The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) has learned that a news article reported that the RMA is looking to “name and shame” oil and gas companies that have outstanding property taxes. This quote has been
Share your municipality’s successes and innovations by applying for a Minister’s Award for Municipal Excellence The Government of Alberta is now accepting applications from municipalities for the 2021 Minister’s Awards for Municipal Excellence. The awards
The update provides an overview of the interim board’s work between late October 2020 and mid-February 2021 The Alberta Police Interim Advisory Board (APIAB) has released a quarterly update intended to provide municipalities with an
RMA’s resolution deadline for the 2021 Spring Convention was Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Any resolutions being brought forward after this date are considered emergent. As per RMA’s Resolution Process policy, an emergent resolution is defined
Nisku, AB, February 18, 2021 – The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) has conducted a member survey identifying that approximately $245 million in property taxes currently owed to rural municipalities by oil and gas companies
Alberta Energy is hosting a Hydrogen Roadmap Engagement session for municipalities In 2020, the Government of Alberta announced Alberta’s Natural Gas Vision and Strategy, which lays out a plan for Alberta to become a global
The report fulfills two of the interim board’s deliverables as directed by the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General The Alberta Interim Police Advisory Board, which consists of representatives from RMA, AUMA, and the Alberta
This virtual session will take a deep dive into the possible formation of a provincial police service Registration is open for RMA and AUMA’s joint President’s Summit on Provincial Policing. The session, held virtually, will
Virtual EOEP courses will be held in March and April The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) is excited to announce the opening of registration for two virtual courses. Council’s Role in Service Delivery will be
Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) is hosting a webinar on the Code of Practice for Wetland Replacement Works on February 23, 2021. The code came into force in 2020 and is a key red tape
Cybera is partnering with the Rural Alberta Connectivity Coalition to host an event March 23 and 24 to discuss internet access opportunities Cybera is partnering with the Alberta Rural Connectivity Coalition to host the first
The Advocacy Report Card provides updates and statuses for all active resolutions RMA is pleased to provide the members with an update on advocacy efforts through the Winter 2021 Advocacy Report Card. The Advocacy Report
Alberta Transportation is working with RMA and AUMA to pilot a program to reduce red tape for developments adjacent to highways Alberta Transportation (AT) is working with the RMA and AUMA to develop a voluntary
RMA is seeking feedback from members on the Community Aggregate Payment Levy RMA is currently seeking feedback from its members on the Community Aggregate Payment Levy (CAPL). In 2005, amendments to the Municipal Government Act
FCM’s Municipal Asset Management Program is now accepting applications for asset management capacity building grants The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP) is now accepting applications from municipalities for grants to
Register for the next IAMA workshop, held in three-hour sessions over two days Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) is hosting a virtual workshop in February. Workshop programming will be delivered over two days on February
