Drought Relief Support for Livestock Producers
The Alberta and Canada governments are providing $165 million to support livestock producers affected by drought and extreme growing conditions The 2023 growing season was extremely challenging for farmers and ranchers throughout the province, due to dry conditions that have led to extraordinary losses and costs. The governments of Alberta and Canada are partnering on […]
Quasi-Judicial Agencies Member Committee Report Released
The report includes eight recommendations to better integrate municipal plans and perspectives into AUC, AER, and NRCB project approval processes The RMA Quasi-Judicial Agencies Member Committee (QJAC) has completed their work and released a final report and an accompanying summary report. Since being formed in May 2023, the committee met five times and undertook significant […]
RMA 2022 – 2023 Annual Report Now Available
The 2022 – 2023 RMA Annual Report and Financial Statements are available for member information in advance of the upcoming Annual General Meeting In adhering to the RMA’s values of transparency and accountability, we are pleased to share our 2022 – 2023 Annual Report. The 2022 – 2023 Annual Report provides an update on the […]
Canoe to Host a Group Benefits Feedback Session at the RMA 2023 Fall Convention & Tradeshow
The Canoe Benefits Program, a part of the RMA Business Services offerings, has grown rapidly in recent years, delivering increased value to members throughout Alberta and across the country. Our team at Canoe continually strive to provide our members with the best programs possible. We share concerns that some within our membership have experienced a […]
RMA 2023 Fall Convention Fast Approaching
The RMA 2023 Fall Convention and Tradeshow will take place November 6 to 9, at the Edmonton Convention Centre. We look forward to welcoming our members and other stakeholders. We have an even more packed agenda than usual so we wanted to provide an overview of some new, different, or notable convention programming. Pre-Convention Extended […]
Submit Your Feedback to the AUC and Have Your Municipality’s Voice Heard
The RMA is encouraging members to submit written input for the AUC inquiry on electricity generation projects by November 22, 2023 The AUC is accepting written submissions as part of their inquiry into electricity generation projects. The inquiry is taking place in part due to the RMA’s advocacy on the issue, which has been driven […]
RMA Carbon Tax Report Now Available
The report examines the impact of the federal carbon tax on rural municipalities and rural households in Alberta In 2022, RMA members passed resolution 2-22S: Negative Impact of Carbon Tax on Rural Albertans, which stated the following: THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) conduct a rural impact analysis on the […]
RMA 2023 Board Elections: Declared Results & Candidates List
The RMA Board of Directors has staggered rotating board elections with four positions up for election one year and three positions the next. Four RMA board positions were open for nominations in 2023: the Vice President and directors for District 2, District 3, and District 5. The nomination deadline for the 2023 available positions closed […]
REVISED Resolutions Package for the RMA 2023 Fall Convention
The resolutions package released last week for the RMA 2023 Fall Convention was missing two resolutions. A revised resolutions package is available and members should reference it moving forward. The two resolutions added to the revised package are: 20-23F Post-COVID Bridging Support for Small and Medium Community Facilities and Agricultural Societies (Smoky Lake County) 21-23F […]
Resolutions for the RMA 2023 Fall Convention Now Available
The resolutions that will be presented during the resolution session at the RMA 2023 Fall Convention are now available. The following resolutions were submitted prior to the RMA’s resolution deadline: 1-23F Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program Funding (Thorhild County) 2-23F Amendments to the Municipal Government Act – Section 619 (MD of Willow Creek) 3-23F Minimum Standards […]