The Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association is hosting free sessions for rural first responders The Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association (AMHSA) is hosting a free program to support Alberta’s rural first responders. This
Review will address health and environmental protection The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) is undertaking a consultation to address elements of the Pest Control Products Act. The intent of the review is to achieve three
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities is providing funding for initiatives that support women’s participation in local leadership The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is continuing to foster gender parity and more diversity in municipal government
The course builds on foundations learned in Munis 101 Understanding council’s role in land use planning and development approvals is critical for both new and experienced elected officials. The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) Land
The 2022 application term is now open and closes August 31, 2022 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
The course builds on foundations learned in Munis 101 Land use planning is one of the fundamental roles of municipalities, yet few municipal councillors are elected to office with much experience in this area. The
The Advocacy Report Card provides updates and statuses for all active resolutions The RMA is pleased to provide members with an update on advocacy efforts through the Winter 2022 Advocacy Report Card. The Advocacy Report
The current 911 system will be fully replaced by a next generation 911 system in 2025 The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has required that Canada’s 911 system transition to next generation (NG) capabilities
The RMA has shared a submission with Justice and Solicitor General opposing the creation of an Alberta Provincial Police Service The RMA has provided input to the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General opposing the
Nisku, AB, March 31, 2022 – The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) has submitted a report to the Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General opposing the creation of an Alberta Provincial Police Service (APPS). The
The course builds on foundations learned in Munis 101 The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) is excited to announce a virtual offering of Council’s Role in Service Delivery. Understanding setting service levels is fundamental to
Resolutions form an important part in identifying direction for the RMA’s advocacy efforts. The RMA membership endorsed the following resolutions in spring 2022: 2-22S Negative Impact of Carbon Tax on Rural Albertans (Northern Sunrise County)
The following resolutions that were endorsed at the RMA 2019 Spring Convention are now expiring. For details on the last provided update, please visit the RMA Resolution Database. 1-19S Municipal Support for the Energy Industry
Statements made by the Premier, Minister of Energy, and Minister of Municipal Affairs during the RMA 2022 Spring Convention indicate that the Government of Alberta is planning to address the issue The RMA was pleased
Alberta Health Services has launched a website to provide information and gather feedback on the current EMS system Alberta Health Services (AHS) is undertaking the creation of a long-term Provincial Service Plan for Emergency Medical
The funding will allow the organizations to build on their recently completed asset management courses The RMA, in collaboration with Alberta Municipalities (ABMunis) and Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA), has received funding under the Federation
