Developed by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) in collaboration with RMA and other organizations. With cannabis legalization fast approaching, municipalities have their work cut out for them. To help municipalities do what they do
As RMA transitions to a new website, the resolution database will remain temporarily unavailable. RMA plans to have the resolution database updated with resolutions from the spring 2018 convention; we are also working to improve
Thanks to those that were able to attend our Spring 2018 Trade Show and Convention, March 19-21 at the Shaw Conference Centre. Weren’t able to make it? Want to relive your favourite moments? Check out
Up to $5000 available through Alberta Rural Development Network The Alberta Rural Development Network (ARDN), with support from Alberta Health, is accepting applications for funding from organizations and municipalities interested in obtaining financial assistance to
In early March 2018, RMA distributed a request for one member of each municipality to complete a survey on rural recreation. RMA would like to thank each of you for your participation! Without your contributions,
Informational webinars on conservation easements, transferable development credits, conservation offsets, and conservation directives. The Alberta Land Stewardship Act (ALSA) includes within it conservation and stewardship tools that could be of use to municipalities, but a
Funding available to help municipalities address staffing gaps and improve their operations related to climate change. FCM now offers climate change staff grants for Canadian municipalities with populations of 150,000 or less, providing up to
Resolutions that were endorsed at the Spring 2015 Convention are now expiring (below listing). For details on the last provided update, please see the attached Fall 2017 Advocacy Report Card. 1-15S: Strategic Direction for the
Bilateral agreement completed between Alberta and Canada On April 3, 2018, the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta completed an agreement establishing how phase 2 of the federal Investing in Canada plan will
On October 26, 2017, the Government of Alberta approved three Orders in Council, proclaiming the majority of the amendments to the Municipal Government Act (MGA) into force either as of October 26, 2017, January 1,
RMA invites elected officials and CAOs from all municipalities in Alberta to sign up for our FREE half day workshops on asset management. In partnership with AUMA and Infrastructure and Asset Management Alberta (IAMA), we
Today the Government of Alberta released their budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year (April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019). RMA President Al Kemmere’s initial reaction to the 2018-19 provincial budget is as follows: “The
The Government of Alberta has released their budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year (April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019). The 2018-19 budget is based on three pillars identified by the Government of Alberta: Diversifying
Resolutions form an important part in identifying direction for the RMA’s advocacy efforts. The RMA membership endorsed the following resolutions at the spring 2018 convention: 1-18S: Request for Implementation of the 2018 Assessment Year Modifier
As the RMA transitions to a new website, the resolution database will be temporarily unavailable. In the meantime, the RMA’s Fall 2017 Report Card is attached for reference and we encourage you to contact the
Before becoming a councillor, reeve, mayor, or CAO did you hear the term “asset management” and not have a clue what it meant? Or did you think it was about roads and bridges but now
