Member Bulletins

Member bulletins are important and timely updates published by RMA to inform its members of issues, ideas and events in rural Alberta. RMA is poised to react swiftly and on short notice to any emerging issues that may impact Alberta’s rural communities.

Advocacy | 13 Jul 2016 04:26

Government of Alberta’s Asset Management Approach Now Available

As part of federal requirements related to the Gas Tax Fund, each province and territory has completed an agreement with the Government of Canada that establishes a provincial/territorial approach to promoting and implementing municipal asset management.

Advocacy | 13 Jul 2016 04:22

Participate in a Pilot Program on Ride Scheduling Software

The University of Alberta’s Medically At-Risk Driver Centre (MARD) is delivering a pilot project to evaluate the value of ride-scheduling software in increasing the efficiency of service delivery and decreasing the costs of alternate transportation for seniors (ATS) service provision.

Advocacy | 13 Jul 2016 04:19

Alberta Wetland Policy Now in Effect Province-Wide

As of July 4, 2016, the Alberta Wetland Policy is in effect province-wide, and includes Alberta’s Green Area (boreal forest and eastern slopes).

Advocacy | 06 Jul 2016 04:32

SAVE THE DATE: AAMDC Webinar on the Modernized Municipal Government Act

The AAMDC is hosting an MGA Webinar to provide members the opportunity to learn more about Bill 21: Modernized Municipal Government Act.

Advocacy | 06 Jul 2016 04:29

Alberta Human Services Seeking Input on FCSS Regulation Review

Alberta Human Services is undertaking a review of the Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Regulation, which provides the mandate and requirements for the operation of FCSS programs across the province.

Advocacy | 05 Jul 2016 04:34

DON’T FORGET: Complete the AAMDC MGA Survey

The AAMDC has finished its member consultation tour of the province and wants to provide an additional outlet to collect member input on the proposed Bill 21: Modernized Municipal Government Act.

Advocacy | 30 June 2016 04:35

SAVE THE DATE: 2017 Alberta Rural Education Symposium

The Alberta Rural Education Symposium for 2017 is going to be held on May 5 – 7 and prospective attendees are being asked to save the date.

Advocacy | 29 June 2016 04:45

Draft AAMDC Municipal Agriculture Disaster Declaration Guide Now Available

In recent years, a number of rural municipalities experienced drought or excessive moisture conditions which impacted crop yields and resulted in municipalities declaring agricultural disasters across Alberta.

Member Bulletins