The current 911 system will be fully replaced by a next generation 911 system in 2025 The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has required that Canada’s 911 system transition to next generation (NG) capabilities
The RMA has shared a submission with Justice and Solicitor General opposing the creation of an Alberta Provincial Police Service The RMA has provided input to the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General opposing the
Nisku, AB, March 31, 2022 – The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) has submitted a report to the Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General opposing the creation of an Alberta Provincial Police Service (APPS). The
The course builds on foundations learned in Munis 101 The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) is excited to announce a virtual offering of Council’s Role in Service Delivery. Understanding setting service levels is fundamental to
Resolutions form an important part in identifying direction for the RMA’s advocacy efforts. The RMA membership endorsed the following resolutions in spring 2022: 2-22S Negative Impact of Carbon Tax on Rural Albertans (Northern Sunrise County)
The following resolutions that were endorsed at the RMA 2019 Spring Convention are now expiring. For details on the last provided update, please visit the RMA Resolution Database. 1-19S Municipal Support for the Energy Industry
Statements made by the Premier, Minister of Energy, and Minister of Municipal Affairs during the RMA 2022 Spring Convention indicate that the Government of Alberta is planning to address the issue The RMA was pleased
Alberta Health Services has launched a website to provide information and gather feedback on the current EMS system Alberta Health Services (AHS) is undertaking the creation of a long-term Provincial Service Plan for Emergency Medical
The funding will allow the organizations to build on their recently completed asset management courses The RMA, in collaboration with Alberta Municipalities (ABMunis) and Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA), has received funding under the Federation
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
