A majority of rural Albertans agree that support funding be continued for the RCMP to keep communities safe The RMA partnered with the University of Lethbridge to conduct a province-wide public opinion survey related to
An online survey in February delivered by Leger and sponsored by the University of Lethbridge’s Prentice Institute for Global Population and Economy and the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) shows a distinct lack of support
Call for Nominations to expand the Technical Working Group for the Municipal Asset Management Program The Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP) technical working group is looking to expand its membership
We are pleased to invite our insurance member organizations to RiskPro Communities. After a few years of virtual, we are all looking forward to an in-person event and seeing everyone face to face. RiskPro Communities
The program will enable Indigenous communities, landowners, and municipalities to nominate wells and facilities for closure The AER recently announced a new closure nomination program that will allow Indigenous communities and stakeholders, including landowners and
The Government of Canada will not absorb retroactive policing costs for RCMP officers in municipalities In 2021, the National Police Federation and Government of Canada negotiated a collective agreement for RCMP officers that includes substantial
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
Resolutions form an important part in identifying direction for the RMA’s advocacy efforts. The RMA membership endorsed the following resolutions in spring 2023: 1-23S Enhanced Support for Receiving Municipalities in Dissolutions (Parkland County) 2-23S Provincial
Sometimes it’s tempting to look for quick solutions when it comes to solving problems without fully looking at the causes or the system in which they exist. This tendency can be detrimental when addressing slip,
The 2023 federal budget is titled Strong Middle Class, Affordable Economy and Healthy Future On March 28, 2023, the federal budget was released based on commitments to make life more affordable for Canadians, create a
Nisku, AB, March 20, 2023 – As rural municipalities continue to face an escalating unpaid property tax burden from oil and gas companies, the RMA sees real promise in the action taken by the Government
The member committee will help the RMA to better understand how development approvals and other decisions made by quasi-judicial agencies such as the AER and AUC impact rural municipalities Although a core responsibility of municipalities
Nisku, AB, March 7, 2023 – The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) has conducted a member survey identifying that as of December 31, 2022, approximately $268 million in property taxes currently owed to rural municipalities
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 released Budget 2023: Securing Alberta’s Future and the 2023 – 2026 Fiscal Plan. RMA President Paul McLauchlin’s initial reaction to the 2023 – 2024 provincial budget is as follows: Budget
The resolutions that will be presented during the resolution session at the RMA 2023 Spring Convention are now available. The following resolutions were submitted prior to the RMA’s resolution deadline: 1-23S Enhanced Support for Receiving
