Read RMA’s full submission to Alberta’s Fair Deal Panel RMA has submitted input to the Fair Deal Panel, which has been an initiative by the Government of Alberta to consult with Albertans on measures to
The Honourable Kaycee Madu, Minister of Municipal Affairs, is pleased to announce the 2020 Minister’s Awards for Municipal Excellence. The 19th annual awards recognize municipal government excellence and promotes knowledge sharing among municipalities. For the
An online survey allows for input into several aspects of the current local authority election process The Government of Alberta has opened consultations on the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA). The consultation focuses on the
Report provides recommendations intended to provide long-term sustainability in the healthcare system Alberta Health released a performance review report of Alberta Health Services (AHS) conducted by Ernst & Young. The report contains 57 recommendations and
As of January 31, 2020, Alberta’s Farm Freedom and Safety Act comes into effect. This legislation creates new workplace safety rules for farmers and ranchers. The new rules will apply to waged workers who are
The training, which is now mandatory for new SDAB clerks and members, is being offered by the Municipal Government Board In late 2019, the Municipal Government Board (MGB) assumed responsibility for delivering Subdivision and Development
Ministerial order exempts cannabis from Alberta Health’s Food Regulation Minister Shandro issued a Ministerial Order in December 2019, which exempts cannabis production facilities in Alberta from Alberta Health’s Food Regulation. The Ministerial Order exempts cannabis
The Miistakis Institute is hosting a free Municipal Wetlands Data Workshop for municipal personnel in the Bow River Basin to better understand what wetland data challenges exist and how to create a strategy for collectively
Environment and Climate Change Canada seeking comments on reclassifying or adding 17 terrestrial species to Species at Risk Act Environment and Climate Change Canada is seeking comments on the proposal to add 14 and reclassify
RMA, along with AUMA and IAMA, have received funding from the FCM’s Municipal Asset Management Program to offer additional asset management training RMA, in collaboration with the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) and Infrastructure Asset
RMA and AUMA have developed a brief resource providing an overview of changes made to the ICF and IDP process through Bill 25 RMA and AUMA have partnered to provide their members with a brief
Position statements provide a concise overview of RMA’s position on key policy areas RMA takes pride in representing the rural municipal perspective to government decision-makers, industry, and other stakeholders. As part of our advocacy efforts,
Application deadline is February 25, 2020 The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) has announced their Community Investment Program Grant is accepting applications until February 25, 2020. This program can be accessed by municipalities to work
Automobile usage questions are among the most common enquiries from RMA Insurance members. Below are answers to five of the most frequent. Q: How does the auto liability work if there is a claim that
Nisku, AB, January 20, 2020 – The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) has conducted a member survey that identifies that approximately $173 million in property taxes are currently owed to rural municipalities from oil and
Attend the Prairie Water Workshop hosted in Calgary WaterSMART and Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD-DEO) are hosting a one-day Prairie Water Workshop in Calgary. The workshop will allow for engagement with partners and stakeholders across
