The RMA has partnered with the Government of Alberta to help rural municipalities undertake research on potential rural economic development projects — applications will be accepted until August 15 The RMA has received funding from
Immediately after resolutions are endorsed by RMA members, the RMA sends the resolutions to the relevant provincial or federal ministry or organization for an initial response. Based on the response received, the RMA assigns the
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
The RMA’s Quasi-Judicial Agencies Committee held its third meeting on July 25 On July 25, 2023, the Quasi-Judicial Agencies Member Committee held their third meeting. This committee will run until September and will help gather
The application period for the 2023 RMA Post-Secondary Scholarship is currently open and will close on August 31, 2023. Established in 1995, this scholarship program acknowledges the critical role an educated population plays in the
As members begin the process of preparing resolutions for upcoming district meetings and the Fall 2023 Convention, the RMA recommends seeking assistance and utilizing the tools available on the resolution section of the RMA website.
The Government of Alberta has approved $175 million for the Disaster Recover Program As a response to the wildfire situation in Alberta, municipalities that have incurred wildfire-related costs in recent months can now apply for
Watch the recorded webinar for more information on eligible projects and how to apply The RMA has recently received funding from the Government of Alberta’s Economic Development in Rural Alberta Plan (EDRAP) to create a
The $15 million Climate Change Adaptation Program is now accepting proposals The Honorable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, has launched a call for proposals for project funding through the Climate Change Adaptation Program. This
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,
