Update on FCM Activities from a Rural Alberta Perspective
Rural Alberta is represented on the FCM Board of Directors by RMA President Al Kemmere and Parkland County Councilor, AnnLisa Jensen The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) currently represents over 2000 municipalities, which equates to 91% of the Canadian population. Approximately 80% of those member municipalities are classified as rural. Although the definition and understanding […]
RMA Advocates for Canola Producers
In 2018 the Alberta Canola Producers commission estimated that 14,000 Alberta canola farmers harvested 6,710,000 acres and 6,392,000 tonnes of canola. The Canadian Canola Growers Association reports that Canada’s 2017 canola exports were valued at $11.4 billion and contributed $26.7 billion to the Canadian economy. These numbers demonstrate the high value of canola as an […]
RMA Post-Secondary Scholarship Program
The 2019 application term is now open and closes August 31, 2019 In recognition of the importance of an educated population to the future well-being of rural communities, the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) established the RMA Post-Secondary Scholarship Program in 1995. The Program is designed to encourage rural Albertans to pursue further education, and […]
FCM Survey on the Towards Parity Initiative Now Available
FCM is engaging municipalities across Canada on the Towards Parity Initiative to encourage women’s involvement in municipal politics FCM’s Toward Parity in Municipal Politics (TPMP) is an FCM initiative aimed at achieving gender parity in municipal politics (with an initial goal of at least 30% of elected officials being women by 2026) across the country. […]
Spring 2019 Advocacy Report Card Now Available
Advocacy Report Card provides updates and statuses for all active resolutions RMA is pleased to provide the members with an update on advocacy efforts through the Spring 2019 Advocacy Report Card. The Advocacy Report Card is an important part of RMA’s efforts to be transparent and accountable to members, as it provides an update on […]
Spring 2019 Position Statements Now Available
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, RMA develops and updates a series of position statements that summarize and reflect the RMA perspective on key policy areas. […]
Municipal Tool for Wind Energy Placement
The Miistakis Institute, with support from the RMA and other key stakeholders, has developed the Least Conflict Lands: Municipal Decision Support Tool for Siting Renewable Energy Alberta is investing in renewables as a key strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Many land use impacts can be addressed through proper siting and avoidance of areas important […]
RMA Congratulates New Provincial Government
Alberta’s 2019 provincial election is now complete. RMA would like to congratulate the United Conservative Party and Premier-designate Jason Kenney on their majority government. RMA looks forward to the opportunity to work with a new government and a new Cabinet to support strong, vibrant rural communities. A new cohort of ministers and MLAs will provide […]
Let’s Talk About Infrastructure This Election
One of the RMA’s key priority issues for the 2019 election is infrastructure and transportation. Rural roads and bridges serve as important arteries to help Alberta’s economy grow by connecting natural resources to national and international transportation corridors. This critical infrastructure provides the oil, gas, forestry, and agriculture industries with access to the natural resources […]
RMA Party Platform Guide Now Available
Check it out for a quick overview of where each major party stands on municipal and rural issues As part of the “Where it All Starts” election strategy, RMA has developed a Party Platform Guide providing an overview of the key rural and municipal priorities identified by each of Alberta’s major political parties prior to […]