The Advocacy Report Card provides updates and statuses for all active resolutions RMA is pleased to provide members with an update on advocacy efforts through the Summer 2021 Advocacy Report Card. The Advocacy Report Card
We are excited to announce that, as of August 20, 2021, we are offering the RMA cooperative trade programs through the Canoe Procurement Group of Canada! Canoe is an initiative of the RMA to expand
Register now to guarantee your spot The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) is delivering Munis 101 with the support of Alberta Municipal Affairs to help meet the Municipal Government Act requirements for post-election council orientation.
Government of Canada fund available to plan and develop transit solutions in rural communities The Government of Canada has announced the Rural Transit Solutions Fund which will provide funding to rural and remote communities to
There have been some big changes in the Claims Department of RMA Insurance over the last several months and we are excited to introduce this new team to our members! Sarah Hirst, FCIP CRM is
The Alberta Energy Regulator is seeking feedback on proposed Directive 0XX: Requirements for Geothermal Resource Development. In 2020, the Government of Alberta introduced Bill 36: Geothermal Resource Development Act. Under this act, which has not
Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) is delivering Munis 101 with the support of Alberta Municipal Affairs to help meet the Municipal Government Act requirements for post-election council orientation. Munis 101 sessions are being offered exclusively
As the summer season draws to a close with people back from holidays, communities begin to prepare for the wonderful season of change: autumn. This time of year we also generally see the school doors
Keeping your organization’s insured property and auto schedules up to date is very important. A regular and thorough review will ensure the information is current and premiums are accurate. Premium reflecting the risk and creating
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is undertaking a national campaign to showcase the importance of federal funding for municipal infrastructure In advance of a likely upcoming federal election, FCM is undertaking a national campaign
The Land Stewardship Centre has updated the guide to highlight nature-based approaches communities are undertaking In 2009, the Land Stewardship Centre (LSC) published the Green Communities Guide to help growing communities plan and implement strategies
Alberta Invasive Species Council launches program to address invasive weeds in forage The Alberta Invasive Species Council (AISC) has launched Alberta’s Certified Weed Free Forage program. Invasive species, such as terrestrial invasive plants, are detrimental
The RMA values the opportunity to recognize members for their dedicated service Recognition of members through the R.W. Hay Award and In Memoriam will take place during the RMA 2021 Fall Convention. Celebrating the commitment
The Government of Alberta received the report in April, but no specific timeline for its release has been shared In 2020, the Government of Alberta contracted PwC to undertake a study on replacing the current
RMA and AUMA are cohosting workshops to provide municipal officials with a greater understanding on how to support reconciliation in their communities Through our commitment to reconciliation, RMA and the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA)
Recent changes made to victims services funding may impact the sustainability of victim service organizations in rural Alberta RMA is collaborating with the AUMA and Victim Services Alberta on an advocacy and awareness-raising campaign about
