As the RMA works to quantify the current rural municipal infrastructure deficit, member data is needed The RMA is undertaking an ambitious study to assess the current infrastructure deficit in rural municipalities. This is a
Following the announcement of policy changes to the renewable energy industry, the RMA is seeking clarity on how specific changes will be finalized and implemented On February 28, 2024, the Government of Alberta announced several
Alberta Municipal Affairs has released an engagement survey seeking municipal input on intermunicipal collaboration frameworks (ICFs). ICFs are intended to facilitate shared service delivery between neighbouring municipalities in cases where collaboration makes sense for both
For many years, Ministerial Forums have been a highlight of RMA conventions. They provide RMA members with an opportunity to have their questions, concerns and suggestions heard and responded to by Ministers, and ensure that
To this point, the RMA has received one emergent resolution for the Spring 2024 Resolutions Session. The RMA’s Resolutions Committee has determined that the submitted resolution meets the criteria for emergent resolutions, as outlined in
The RMA has released a briefing of the 2023 Wildfire Season Survey for member awareness Following the 2023 wildfire season and in preparation for future wildfire seasons, the RMA released a survey to understand the
The Government of Alberta has released Budget 2024 and the 2024 – 2027 Fiscal Plan. RMA President Paul McLauchlin’s initial reaction to Budget 2024 is as follows: For rural municipalities, Budget 2024 shows that the
The Minister of Affordability and Utilities released policy changes from the AUC’s Module A report Following the six-month renewable energy pause and AUC inquiry into renewable energy development, the Minister of Affordability and Utilities released
RMA has partnered with the Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities (ACSRC) at the University of Alberta to conduct a study on volunteerism in rural Alberta The Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities (ACSRC) at
Nisku, AB, February 29, 2024 – On February 28, 2024, the Government of Alberta released its renewed path forward for renewable energy development. The approach includes several changes to the project approval and reclamation process,
The RMA and ABmunis are hosting two collaborative webinars to prepare members for the 2024 drought season The RMA and ABmunis are co-hosting two webinars for municipalities to learn and prepare for the expected 2024
Nisku, AB, February 27, 2024 – The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) has conducted a member survey identifying that, as of December 31, 2023, at least $251.8 million of municipal property taxes have gone unpaid
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 resolutions that will be presented during the resolution session at the RMA 2024 Spring Convention are now available. The following resolutions were submitted prior to the RMA’s resolution deadline: 1-24S Declining Fire Department Services
The RMA has recently released a member guide on police governance in Alberta to assist members with participating in future engagements In 2022, the Government of Alberta passed the Police Amendment Act (PAA), which made
As per the RMA’s Resolution Process policy, an emergent resolution is defined as a resolution submitted to the RMA after the resolution deadline – February 12, 2024 for the 2024 Spring Convention – that addresses
