The RMA values the opportunity to recognize members for their dedicated service Recognition of members through the R.W. Hay Award, Long Service awards, and In Memoriam will take place during the RMA 2023 Fall Convention.
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 AUC will continue to process new and existing applications for renewable energy projects up to the approval stage while conducting an inquiry into renewable energy generation On August 3, the Government of Alberta directed
The issue backgrounder outlines the concerns the RMA has on the impacts of the Government of Alberta’s transition of VSU services to a zonal model The RMA has released an issue backgrounder outlining rural municipal
The RMA’s Quasi-Judicial Agencies Committee held its fourth meeting on August 23 On August 23, 2023, the Quasi-Judicial Agencies Member Committee held their fourth meeting. This committee will conclude in September and has been gathering
The report was completed in partnership with the Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities, and with input provided by the Family and Community Support Services Association of Alberta and FCSS providers across the province For
As the summer winds down, communities begin to prepare for the wonderful season of change: autumn. This time of year, we also generally see the school doors open and many kids will be excited to
Applications to the Watercourse Crossing Remediation Grant Program for 2023-24 funding is now open The Government of Alberta established the Watercourse Crossing Remediation Grant Program in 2021 to provide financial and planning assistance to municipalities.
Resolutions must be submitted by October 10 to be added to the Fall 2023 resolution order paper With district meetings approaching, the RMA is reminding members of the important role resolutions play in guiding the
RMA has submitted a pre-budget response to the Government of Canada ahead of Budget 2024 deliberations The House Finance Committee for the Government of Canada recently put out a call for Canadians to convey their
The Government of Alberta has directed the Alberta Utilities Commission to pause the approvals of any new renewable energy projects pending a review of the policies and procedures. Beginning on August 3, the Alberta Utilities
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
