To improve reporting on resolution advocacy, the RMA is releasing a monthly bulletin highlighting recent actions undertaken on five active resolutions The Monthly Resolution Update Bulletin is a way of routinely highlighting a selection of
Do More Ag has launched a new peer-support mental health platform The Do More Agriculture Foundation is the national voice and champion for mental health in Canadian agriculture. It is working to change the culture
Provide a municipal perspective on the approval processes of the AUC, AER and NRCB to inform the work of RMA’s member committee on Quasi-Judicial Agencies On June 6, 2023, the RMA sent a survey link
The RMA’s Quasi-Judicial Agencies Committee held its second meeting on June 26 On June 26, 2023, the Quasi-Judicial Agencies Member Committee held their second meeting. This committee will run until September and will help gather
The AGLC’s appeal process has upheld its original decision to reject an application to relocate the Camrose Casino to Edmonton Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) has upheld an earlier decision to reject an application
Learn more about applying for the RMA’s Municipal Economic Development Capacity building Microgrant The RMA has received funding from the Government of Alberta’s Economic Development in Rural Alberta Plan (EDRAP) to create a rural municipality
The 2023 version of the guide, developed in partnership with ABmunis, provides advice related to reviewing codes of conduct and ensuring that municipalities use them to support good governance The RMA, in partnership with ABmunis,
The 2023 application term is now open and closes August 31, 2023 In recognition of the importance of an educated population to the future well-being of rural communities, the RMA established the RMA Post-Secondary Scholarship
Now that it’s official summer, it’s also the peak season for festivals, parades, and farmers markets. There are some important things to consider before planning begins so you can ensure your events and markets are
Every year, fireworks are enjoyed at many events across Canada. Due to some ongoing wildfire situations, many municipalities are now reviewing their safety procedures and liability exposures for events that involve fireworks displays. Fireworks are
The RMA has partnered with the Government of Alberta to help rural municipalities undertake research and feasibility studies on potential rural economic development projects The RMA has received funding from the Government of Alberta’s Economic
The survey results will help inform the work of RMA’s Quasi-Judicial Agencies Committee The RMA has formed a Quasi-Judicial Agencies Member Committee to investigate the municipal role in the approval processes undertaken by the Alberta
The RMA’s Quasi-Judicial Agencies Committee held first meeting On May 30, 2023, the Quasi-Judicial Agencies Member Committee held their first meeting. This committee will run until September and will help gather information on several quasi-judicial
Sign up for the final free asset management for elected officials workshop in Vermilion The RMA, ABMunis, and IAMA are hosting the final elected officials workshop of the year on June 8, 2023 in Vermilion.
The Alberta Emergency Management Agency is encouraging municipalities to begin applications for the Disaster Recovery Program As a response to the ongoing wildfire situation in Alberta, the Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) is encouraging impacted
The guide provides rural municipalities with an overview of how the special lien can help to recover unpaid taxes and where it fits with other tax recovery tools In 2021, the Government of Alberta amended
