The Government of Canada is asking for feedback on the Minor Works Order under the Canadian Navigable Waters Act The Government of Canada is reviewing the Minor Works Order under the Canadian Navigable Waters Act
RMA has been working hard to advocate on behalf of members, bringing the rural municipal perspective to provincial decision makers The past few months have been busy as RMA continues to engage with provincial decision
RMA has resources available to support local advocacy on rural municipal issues Since the election this spring, RMA has been actively engaging with government and all MLAs to demonstrate the importance of rural Alberta. Our
AER and Farmers Advocate have tools available to landowners if oil and gas companies do not fulfill their access agreements Many rural Alberta landowners have benefited economically from surface access agreements with oil and gas
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
