Nisku, AB, March 8, 2022 – The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) has conducted a member survey identifying that as of December 31, 2021, approximately $253 million in property taxes currently owed to rural municipalities
This virtual course is in high demand! Based on overwhelming demand, the Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) has opened registration for a second offering of the Municipal Corporate Planning and Finance course. The course is
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
Government of Alberta establishes goal to reach all Albertans with highspeed internet by end of 2026 – 2027 The Government of Alberta has released a Provincial Broadband Strategy. The strategy acknowledges there is a digital
In-person and virtual education courses are available The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) is offering courses both in-person and virtually. Council’s Role in Strategic Planning and Council’s Role in Service Delivery are being offered in
Due to popular demand, the RMA is hosting another presentation with Alberta Environment and Parks to discuss their progress on modernizing the environmental regulatory system In February, the RMA hosted a presentation and Q&A session
The Government of Alberta has released Budget 2022: Moving Forward for the 2022 – 2023 fiscal year and the 2022 – 2025 Fiscal Plan. RMA President Paul McLauchlin’s initial reaction to the 2022 – 2023
Environment and Climate Change Canada is seeking feedback from stakeholders Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is developing a Management Plan for the Evening Grosbeak, which is listed as Special Concern under the federal Species
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 15, 2022 for the 2022 Spring Convention – that addresses
The resolutions that will be presented during the resolution session at the RMA 2022 Spring Convention are now available. The following resolutions were submitted prior to the RMA’s resolution deadline: 1-22S A More Equitable Funding
Court decision confirms municipal authority to create bylaws banning roadside trailer signs An Alberta Court of Appeal decision has confirmed that municipalities have the authority to create bylaws banning roadside trailer signs. The RMA is
View the RMA’s 2022 federal pre-budget submission In advance of the 2022 federal budget, the Government of Canada has requested stakeholders to share their ideas on how budget priorities could contribute to new jobs and
Environment and Climate Change Canada is seeking feedback from stakeholders Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is developing a Management Plan for Yellow Banded Bumble Bee in Canada, which is listed as a species of
On February 14, 2022, the RMA hosted a presentation and Q&A session with senior representatives from Alberta and Environment and Parks (AEP). This session covered the ministry’s progress on working to fulfill the vision of
RMA is hosting the last two webinars in the RMA 101 series The RMA released RMA 101 in January 2022 to familiarize and orient new RMA members with the association. Throughout February, RMA staff have
Canadian Internet Registration Authority makes grants for up to $100,000 available The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) has launched its Community Investment Program Grants. Grants of up to $100,000 are available for non-profit organizations, registered
