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 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 2023 Resolution Status Update – Volume
This guide is intended to provide members with a short overview of the Municipal Wildfire Assistance Program and the Disaster Recovery Program The RMA has created a Wildfire Program Assistance Guide 2023, which is a
Register for the next IAMA workshop and learn about condition assessments, service capacity, and FCM funding opportunities Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) is hosting an in-person workshop on June 14, 2023 in Calgary. The workshop
The Government of Alberta will help municipalities by reimbursing compensation costs for volunteer firefighters who have been deployed in areas affected by wildfires The Government of Alberta is committed to supporting communities impacted by wildfires
The RMA has partnered with the Government of Alberta to help rural municipalities undertake research and feasibility studies on potential rural economic development projects The RMA has recently received funding from the Government of Alberta’s
FCM is seeking input from municipalities on development of the new Green Municipal Fund The Green Municipal Fund (GMF) aims to help local governments switch to sustainable practices faster. The GMF is a $1.6 billion
Engagement site launches on the framework that will be developed, as directed by the act PrairiesCan is leading engagement efforts for the Building a Green Prairie Economy Act. This legislation calls for the development of
AHS creates plan to reduce EMS response times Emergency medical services (EMS) in Alberta deliver essential safety services throughout the province. There has been an increased challenge for EMS systems to meet growing demand for
As part of the RMA’s ongoing commitment to proactively manage and communicate on member resolutions, the RMA is excited to announce a new initiative: the Monthly Resolution Update Bulletin. Each month, the RMA will provide
Low-risk stormwater use no longer requires a Water Act licence Stormwater ponds are purpose-built storm drainage facilities that store surface water runoff from precipitation falling on land or sites primarily developed for residential, commercial, or
The RMA expects all parties and candidates to recognize the unique role of rural municipalities in driving Alberta’s economy. With a provincial election fast approaching, the RMA wants to make sure rural municipal issues are
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
In accordance with the ministerial order issued by the Minister of Energy, the AER has created new requirements for licensees with unpaid municipal property taxes. The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) announced the new requirements for
Five district representatives have been chosen to participate on the RMA’s Quasi-Judicial Agencies Committee. In March 2023, the RMA requested member nominations to the Quasi-Judicial Agencies Member Committee. This committee will run from May to
The RMA has released an updated version of A Guide for Declaring Municipal Agricultural Disasters in Alberta The RMA re-released an updated version of A Guide for Declaring Municipal Agricultural Disasters in Alberta after consultation
