Provide Your Input on Alberta Health Services
The Government of Alberta is asking for feedback from the public on Alberta Health Services In a news statement on August 8, The Government of Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced a comprehensive review of Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Albertans are being asked to share their feedback. The government has chosen independent contractor Ernst […]
Provide Your Input on the Draft Conservation Agreement for Woodland Caribou
Government of Alberta seeking feedback on Conservation Agreement for Woodland Caribou (Canada- Alberta) draft The Government of Alberta is seeking feedback on a draft conservation agreement between Alberta and the Government of Canada for woodland caribou. The draft outlines actions that will be taken over the next five years to support conservation and the recovery […]
RMA Guide for Declaring Municipal Agricultural Disasters
Guide to support members for declaring municipal agricultural disasters available online In recent years, excessive moisture and drought have resulted in municipalities declaring municipal agricultural disasters. To support members in this regard, the RMA’s Guide for Declaring Municipal Agricultural Disasters in Alberta was developed. This resource was developed for municipalities to use as a tool […]
You’re Invited to the Energy Futures Roadshow in Red Deer!
Energy Future Labs invites you to a free roadshow to learn about energy transition in Red Deer The Energy Future Lab (EFL) invites you to attend the Energy Futures Roadshow to explore what an energy transition could look like for the Red Deer region. Each roadshow is designed and delivered in collaboration with the host […]
Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Rural Election Priorities Released
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) releases rural priorities for upcoming 2019 federal election As the 2019 federal election approaches, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is calling on all federal parties to commit to building a “rural lens” into their platforms. Rural issues matter to all Canadians and it is important for the federal government […]
RMA Fall 2019 Convention Update
Convention is fast approaching, book your rooms now! The RMA Fall 2019 Convention will take place November 13 – 15, 2019 at the Edmonton Convention Centre. Room blocks have been secured at a number of preferred convention hotels, and we recommend you book your accommodation soon. Hotel shuttles will run between preferred convention hotels at […]
Participate in a Rural Community Energy Mapping Project
QUEST is seeking five rural municipalities to participate in a project intended to advance Smart Energy Community Planning in rural Alberta. The project will bring together key stakeholders in rural communities to explore barriers and solutions to the deployment of distributed energy and energy efficiency in rural Alberta. Findings from the five workshops will be […]
Apply for Community Champions Program!
The Community Champions Program is now open for 2019 grant application submissions The Community Champions Program (CCP), administered by Alberta Depot, is a grant program that supports municipalities and non-profit organizations in building participation in beverage container recycling. The program provides funding for specialized recycling bins (indoor and outdoor) and start-up support for local beverage […]
Here’s How to Get in Touch with Peer Mentors
The Peer Network website is currently undergoing maintenance. In the meantime, use this bulletin to contact peer mentors The Peer Network is a partnership that has created a group of peer mentors who municipal leaders, including councillors and administrators, can contact to obtain advice and / or assistance to help address municipal disputes. Partnering organizations […]
Natural Gas Advisory Report Analysis Available
Rural Municipalities of Alberta conducts an analysis of Natural Gas report RMA has completed an analysis of the 2018 Roadmap to Recovery: Reviving Alberta’s Natural Gas Industry Report. The report was written to provide advice and recommendations to the Minister of Energy on short to medium-term actions the Government of Alberta could take to improve […]