Third Phase of CRTC Broadband Fund Now Open
Applications will be accepted until April 18, 2023 The CRTC has announced the third phase of their Broadband Fund is now accepting applications. The CRTC’s Broadband Fund makes $750 million available over a five-year period. While this third phase is not additional funding, it is a promising development in delivering committed funds to broadband development. […]
Apply for a Fire Services Training Grant
The grant supports training and capacity-building for regional fire services The Government of Alberta is now accepting applications for the Fire Services Training Grant. The grant, which is open to all municipalities, Metis Settlements, and First Nations communities, is intended to support communities to ensure that local fire services are adequately trained. Eligible costs include: […]
Learn More About RMA’s Approach to the Upcoming Provincial Election
The RMA will host a webinar on December 16 to discuss rural municipal priorities related to next year’s provincial election With a provincial election expected in May 2023, the RMA is preparing an approach to ensure that all parties and candidates consider rural municipal priorities in their platform and campaign development. The RMA’s election goal […]
RMA Fall 2022 Endorsed Resolutions
Resolutions form an important part in identifying direction for the RMA’s advocacy efforts. The RMA membership endorsed the following resolutions in fall 2022: 1-22F Volunteer Firefighters as Medical First Responders (Ponoka County) 2-22F Laboratory and X-Ray Technologists Training for Rural Healthcare (Mountain View County) 3-22F Provide for a Uniform Method of Auditing and Enforcing Compliance […]
RMA Fall 2019 Resolutions Expiring
The following resolutions that were endorsed at the RMA 2019 Fall Convention are now expiring. For details on the last provided update, please visit the RMA Resolution Database. 1-19F Priority of Unpaid Property Taxes on Linear Property 2-19F Government of Alberta’s Police Costing Test Model 3-19F Development of a Rural and Remote Lens for Government […]
New Ministerial Mandate Letters Released
Many of the mandate letters include directions that will have major impacts on rural municipalities Over the past week, Premier Danielle Smith has released mandate letters for all ministries. Mandate letters establish priority outcomes and initiatives for all ministries. The mandate letters were released on three separate occasions (November 9, 10, and 15). The first […]
Register for Focus Group with the Hate Crimes Community Liaisons
Government Liaisons will engage with communities to develop recommendation to Government of Alberta The Government of Alberta appointed the first-ever Hate Crimes Community Liaisons in Alberta on May 25, 2022. The liaisons will work directly with the communities most targeted by hate crimes and incidents, building towards recommendations for the Alberta government to develop and […]
Canada Revenue Agency Webinars for Municipalities
Sessions will share information on tax policy relevant to municipalities The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is partnering with the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) -Alberta to provide information to municipalities. Registration is now open for a series of four webinars: Introduction for Municipalities, November 17, 2022 Taxable and Exempt Salaries, January 19, 2023 Input Tax […]
RMA Speed Testing Summary Report Available
Report summarizes the results of two years of testing The RMA has concluded the internet speed testing project, which ran for two years to collect internet speed data in RMA member municipalities. Over this period, more than 35,000 tests were run in rural municipalities, and this would not have been possible without the support of […]
Fall 2022 Advocacy Report Card Now Available
The Advocacy Report Card provides updates and statuses for all active resolutions The RMA is pleased to provide members with an update on advocacy efforts through the Fall 2022 Advocacy Report Card. The Advocacy Report Card is an important part of the RMA’s efforts to be transparent and accountable to members, as it provides an […]