In May 2025, the Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) released the Alberta Emergency Social Services (ESS) Framework. It will be included as an annex of the Alberta Emergency Plan. The new framework has replaced the
Volunteers are the heart of any community. They help bring the community together and show love and support, while not costing the ratepayers. But having volunteers does not mean that we step away from vetting
Following consultations throughout 2024, the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) released a draft blackline version of Rule 007: Facility Applications on March 24, 2025 and invited written feedback from interested parties and stakeholders. Earlier in May,
The Government of Alberta has launched an engagement on a review of the Police Funding Model (PFM), to take place in May and June 2025. According to the Government of Alberta, the engagement will be
The final sitting of the spring session saw a rush of legislative action as the members of the legislative assembly sought to conclude some significant matters before the break. The legislative assembly will not formally
The RMA has assigned a status to one Spring 2025 resolution that has received an initial response from government. Immediately after resolutions are endorsed by RMA members, the RMA sends the resolutions to the relevant
The Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) is accepting applications for grant programs that are specific to municipalities. Used Oil Materials Support Grant The Used Oil Materials Support Grant is designed to improve the management of
A crisis situation, such as wildfire, flood or public safety concern, can arise with little to no notice. They can be stressful for both the responding personnel and the public. At RMA Insurance, we understand
The penultimate sitting of this session saw multiple, consecutive, afternoon and evening sittings as Legislature sought to conclude many significant matters before the summer break. Marred by controversy over separation, the Assembly rushed debate through
The EOEP’s Regional Partnerships and Collaboration course is designed to equip elected officials with the tools needed to build strong, effective regional partnerships that support long-term community resilience. Participants will explore the value of collaboration,
Whether you are taking part in the Alberta Highway Cleanup program or maintaining county roads, this initiative presents a valuable opportunity for communities to collaborate in keeping their roads clean. However, roadside cleanup involves certain
Following consultations throughout 2024, the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) released a draft blackline version of Rule 007: Facility Applications on March 23, 2025 and invited written feedback from interested parties and stakeholders. Rule 007 sets
On April 7, 2025, the Government of Alberta tabled Bill 49: Public Safety and Emergency Services Statutes Amendment Act, 2025. This Bill proposes changes to many different pieces of legislation – notable to members are
Coming off the heels of the federal election, the Alberta Legislature got right back to work debating and passing meaningful legislation. Recognizing the importance of the direction Alberta will take in light of the new
Hiring summer students can be such an important part of teaching people in our communities skills and giving them experience they may not get elsewhere. It also opens the potential for future talent pools and
AMHSA and OHS are jointly hosting a free informational webinar on the recently expanded Proactive Inspection Program. Effective April 1, 2025, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) expanded the Proactive Inspection Program to include counties/municipal districts,
