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
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
The Resolution Status Update provides up-to-date information and progress updates for all active resolutions The RMA is pleased to provide members with an update on advocacy efforts through the 2023 Resolution Status Update – Volume
This guide is intended to provide members with a short overview of the Municipal Wildfire Assistance Program and the Disaster Recovery Program The RMA has created a Wildfire Program Assistance Guide 2023, which is a
Register for the next IAMA workshop and learn about condition assessments, service capacity, and FCM funding opportunities Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) is hosting an in-person workshop on June 14, 2023 in Calgary. The workshop
The Government of Alberta will help municipalities by reimbursing compensation costs for volunteer firefighters who have been deployed in areas affected by wildfires The Government of Alberta is committed to supporting communities impacted by wildfires
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 recently received funding from the Government of Alberta’s
FCM is seeking input from municipalities on development of the new Green Municipal Fund The Green Municipal Fund (GMF) aims to help local governments switch to sustainable practices faster. The GMF is a $1.6 billion
