The Government of Alberta is gathering input from Albertans for the Seniors’ Lodge program The Government of Alberta is reviewing the Seniors’ Lodge program, including the type and level of service provided and how it
Registration is open for Municipal Corporate Planning and Finance! Time is running out to register for EOEP’s online course on Municipal Corporate Planning and Finance. This course will be delivered over four weekly sessions starting
With the prevalent use of digital technology in our everyday lives, the vulnerability to scams and fraudulent schemes has significantly increased. We encourage our members to exercise the utmost caution and embrace proactive strategies to
Following the new policy changes to renewable energy development, a map of buffer zones and areas impacted by viewscape changes has been released In February 2024, the Minister of Affordability and Utilities announced several policy
To this point, the RMA has received two emergent resolutions for the Spring 2024 Resolutions Session. The RMA’s Resolutions Committee has determined that the submitted resolutions meet the criteria for emergent resolutions, as outlined in
The report includes a series of recommendations to reduce the risks associated with absorbing a dissolved municipality The RMA has released its Post-Dissolution Impacts Study – Summary Report. The report is the culmination of a
The GOA has introduced legislation that will enable the creation of an independent police agency The Government of Alberta has introduced Bill 11: the Public Safety Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, which would update current policing
Following the recent provincial announcement on changes to renewable energy project approvals, the AUC has released their findings from the Module A inquiry In February 2024, the Minister of Affordability and Utilities announced several policy
The RMA and ABmunis hosted two webinars to prepare members for the 2024 drought season The RMA and ABmunis co-hosted two webinars for municipalities to learn and prepare for possible 2024 provincial droughts. The recordings
Something frightening is lurking in rural Alberta…check out the RMA’s report to learn more Zombie companies have been contributing to the chronic unpaid oil and gas property tax issue that RMA members have faced for
Don’t miss out on the fun! Canoe Benefits will be hosting a hospitality evening for the attendees of the RMA’s 2024 Spring Convention. Please join us to celebrate the relaunch of Canoe Benefits: When: March
The RMA 2024 Spring Convention will take place March 18 – 20, 2024 at the Edmonton Convention Centre Convention Program The convention program is packed starting on Monday, March 18 with two fully subscribed EOEP
As the RMA works to quantify the current rural municipal infrastructure deficit, member data is needed The RMA is undertaking an ambitious study to assess the current infrastructure deficit in rural municipalities. This is a
Following the announcement of policy changes to the renewable energy industry, the RMA is seeking clarity on how specific changes will be finalized and implemented On February 28, 2024, the Government of Alberta announced several
Alberta Municipal Affairs has released an engagement survey seeking municipal input on intermunicipal collaboration frameworks (ICFs). ICFs are intended to facilitate shared service delivery between neighbouring municipalities in cases where collaboration makes sense for both
For many years, Ministerial Forums have been a highlight of RMA conventions. They provide RMA members with an opportunity to have their questions, concerns and suggestions heard and responded to by Ministers, and ensure that
