The South Saskatchewan Regional Plan (SSRP) identifies a number of strategies to manage and conserve Alberta’s native grasslands. The SSRP, which came into effect in 2014, provides strategic direction for the South Saskatchewan region to
Advocacy Report Card provides updates and statuses for all active resolutions RMA is pleased to provide the members with an update on advocacy efforts through the Fall 2018 Advocacy Report Card. The Advocacy Report Card
The report includes five principles and four recommendations that would contribute to a more equalized charitable gaming model At the Fall 2017 RMA convention, members passed resolution 13-17F: AAMDC Advisory Committee to Support the Alberta
ABMI tracks changes in Alberta’s natural environment and provides access to detailed data sources that can be used in planning and decision-making. In 2017, the Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute (ABMI) completed a 10-Year Science and
An Order in Council has been signed that will enhance the role of local government in the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) hearings on energy projects. The Ministry of Energy has released an Order in Council
The revised process for paying wetland replacement fees will now have applicants pay the fees directly to the Government of Alberta. On December 1, 2018, Alberta Environment and Parks announced that it would change the
The Government of Alberta is continuing the process of transitioning SuperNet to a new operator Earlier in 2018, the Government of Alberta selected Bell as the new operator of the Alberta SuperNet. As Service Alberta
The Provincial Education Requisition Credit (PERC) program provides eligible municipalities with an education property tax credit equal to the uncollectable education property taxes on oil and gas properties. Last year, the Government of Alberta announced
The Government of Alberta has provided updates and new tools to assist in the implementation of the Alberta Wetland Policy website. The Government of Alberta has provided new updates related to the implementation of the
Resolutions must be submitted to RMA by Wednesday, February 13, 2019 to be added to the Spring 2019 resolution order paper With district meetings approaching, RMA is reminding members of the important role resolutions play
The five-point plan is intended to improve emergency medical service throughout the province On December 7, 2018, the Government of Alberta announced a five-point emergency medical services (EMS) action plan, which is supported by a
Resolutions form an important part in identifying direction for the RMA’s advocacy efforts. The RMA membership endorsed the following resolutions at the fall 2018 convention: 1-18F: Provincial Contribution to Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program
The following resolutions that were endorsed at the Fall 2015 Convention are now expiring. For details on the last provided update, please visit the RMA Resolution Database. 8-15S: Government Prioritizing Northern Alberta Highways 1-15F:
Last week, the Government of Alberta introduced Bill 32 which outlines some specific legislative amendments that will only apply to the City of Calgary and City of Edmonton. Bill 32: City Charters Fiscal Framework Act
Local authorities will have until January 1, 2020 to meet the requirements of the regulation Amendments to the Emergency Management Act came into force on November 19, 2018, which provided authority to create a new
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
