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 […]
RMA Fall 2019 Convention Registration Now Open
Register online for convention, EOEP courses and Partners Program activities! The RMA Fall 2019 Convention will take place November 13 – 15, 2019 at the Edmonton Convention Centre. Online registration is now open for the convention, Elected Officials Education Program courses, and Partners Program activities. Convention Program The convention program continues to be developed […]
Government of Alberta Seeking Input on Proposed Police Costing Model
Feedback accepted until October 15, 2019 The Government of Alberta is currently reviewing Alberta’s police costing model. This review was identified as a commitment in the UCP election platform. To guide the review, the Government of Alberta has designed a costing model that requires testing with municipalities. The Government of Alberta invited all municipalities to […]
Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) Workshop on October 9
Register for the next IAMA workshop in Calgary Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) is hosting a workshop in Calgary on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. The workshop will feature presentations on several topics, including how to effectively gather and use data, tips for success in software selection, and linking asset management to climate change mitigation. The […]
Provide Your Feedback on the Alberta Energy Regulator
Feedback will be collected between September 6 and October 14, 2019. The Government of Alberta is seeking feedback from stakeholders and the public on ways to improve the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), while still maintaining stringent environmental standards and respecting the rights of landowners. The goal of the review is to identify changes and enhancements […]