Wildfire Program Assistance Guide 2023
This guide is intended to provide members with a short overview of the Municipal Wildfire Assistance Program and the Disaster Recovery Program The RMA has created a Wildfire Program Assistance Guide 2023, which is a summary of the two primary wildfire program supports available through the Government of Alberta: the Municipal Wildfire Assistance Program (MWAP) […]
Register for Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta’s Upcoming Workshop
Register for the next IAMA workshop and learn about condition assessments, service capacity, and FCM funding opportunities Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) is hosting an in-person workshop on June 14, 2023 in Calgary. The workshop will run from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, with registration and complimentary breakfast beginning at 8:30 am. The workshop agenda […]
Compensation Costs for Volunteer Firefighters
The Government of Alberta will help municipalities by reimbursing compensation costs for volunteer firefighters who have been deployed in areas affected by wildfires The Government of Alberta is committed to supporting communities impacted by wildfires and protecting the health, safety, and wellbeing of everyone effected. To strengthen firefighting capacity in these communities, the government will […]
Rural Economic Development Funding Coming Soon
The RMA has partnered with the Government of Alberta to help rural municipalities undertake research and feasibility studies on potential rural economic development projects The RMA has recently received funding from the Government of Alberta’s Economic Development in Rural Alberta Plan (EDRAP) to create a rural economic development microgrant program for members. This program will […]
Help Shape FCM’s Climate Funding Programs
FCM is seeking input from municipalities on development of the new Green Municipal Fund The Green Municipal Fund (GMF) aims to help local governments switch to sustainable practices faster. The GMF is a $1.6 billion program funded by the Government of Canada and will focus on early-stage planning, plans to deliver sustainable solutions, feasibility studies, […]
PrairiesCan Engagement on the Building a Green Prairie Economy Act
Engagement site launches on the framework that will be developed, as directed by the act PrairiesCan is leading engagement efforts for the Building a Green Prairie Economy Act. This legislation calls for the development of a framework that promotes green economic growth in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, as well as stronger collaboration between federal and […]
AHS Provides Update on Improvements to the EMS System in Alberta
AHS creates plan to reduce EMS response times Emergency medical services (EMS) in Alberta deliver essential safety services throughout the province. There has been an increased challenge for EMS systems to meet growing demand for services with strained resources. Over the past several months, AHS has put forward several programs and initiatives to help reduce […]
Introducing Monthly Resolution Update Bulletins – Featuring Updates on Selected Resolutions
As part of the RMA’s ongoing commitment to proactively manage and communicate on member resolutions, the RMA is excited to announce a new initiative: the Monthly Resolution Update Bulletin. Each month, the RMA will provide an update on progress and outcomes of five active resolutions. The objective is to keep members informed about the work […]
Stormwater Use Regulation Amendment
Low-risk stormwater use no longer requires a Water Act licence Stormwater ponds are purpose-built storm drainage facilities that store surface water runoff from precipitation falling on land or sites primarily developed for residential, commercial, or industrial purposes. Previously, all water that was diverted for use from a stormwater pond required a licence. On April 23, […]
Uniquely Rural! Join the RMA’s Provincial Election Campaign
The RMA expects all parties and candidates to recognize the unique role of rural municipalities in driving Alberta’s economy. With a provincial election fast approaching, the RMA wants to make sure rural municipal issues are on the ballot and that both parties and candidates understand that RMA members are Uniquely Rural! Uniquely Rural election […]