RMA Releases Federal Election Resources for Members
The RMA has developed a Federal Election Party Platform and Member Guide for the 2021 federal election With the federal election scheduled for September 20, 2021 and campaigning in full swing across Canada, RMA has developed two new resources to help members get familiar with each party’s platform and educate federal candidates on the importance […]
Reminder: RMA No Longer Accepting Individual Resolutions
RMA has updated its Resolution Process Policy As part of RMA’s governance process, the RMA Board of Directors has updated the RMA Resolution Process Policy. A full overview of the changes was presented in a July bulletin. The most notable change related to the resolution submission process is that RMA will no longer accept individual […]
RMA Releases Federal Election Priorities
RMA’s Federal Election Platform includes four priority areas that should be a focus for all Alberta-based candidates during the upcoming federal election With a federal election scheduled for September 20, 2021 and campaigning in full swing across Canada, RMA has developed a Federal Election Platform featuring the following four key federal priorities and recommendations for […]
Municipalities Invited to Apply for a Settlement, Integration and Language Project Grant
Municipalities are eligible to apply under the “Building Community Capacity” and “System Improvement” streams Alberta Labour and Immigration is now accepting applications for 2021 – 2022 project funding under the Settlement, Integration and Language Project grant. The grant program is intended to support projects that contribute to Alberta’s economic recovery by strengthening a diverse and […]
MEDIA NOTICE: RMA Releases its Federal Election Platform
Nisku, AB, August 24, 2021 – In response to the upcoming federal election on September 20, 2021, the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) has released its Federal Election Platform. As RMA represents Alberta’s rural municipalities, the platform includes recommendations in the following four key rural municipal priority areas: Rural broadband Disaster mitigation and recovery Infrastructure […]
Summer 2021 Advocacy Report Card Now Available
The Advocacy Report Card provides updates and statuses for all active resolutions RMA is pleased to provide members with an update on advocacy efforts through the Summer 2021 Advocacy Report Card. The Advocacy Report Card is an important part of RMA’s efforts to be transparent and accountable to members, as it provides an update on […]
Cooperative Trade Programs Expanding Through Canoe
We are excited to announce that, as of August 20, 2021, we are offering the RMA cooperative trade programs through the Canoe Procurement Group of Canada! Canoe is an initiative of the RMA to expand cooperative procurement for municipalities across Canada. By collaborating with like-minded associations throughout the country, Canoe is a unified national presence […]
Registration Open for Munis 101
Register now to guarantee your spot The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) is delivering Munis 101 with the support of Alberta Municipal Affairs to help meet the Municipal Government Act requirements for post-election council orientation. Registration is now open for regional courses. Registration for sessions in coordination with RMA and AUMA conventions will take place as […]
Apply Now for the Rural Transit Solutions Fund
Government of Canada fund available to plan and develop transit solutions in rural communities The Government of Canada has announced the Rural Transit Solutions Fund which will provide funding to rural and remote communities to develop transit solutions. The fund makes $250 million available over five years, with up to $50,000 available to support project […]
RMA Insurance Welcomes New Claims Team
There have been some big changes in the Claims Department of RMA Insurance over the last several months and we are excited to introduce this new team to our members! Sarah Hirst, FCIP CRM is leading the new Claims Department as the Manager of Claims. Sarah joined the RMA in March of this year and […]