Deadline for PERC Program Fast Approaching
The Provincial Education Requisition Credit (PERC) program provides eligible municipalities with an education property tax credit equal to the uncollectable education property taxes on oil and gas properties. Last year, the Government of Alberta announced the PERC program to help off-set uncollected taxes from defunct oil and gas properties. PERC reimburses the education property tax […]
Update on the Implementation of the Alberta Wetland Policy
The Government of Alberta has provided updates and new tools to assist in the implementation of the Alberta Wetland Policy website. The Government of Alberta has provided new updates related to the implementation of the Alberta Wetland Policy. The updates or additions to the website include: Wetland Replacement Fact Sheet Wetland Replacement Fee Form Alberta […]
Resolution Deadline for Spring 2019 Convention
Resolutions must be submitted to RMA by Wednesday, February 13, 2019 to be added to the Spring 2019 resolution order paper With district meetings approaching, RMA is reminding members of the important role resolutions play in guiding the association’s advocacy efforts. To maximize these efforts, having well-written resolutions that are clear, concise, and include pertinent […]
Government of Alberta Releases EMS Action Plan
The five-point plan is intended to improve emergency medical service throughout the province On December 7, 2018, the Government of Alberta announced a five-point emergency medical services (EMS) action plan, which is supported by a $29 million increase in EMS funding announced in the 2018 provincial budget. The plan includes new ambulances and EMS staff […]
RMA Fall 2018 Endorsed Resolutions
Resolutions form an important part in identifying direction for the RMA’s advocacy efforts. The RMA membership endorsed the following resolutions at the fall 2018 convention: 1-18F: Provincial Contribution to Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (Mackenzie County) 2-18F: Annual Release Date of Assessment Year Modifiers (Mountain View County) 3-18F: Federal and Provincial Funding of Municipal […]
RMA Fall 2015 Resolutions Expiring
The following resolutions that were endorsed at the Fall 2015 Convention are now expiring. For details on the last provided update, please visit the RMA Resolution Database. 8-15S: Government Prioritizing Northern Alberta Highways 1-15F: Continued Provincial Funding Support for Municipalities 2-15F: Enhanced Funding for Roads, Highways and Local Bridges in Rural Municipalities 3-15F: Local […]
Bill 32 Analysis: Municipal Funding Update, MSI Replacement, and City Charters
Last week, the Government of Alberta introduced Bill 32 which outlines some specific legislative amendments that will only apply to the City of Calgary and City of Edmonton. Bill 32: City Charters Fiscal Framework Act was introduced last week into the Alberta legislature where it currently has passed second reading and is with the Committee […]
Local Authority Emergency Management Regulation Approved
Local authorities will have until January 1, 2020 to meet the requirements of the regulation Amendments to the Emergency Management Act came into force on November 19, 2018, which provided authority to create a new regulation to give clearer direction on emergency management practices for municipalities. The Order in Council was signed by the Lieutenant […]
Preparing Vacant and Seasonal Properties for Winter
Winter is once again upon us, bringing the sub-zero temperatures many dread. It is also the time when organizations with vacant or seasonal properties need to look at taking the right steps to protect their buildings from weather-related issues. Water damage is one of the most common problems in buildings that do not see regular […]
NEW! Municipal Tool for Wind Energy Placement
The Miistakis Institute, with support from the RMA and other key stakeholders, has developed the Least Conflict Lands: Municipal Decision Support Tool for Siting Renewable Energy Alberta is investing in renewables as a key strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan aims to generate 30% of electricity from renewable sources by 2030. […]