RMA’s resolution deadline for the Fall 2019 Convention was Friday, October 18, 2019. Any resolutions being brought forward after this date will be considered emergent. As per RMA’s resolution process policy, an emergent resolution is
The resolutions that will be presented during the resolution session at the RMA Fall 2019 Convention are now available. See the attachment to this bulletin for the complete resolution package. Resolution Amendments Any members wishing
The Government of Alberta has released Budget 2019: A plan for jobs and the economy for the 2019-20 fiscal year and 2019-23 Fiscal Plan. The 2019-20 budget focuses on three key Government of Alberta priorities:
Today the Government of Alberta released their budget for the shortened 2019-20 fiscal year (October 24, 2019 to March 31, 2020). RMA President Al Kemmere’s initial reaction to the 2019-20 provincial budget is as follows:
Version 2 of the document includes the Government of Alberta’s Notice of Policy Change In 2018, the Government of Alberta began the process of transitioning responsibility for reviewing and approving private sewage variance applications from
To support national unity, a well-represented voice must include the rural perspective Nisku, AB, October 24, 2019 – In response to the results of the federal election, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed the need
Monthly survey on agro-climatic conditions available last week of every month during the growing season Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada manages a monthly online survey that allows farmers to submit agro-climatic conditions. The results of this
The Government of Alberta is currently seeking input from Alberta municipalities on costs they have incurred in relation to cannabis legalization. The consultation supports a commitment in the UCP election platform. Municipalities received an email
Winter is once again upon us, bringing the sub-zero temperatures many dread. It is also the time when organizations with vacant or seasonal properties need to look at taking the right steps to protect their
Rural Alberta has a strong voice at the FCM Board of Directors and Committee Tables The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board of Directors is comprised of elected municipal officials and affiliate members from all
RMA board members had the opportunity to meet with Minister Pon RMA had the opportunity to meet with the Honourable Minister of Seniors and Housing, Josephine Pon, last week. These meetings are crucial for building
The Miistakis Institute and Cows and Fish invite you to learn about how beavers can help increase watershed resiliency in Alberta The Miistakis Institute and Cows and Fish present the “Putting Beavers to Work for
To recognize the importance of advanced education and the ongoing success of rural Alberta, every year the RMA awards five scholarships of $1,000 each to students who are a resident of an RMA member municipality.
The Elected Official Education Program (EOEP) has multiple courses coming up. Furthering your education and being the best elected official for your municipality is our mutual goal. Municipal Corporate Planning and Finance in Leduc on
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Marie-Claude Bibeau responds to RMA advocacy on Canadian canola trade with China RMA has been advocating to the federal government regarding the ongoing trade issue with China on canola.
The document will support municipalities in understanding their role in the sewage variance process In 2018, the Government of Alberta began the process of transitioning responsibility for reviewing and approving private sewage variance applications from
