The RMA and ABmunis are co-hosting an event to share information from the RCMP Join Chief Superintendent Peter Tewfik to learn all about the RCMP’s new Community Safety and Well-Being Branch. This branch works towards
The MGA was amended in 2020 to require municipalities to establish joint use and planning agreements with school boards The Municipal Government Act (MGA) requires municipalities to enter into joint use and planning agreements (JUPAs)
The course builds on foundations learned in Munis 101 Collaboration is key for the long-term success of municipalities. The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) is pleased to offer its Regional Partnerships and Collaboration Course virtually
The course builds on foundations learned in Munis 101 Most intermunicipal collaboration frameworks (ICFs) are complete, but the need for collaboration is not. The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) is delivering its highly rated Regional
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)
