By now, all RMA Insurance members should have received their pre-renewal confirmations. Many of you have compiled the requested information and returned it to us. If you have not had a chance to complete your
RMA’s newly-released report explains the important role that financial reserves play in long-term planning and decision-making for municipalities across Alberta Nisku, AB, November 14, 2019 – The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) has released a
MNP releases survey on innovation and local governments across Western Canada MNP partnered with provincial associations from British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan to find out what is driving change in Canadian communities and how local
Bill 20 and Bill 21 make a wide range of changes to current legislation, including the Police Act and the establishment of the Local Government Fiscal Framework Act On October 29, 2019, the Government of
Roundtable discussion to be hosted in Lethbridge On Tuesday, November 5, the Regional Commissioner for the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is coming to Southern Alberta to connect with stakeholders. The event features a
Feedback is being accepted through written comments and an online survey The Government of Alberta has announced the review of the Tobacco and Smoking Reduction Act (TSRA), to consider ways to prevent and reduce the
RMA’s resolution deadline for the Fall 2019 Convention was Friday, October 18, 2019. Any resolutions being brought forward after this date will be considered emergent. As per RMA’s resolution process policy, an emergent resolution is
The resolutions that will be presented during the resolution session at the RMA Fall 2019 Convention are now available. See the attachment to this bulletin for the complete resolution package. Resolution Amendments Any members wishing
The Government of Alberta has released Budget 2019: A plan for jobs and the economy for the 2019-20 fiscal year and 2019-23 Fiscal Plan. The 2019-20 budget focuses on three key Government of Alberta priorities:
Today the Government of Alberta released their budget for the shortened 2019-20 fiscal year (October 24, 2019 to March 31, 2020). RMA President Al Kemmere’s initial reaction to the 2019-20 provincial budget is as follows:
Version 2 of the document includes the Government of Alberta’s Notice of Policy Change In 2018, the Government of Alberta began the process of transitioning responsibility for reviewing and approving private sewage variance applications from
To support national unity, a well-represented voice must include the rural perspective Nisku, AB, October 24, 2019 – In response to the results of the federal election, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed the need
Monthly survey on agro-climatic conditions available last week of every month during the growing season Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada manages a monthly online survey that allows farmers to submit agro-climatic conditions. The results of this
The Government of Alberta is currently seeking input from Alberta municipalities on costs they have incurred in relation to cannabis legalization. The consultation supports a commitment in the UCP election platform. Municipalities received an email
Winter is once again upon us, bringing the sub-zero temperatures many dread. It is also the time when organizations with vacant or seasonal properties need to look at taking the right steps to protect their
Rural Alberta has a strong voice at the FCM Board of Directors and Committee Tables The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board of Directors is comprised of elected municipal officials and affiliate members from all
