Reports & Toolkits

This document presents the results of an extensive process of research, consultation, and analysis to prepare Workable Solutions: A Labour Force Strategy for Rural Municipalities.

Now more than ever, municipalities are feeling increased pressure to provide a high level of service to their residents. However, providing these services is often very difficult when operating with modest budgets and limited human

In July 2008, the RMA hosted a national symposium – Rural Matters! Forging Healthy Canadian Communities. The goal was to bring together delegates from across the nation to discuss important issues pertaining to rural Canada.

With the recent changes in the economy, some municipalities in the province are struggling to continue to offer basic services to their citizens. In order for Alberta to prosper, action needs to be taken to

Much has been written and discussed about the financial condition of local government throughout Canada and the United States. For the most part the discussion focuses on how and why local municipalities are debit ridden

Local governments in the Province of Alberta have an enviable record of working together to address service delivery needs within their region. Historically they have recognized that by combining forces in a cooperative effort they

The funding of law enforcement in Alberta has been a discussion topic for many years with a variety of differing opinions on appropriate funding levels, who should pay, and fair allocation of cost. The Solicitor

Competition for gravel in Alberta is high because of the significance of its use in the construction and maintenance of both public and private sector infrastructure. The cooperative approaches recommended enable the public, government, and