AUC to Host Electricity Generation Inquiry Information Webinar for RMA Members
The Alberta Utilities Commission will be hosting a one-hour webinar to provide RMA members with information on how to participate in the inquiry into electricity generation projects On November 14, 2023 the AUC will be hosting an information webinar for RMA members via Zoom. This session will go over the engagement opportunities that will be […]
Extended Producer Responsibility Registration Process Webinar Ready to View
The EPR Registration Process Webinar hosted by the RMA and ARMA on October 11 is now available to view Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is designed to shift the physical and financial burden of collecting, sorting, processing, and recycling waste away from municipalities and taxpayers and onto producers. This system is operating in provinces across the […]
Fall 2023 Emergent Resolution Deadline is November 7
As per the RMA’s Resolution Process policy, an emergent resolution is defined as a resolution submitted to the RMA after the resolution deadline – October 10, 2023 for the 2023 Fall Convention – that addresses a subject or problem that has arisen subsequent to the resolution deadline. The RMA Resolutions Committee will meet prior to […]
Changes to RMA Staff Leadership
RMA is implementing a dual senior leader reporting structure and staffing to strengthen advocacy focus and business service agility The RMA Director of External Relations & Advocacy, Tasha Blumenthal, has decided to take a new position with Parkland County. Although we are sad to see her go, we are happy that she is going to […]
RMA Scholarship Winners Announced
The RMA’s 2023 scholarship program has awarded scholarships to five rural students The RMA is pleased to announce that five outstanding rural Alberta students have been awarded the 2023 RMA Post-Secondary Scholarship. These students demonstrated their commitment to rural Alberta through their chosen studies, community involvement, and academic achievement. The RMA Board of Directors would […]
Register for the Extended Producer Responsibility Registration Process Webinar
Registration is now open for the EPR Registration Process Webinar hosted by the RMA and ARMA on October 11 Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is designed to shift the physical and financial burden of collecting, sorting, processing, and recycling waste away from municipalities and taxpayers and onto producers. This system is operating in provinces across the […]
AUC Releases Engagement Information for Electricity Development Inquiry
The AUC has released further information regarding their ongoing inquiry, including participation opportunities The AUC has announced engagement opportunities for their inquiry into electricity generation projects, including wind and solar developments. The inquiry will be separated into two modules. Module A will explore land impact issues, the role of municipal government, impacts to agricultural and […]
Board of Directors appoints Duane Gladden as CEO of RMA Group of Companies
Nisku, AB, October 5, 2023 – At the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA), we’re proud to represent Alberta’s 69 counties and municipal districts as an independent association. Since 1909, we have helped rural municipalities achieve strong, effective, local government. We provide advocacy and business services, including cooperative procurement through the Canoe Procurement Group of Canada […]
RMA and CanREA Seek Intervener Funding to Develop Reports for AUC Electricity Generation Inquiry
The reports would provide the AUC and stakeholders with baseline information related to reclamation and agricultural land preservation The RMA and the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) have jointly submitted a request to the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) for intervener funding related to the current AUC inquiry into the electricity generation projects. The inquiry, announced […]
2023 RMA Position Statements – Volume 2 Now Available
Position statements provide a concise overview of the RMA’s positions on key policy areas The RMA takes pride in representing the rural municipal perspective to government decision-makers, industry, and other stakeholders. As part of its advocacy efforts, the RMA develops and updates a series of position statements that summarize and reflect the RMA perspective on […]