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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
