Resolution Deadline for 2023 Fall Convention
Resolutions must be submitted by October 10 to be added to the Fall 2023 resolution order paper With district meetings approaching, the RMA is reminding members of the important role resolutions play in guiding the association’s advocacy efforts. To maximize these efforts, having well-written resolutions that are clear, concise, and include pertinent information is essential. […]
RMA Federal Pre-Budget Submission
RMA has submitted a pre-budget response to the Government of Canada ahead of Budget 2024 deliberations The House Finance Committee for the Government of Canada recently put out a call for Canadians to convey their priorities for the forthcoming federal budget. The RMA’s submission highlighted four key themes: Rural Connectivity Resilient Rural Communities Support for […]
New Renewable Energy Project Approvals Paused for Review
The Government of Alberta has directed the Alberta Utilities Commission to pause the approvals of any new renewable energy projects pending a review of the policies and procedures. Beginning on August 3, the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) will pause approvals of new renewable electricity generation projects over one megawatt until February 29, 2024 and will […]
Rural Economic Development Microgrant – Apply Before the August 15 Deadline!
The RMA has partnered with the Government of Alberta to help rural municipalities undertake research on potential rural economic development projects — applications will be accepted until August 15 The RMA has received funding from the Government of Alberta’s Economic Development in Rural Alberta Plan (EDRAP) to create a rural municipality economic development microgrant program. […]
RMA Assigns Statuses to Some Spring 2023 Resolutions
Immediately after resolutions are endorsed by RMA members, the RMA sends the resolutions to the relevant provincial or federal ministry or organization for an initial response. Based on the response received, the RMA assigns the resolution a status and drafts an initial reaction. The RMA updates the resolutions database and issues bulletins with updates as […]
Monthly Resolution Update – July 2023 Edition
To improve reporting on resolution advocacy, the RMA is releasing a monthly bulletin highlighting recent actions undertaken on select active resolutions The Monthly Resolution Update Bulletin is a way of routinely highlighting a selection of the over 70 currently active resolutions, offering members a more detailed insight into the work being carried out on their […]
Quasi-Judicial Agency Member Committee July Meeting Report
The RMA’s Quasi-Judicial Agencies Committee held its third meeting on July 25 On July 25, 2023, the Quasi-Judicial Agencies Member Committee held their third meeting. This committee will run until September and will help gather information on several quasi-judicial agencies in Alberta, particularly how their approval processes impact rural municipal land use planning. The following […]
RMA Post-Secondary Scholarship Application Closes August 31, 2023
The application period for the 2023 RMA Post-Secondary Scholarship is currently open and will close on August 31, 2023. Established in 1995, this scholarship program acknowledges the critical role an educated population plays in the prosperity of rural communities. If you are a rural Albertan passionate about contributing to local government or rural community development, […]
Assistance in Developing Resolutions and Helpful Resources
As members begin the process of preparing resolutions for upcoming district meetings and the Fall 2023 Convention, the RMA recommends seeking assistance and utilizing the tools available on the resolution section of the RMA website. You can learn more by visiting the following pages: Resolutions Database – Looking for a specific resolution? Find all active […]
Wildfire Disaster Financial Assistance Available
The Government of Alberta has approved $175 million for the Disaster Recover Program As a response to the wildfire situation in Alberta, municipalities that have incurred wildfire-related costs in recent months can now apply for the Disaster Recovery Program (DRP). The Government of Alberta has approved $175 million in recovery efforts to help communities recoup […]