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 […]
RMA 2021 – 2022 Annual Report Now Available
The 2021 – 2022 RMA Annual Report and Financial Statements are available for member information in advance of next week’s Annual General Meeting In adhering to our values of transparency and accountability, the RMA is pleased to share our 2021 – 2022 Annual Report. The 2021 – 2022 Annual Report provides an update on the […]
RMA Releases Municipal Structures: An Alternative Dialogue for Municipalities in Alberta Report and Tool
The report focuses on the complexity of municipalities and the multiple considerations that should inform any restructuring decision The RMA has released Municipal Structures: An Alternative Dialogue for Municipalities in Alberta along with an accompanying executive summary and a municipal self-assessment tool. The report examines the link between how municipalities address the numerous and increasingly […]
RMA 2022 Board Elections – Declared Results & Candidates List
The RMA board has staggered rotating board elections with four positions due one year and three positions on the next. Three RMA Board positions were open for nominations in 2022 – the President and Directors for District 1 and District 4. The nomination deadline for the 2022 available positions closed at 4:30 pm on October […]
Lower Athabasca Regional Plan Review Now Underway
The 10-year review of the LARP will evaluate the effectiveness of the plan The Alberta Land Stewardship Act requires a 10-year review for each regional plan for ongoing relevancy and effectiveness. The Land-Use Secretariat, on behalf of the Government of Alberta, launched the 10-year review of the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan (LARP) on August 26, 2022. A 10-year review […]
ARMA Bench Giveaway
Alberta Recycling Management Authority is giving away park benches Does your community love recycling? Are you creating a new park and need somewhere for your citizens to sit? Or do you just need to replace a worn-out bench on Main Street? Now’s your chance to get a free park bench! Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) […]
RMA Scholarship Winners Announced
The RMA’s 2022 scholarship program has awarded scholarships to five rural students The RMA is pleased to announce that five outstanding rural Alberta students have been awarded the 2022 RMA Post-Secondary Scholarship. These students demonstrated their commitment to rural Alberta through their chosen studies, community involvement, and academic achievement. The RMA Board of Directors would […]