Government of Canada funding applications due in early 2021 In November, the Government of Canada launched its Universal Broadband Fund (UBF) – a major win for rural, remote, and northern communities. This $1.75 billion fund
Municipalities have a role to play in inspecting for the tree disease Dutch Elm Disease (DED) is caused by a fungal pathogen that affects American Elm trees. Alberta is home to the largest stand of
Resolutions must be submitted to RMA by February 16, 2021 to be added to the Spring 2021 resolution order paper With district meetings approaching, RMA is reminding members of the important role resolutions play in
The Honourable Tracy Allard, Minister of Municipal Affairs, has approved Ministerial Order No. MSD:103/20, which amends section 30(1) of the Local Authorities Election Act to allow municipalities to accept candidate nomination deposits by debit or
Peace Officers and Investigators within Service Alberta provide consumer protection The Consumer Investigations Unit (CIU) is a department within Service Alberta that provides consumer protections to Albertans. The CIU can investigate complaints and transactions related
Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) released the Water Conservation Policy for Upstream Oil and Gas Operations (WCP), replacing the Water Conservation and Allocation Policy for Oilfield Injection (2006). The WCP provides direction on water use
The Alberta Water Council’s (AWC) two projects, the Alberta Water Futures and the Wetland Policy Implementation Review, have both reached their first major milestones. The projects are now ready to engage with partners and sectors
Environment and Climate Change Canada has extended the consultation period of Batch 17 Species at Risk In January 2020, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) invited stakeholders to comment on the proposed amendments to Schedule
RMA, AUMA, and Alberta Municipal Affairs are working together to develop online training for individuals intending to run in the 2021 municipal elections. Municipal Affairs will provide content on legislation and procedural matters, while the
The Surface Rights Board (SRB) has launched the Surface Rights E-Filing Portal, which allows landowners or their representative to electronically submit and monitor the status of rental recovery applications under section 36 of the Surface
The changes in Bill 48 impact municipal authorities related to development approval timelines, development appeals, municipal land reserves, and off-site levies On November 16, 2020, Bill 48: Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2020 (No. 2)
The Government of Alberta is currently continuing its review of Alberta’s Police Act through virtual meetings with a wide array of stakeholders, which includes RMA, the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association, and Indigenous communities. In addition
Alberta Environment and Parks is gathering feedback from Albertans on draft reports and flood maps The Government of Alberta has released draft flood maps meant to improve public safety, support emergency management, and help build
As part of the Building Capacity in Rural Crime Prevention project, the Canadian Municipal Network on Crime Prevention (CMNCP) is offering a webinar titled “Rural Crime Prevention and Community Safety: An Introduction to Multi-Sectoral Perspectives”.
Register now for December 10 workshop with Alberta Health Services RMA, AUMA, and Alberta Health Services (AHS) are delivering a workshop on the future of healthcare in Alberta on December 10, 2020 from 10:00 to
Share your ideas to help shape the future of sustainable recreational Crown land use Crown land encompasses approximately 60% of the province, including public lands, parks, and protected areas. This consultation is the first initiative
