The Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group and Cleanfarms announced six new sites for farmers to drop off used twine and grain bags Six new locations came onboard as collection sites and are ready to accept empty agricultural grain bags and used twine for recycling. This increases the total number of collection locations in the Alberta Ag-plastic. […]
Municipal Election Resources Now Available
Alberta Municipal Affairs and Elections Alberta have developed a variety of resources in advance of next year’s municipal election and possible senate election process In advance of next year’s municipal elections (scheduled for October 18, 2021), Alberta Municipal Affairs has developed resources to help prepare municipalities for accommodating the nomination and election process under the […]
Fall 2020 Emergent Resolution Deadline is October 30
RMA’s resolution deadline for the 2020 Fall Convention was Friday, October 2, 2020. Any resolutions being brought forward after this date are considered emergent. As per RMA Resolution Process policy, an emergent resolution is defined as a resolution submitted to RMA after the resolution deadline (October 2, 2020 for the 2020 Fall Convention) that addresses […]
Resolutions for the RMA 2020 Fall Convention Now Available
The resolutions that will be presented during the resolution session at the RMA 2020 Fall Convention are now available. Click here for the complete resolution package. Resolution Amendments Any members wishing to propose amendments to resolutions included in the attached resolutions package are encouraged to email proposed amendments to RMA Senior Policy Advisor Wyatt Skovron […]
Register Now for FCM’s Run, Win, and Lead Webinar Series
Learn more about FCM’s Toward Parity Initiative through this unique webinar series Toward Parity in Municipal Politics is an initiative the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) initiated in 2018. In Canada, women occupy 18% of mayor / reeve positions and 28% of councillor seats. The goal of Toward Parity is to shift those numbers upward. […]
Apply Now to Host Agriculture Mental Health Workshops
Do More Agriculture Foundation is now accepting applications from groups to host mental health workshops in 2021 Do More Ag is now accepting applications from groups interested in hosting agriculture mental health workshops in 2021. The workshops are provided free of charge through the Community Fund for Mental Health, which is funded by Farm Credit […]
Registration Now Open for Renewable Energy Webinar Series
Learn what municipal roles are in renewable energy Accelerating Implementation of Renewable Energy (AIRE) is a two-year project designed to help municipalities reach emission reduction targets by enabling investment in local renewable energy projects. The project will give municipalities information and tools to better assess and communicate renewable energy opportunities and adapt to changes in […]