The University of Alberta is conducting a survey within municipalities on renewable energy projects. The University of Alberta is surveying municipalities to gauge their level of interest and motivation for renewable energy projects. The purpose
RMA board members had the opportunity to discuss important issues for rural Alberta with three ministers this week RMA had the opportunity to meet with three Government of Alberta ministers this week. These meetings are
The Government of Alberta has begun the process of reviewing Alberta’s police costing model. This review was identified as a commitment in the UCP election platform. To guide the review, the Government of Alberta has
Please don’t delay in getting your renewal packages back to us By now, all of our members should have received their renewal packages. Many of you have compiled the requested information and returned it to
University of Alberta portal will allow users to research broadband issues when completing consultations The University of Alberta’s Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities (ACSRC) developed the Rural Broadband Portal. The Rural Broadband Portal is a
Municipal funding secured in advanced of provincial budget being released this fall Municipal Affairs recently communicated that funding allocations to municipalities under the Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) and the Federal Gas Tax Fund (GTF) will
The Government of Alberta is asking for feedback from the public on Alberta Health Services In a news statement on August 8, The Government of Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced a comprehensive review of
Government of Alberta seeking feedback on Conservation Agreement for Woodland Caribou (Canada- Alberta) draft The Government of Alberta is seeking feedback on a draft conservation agreement between Alberta and the Government of Canada for woodland
Guide to support members for declaring municipal agricultural disasters available online In recent years, excessive moisture and drought have resulted in municipalities declaring municipal agricultural disasters. To support members in this regard, the RMA’s Guide
Energy Future Labs invites you to a free roadshow to learn about energy transition in Red Deer The Energy Future Lab (EFL) invites you to attend the Energy Futures Roadshow to explore what an energy
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) releases rural priorities for upcoming 2019 federal election As the 2019 federal election approaches, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is calling on all federal parties to commit to building
Convention is fast approaching, book your rooms now! The RMA Fall 2019 Convention will take place November 13 – 15, 2019 at the Edmonton Convention Centre. Room blocks have been secured at a number of
QUEST is seeking five rural municipalities to participate in a project intended to advance Smart Energy Community Planning in rural Alberta. The project will bring together key stakeholders in rural communities to explore barriers and
The Community Champions Program is now open for 2019 grant application submissions The Community Champions Program (CCP), administered by Alberta Depot, is a grant program that supports municipalities and non-profit organizations in building participation in
The Peer Network website is currently undergoing maintenance. In the meantime, use this bulletin to contact peer mentors The Peer Network is a partnership that has created a group of peer mentors who municipal leaders,
Rural Municipalities of Alberta conducts an analysis of Natural Gas report RMA has completed an analysis of the 2018 Roadmap to Recovery: Reviving Alberta’s Natural Gas Industry Report. The report was written to provide advice
