RMA Seeking Answers on Drought Recovery Funding Gaps
The 2023 Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance program excludes many parts of the province that were impacted by drought in 2023 Applications are now open for the 2023 Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance (CADLA) program, which is intended to provide financial relief to livestock producers impacted by the drought that occurred in much of the province in […]
Moisture Deficiency Insurance and Endorsement Programs
The Agriculture Financial Services Corporation is encouraging agricultural producers to enroll in Moisture Deficiency programs The Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) is encouraging agricultural producers to enroll in the Moisture Deficiency Insurance (MDI) and Moisture Deficiency Endorsement (MDE) programs. MDI is an insurance program where the client insures native, improved, bush, or community pasture. MDE […]
Rural Transit Solutions Fund Now Accepting Applications
Infrastructure Canada is now accepting applications for the Planning and Design Projects stream of the Rural Transit Solutions Fund The Rural Transit Solutions Fund is a federal program intended to support the development of transit solutions in rural and remote communities. This fund supports the development of locally-driven transit solutions that will help people living […]
Duane Gladden Appointed as CEO & Executive Director of the RMA
On Friday, December 1, 2023, the RMA Board of Directors appointed Duane Gladden as the CEO & Executive Director of the association. The board thanks former Executive Director Gerald Rhodes for his many contributions to the organization over the last 20 years. Duane has been with the RMA since 2007, growing the association’s business services […]
Nominations Open for Minister’s Awards for Transportation Innovation
Nominations are now open for the Minister’s Awards for Transportation Innovation (MATI). The MATI are awarded each year and recognize innovation in the transportation sector in the following categories: Design Innovation Construction Innovation Environmental Innovation Safety Innovation Operational Innovation Transit / Accessible Transportation Innovation RMA members are eligible to apply for the MATI. The submission […]
Consultation on Migratory Bats Being Added to the Federal List of Wildlife Species at Risk
The Government of Canada is seeking comments on the addition of three migratory bat species to Schedule 1: the Federal List of Wildlife Species at Risk The Species at Risk Act (SARA) establishes Schedule 1 as the official list of wildlife species at risk. It classifies those species as being either extirpated, endangered, threatened, or […]
Call for Nominations for SCC Private Sewage Sub-Council and Building Sub-Council
The RMA is seeking member representation on the Safety Codes Council’s Private Sewage Sub-Council and Building Sub-Council. The RMA is seeking up to two nominees for each sub-council to be forwarded for consideration by the Safety Codes Council. Members who would like to be nominated for one of the sub-councils should be experts in the […]
RMA Provides Input into AUC Electricity Generation Inquiry
The RMA provided input through the completion of the AUC’s comment matrix as well as a written submission The deadline to provide written input into the AUC’s inquiry into electricity generation projects has now passed. The RMA completed the AUC comment matrix and submitted separate written input. The comment matrix includes 25 specific questions developed […]
Applications Open for the Small Community Opportunity Program
Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation opened applications for the Small Community Opportunity Program to provide funding to rural municipalities and organizations to tackle challenges and tap into opportunities in rural areas The Government of Alberta has recently opened applications for the Small Community Opportunity Program (SCOP), which will provide grants for non-profits, Indigenous, and small communities […]
MGA Councillor Accountability and Local Authorities Election Act Public Survey
The Government of Alberta is requesting public feedback on the MGA Councillor Accountability Review and the LAEA through online surveys The Government of Alberta is currently engaging on the possible changes to councillor accountability requirements within the Municipal Government Act (MGA), and to several sections of the Local Authorities Elections Act (LAEA). The MGA provides […]