Provide Your Feedback on Draft Reports and Flood Maps
Alberta Environment and Parks is gathering feedback from Albertans on draft reports and flood maps The Government of Alberta has released draft flood maps meant to improve public safety, support emergency management, and help build safer and more resilient communities. Engagement opportunities are open for Albertans to provide feedback on new flood maps, which will […]
Attend a Webinar on Rural Crime Prevention
As part of the Building Capacity in Rural Crime Prevention project, the Canadian Municipal Network on Crime Prevention (CMNCP) is offering a webinar titled “Rural Crime Prevention and Community Safety: An Introduction to Multi-Sectoral Perspectives”. The webinar will provide participants with multi-sectoral perspectives on community safety in the rural context. Webinar presenters include: Jean Bota (Alberta Community […]
Alberta Health Services 10 Year Vision Webinar
Register now for December 10 workshop with Alberta Health Services RMA, AUMA, and Alberta Health Services (AHS) are delivering a workshop on the future of healthcare in Alberta on December 10, 2020 from 10:00 to 10:45 am. Please register online to get started. Following the release of the AHS performance review in February 2020, AHS […]
AEP Seeking Feedback on Sustainable Outdoor Recreation Engagement
Share your ideas to help shape the future of sustainable recreational Crown land use Crown land encompasses approximately 60% of the province, including public lands, parks, and protected areas. This consultation is the first initiative under the Government of Alberta’s approach to modernizing Crown land management and is guided by the Alberta Crown Land Vision. […]
Provide Your Feedback on Hydrovac Facilities Code of Practice and Waste Control Regulation Amendments
Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) is seeking feedback from stakeholders on the Code of Practice for Hydrovac Facilities and Waste Control Regulation amendments regarding the definitions for the words “earth” and “inert waste”. AEP will be conducting this engagement over Talk AEP. AEP has pre-recorded presentations and an FAQ document that outline different sections of […]
RMA Launches Internet Speed Testing Project
Data from rural internet speed test results will be used to inform RMA advocacy RMA is excited to announce the launch of an Internet Performance Test program. This initiative involves RMA partnering with the Canadian Internet Registration Agency (CIRA) to measure internet speeds in rural Alberta. Highspeed rural internet is critical for economic development, engaging […]
Universal Broadband Fund Open for Applications
Government of Canada opens applications for funding to connect all Canadians to 50/10 Mbps speeds The Government of Canada has announced that application intake for the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF) is now open. The UBF will provide $1.75 billion in funding to support high-speed internet projects across Canada. The UBF has been designed to connect […]
RMA Fall 2017 Resolutions Expiring
The following resolutions that were endorsed at the RMA 2017 Fall Convention are now expiring. For details on the last provided update, please visit the RMA Resolution Database. 1-17F Centralization of Industrial Properties Assessment 2-17F Completion of Alberta’s Land-use Framework Prior to Establishment of Conservation and Protected Areas for Species at Risk 3-17F Municipal Action […]
RMA Fall 2020 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 2020: 1-20F Police Funding Model Freeze (MD of Lesser Slave River) 2-20F Blue-Ribbon Panel to Review Unpaid Taxes Owed by Oil and Gas Companies (Birch Hills County) 3-20F Support for Alberta Farmland Trust […]
Congratulations to 2020 Long Service Award Recipients
RMA’s long service awards recognized elected officials and administrators with nine, 15, 20, and 25 years of service Each year during the fall convention, RMA recognizes rural municipal elected officials and administrators with long service awards. Long service award recipients have displayed commitment and dedication to municipal governance. This year, RMA recognized the following individuals […]