Registration for Businesses Supplying Paint, Tires, or Electronic Equipment
To be in compliance with legislation, businesses need a registration number. As per Alberta Legislative Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, all businesses suppling paint, tires, or electronic products are defined in the Designated Material Recycling and Management Regulation, as well as corresponding bylaws. All of which are required to hold valid registration with the Alberta […]
ICF and IDP Exemptions and Extensions
The Minister of Municipal Affairs signed a Ministerial Order on July 19, 2018 RMA has successfully advocated to the Government of Alberta for exemptions and extensions to be outlined regarding the application of Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks (ICFs) and Intermunicipal Development Plans (IDPs). Though rural municipalities recognize the value of these tools, the resource challenges placed […]
Cannabis Legalization Resources and Update
Alberta Cannabis Secretariat has been officially disbanded The official cannabis legalization date is October 17, 2018, and the work of the Alberta Cannabis Secretariat is now complete as legislation and regulations are now in place. RMA worked closely with the Secretariat over the past year to ensure the rural municipal perspective was heard during consultations […]
Policy Readiness Tool: Assessing your Community’s Readiness for Policy Change
The Policy Readiness Tool is a self-administered questionnaire that can be used to assess a community or organization’s readiness for policy change. Included in the questionnaire is a series of strategies for working with communities or organizations at different stages of readiness for policy change and a resource list for additional information. The purpose of […]
District-Endorsed Resolutions Update – District 3
As part of RMA’s resolution process, municipalities are encouraged to submit resolutions to their districts for discussion and endorsement prior to forwarding them to RMA for inclusion on the resolution agenda at each convention. To assist municipalities in avoiding resolutions that duplicate those endorsed in other districts, RMA will provide the name and sponsoring municipality […]
Interested in Hosting Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) Training?
Submit your application before August 20th if your municipality interested in hosting While there are a few spaces left for SDAB clerk training, the workshops being offered by AUMA, RMA, and Municipal Affairs for SDAB members over the summer and fall are all full and have long waitlists. There has been overwhelming demand for additional […]
Federal Government Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act
Provide feedback to the Minister of Transportation or through a Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) submission. The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act is applicable to any person importing, offering for transport, handling, or transporting certain higher risk dangerous goods in certain quantities or concentrations. The rules surrounding this practice are specified in the Transportation of […]
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) announces $70 Million BEST Challenge
Innovators in biotechnology, electricity, and sustainable transportation are being challenged to bring their best technology ideas forward. Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) has announced the BEST (Biotechnology, Electricity and Sustainable Transportation) Challenge, with $70 million in funding. Applicants are encouraged to collaborate with other organizations and engage with Alberta’s post-secondary and research institutions. The strategic focus […]
Get Out and Enjoy Alberta Open Farm Days!
This is the sixth year that Alberta Open Farm Days has celebrated Alberta’s agriculture and agri-tourism industry. Farms and those in the agriculture industry will once again be opening their doors for Alberta Open Farm Days on August 18-19, 2018. This province-wide event is designed to showcase Alberta’s agriculture and tourism industry in a manner […]
Government of Alberta to Accept Investing in Canada Plan Applications on an Ongoing Basis
The Government of Alberta has announced a continuous intake period for Investing in Canada Plan applications. Originally, the first intake period closed August 1, 2018, with a second intake period to be determined later in 2018. Instead, the Government of Alberta will accept applications continuously, but will continue to evaluate and provide provincial funding for […]