RMA provides a breakdown of the Blue Ribbon Panel Report On September 3, 2019 the Government of Alberta released the Report and Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Panel on Alberta’s Finances (the MacKinnon Report), which
Register online for convention, EOEP courses and Partners Program activities! The RMA Fall 2019 Convention will take place November 13 – 15, 2019 at the Edmonton Convention Centre. Online registration is now open for the
Feedback accepted until October 15, 2019 The Government of Alberta is currently reviewing Alberta’s police costing model. This review was identified as a commitment in the UCP election platform. To guide the review, the Government
Register for the next IAMA workshop in Calgary Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) is hosting a workshop in Calgary on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. The workshop will feature presentations on several topics, including how to
Feedback will be collected between September 6 and October 14, 2019. The Government of Alberta is seeking feedback from stakeholders and the public on ways to improve the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), while still maintaining
Government report makes recommendations that would affect municipal funding On September 3, the Government of Alberta released the MacKinnon Report, which explores Alberta’s provincial government spending. The report makes 26 recommendations to address government spending,
ISED Canada is seeking input on connectivity grants as well as information on rural internet speeds Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is seeking input on the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF). The UBF is
Four board seats up for election at the RMA Fall 2019 Convention Four of the seven seats on the RMA Board of Directors will be up for election at the Fall 2019 Convention and will
Cybera is hosting opportunities, seeking input on rural broadband issues Providing broadband and cell phone service to rural Alberta is key for attracting investment, maintaining local businesses, and allowing all Albertans to participate in the
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
