Program to Enhance Rail Safety Engagement Launches
The Government of Canada launches funding for Indigenous and local communities who contribute to engagement on railway safety Transport Canada’s Program to Enhance Rail Safety Engagement (PERSE) provides funding to increase capacity for indigenous and local communities, organizations, and entities to engage with Transport Canada regarding the rail transportation system. The program provides funding in […]
RMA Winter 2023 Position Statements Now Available
Position statements provide a concise overview of the RMA’s positions on key policy areas The RMA takes pride in representing the rural municipal perspective to government decision-makers, industry, and other stakeholders. As part of its advocacy efforts, the RMA develops and updates a series of position statements that summarize and reflect the RMA perspective on […]
RMA Heads to Ottawa to Talk Rural Municipal Issues
In recent years, the RMA has increased its focus on advocating on federal issues. This has included monitoring federal issue development for impacts on RMA members, building relationships with federal decision-makers, and participating in engagements and making submissions on federal policy and program development issues. Recently, the RMA undertook an advocacy trip to Ottawa to […]
Government of Alberta Unveils Economic Development in Rural Alberta Plan
The plan includes five strategic directions intended to support local and provincewide work already underway in enhancing rural economic development in Alberta The Government of Alberta has unveiled the Economic Development in Rural Alberta Plan (EDRAP). The EDRAP is the culmination of several initiatives undertaken by the Government of Alberta under the leadership of Minister […]
Register Now for Virtual Munis 101
Munis 101 lays the foundation for elected officials The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP), in partnership with Alberta Municipal Affairs, is delivering a virtual offering of Munis 101 to help municipalities meet Municipal Government Act (MGA) orientation requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for elected officials who were elected in a by-election to experience this […]
Join an RMA Webinar Exploring Rural Healthcare
The webinar will feature representatives from RhPAP and AHS discussing the importance of collaboration to health care service delivery in rural Alberta As access to health services is an ongoing challenge across rural Alberta, the RMA has partnered with the Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) and Alberta Health Services to deliver a webinar titled […]
Register for an Asset Management Learning Community
Join a small group learning community and gain insight into asset management topics Are you interested in learning more about asset management? The RMA, ABmunis, and IAMA are hosting three small group learning communities throughout 2023 to help municipalities further their skillsets. Each of the communities will focus on a specific asset management topic. These […]
Nominations Open for Minister’s Awards for Transportation Innovation
Nominations are now open for the Minister’s Awards for Transportation Innovation (MATI). The MATI are awarded each year and recognize innovation in the transportation sector in the following categories: Design Innovation Construction Innovation Environmental Innovation Safety Innovation Operational Innovation Transit / Accessible Transportation Innovation RMA members are eligible to apply for the MATI. The submission […]
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: […]