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. […]
Updated Broadband Coverage Map Available
Map provides information on underserved areas as identified by CRTC The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has released an updated map indicating areas of Canada served and not served by 50 Mbps download/10Mbps upload speeds, which have been set as the universal broadband service objective across Canada and will be used to determine funding […]
Apply Now for Funding Under the Alberta Municipal Solar Program
The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre is a partnership between the RMA, the Government of Alberta, and the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association. The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) is pleased to announce an extension of funding and updates to the Alberta Municipal Solar Program (AMSP). Thanks to additional funding from the Government of Alberta, […]
Update on Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Training
Fee for services training sessions available through Brownlee LLP and Reynolds Mirth Richards and Farmer Recent changes to the Municipal Government Act (MGA) include a requirement for Subdivision and Appeal Board (SDAB) members and clerks to undergo mandatory training before April 1, 2019 based on a standard program developed by Municipal Affairs. Municipal Affairs hosted SDAB training courses in […]
Alberta Nutrition Report Card Webinar Recording Available
The Report Card includes several sections related to municipalities RMA and the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) recently hosted the first of a two-part webinar series on the Alberta Nutrition Report Card. The webinar featured the following speakers: Kim Raine, University of Alberta Michelle Louie, Alberta Policy Coalition for Chronic Disease Prevention Krista Milford, University […]