The RMA’s 2022 scholarship program has awarded scholarships to five rural students The RMA is pleased to announce that five outstanding rural Alberta students have been awarded the 2022 RMA Post-Secondary Scholarship. These students demonstrated
As per the RMA’s Resolution Process policy, an emergent resolution is defined as a resolution submitted to the RMA after the resolution deadline – October 12, 2022 for the 2022 Fall Convention – that addresses
The resolutions that will be presented during the resolution session at the RMA 2022 Fall Convention are now available. The following resolutions were submitted prior to the RMA’s resolution deadline: 1-22F Volunteer Firefighters as Medical
Provide feedback on the Government of Canada’s Cannabis Act The Government of Canada has launched engagement on the Cannabis Act, as part of a mandated three-year review process. Specific engagement questions are available in an
Applications are now open for all interested municipalities As part of the suite of training being offered by the RMA, ABmunis, and IAMA through the FCM’s Municipal Asset Management Program, registration for asset management small
Government of Canada map updated from previous 2021 version Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada published an update to the National Broadband Internet Service Availability Map. This map displays current and planned internet service
AgKnow has recently launched a website to provide mental health supports for farmers and ranchers in Alberta. In addition, AgKnow is partnering with researchers to explore issues of importance for Albertans in the agricultural sector
RMA Insurance is excited to launch a new digital resource for members, as an approachable, self-guided educational tool to help grow members’ knowledge of insurance concepts, reciprocals, and Genesis itself. At RMA Insurance, we understand
Government of Canada is seeking feedback on recovery strategy The federal Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is seeking input on a draft recovery strategy for the Gypsy Cuckoo Bumble Bee. The Gypsy Cuckoo Bumble
Leaders representing the municipal associations from Western Canada’s three Prairie provinces met in Edmonton on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, to discuss common issues. Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis) and the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) co-hosted the
The RMA looks forward to working closely with Premier-designate Smith to support strong rural municipalities Last night, Danielle Smith won the United Conservative Party leadership race and subsequently became Alberta’s Premier-designate. The RMA looks forward
Register for the next IAMA workshop and learn about fleet management, asset retirement obligations, and criticality and risk Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) is hosting an in-person workshop on October 19, 2022 in Edmonton. The
Short videos share important perspectives on rural Alberta The RMA is undertaking a campaign to demonstrate the unique nature of our members and rural Alberta more broadly. Through a series of videos and written stories,
Initiatives demonstrate a commitment to pursuing truth and reconciliation September 30 is a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour Survivors, their families, and communities, and ensure that public commemoration of the history and
Alberta Water Council will demonstrate risk assessment tool Alberta Water Council (AWC) is hosting a webinar to demonstrate the Healthy River Ecosystem Assessment System (THREATS). THREATS is a secure, web-based data visualization and analysis platform.
Deadline for the introductory and intermediate asset management cohorts is extended until September 30, 2022 Does your municipality want to learn more about how asset management can improve your community? In collaboration with the Federation
