The Government of Alberta has announced that due to the recent election, a provincial budget will not be tabled until fall 2019. As provincial budgets are typically tabled in the spring of each year, this
Apply for funding to hire a dedicated municipal energy manager. The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) is now administering the Municipal Energy Manager Program (MEMP), in which municipalities can apply for grant funding to
Ducks Unlimited is hosting an event to share their results of a recent project. Ducks Unlimited Canada, with the support of the Battle River Watershed Alliance, is pleased to present results from the Camrose Creek
The RMA is seeking member representation on the Plumbing Sub-Council of the Safety Codes Council. The RMA is seeking nominations for the plumbing sub-council which will be forwarded for consideration by the Safety Codes Council.
The Equipment Rental Rate Guide provides users with industry standard rates The Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association (ARHCA) has released their 2019 Equipment Rental Rates Guide, which is available for purchase. The ARHCA Equipment
Following the provincial election, the UCP has formed government and a new Cabinet has been sworn in. Cabinet members play an important role in any government and drive the direction of the ministries that they
Rural Alberta is represented on the FCM Board of Directors by RMA President Al Kemmere and Parkland County Councilor, AnnLisa Jensen The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) currently represents over 2000 municipalities, which equates to
In 2018 the Alberta Canola Producers commission estimated that 14,000 Alberta canola farmers harvested 6,710,000 acres and 6,392,000 tonnes of canola. The Canadian Canola Growers Association reports that Canada’s 2017 canola exports were valued at
The 2019 application term is now open and closes August 31, 2019 In recognition of the importance of an educated population to the future well-being of rural communities, the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) established
FCM is engaging municipalities across Canada on the Towards Parity Initiative to encourage women’s involvement in municipal politics FCM’s Toward Parity in Municipal Politics (TPMP) is an FCM initiative aimed at achieving gender parity in
Advocacy Report Card provides updates and statuses for all active resolutions RMA is pleased to provide the members with an update on advocacy efforts through the Spring 2019 Advocacy Report Card. The Advocacy Report Card
Position statements provide a concise overview of RMA’s position on key policy areas RMA takes pride in representing the rural municipal perspective to government decision-makers, industry, and other stakeholders. As part of our advocacy efforts,
The Miistakis Institute, with support from the RMA and other key stakeholders, has developed the Least Conflict Lands: Municipal Decision Support Tool for Siting Renewable Energy Alberta is investing in renewables as a key strategy
Alberta’s 2019 provincial election is now complete. RMA would like to congratulate the United Conservative Party and Premier-designate Jason Kenney on their majority government. RMA looks forward to the opportunity to work with a new
One of the RMA’s key priority issues for the 2019 election is infrastructure and transportation. Rural roads and bridges serve as important arteries to help Alberta’s economy grow by connecting natural resources to national and
Check it out for a quick overview of where each major party stands on municipal and rural issues As part of the “Where it All Starts” election strategy, RMA has developed a Party Platform Guide
