Municipalities may offer impacted companies a reduction of up to 35% on well and pipeline taxation, to be reimbursed by an equivalent reduction in the education property tax requisition amount On July 2, 2019, the
RMH is seeking applications for its second year of operation. The Rural Mental Health Project (RMH), hosted by the Alberta Division of the Canadian Mental Health Association, is a program that works with rural communities
Nisku, AB, July 2, 2019 – The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) appreciates the Government of Alberta’s decision to enable short-term relief to the shallow gas industry through the forgiveness of a portion of municipal
The Government of Canada released two strategic documents. The Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Canadian Minister of Rural Economic Development has published two strategic documents related to rural economic development broadly and rural connectivity specifically. The Economic
The Government of Canada is requesting project proposals for electric vehicle charging stations in public areas and on-street. The Government of Canada has introduced the Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) to address the lack of
Alberta Energy Regulator launches 60-day review of Participant Involvement Process. The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has released a draft of Directive XXX – Participant Involvement and is looking for public feedback within the next 60
Albertans can submit their ideas for cutting red tape through email or a fillable form The Government of Alberta has launched a red tape reporting website to enable Albertans to suggest red tape reduction opportunities
Federal Government news release calls for immediate government actions on aquatic invasive species On June 18, 2019, the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans released a report that found the federal government’s protections of Canadian
Government of Alberta launches 90-day review of Alberta’s electricity market system The Government of Alberta has committed to consult with stakeholders on whether Alberta should return to an energy-only market or create a capacity market
Understanding the factors to lead to slip, trip, and fall injuries Sometimes we look at quick solutions when it comes to solving problems. We do not always fully look at the causes of a problem
History Check becomes an Alberta-Wide Heritage & Tourism Mobile App Friends of Historical Northern Alberta Society (FHNAS) and Impact Tourism work to preserve and promote the history of Alberta. In 2017, FHNAS and Impact Tourism
The report summarizes board member committee work from August 2018 to March 2019 RMA has released its Spring 2019 Board Member Committee Report. The report includes a summary of all committees on which the RMA
Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) releases program update The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) released an update on the Community Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program. The update includes information on activities for
The Resource Communities of Canada Coalition (RCCC) is a collaborative group established to support the responsible development of energy infrastructure projects. Responsible resource development is essential for the future of all municipalities. The just-concluded Federation
Bill 7 will allow municipalities to offer property tax incentives for non-residential uses to support economic development On June 4, Kaycee Madu, Minister of Municipal Affairs, introduced Bill 7, Municipal Government (Property Tax Incentives) Amendment
The County of Vermillion River and City of Calgary release final report, “An Evaluation of Municipal- Provincial Wetland Management Partnerships in Alberta”. The County of Vermillion River, in partnership with the City of Calgary, released
