Interested In Developing a Renewable Energy Generation Facility?
The MCCAC and Alberta Innovates is hosting a webinar on April 17, 2019. The Municipal Community Generation Challenge is providing funding for projects and is now accepting applications. Register for the webinar on April 17 to learn more. The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC), in partnership with Alberta Innovates (AI), is looking for Alberta municipalities to provide […]
RMA Engaged in Resource Communities of Canada Coalition
Coordinated advocacy is needed to advance municipal perspectives. The RMA recognizes that responsible resource development is essential for the future of municipalities across Alberta. To accommodate coordinated advocacy, the formation of the Resource Communities of Canada Coalition (RCCC) has been supported by the RMA in partnership with the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) and other […]
Municipal Funding and the 2019 Provincial Election
Long-term, predictable, and responsive municipal funding is an election priority for the RMA Canada’s municipalities own or manage nearly 60% of Canada’s infrastructure, yet gather less than 10% of the taxes paid by Canadians. As a result, municipalities across Canada and in Alberta rely on provincial and federal funding support for a large proportion of […]
RMA Endorses Nurse Practitioner Position Statement
The RMA has endorsed the new Nurse Practitioner Association of Alberta (NPAA) position statement. The NPAA position statement outlines the role of nurse practitioners (NPs), current barriers NPs face in serving in primary care roles, and provides recommendations for how NPs can contribute to improved community health care. The NPAA was part of a panel […]
New Alberta Fire and Building Codes Come into Force
On Monday April 1, 2019, Alberta’s new Fire and Building codes came into force. The new Alberta Building Code (ABC) and Alberta Fire Code (AFC) are based on the 2015 National Building Code and 2015 National Fire Code. As the new ABC and AFC are not yet publicly available, there will be no enforcement of […]
Convention Presentations Available
Presentations from the Spring 2019 RMA convention are now available online Some of the presentations from the Spring 2019 RMA convention are now available on the RMA website. The presentations are provided with permission from the presenters; some presenters have not allowed their presentation to be posted, and therefore RMA is unable to share those […]
Rural Alberta is Where it All Starts: RMA’s provincial election campaign
Nisku, AB, April 1, 2019 – The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) is the voice for rural Alberta, and ensuring the rural perspective is considered by candidates running for provincial office is a priority. During this election period, the RMA is focusing on five priority issues: The importance of rural Long-term, predictable municipal funding Intermunicipal […]
RMA Spring 2016 Resolutions Expiring
The following resolutions that were endorsed at the Spring 2016 RMA convention are now expiring. For details on the last provided update, please visit the RMA Resolution Database. 1-16S Preservation of Linear Assessment for Rural Municipalities 2-16S Notice Period for Adjustments to Linear Assessment Modifiers 3-16S Recovery of Linear Property, Commercial Property, and Education […]
Rural Alberta: Where It All Starts – Election Update
With the Alberta provincial election in full swing, the RMA is ready! As part of an ongoing effort to highlight the importance of rural Alberta during the provincial election, the RMA has developed the “Rural Alberta: Where it All Starts” campaign and website. The website features videos and resources for both members and candidates. We […]
RMA Spring 2019 Endorsed Resolutions
Resolutions form an important part in identifying direction for the RMA’s advocacy efforts. The RMA membership endorsed the following resolutions at the spring 2019 convention: 1-19S Municipal Support for the Energy Industry (Strathcona County) 2-19S Access to Agriculture-Specific Mental Health Resources (Lac Ste. Anne County) 3-19S Light Weight Concrete Bridge Girders (County of Northern Lights) […]