RMA and ABmunis are partnering to offer educational resources and other learning opportunities to those considering running for elected office in the upcoming municipal election. The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) and Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis)
The Resolution Status Update provides up-to-date information and progress updates for all active resolutions. The RMA is pleased to provide members with an update on advocacy efforts through the 2024 Resolution Status Update – Volume
Resolutions must be submitted by February 18 to be added to the Spring 2025 resolution order paper. With district meetings approaching, the RMA is reminding members of the important role resolutions play in guiding the
RMA’s input focuses on rural funding priorities linked to four themes. The RMA has submitted input to the Government of Alberta related to planning for Budget 2025. As rural municipalities have a unique role in
The Government of Alberta is launching the second round of in-person engagement sessions for the health care system refocus. In November 2023, the Government of Alberta (GOA) announced plans to restructure Alberta’s healthcare system. This
Calling all elected officials – the Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) is offering an online service delivery course! Effective service delivery is the cornerstone of a thriving municipality. Understanding how to align community needs with
Engagement seeks information on how to enhance Alberta’s water management system to improve water availability. The Government of Alberta is seeking input on new policies, regulatory tools, and potential amendments to the Water Act to
Applications are now open for the Rural Transit Solutions Fund and the Active Transportation Fund. The Government of Canada’s (GOC) Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF) is designed to support transit services in communities of all
The Government of Alberta has announced the extension of the Community Aggregate Payment Levy Regulation until 2029. The Community Aggregate Payment Levy (CAP Levy) Regulation was introduced in 2006 and enables municipalities to impose a
Unable to attend RMA’s AHPP webinar? Check out the recording. On December 12, 2024, RMA hosted the Alberta Seniors, Community, and Social Services Ministry for a webinar on the Affordable Housing Partnership Program (AHPP) in
The new methodology will be based on publicly available data. As part of the ongoing Assessment Model Review (AMR), the Government of Alberta has introduced a new methodology for calculating assessment year modifiers (AYMs). The
To close out RMA’s Below the Drill campaign, a summary of the impacts on municipalities, an overview of key statistics, and a supplementary interactive data component are highlighted below. Throughout the fall, the RMA’s Below
RMA is releasing a new report on hospice and end-of-life care in rural Alberta. The report calls on the Government of Alberta to implement a sustainable hospice funding model to improve end-of-life care for rural
The new regulations and changes to existing regulations clarify the province’s “agriculture first” policy for renewable energy development, as well as reclamation requirements for project proponents. The Government of Alberta has announced several regulatory changes
New intake window designed to accommodate municipalities who will not be able to finalize an agreement with Circular Materials by December 31, 2024. The Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) is introducing an additional intake period
Engagement seeks information on how to enhance Alberta’s water management system to improve water availability. The Government of Alberta is seeking input on new policies, regulatory tools, and potential amendments to the Water Act to
