Updated National Broadband Internet Service Map
Government of Canada map updated from previous 2021 version Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada published an update to the National Broadband Internet Service Availability Map. This map displays current and planned internet service availability across Canada. This version of the map includes new internet coverage information based on data obtained since the last […]
New Mental Health Resources Available for the Agricultural Sector
AgKnow has recently launched a website to provide mental health supports for farmers and ranchers in Alberta. In addition, AgKnow is partnering with researchers to explore issues of importance for Albertans in the agricultural sector such as farm transition and livestock depopulation. This work supports RMA resolution 2-19S: Access to Agriculture-Specific Mental Health Resources. A […]
New Genesis Reciprocal Online Interactive Resource
RMA Insurance is excited to launch a new digital resource for members, as an approachable, self-guided educational tool to help grow members’ knowledge of insurance concepts, reciprocals, and Genesis itself. At RMA Insurance, we understand that sometimes the language used in the insurance world can be confusing or unclear. The tool was created to be […]
Provide Feedback on Proposed Recovery Strategy for the Gypsy Cuckoo Bumble Bee
Government of Canada is seeking feedback on recovery strategy The federal Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is seeking input on a draft recovery strategy for the Gypsy Cuckoo Bumble Bee. The Gypsy Cuckoo Bumble Bee can be found in much of Alberta and requires other bee species to reproduce and build habitats. The draft […]
Western Canadian Municipal Associations (WCMA) Gather in Edmonton for Annual Meeting
Leaders representing the municipal associations from Western Canada’s three Prairie provinces met in Edmonton on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, to discuss common issues. Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis) and the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) co-hosted the annual meeting, which brings together elected officials and staff from ABmunis, RMA, Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA), Saskatchewan Association of […]
RMA Congratulates Premier-Designate Danielle Smith
The RMA looks forward to working closely with Premier-designate Smith to support strong rural municipalities Last night, Danielle Smith won the United Conservative Party leadership race and subsequently became Alberta’s Premier-designate. The RMA looks forward to working closely with Premier-designate Smith to address rural municipal priorities and ensure rural Alberta continues to be the province’s […]
Register for Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta’s Upcoming Workshop
Register for the next IAMA workshop and learn about fleet management, asset retirement obligations, and criticality and risk Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) is hosting an in-person workshop on October 19, 2022 in Edmonton. The workshop will run from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, with registration and complimentary breakfast beginning at 8:30 am. The workshop […]
RMA Launches First Uniquely Rural Videos
Short videos share important perspectives on rural Alberta The RMA is undertaking a campaign to demonstrate the unique nature of our members and rural Alberta more broadly. Through a series of videos and written stories, the RMA will showcase our Uniquely Rural members. These videos will allow the RMA to demonstrate the true nature of […]
Showcasing Municipal Initiatives for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Initiatives demonstrate a commitment to pursuing truth and reconciliation September 30 is a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour Survivors, their families, and communities, and ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process. In a bulletin advising members of ways to […]
Source Water Protection Planning Webinar
Alberta Water Council will demonstrate risk assessment tool Alberta Water Council (AWC) is hosting a webinar to demonstrate the Healthy River Ecosystem Assessment System (THREATS). THREATS is a secure, web-based data visualization and analysis platform. It incorporates both spatial and time series data sets as well as predictive and scenario models. It is designed to […]