The Minister of Energy and Minerals wrote to the RMA announcing expanded tools to ensure payment of municipal taxes by the oil and gas sector The Minister of Energy and Minerals, Hon. Brian Jean, recently
The RMA has partnered with the Government of Alberta to help members establish effective Economic Development Advisory Committees The RMA has received funding from the Government of Alberta’s Economic Development in Rural Alberta Plan (EDRAP)
Three seats on the RMA Board of Directors are up for election at the RMA 2024 Fall Convention The RMA 2024 Fall Convention will take place November 4 – 7 with the following three seats
Calling all elected officials – the Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) is offering seven courses this fall! There will be in-person courses on September 24 in Red Deer at the Alberta Municipalities Convention. There will
Municipalities can apply for funding for various activities related to fireguards The Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA) is accepting requests for proposals for Phase 1 of their Community Fireguard Program (CFP). The purpose
The Camrose Casino has applied to relocate to southwest Edmonton and is seeking letters of support for the decision The Camrose Casino has submitted an application to Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) to relocate
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
Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation is seeking input on how to prioritize agriculture when considering renewable energy development Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation is consulting with stakeholders regarding new policies to prioritize agriculture with respect to renewable
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
