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. […]
Registration Open for EOEP’s Regional Partnerships and Collaboration Course
The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) has been working hard to find ways to provide access to programs during the COVID-19 pandemic and has developed an exciting opportunity for RMA and AUMA members to participate in a virtual offering of the Regional Partnerships and Collaboration course. This course will be facilitated by Stephanie Gagnon and […]
Register for Alberta Land Institute Municipalities & Biodiversity Webinar
The Alberta Land Institute is hosting a webinar to explore the role municipalities play in protecting biodiversity The Alberta Land Institute is hosting a Municipalities & Biodiversity: Tools & Policies to Measure & Mitigate Biodiversity Loss webinar on September 16 from 12:00 to 1:15 pm to explore the role municipalities play in protecting biodiversity. Participants […]
Rail Safety Week
Canada’s 18th Rail Safety Week runs September 21 – 27, 2020 Canadian Pacific (CP) has created resources to promote rail safety in your community during Canada’s 18th Rail Safety Week, which runs September 21 – 27, 2020. Your municipality can participate in the following ways: Engage your community on social media and encourage families to […]
Deadline Set for MAMP Asset Management Grant Applications
Due to high levels of interest, applications for direct funding under the FCM’s MAMP program will be accepted until September 22, 2020 The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP) is currently accepting applications from municipalities for grants to support the development of asset management capacity. This round of funding builds on […]
Register for Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta’s Upcoming Virtual Workshop
Register for the next IAMA workshop, held in two-hour sessions over three days Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) is hosting its first virtual workshop in October. Workshop programming will be delivered over three days, from October 13 to 15. Each day, virtual programming will run from 10:00 am to 12:15 pm, and include an opportunity […]
Alberta Environment and Parks Release Guide to Outdoor Recreation on Provincial Crown Land
Alberta Environment and Parks release new resource on recreation on Crown land Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) has released Alberta’s Guide to Outdoor Recreation on Provincial Crown Land that provides valuable information about outdoor recreation on Crown land. Alberta’s Crown land is a resource that hosts spectacular landscapes that support economic and tourist opportunities for […]