Government of Alberta Provides Additional Details on Enhanced Policing Position Agreements
Under the new police costing model, existing enhanced policing positions will continue, but costs will be shifted to the Government of Alberta In response to questions from several RMA members on how enhanced policing positions (EPPs) and associated costs will be addressed under the new police costing model, Alberta Justice and Solicitor General has provided […]
RCMP Provides Policing Resource Update
The update focuses on added positions funded through the new police costing model The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has provided RMA with an update on recent officer and administrative staffing increases linked to the new police costing model, in which municipalities are required to pay a portion of front-line policing costs using a formula […]
MCCAC to Lead Alberta’s Clean Energy Improvement Program
On June 11, 2020, the Government of Alberta announced that Energy Efficiency Alberta (EEA) will be disbanded, with programming shifted to Emissions Reduction Alberta, the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC), and Alberta Environment and Parks. Over the next 90 days, the MCCAC will be working closely with the Government of Alberta and EEA to […]
Alberta Water Council Releases Protecting Sources of Drinking Water in Alberta Guide
The Alberta Water Council (AWC) is a multi-stakeholder partnership with members from government, industry, and non-government organizations. The AWC regularly reviews the implementation progress of the Water for Life strategy and champions the achievement of the strategy’s goals. The AWC recently released the Protecting Sources of Drinking Water in Alberta guide and companion document, which […]
EOEP Virtual Course on Council’s Role in Public Engagement Waitlist
The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) has received tremendous interest in their first ever virtual course, Council’s Role in Public Engagement, which is set to be offered over multiple sessions beginning June 25. The course has reached enrollment capacity. To gauge interest in offering this course a second time, EOEP is starting a waitlist. To […]
RMA Participating in Cross-Canada Cooperative Procurement Webinar
The RMA is proud to be part of a cross-Canada procurement partnership with sister associations in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador that helps members with their procurement needs. Through the cooperative procurement group, the RMA is able to leverage the collective buying power of thousands of municipalities and […]
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Releases Two Interim Codes of Practice
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is the federal lead for safeguarding Canadian waters and managing Canada’s fisheries, oceans, and freshwater resources. DFO recently released two interim codes of practice: The end-of-pipe fish protection screens for small water intakes in freshwater interim code of practice. This code of practice provides national guidance on the design, installation, […]
Apply for Asset Management Capacity-Building Cohorts and Direct Funding
The Federation of Canadian Municipality (FCM) MAMP program provides multiple ways for municipalities to build their asset management capacity FCM’s Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP) provides a variety of funding opportunities to municipalities and partner organizations across Canada to improve asset management practices. Currently, Alberta municipalities are able to apply for two separate opportunities under […]
Register Now for the EOEP Public Engagement Virtual Course Starting June 25
EOEP is launching its first online interactive course, don’t miss this opportunity! The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) has been working hard to find ways to provide access to our 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 Council’s […]
MCCAC Receives an Emerald Award
On June 2, the RMA and AUMA were recognized by the Alberta Emerald Foundation with an Emerald Award for the decade-long impact achieved by the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC). The Alberta Emerald Foundation showcases and inspires environmental achievements of business, individuals, non-profits, youth, and governments in Alberta. Congratulations to MCCAC staff for all […]