The AHPP provides funding for public, non-profit, and private-sector housing providers for innovative and sustainable affordable housing projects. The Government of Alberta has opened applications for funding under the Affordable Housing Partnership Program (AHPP), which
To improve reporting on resolution advocacy, the RMA is releasing a monthly bulletin highlighting recent actions undertaken on select active resolutions. The Monthly Resolution Update Bulletin is a way of routinely highlighting a selection of
Staff of RMA member organizations now have access to exclusive car and home insurance savings through belairdirect, an RMA partner. This offer is available to individuals working for or connected to RMA member organizations. It
The Auditor General of Alberta released a report summarizing the findings of a review on processes to assess and manage the condition of affordable housing in Alberta. On November 18, 2024, the Auditor General released
The Legislative Update resumes this week after a two-week hiatus for RMA’s Fall Convention, where the Premier and several Cabinet ministers attended and answered questions from rural municipal leaders, and the Legislature’s constituency week, during
New online tool requires action from holders of a water license issued prior to November 2021. The Government of Alberta has launched the Digital Regulatory Assurance System to help Albertans manage water licences and associated
The Government of Alberta announced two health grants for rural communities across the province The Government of Alberta (GOA) recently announced two new grants that are intended to provide funding for non-physician clinic team members
The Government of Alberta is temporarily freezing the amount rural municipalities are responsible for paying through the Police Funding Model for front-line policing services in Alberta. The Police Funding Regulation introduced the Police Funding Model
Resolutions form an important part in identifying direction for the RMA’s advocacy efforts. The RMA membership endorsed the following resolutions in Fall 2024: 1-24F Attraction and Retention Strategy for Rural Health Care Professionals (County of
The Government of Alberta has opened applications for the Ethnocultural Grant and Anti-Racism Grant Programs The Government of Alberta has opened two grant programs to support community-driven initiatives that celebrate Alberta’s diversity and address racism.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) elects a new President, Vice President, and a newly elected District Director to its Board of Directors to advance RMA’s mission and advocate for rural communities.
This is the final edition of a six-week campaign that shared how Government of Alberta policies have impacted municipal tax revenue In recent years, the Government of Alberta (GOA) has implemented several policy initiatives to
The final report in the RMA’s four-part infrastructure deficit series outlines the overall deficit and provides a series of recommendations for government, rural municipalities, and the RMA Over the past several months, the RMA, in
Engagement seeks information on how to enhance water management system to improve water availability The Government of Alberta is seeking input on new policies, regulatory tools, and potential amendments to the Water Act to increase
The first session of the 31st Legislature resumed on October 28, 2024, and the RMA’s weekly Legislative Updates will once again provide a brief overview of the legislative action and bill activity most relevant to
The 2023 – 2024 RMA Annual Report and Financial Statements are available for member information in advance of the upcoming Annual General Meeting In adhering to the RMA’s values of transparency and accountability, we are
