Change to Lead and Manganese MAC Guidelines in Drinking Water
The new guidelines for lead are stricter and change the point of measurement. On March 8, 2019, Health Canada published a new maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) for lead, and they expect a new MAC for manganese in April 2019. Health Canada publishes these MACs under its Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality that list various […]
The Biggest Cyber Risks of 2019
Cyber breaches and attacks are becoming part of our everyday work lives. And the pace of technological change, and the ability of criminal elements to take advantage of these advancements, is incredibly fast. The days of leaving cyber security to the IT department and forgetting about it are passing as well. Cyber risks can cause […]
RMA’s “Rural Alberta: Where It All Starts” Website
The RMA is gearing up for the upcoming provincial election. As part of an ongoing effort to highlight the importance of rural Alberta during the next provincial election, the RMA has developed a new website that will host a number of tools and resources for RMA members, candidates for provincial office, political parties, stakeholders, and […]
Surface Water Allocation Directive Released
The Surface Water Allocation Directive came into effect March 6, 2019 The Surface Water Allocation Directive supports water allocation management decisions for watersheds that lack specific objectives or requirements under plans, frameworks, or other prescriptive guidance. The directive provides a desktop evaluation approach for consistent water allocation decisions, which will balance both ecological needs and […]
Local Authorities Election Act Resources Now Available
Alberta Municipal Affairs has produced a series of fact sheets, FAQs and other documents explaining changes to the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) The Government of Alberta conducted a review of the LAEA in 2018, with most of the resulting amendments coming into force on January 1, 2019. To assist candidates for municipal office in […]
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Training Options
AUMA and RMA are seeking solutions to help municipalities meet the new Municipal Government Act requirements for subdivision and development appeal board training. Over the past several months, AUMA, RMA, and Municipal Affairs have offered a variety of in-person and webinar options for the completion of required subdivision and development appeal board (SDAB) training. As […]
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 […]