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Advocacy
25 Jul 2019

Information on tax deferrals for areas facing drought and flood conditions that negatively affect livestock producers now available Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has released a map showing the initial areas eligible for the 2019 Livestock

Advocacy
25 Jul 2019

Updated revision on water quality indicators and standards for beach water quality Alberta Health has worked with internal and external partners to revise the water quality indicators and standards for beach water quality. The Safe

Advocacy
24 Jul 2019

The Water for Life strategy is a provincial water strategy adopted by Cabinet in November 2003. Since then, the Government of Alberta renewed the strategy in 2008 and released a Water for Life Action Plan

Advocacy
24 Jul 2019

Looking for an old resolution or need tips on resolution-writing? Visit the RMA website! As members begin the process of preparing resolutions for upcoming district meetings and the Fall 2019 Convention, RMA recommends using the

Advocacy
24 Jul 2019

Workshop being offered by Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer LLP in Edmonton August 28 Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer LLP (RMRF) is hosting a one-day training workshop for Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) clerks

Advocacy
24 Jul 2019

MCCAC offering free resources and services to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in municipalities In July 2019, the MCCAC was appointed by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) to serve as the Regional Climate Advisor

Advocacy
24 Jul 2019

Provincial mapping tool supports engagement with Indigenous Communities The Government of Alberta offers an online mapping tool that supports industry and municipalities by identifying areas where Indigenous communities may be affected by land and resource

Advocacy
19 Jul 2019

Resolutions must be submitted to RMA by Friday, October 18, 2019 to be added to the Fall 2019 resolution order paper With district meetings approaching, RMA is reminding members of the important role resolutions play

Advocacy
19 Jul 2019

Survey open until August 31, 2019 The Government of Alberta has initiated an engagement process as part of their plan to repeal the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act (Bill 6) and replace

Insurance
16 Jul 2019

We understand that the regular everyday operations of your facility can be hard enough to keep up with, let alone all the little maintenance projects that come with trying to keep things running smoothly. Our

Advocacy
16 Jul 2019

Energy Future Labs invites you to a free roadshow to learn about energy transition in Drayton Valley The Energy Future Lab (EFL) invites you to attend the Energy Futures Roadshow to explore what an energy

Advocacy
11 Jul 2019

The Government of Alberta is seeking feedback on the proposed TIER system The Government of Alberta recently released information on the proposed Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) system, described as new way to manage

Advocacy
10 Jul 2019

The Government of Canada is asking for feedback on the Minor Works Order under the Canadian Navigable Waters Act The Government of Canada is reviewing the Minor Works Order under the Canadian Navigable Waters Act

Advocacy
10 Jul 2019

RMA has been working hard to advocate on behalf of members, bringing the rural municipal perspective to provincial decision makers The past few months have been busy as RMA continues to engage with provincial decision

Advocacy
4 Jul 2019

RMA has resources available to support local advocacy on rural municipal issues Since the election this spring, RMA has been actively engaging with government and all MLAs to demonstrate the importance of rural Alberta. Our

Advocacy
4 Jul 2019

AER and Farmers Advocate have tools available to landowners if oil and gas companies do not fulfill their access agreements Many rural Alberta landowners have benefited economically from surface access agreements with oil and gas