Alberta’s water bodies are a valuable resource; their regulation and proper management is essential for safe drinking water, healthy aquatic ecosystems, watershed resiliency, among other things. The second publication in the Environmental Law Centre’s Municipalities
Engaging with your Municipality: Common Landowner Questions is a new resource by the Farmers’ Advocate Office. The Farmers’ Advocate Office has released Engaging with your Municipality: Common Landowner Questions to help landowners work with their
Alberta Transportation has developed a procedures manual for municipalities and contractors interested in purchasing gravel under roads or road allowances. The Alberta Transportation policy, Sale of Gravel under Roads (TCE-TS-510) came into effect March 12,
Indigenous Corporate Training Inc. has two short publications available that give tips for municipal governments looking to engage with Indigenous peoples and communities. Both publications walk through a series of what to not say or
For 110 years, we’ve made it our mission to ensure that the interests of municipalities in rural Alberta are effectively represented, that our members and clients receive the best products and services at competitive prices,
A new report from the Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute (ABMI) The ABMI tracks changes in Alberta’s wildlife and their habitats from border to border to inform land use decision-making. ABMI has released a new report
New legislation will allow municipalities to establish PACE programming to support homes and businesses with renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades The Government of Alberta has recently tabled Bill 10: An Act to Enable Clean
Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks (ICF) and Intermunicipal Development Plans (IDP) are required under the recently amended Municipal Government Act (MGA). The Government of Alberta has been running a series of ICF and IDP workshops throughout Alberta
Workshops for Elected Officials RMA, AUMA, and Infrastructure and Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) have been working to bring you FREE workshops to introduce you and your council to the ins and outs of asset management.
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
