Bill 8 Consultation Opportunities
The Government of Alberta is proposing changes to Alberta’s emergency management legislative framework Bill 8, the Emergency Management Amendment Act was introduced in the legislature on April 3, 2018. The Bill proposes changes to the rules and regulations with the intent of helping communities improve their response to disasters. It would also provide the ability […]
Autonomous versus Automated?
The Conference Board of Canada hosted the Autonomous Vehicles 2018: Planning for Urban and Rural Transitions June 6th and 7th This conference is one that should be on your radar for future technologies and sector innovation. The conference is set to continue on an annual basis with the rural perspective being a focus area. The […]
New Amendments to the Remediation Regulation Announced
The Amendments to the Remediation Regulation come into effect January 1, 2019. The Government of Alberta has amended the Remediation Regulation (previously titled the Remediation Certificate Regulation), which outlines the process and guidelines for the issuance of a remediation certificate. This regulation is created under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. The existing Remediation Certificate […]
See What’s Trending on Community Conserve
Community Conserve allows users to vote and fund projects that they think would benefit their community. Is your municipality facing any of the challenges listed below? If so, go to the Community Conserve site and ‘vote’ for them. The issues/ideas with the most votes get turned into project plans and posted back on the site […]
Look what just blew in! A Mobile Weather Data System – now online!
The RMA has helped to create a mobile weather data system that provides weather data for hundreds of weather stations throughout Alberta. Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, with support from the RMA, has released a mobile weather data system that allows users to view localized weather conditions from weather stations throughout Alberta. The site is a […]
Webinar Recordings: Cannabis and Public Health
RMA and AUMA recently hosted the second half of a two-part webinar series on cannabis and public health with the following speakers: Jason Cabaj, Alberta Health Services Michelle Fry, Alberta Health Services Colton Kirsop, City of Edmonton Kayla Atkey, Alberta Policy Coalition for Chronic Disease Prevention This webinar provided recommendations for land use, zoning, and […]
June 27 Webinar on Investing in Canada Plan – Register Now!
The Investing in Canada plan is a federal program that will contribute approximately $3.4 billion in infrastructure funding to Alberta over ten years. For more details on the Investing in Canada plan, click here or view this RMA bulletin from earlier in 2018. To support municipalities in applying for Investing in Canada plan funding, Alberta […]
Having trouble developing your Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework?
The Municipal Government Act requires all municipalities that share a common boundary to adopt Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework bylaws by April 1, 2020 RMA, in partnership with AUMA and Alberta Municipal Affairs, developed and delivered the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) Workbook. This tool was created to assist municipalities work with their neighbours to partner on ICFs. […]
Government of Alberta Opens Abuse Reporting Line
The new line allows Albertans to access resources and referrals if they suspect someone is being abused The Government of Alberta has expanded the Alberta Supports Contact Centre (ASCC) with the inclusion of a provincial centralized abuse line. Albertans who suspect abuse or neglect of fellow Albertans now have the ability to voice their concerns […]
Amending your Land Use Bylaw for Cannabis
RMA has created a reference document of rural municipal land use bylaw amendments The Government of Alberta has determined provincial regulations for where cannabis retail facilities can be located, including a 100-meter buffer between cannabis retailers, schools, and health care facilities. Municipalities will have the ability to amend this buffer to suit their community’s needs, […]