Municipalities Invited to Apply for a Settlement, Integration and Language Project Grant
Municipalities are eligible to apply under the “Building Community Capacity” and “System Improvement” streams Alberta Labour and Immigration is now accepting applications for 2021 – 2022 project funding under the Settlement, Integration and Language Project grant. The grant program is intended to support projects that contribute to Alberta’s economic recovery by strengthening a diverse and […]
MEDIA NOTICE: RMA Releases its Federal Election Platform
Nisku, AB, August 24, 2021 – In response to the upcoming federal election on September 20, 2021, the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) has released its Federal Election Platform. As RMA represents Alberta’s rural municipalities, the platform includes recommendations in the following four key rural municipal priority areas: Rural broadband Disaster mitigation and recovery Infrastructure […]
Summer 2021 Advocacy Report Card Now Available
The Advocacy Report Card provides updates and statuses for all active resolutions RMA is pleased to provide members with an update on advocacy efforts through the Summer 2021 Advocacy Report Card. The Advocacy Report Card is an important part of RMA’s efforts to be transparent and accountable to members, as it provides an update on […]
Cooperative Trade Programs Expanding Through Canoe
We are excited to announce that, as of August 20, 2021, we are offering the RMA cooperative trade programs through the Canoe Procurement Group of Canada! Canoe is an initiative of the RMA to expand cooperative procurement for municipalities across Canada. By collaborating with like-minded associations throughout the country, Canoe is a unified national presence […]
Registration Open for Munis 101
Register now to guarantee your spot The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) is delivering Munis 101 with the support of Alberta Municipal Affairs to help meet the Municipal Government Act requirements for post-election council orientation. Registration is now open for regional courses. Registration for sessions in coordination with RMA and AUMA conventions will take place as […]
Apply Now for the Rural Transit Solutions Fund
Government of Canada fund available to plan and develop transit solutions in rural communities The Government of Canada has announced the Rural Transit Solutions Fund which will provide funding to rural and remote communities to develop transit solutions. The fund makes $250 million available over five years, with up to $50,000 available to support project […]
RMA Insurance Welcomes New Claims Team
There have been some big changes in the Claims Department of RMA Insurance over the last several months and we are excited to introduce this new team to our members! Sarah Hirst, FCIP CRM is leading the new Claims Department as the Manager of Claims. Sarah joined the RMA in March of this year and […]
Provide Feedback on Proposed New Requirements for Geothermal Resource Development
The Alberta Energy Regulator is seeking feedback on proposed Directive 0XX: Requirements for Geothermal Resource Development. In 2020, the Government of Alberta introduced Bill 36: Geothermal Resource Development Act. Under this act, which has not yet been proclaimed, the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) will have the authority to regulate the safe, efficient, and responsible development […]
Mark Your Calendar for Munis 101
Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) is delivering Munis 101 with the support of Alberta Municipal Affairs to help meet the Municipal Government Act requirements for post-election council orientation. Munis 101 sessions are being offered exclusively for summer villages in September as they hold their elections in the summer. The first summer village course will take place […]
Risk Management and School Risks
As the summer season draws to a close with people back from holidays, communities begin to prepare for the wonderful season of change: autumn. This time of year we also generally see the school doors open and many kids will be excited to hear school bells ringing again. Alberta’s Open for Summer reopening (Stage 3) […]