The plan is intended to help guide the province through drought conditions, prioritizing water for human health and safety The Government of Alberta has released their Drought Response Plan. The plan provides guidance on drought
Nisku, AB, May 2, 2024 – Earlier today, Minister of Municipal Affairs Ric McIver released a statement committing to amending Bill 20: Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 to address the unwarranted provincial overstep into
NRCan Forest Sector provides funding to organizations to help diversify forest products, markets, and processes to support the competitiveness of Canada’s forest sector The Canadian Forest Service provides grants and contribution funding for wildland fire
Nisku, AB, April 30, 2024 – On April 25, 2024, Bill 20: Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 was tabled for first reading. The RMA is frustrated by many of the changes that the bill
The Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Program will support nurse practitioners to work independently and provide Albertans with more access to primary care clinics The Government of Alberta has announced the Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Program
Bill 20: Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, makes significant changes to both the MGA and LAEA On April 25, 2024, Bill 20: Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 was introduced in the Legislative Assembly.
Government of Alberta has announced voluntary water sharing agreements negotiated with large water license holders With the coming summer expected to bring drought to Alberta, water license holders have been collaborating with one another and
The 2024 Federal Budget is titled Fairness for All Generations On April 16, 2024, the federal budget was released. Key budget priorities included building homes, making life more affordable, and growing the economy with the
Report provides human rights information to those providing support in an emergency evacuation The Alberta Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has released an information package intended to support both evacuees and those providing support to evacuees.
Albertans across the province are encouraged to apply for new advisory council positions to improve healthcare in their communities In November 2023, the Government of Alberta announced plans to restructure Alberta’s healthcare system. Alberta Health
Immediately after resolutions are endorsed by RMA members, the RMA sends the resolutions to the relevant provincial or federal ministry or organization for an initial response. Based on the response received, the RMA assigns the
The RMA has several concerns with the Bill, which will require provincial approval for federal funding agreements with municipalities On April 10, 2024 Bill 18: Provincial Priorities Act was introduced in the Legislative Assembly. Bill
The Government of Alberta is implementing a program to reduce barriers for farmers seeking a Class 1 driver’s license The Government of Alberta has launched a Farm-Restricted Class 1 Driver’s License, which will allow eligible
The RMA and Brownlee LLP will be reviewing the recent policy changes related to the development of renewable energy in Alberta On February 29, 2024, the Minister of Affordability and Utilities announced several policy changes
Resolutions form an important part in identifying direction for the RMA’s advocacy efforts. The RMA membership endorsed the following resolutions in Spring 2024: 1-24S Declining Fire Department Services Across Rural Alberta (Smoky Lake County) 2-24S
Playgrounds should balance injury prevention with the desire to promote children’s ability to test their limits, build muscle, gain confidence, and learn personal interaction. In 2013, among children less than 10 years of age, there
