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,
Application deadline is February 25, 2020 The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) has announced their Community Investment Program Grant is accepting applications until February 25, 2020. This program can be accessed by municipalities to work
Automobile usage questions are among the most common enquiries from RMA Insurance members. Below are answers to five of the most frequent. Q: How does the auto liability work if there is a claim that
Nisku, AB, January 20, 2020 – The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) has conducted a member survey that identifies that approximately $173 million in property taxes are currently owed to rural municipalities from oil and
Attend the Prairie Water Workshop hosted in Calgary WaterSMART and Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD-DEO) are hosting a one-day Prairie Water Workshop in Calgary. The workshop will allow for engagement with partners and stakeholders across
Cybera is offering two workshops related to public sector access to digital resources There are two upcoming workshops related to accessing digital resources that may be of interest to RMA members. These workshops, hosted by
Provide your input on ways to balance Alberta’s budget Alberta Treasury Board and Finance is seeking input on how to balance the 2020 provincial budget and create jobs while ensuring Albertans continue to have access
Provide input on the status of wolverines in Alberta The Alberta Conservation Association is developing a State-of-Knowledge Report for the wolverine in Alberta. The purpose of this report is to determine if there is enough
Register for the next IAMA workshop in Red Deer Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) is hosting a workshop in Red Deer on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. The workshop will feature presentations on several topics, including
RMA Trade and Brandt Tractor are excited to announce the expansion of service as they bring John Deere and Ditch Witch construction equipment into the Capital Purchasing Program, available to all RMA members. Brandt Tractor
Alberta Environment and Parks is seeking input from municipalities on how to reduce red tape and streamline the regulatory process for low risk wetland road maintenance activities Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) is conducting a
RMA, AUMA, and the Alberta Policy Coalition for Chronic Disease Prevention (APCCP) are pleased to host a series of educational webinars on using policy to support community health and well-being. Policy topics explored during this
Members can share their ideas on how to grow the tourism sector through an online survey Travel Alberta, in partnership with Alberta Economic Development, Trade and Tourism, is seeking feedback on challenges and opportunities facing
Nominations are now open for the Minister’s Awards for Transportation Innovation (MATI). The MATI are awarded each year, and recognize innovation in the transportation sector in the following categories: Design innovation Construction innovation Environmental innovation
The Alberta Municipal Data Sharing Partnership (AMDSP) is a grassroots group of Alberta municipalities and First Nations working together to create and collect standardized addresses, common places, and road network datasets for all municipalities in
Alberta Transportation is seeking feedback on opportunities to create efficiencies in the AMWWP and W4L grant programs. The Government of Alberta has reached out to the RMA and Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) to discuss
