Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation is hosting a webinar followed by a survey to gain input from stakeholders Earlier this year the Government of Alberta committed to developing policy, legislation, and regulatory changes to support an
The Government of Alberta has created two Sheriff teams to support surveillance in rural areas As part of the $4.3 million investment to Alberta Sheriffs in Budget 2024-25, the Government of Alberta has created two
The Alberta Utilities Commission is consulting on changes to franchise fee agreements The AUC recently released a bulletin outlining processes for approving municipal franchise agreements and franchise fees affected by the Utilities Affordability Statutes Amendment
Resolutions must be submitted by October 8 to be added to the Fall 2024 resolution order paper With district meetings approaching, the RMA is reminding members of the important role resolutions play in guiding the
Following the endorsement of resolutions by RMA members, the RMA forwards the resolutions to the appropriate provincial or federal ministry or organization for an initial response. Based on the response received, the RMA assigns the
The Resolution Status Update provides up-to-date information and progress updates for all active resolutions The RMA is pleased to provide members with an update on advocacy efforts through the 2024 Resolution Status Update – Volume
Position statements provide a concise overview of the RMA’s positions on key policy areas The RMA takes pride in representing the rural municipal perspective to government decision-makers, industry, and other stakeholders. As part of its
The RMA’s Wildfire Working Group (WWG) had its second meeting on June 27, 2024. The mandate of the WWG is to develop a strategy to manage wildfires outside the Forest Protection Area (FPA), as called
Does your municipality have a project, initiative, or experience they would like to share with RMA members at the upcoming fall 2024 convention? We want to hear about it! In preparation for the Fall 2024
To improve reporting on resolution advocacy, the RMA is releasing a monthly bulletin highlighting recent actions undertaken on select active resolutions The Monthly Resolution Update Bulletin is a way of routinely highlighting a selection of
The pilot allows for partial reclamation of some well sites The Reduced Well Site Pilot program is now being administered by Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The program is designed to allow well site operators
The Victim Services Update outlines RMA concerns with the Government of Alberta’s regionalization of victim services The RMA has become aware of further details regarding the regionalization of victim services and continues to have concerns
The Government of Alberta is gathering input for the development of a draft Alberta Wildfire Mitigation Strategy In response to more frequent and extreme fire activity, Canadian wildfire management agencies are limited with what existing
The resource, which includes an overview and frequently asked questions are intended to provide members with the details they need to understand Bill 22 and what it means for healthcare in their municipality In May
The question guide is intended to provide members with an overview of Bill 11 and key questions they can ask MLAs and other provincial decision-makers On May 16, 2024, the Government of Alberta passed Bill
It’s that time of year when the weather changes and we start making plans for the summer. This is the best time to ensure that your festivals, parades, and markets are well-planned and the proper
