Funding Available for Opioid Awareness and Resources – DEADLINE EXTENDED
Up to $5000 available through Alberta Rural Development Network The Alberta Rural Development Network (ARDN), with support from Alberta Health, is accepting applications for funding from organizations and municipalities interested in obtaining financial assistance to conduct activities specific to raising awareness and providing resources about opioids (fentanyl, oxycodone, heroin, etc.) and the opioid crisis. The […]
RMA Post-Secondary Scholarship Program
The 2018 application term is now open and closes August 31, 2018 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 Scholarship Program in 1995. The RMA Scholarship Program is designed to encourage young rural Albertans to pursue further […]
Spring 2018 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 2018 Advocacy Report Card. The Advocacy Report Card is an important part of the RMA’s efforts to be transparent and accountable to members, as it provides an update […]
Municipal Management of Water Bodies: A Community Conserve Project out Now!
Alberta’s water bodies are a valuable resource; their regulation and proper management is essential for safe drinking water, healthy aquatic ecosystems, watershed resiliency, among other things. The second publication in the Environmental Law Centre’s Municipalities and Environmental Law Series for the Community Conserve Project explores when and how municipalities can regulate the water bodies within […]
New Resource to Help Landowners Work with Municipalities
Engaging with your Municipality: Common Landowner Questions is a new resource by the Farmers’ Advocate Office. The Farmers’ Advocate Office has released Engaging with your Municipality: Common Landowner Questions to help landowners work with their municipalities. The resource provides concise and clear information on how municipalities go about the business of planning and making land […]
Procedures Manual for the Purpose of Gravel Under Roads and Road Allowances
Alberta Transportation has developed a procedures manual for municipalities and contractors interested in purchasing gravel under roads or road allowances. The Alberta Transportation policy, Sale of Gravel under Roads (TCE-TS-510) came into effect March 12, 2009. A new guide has been developed that applies to aggregate under roads or road allowances that are under the […]
Tips for Working with Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous Corporate Training Inc. has two short publications available that give tips for municipal governments looking to engage with Indigenous peoples and communities. Both publications walk through a series of what to not say or do when working effectively with Indigenous Peoples. The first, available here, provides information to prepare municipalities to understand specifics related […]
Introducing the New RMA Insurance
For 110 years, we’ve made it our mission to ensure that the interests of municipalities in rural Alberta are effectively represented, that our members and clients receive the best products and services at competitive prices, and that our partnerships remain strong. Over time, we’ve evolved with the changing needs of our members, associate members, and […]
ABMI: Status of Human Footprint in Alberta
A new report from the Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute (ABMI) The ABMI tracks changes in Alberta’s wildlife and their habitats from border to border to inform land use decision-making. ABMI has released a new report with functional tools to better understand the status of human footprint in Alberta. The ABMI provides an overview of human […]
Province Introduces Legislation for Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)
New legislation will allow municipalities to establish PACE programming to support homes and businesses with renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades The Government of Alberta has recently tabled Bill 10: An Act to Enable Clean Energy Improvements to provide municipalities with the ability, on a voluntary basis, to establish PACE programs. PACE provides a mechanism […]