RMA is co-hosting a webinar with ABmunis for members to understand the current state of Extended Producer Responsibility in relation to recycling. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is designed to shift the physical and financial burden
Are you preparing an application for the 2024/2025 AHPP program intake? Come hear about the program from the Government of Alberta and leave with information to help prepare your application. Last week, the Government of
Since last week’s update, all Government Bills tabled in the Fall 2024 Sitting of the Legislature were read for a third time, with many passing on division, and all now await Royal Assent. With no
Upcoming RiskPro Events RiskPro CommunitiesApril 22–24, 2024 RiskPro SchoolsFebruary 5, 2024 RiskPro Communities & Schools Each year, RMA hosts the RiskPro Communities & RiskPro Schools conference to support our members in operating more efficiently. RiskPro
In April 2024, the province announced plans to produce a feasibility study to assess ridership demand and infrastructure needs for the project. The study is expected to be complete by Summer 2025. The Government of
The Government of Alberta will no longer provide funding to the Edmonton and Calgary Metropolitan Region Boards, and membership is now voluntary. On Friday, November 22, Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver informed both the Edmonton
This past week saw five bills pass the Committee of the Whole, several with amendments, and one bill pass third reading. Notable visitors to the Legislature this week included the Consul General of Japan, as
The AHPP provides funding for public, non-profit, and private-sector housing providers for innovative and sustainable affordable housing projects. The Government of Alberta has opened applications for funding under the Affordable Housing Partnership Program (AHPP), which
To improve reporting on resolution advocacy, the RMA is releasing a monthly bulletin highlighting recent actions undertaken on select active resolutions. The Monthly Resolution Update Bulletin is a way of routinely highlighting a selection of
Staff of RMA member organizations now have access to exclusive car and home insurance savings through belairdirect, an RMA partner. This offer is available to individuals working for or connected to RMA member organizations. It
The Auditor General of Alberta released a report summarizing the findings of a review on processes to assess and manage the condition of affordable housing in Alberta. On November 18, 2024, the Auditor General released
The Legislative Update resumes this week after a two-week hiatus for RMA’s Fall Convention, where the Premier and several Cabinet ministers attended and answered questions from rural municipal leaders, and the Legislature’s constituency week, during
New online tool requires action from holders of a water license issued prior to November 2021. The Government of Alberta has launched the Digital Regulatory Assurance System to help Albertans manage water licences and associated
The Government of Alberta announced two health grants for rural communities across the province The Government of Alberta (GOA) recently announced two new grants that are intended to provide funding for non-physician clinic team members
The Government of Alberta is temporarily freezing the amount rural municipalities are responsible for paying through the Police Funding Model for front-line policing services in Alberta. The Police Funding Regulation introduced the Police Funding Model
Resolutions form an important part in identifying direction for the RMA’s advocacy efforts. The RMA membership endorsed the following resolutions in Fall 2024: 1-24F Attraction and Retention Strategy for Rural Health Care Professionals (County of
