Order in Council released May 1, 2018 The Off-Site Levies Amendment Regulation was recently released to the public, where it outlined several requirements for municipalities to consider when determining off-site levy amounts, and the use
The Miistakis Institute has recently announced the release of the Municipal Flood and Drought Action Planning Primer. The Flood and Drought Primer is the first part of a two-part process. The intent of the Primer
The Alberta Innovates Water Innovation Program (WIP) is designed to help achieve the goals of the Government of Alberta’s Water for Life Strategy: safe, secure drinking water; healthy aquatic ecosystems; and reliable, quality water supplies
RMA and AUMA are pleased to invite members to a series of educational webinars on cannabis and public health. These webinars will provide recommendations to help municipalities make cannabis policy decisions that promote and protect
Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act is being updated with most changes coming into effect June 1, 2018. December 15, 2017, the Government of Alberta began a consultation process with stakeholders to determine and
Whether you are dealing with a personal or commercial loss, there is no such thing as a standard claim. Although your insurer has dedicated staff to help process your claim, knowing what you should do
RMA, AUMA, and Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) are excited to bring you an asset management workshop for elected officials, CAOs, and senior staff in Alberta! Through support of the Government of Canada and the
Workshops geared towards municipal staff to increase asset management awareness, learn data requirements, and how to build an asset management plan. RMA, AUMA, and Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) are excited to bring you an
Under the Matters Relating to Assessment and Taxation Regulation (MRAT), s2(1,f, iv) the definition of farming operations includes an operation on a parcel of land for which a woodlot management plan has been approved by
The Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future requests your submission regarding the Employment Standards (Firefighter Leave) Amendment Act The intent of Bill 201 is to entitle part-time firefighters occasional unpaid leave to assist in fire
Upcoming courses will be offered in Nisku and Camrose The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP), a joint venture of the RMA and AUMA, is Alberta’s only professional education program designed for municipally elected officials.
This one-day course is being offered on Friday, May 25, 2018 at the RMA office in Nisku The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP), a joint venture of the RMA and AUMA, is Alberta’s only professional
Meeting brings together associations from Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba to discuss regionally significant issues Last week, Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) attended the annual Western Canadian Municipal Association (WCMA) meeting in Regina, Saskatchewan. The meeting
Up to $5000 available through Alberta Rural Development Network The Alberta Rural Development Network (ARDN), with support from Alberta Health, is accepting applications for funding from organizations and municipalities interested in obtaining financial assistance to
The 2018 application term is now open and closes August 31, 2018 In recognition of the importance of an educated population to the future well-being of rural communities, the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) established
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 Spring 2018 Advocacy Report Card. The Advocacy Report Card
