The Ministry continues to develop options for a broadband strategy In response to the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission identifying new target broadband speeds (50 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload), Service Alberta began work
The report summarizes board member committee work from February to August 2018 RMA has released its Fall 2018 Board Member Committee Report. The report includes a summary of all committees on which the RMA has
Consultation took place as part of the broader Municipal Government Act (MGA) Review Municipal Affairs continues to consider the input received with respect to COPTER, and any resulting changes to the regulation would take effect
Alberta Seniors and Housing developed this new grant to support initiatives that help seniors live safely and independently in their chosen communities. The Government of Alberta’s new Aging Well in Community grant program is now
The Disaster Forum is a one-day workshop in Edmonton on October 23rd In an emergency, protecting people, the environment, and property is an important responsibility. One of the ways that emergencies are managed is through
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has posted their list and map of initial prescribed areas that will be eligible for the Livestock Tax Deferral program in 2018. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has identified the initial areas
Applications are accepted until October 30, 2018 The Alberta Status of Women Community Grant Program provides one-time funding to local non-profit and charitable organizations for projects and activities that improve the lives of women and
Deadline for Input is September 28 The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) is requesting stakeholder and public input into a review of the Public Special Event Policy. The review is focusing on resale special
Applications for current intake accepted until November 1, 2018 The Government of Alberta has developed an Anti-Racism Community Grant program (ARCG) intended to support local non-profit organizations in raising awareness and understanding of racism and
Register now for the IAMA workshop, being held for the first time in the Calgary area! Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) is hosting a workshop in Airdrie on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. The workshop will
Book your hotels early so you don’t miss out! RMA is looking forward to welcoming you during our Fall Convention which will take place November 20-22, 2018 at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton. It
New information being released daily! RMA is looking forward to welcoming our elected officials and administrators at this year’s fall convention, which will take place November 20-22, 2018 at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton.
Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) and Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA), with Municipal Affairs have been offering FREE SDAB workshops since the beginning of July. These sessions have sold out almost immediately and with the
RMA and AUMA have partnered with Alberta Municipal Affairs to develop a guide for engaging the public in response to the new requirements under the Municipal Government Act (MGA). With the support of Alberta Municipal
The final recovery strategy was posted on the Species at Risk Public Registry on August 28, 2018. Wood bison (Bison bison athabascae) are listed as “Special Concern” under the Species at Risk Act (SARA), an
The 2018 application season has passed, and we are now evaluating all submissions. In recognition of the importance of an educated population to the future well-being of rural communities, RMA established the Scholarship Program in
