Stress and Mental Health Resources for Agriculture Producers
Agriculture is a high stakes industry and sometimes things just do not go as planned. This fall’s cooler and wetter than usual weather has created no shortage of challenges for agriculture producers as they work to get their crops out of the field. As in any industry, this type of uncertainly can be stressful for […]
Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program Application Deadline – October 30th
The Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program (WRRP) is entering its 6th round of grant applications. The WRRP was established in 2014, in recognition of the importance of improving natural watershed functions to build long-term resiliency for flood and drought. The funding program aims to improve natural watershed functions and engaging Albertans in the conservation, restoration, […]
Upcoming: Fall Forum on Watershed Health
The Red Deer River Watershed Alliance will be hosting its Fall Forum in Sylvan Lake on November 1, 2018 The Red Deer River Watershed Alliance (RDRWA) is hosting a forum to discuss watershed health. Presentations will include RMA’s own Policy Analyst, Matt Dow, who will be highlighting changes to the MGA and the implications for […]
RMA Fall 2018 Convention
Don’t miss out! The RMA Fall 2018 Convention will take place November 19-22, 2018 at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton. The Convention will include plenary addresses, the resolutions session, workshops, ministerial forum and opposition party leader panel, in addition to the Annual General Meeting and elections for the RMA President, as well as the […]
RMA Response to Municipal Cannabis Transition Program
Nisku, AB, October 15, 2018 – In response to the Government of Alberta’s recently announced Municipal Cannabis Transition Program (MCTP), the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) expresses continued concern regarding the lack of supports available to Alberta’s rural municipalities to navigate the impending legalization of recreational cannabis. The province has placed significant responsibility on municipalities […]
Apply to Host a Blanket Exercise on Indigenous History and Culture
The deadline to apply is November 30, 2018. Many municipalities indicate they want to build relationships with Indigenous communities, but do not know where to start. In response, RMA and AUMA are pleased to launch a new initiative that will help inform municipal governments on the history and culture of Indigenous peoples as a foundation […]
Check Out Asset Management Resources from Across Canada
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Municipal Asset Management Program has collected a wide range of documents to support asset management uptake FCM’s Municipal Asset Management Program’s (MAMP) is intended to help Canadian municipalities make informed infrastructure investment decisions based on sound asset management practices. As part of this purpose, FCM has worked with provincial […]
Municipal Viability Review Test
Have you heard about viability reviews? Is one taking place in or near your municipality? Alberta’s current viability review process was approved in June 2012. A viability review provides an analysis of a municipality’s governance, finances, infrastructure, and services, through which municipalities can determine their viability and develop a plan to address potential challenge areas. […]
RMA Fall 2018 Partners Program
Don’t miss out. Registration is now open! The RMA Fall 2018 Convention will take place November 19-22, 2018 at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton and we invite you to bring your partners to enjoy the city, as well as our planned convention activities. Registration deadline for the Partners Program is November 2, 2018, with […]
District-Endorsed Resolutions Update – District 1 and District 5
As part of RMA’s resolution process, municipalities are encouraged to submit resolutions to their districts for discussion and endorsement prior to forwarding them to RMA for inclusion on the resolution agenda at each convention. Members are encouraged to search RMA’s Resolutions Database for active resolutions prior to submitting a new resolution. To assist municipalities in […]