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
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
