Below the Drill – Recap and Summary of Municipal Impacts
To close out RMA’s Below the Drill campaign, a summary of the impacts on municipalities, an overview of key statistics, and a supplementary interactive data component are highlighted below. Throughout the fall, the RMA’s Below the Drill campaign has outlined Government of Alberta policies that subsidize oil and gas companies at the expense of rural […]
New RMA Report: The Case for a Sustainable Community Hospice Funding Model
RMA is releasing a new report on hospice and end-of-life care in rural Alberta. The report calls on the Government of Alberta to implement a sustainable hospice funding model to improve end-of-life care for rural Albertans. Members voted in support of Resolution 17-23F: Sustainable Community Hospice Funding Model. The resolution and RMA’s new report, End-of-Life […]
Province Announces Regulatory Details Related to Renewable Energy Development Projects
The new regulations and changes to existing regulations clarify the province’s “agriculture first” policy for renewable energy development, as well as reclamation requirements for project proponents. The Government of Alberta has announced several regulatory changes that provide details as to how renewable energy projects will be sited, and how companies will be held accountable for […]
New Extended Producer Responsibility Intake Announced
New intake window designed to accommodate municipalities who will not be able to finalize an agreement with Circular Materials by December 31, 2024. The Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) is introducing an additional intake period to assist municipalities unable to complete the required contractual service agreements with Circular Materials prior to the December 31, 2024 […]
Water Availability Engagement Webinar for RMA Members
Engagement seeks information on how to enhance Alberta’s water management system to improve water availability. The Government of Alberta is seeking input on new policies, regulatory tools, and potential amendments to the Water Act to increase water availability. The goal of the engagement appears to be to increase the amount of water available for use […]
Extended Producer Responsibility Webinar
RMA is co-hosting a webinar with ABmunis for members to understand the current state of Extended Producer Responsibility in relation to recycling. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is designed to shift the physical and financial burden of collecting, sorting, processing, and recycling waste away from municipalities and taxpayers and onto producers. RMA and ABmunis are hosting […]
Attend an Affordable Housing Partnership Program Application Webinar with the Government of Alberta
Are you preparing an application for the 2024/2025 AHPP program intake? Come hear about the program from the Government of Alberta and leave with information to help prepare your application. Last week, the Government of Alberta opened the application period for the Affordable Housing Partnership Program (AHPP). To support members in learning more about the […]
RMA Legislative Update: Week of December 2 to 5, 2024
Since last week’s update, all Government Bills tabled in the Fall 2024 Sitting of the Legislature were read for a third time, with many passing on division, and all now await Royal Assent. With no Government Bills remaining to be read, the Government House Leader motioned to adjourn the Fall Sitting until February 2025 pursuant […]
Mitigate Risk with Upcoming RiskPro Events
Upcoming RiskPro Events RiskPro CommunitiesApril 22–24, 2024 RiskPro SchoolsFebruary 5, 2024 RiskPro Communities & Schools Each year, RMA hosts the RiskPro Communities & RiskPro Schools conference to support our members in operating more efficiently. RiskPro is specifically designed to enhance your existing insurance, risk management, and claims processes without adding extra procedures, complexities, or costs. […]
Government of Alberta Begins Engagement for Passenger Rail Master Plan
In April 2024, the province announced plans to produce a feasibility study to assess ridership demand and infrastructure needs for the project. The study is expected to be complete by Summer 2025. The Government of Alberta has begun engagement to inform the development of a Passenger Rail Master Plan. The plan details the province’s vision […]