Provide Your Opinion on Property Assessed Clean Energy
RMA is seeking member input on the Clean Energy Improvement Program (PACE-style program). The PACE program allows Albertans to make affordable energy efficiency or renewable energy upgrades to private property (residential, commercial, and agricultural) without a down payment. The cost of the upgrade is recovered from the property owner through property taxes over several years. […]
Government of Alberta to Host Webinar on Cannabis Enforcement Costs
The Government of Alberta has begun the process of reviewing municipal costs associated with cannabis legalization. This review was identified as a commitment in the UCP election platform. The intent of the review is to better understand enforcement (and potentially other) costs incurred by municipal governments as a result of the legalization of recreational cannabis […]
ARPA Parks Forum: Call for Presentation Proposals
Alberta Recreation & Parks Association is seeking presentation proposals for an upcoming Parks Forum in 2020 Alberta Recreation & Parks Association (ARPA) is hosting a Parks Forum on March 11 – 14, 2020 in Canmore, Alberta. The Parks Forum offers a significant opportunity for collaboration across diverse sectors and cultures. It provides a chance to […]
Let’s Stop Ageism and International Day of Older Persons
Join online discussions and declare October 1 International Day of Older Persons in your community The Alberta Council on Aging is asking municipalities to declare October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons. International Day of Older Persons is a day to recognize and acknowledge older Albertans and their contributions to our communities; raise […]
RMA Minister Meeting Update
RMA board members had the opportunity to discuss important issues for rural Alberta with Environment and Parks Minister, Hon. Jason Nixon RMA had the opportunity to meet with Environment and Parks Minister, the Honourable Jason Nixon last week. Minister meetings are crucial for building relationships with the new government and discussing issues of importance for […]
Incident Investigation
Incident investigations are intended to determine the cause of an incident, to identify unsafe conditions or acts, and to recommend corrective actions so that similar incidents don’t occur in the future. The purpose is prevention, not blame. It is always important for your organization to investigate incidents on its own to be able to better […]
Shallow Gas Tax Relief Program Details Now Available
Government of Alberta website now updated with program guidelines and resources On July 2, 2019, the Government of Alberta announced the Shallow Gas Tax Relief Initiative (SGTRI), which allows municipalities to implement a 35 per cent property tax reduction on shallow gas wells and pipelines across the province. Municipalities will be reimbursed by the Government […]
Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund 2018-2019 Report Available
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has announced that the Green Municipal Fund 2018-2019 Report (GMF) is now available on their website. The annual report showcases successful local green initiatives from GMF training, resources, and funding that deliver cleaner air and water, less waste, more energy efficiency, and improved infrastructure at the municipal level. If […]
Upcoming Community Conserve Webinar
Learn how Alberta municipalities can pool their resources to address common environment and conservation issues. Community Conserve is a web-based capacity-building and fund-pooling tool created by the Miistakis Institute and Environmental Law Centre, with the support from the RMA and AUMA. Municipal personnel participate by posting and voting on environmental issues and ideas. The top-ranked […]
MacKinnon Report: RMA Analysis
RMA provides a breakdown of the Blue Ribbon Panel Report On September 3, 2019 the Government of Alberta released the Report and Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Panel on Alberta’s Finances (the MacKinnon Report), which explores Alberta’s provincial government spending. RMA appreciates the intent of the MacKinnon Report to provide recommendations on how the Government […]