To this point, the RMA has received one emergent resolution for the Spring 2024 Resolutions Session. The RMA’s Resolutions Committee has determined that the submitted resolution meets the criteria for emergent resolutions, as outlined in
The RMA has released a briefing of the 2023 Wildfire Season Survey for member awareness Following the 2023 wildfire season and in preparation for future wildfire seasons, the RMA released a survey to understand the
The Government of Alberta has released Budget 2024 and the 2024 – 2027 Fiscal Plan. RMA President Paul McLauchlin’s initial reaction to Budget 2024 is as follows: For rural municipalities, Budget 2024 shows that the
The Minister of Affordability and Utilities released policy changes from the AUC’s Module A report Following the six-month renewable energy pause and AUC inquiry into renewable energy development, the Minister of Affordability and Utilities released
RMA has partnered with the Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities (ACSRC) at the University of Alberta to conduct a study on volunteerism in rural Alberta The Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities (ACSRC) at
Nisku, AB, February 29, 2024 – On February 28, 2024, the Government of Alberta released its renewed path forward for renewable energy development. The approach includes several changes to the project approval and reclamation process,
The RMA and ABmunis are hosting two collaborative webinars to prepare members for the 2024 drought season The RMA and ABmunis are co-hosting two webinars for municipalities to learn and prepare for the expected 2024
Nisku, AB, February 27, 2024 – The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) has conducted a member survey identifying that, as of December 31, 2023, at least $251.8 million of municipal property taxes have gone unpaid
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 resolutions that will be presented during the resolution session at the RMA 2024 Spring Convention are now available. The following resolutions were submitted prior to the RMA’s resolution deadline: 1-24S Declining Fire Department Services
The RMA has recently released a member guide on police governance in Alberta to assist members with participating in future engagements In 2022, the Government of Alberta passed the Police Amendment Act (PAA), which made
As per the RMA’s Resolution Process policy, an emergent resolution is defined as a resolution submitted to the RMA after the resolution deadline – February 12, 2024 for the 2024 Spring Convention – that addresses
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 Government of Alberta has opened registration to participate in upcoming engagements about the restructuring of Alberta Health On November 8, 2023, the Premier of Alberta and the Minister of Health announced a significant restructuring
Register for the next IAMA workshop and learn about asset management practices in Alberta Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) is hosting an in-person workshop on February 28, 2024 in Red Deer. The workshop will run
The Government of Alberta and Canada are expanding drought livestock assistance eligibility to help producers maintain breeding herds The 2023 Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance initiative is expanding its eligibility to 23 new regions and extending
