Understanding the Process for Reviewing Existing IDPs
If municipalities are confident that existing IDPs meet new MGA requirements, they may be submitted as part of an ICF prior to March 31, 2020. The deadline for submitting intermunicipal collaboration frameworks (ICFs) and intermunicipal development plans (IDPs) to the Government of Alberta is March 31, 2020. As municipalities move forward in developing ICFs and […]
Rural municipalities out more than $81 million in unpaid taxes from oil and gas companies
Nisku, AB, March 8, 2019 – The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) have recently conducted a survey that identifies that an unprecedented $81 million in property taxes from oil and gas companies have gone unpaid. This is a unique challenge that has not been experienced by municipalities in Alberta before. The survey, conducted in January […]
Rural Municipalities Facing $81 Million Shortfall in Unpaid Taxes from Oil and Gas Companies
The downturn in the oil and gas industry has left a significant unpaid tax bill to rural municipalities The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) have recently conducted a member survey that identifies that more than $81 million in property taxes from oil and gas companies have gone unpaid. The survey, conducted in January and February […]
REMINDER: Resolutions for the RMA Spring 2019 Convention Now Available
The resolutions that will be presented during the resolution session at the RMA Spring 2019 Convention are now available. See the attachment to this bulletin for the complete resolution package. Resolution Amendments Any members wishing to propose amendments to resolutions included in the attached resolutions package are encouraged to email proposed amendments to RMA […]
Register Now for April 1 FCM Consultation on the Towards Parity Initiative
FCM is engaging Alberta municipalities through a webinar on the Towards Parity Initiative to encourage women’s involvement in municipal politics RMA and AUMA are excited to announce to all members an opportunity to participate in FCM’s Toward Parity in Municipal Politics (TPMP) webinar consultation on April 1, 2019, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm MST. TPMP […]
Upcoming Courses from the EOEP
The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) offers accessible and relevant courses to Alberta’s elected officials from all municipalities Thank you for your continuing support by attending EOEP courses. Furthering your education and being the best elected official for your municipality is our mutual goal. We have several upcoming courses in March that we know will […]
RMA Spring 2019 Convention & Trade Show Update
With over 150 trade show booths and great convention programming, you won’t want to miss out! The RMA Spring 2019 Convention & Trade Show will take place scheduled for March 18 – 20, 2019 at the Edmonton Convention Centre. For convention agenda information, click here. Trade Show The trade show will kick things off […]
Resolutions for the RMA Spring 2019 Convention Now Available
The resolutions that will be presented during the resolution session at the RMA Spring 2019 Convention are now available. See the attachment to this bulletin for the complete resolution package. Resolution Amendments Any members wishing to propose amendments to resolutions included in the attached resolutions package are encouraged to email proposed amendments to RMA […]
Government of Canada Launches Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
Five-year pilot aims to involve communities to address diverse labour market needs of smaller communities The Government of Canada recently announced a five-year Rural and Northern Immigration pilot program. The program aims to involve communities and provincial/territorial governments to address the diverse labour market needs of rural communities. The goal of the pilot program is […]
Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group Website Launched
The Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group (APRG) is responsible for implementing the Agricultural Plastics Recycling Pilot Program (APRPP). The APRG has launched its own website where information on the APRPP will be shared, including updates on program implementation. To visit the website, click here. For enquiries, please contact: Warren Noga Policy Analyst warren@RMAlberta.com Matt Dow Policy […]