Applications Open for the Small Community Opportunity Program
Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation opened applications for the Small Community Opportunity Program The Government of Alberta has opened applications for the second intake of the Small Community Opportunity Program (SCOP), which will provide grants for non-profits, Indigenous and small communities to help build capacity in agriculture, small business, and local development. The SCOP provides grants […]
Government of Alberta Contemplates Legislative Changes Affecting Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks
The province has indicated legislative amendments impacting Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks (ICFs) are likely to be tabled during the Spring 2025 Legislative Session The Government of Alberta has informed the RMA that amendments to the Municipal Government Act (MGA) pertaining to ICFs are expected to be introduced in the spring. If introduced, changes would likely impact […]
RMA Releases Report on Rural Volunteerism in Alberta
The report was completed in partnership with the Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities The RMA has heard from several members that in recent years, levels of volunteerism have declined among rural residents. When voluntary organizations struggle to recruit volunteers, all aspects of their operations are compromised, including service delivery, fundraising, administrative functions, and others. […]
RMA 2024 Board Elections – Declared Results & Candidates List
The RMA Board of Directors has staggered rotating board elections with three positions scheduled for election one year and four positions the next. Three RMA board positions were open for nominations as per the regular schedule for 2024: the President and directors for District 1 and District 4. The nomination deadline for the 2024 available […]
RMA Submission Regarding Reclamation Securities for Renewable Energy Developments
RMA provided input to the Government of Alberta on the design of reclamation securities for renewable energy projects Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) is seeking input on the design of reclamation securities to be used with renewable energy developments. The RMA provided written comments to EPA that draw on existing positions to respond to the […]
Below the Drill – Week 5
In a six-week campaign, the RMA will share how Government of Alberta policies have impacted municipal tax revenue In recent years, the Government of Alberta (GOA) has implemented several policy initiatives to reduce oil and gas industry costs at the expense of municipal revenue. Below the Drill will share information on lost municipal tax revenue […]
Government of Alberta Announces Local Growth and Sustainability Grant
The province has introduced the new Local Growth and Sustainability Grant, a funding program which provides $60 million over three years to municipalities to address growth pressures, emergent needs, and attract economic development opportunities The Local Growth and Sustainability Grant (LGSG), first introduced in Budget 2024 with a total funding commitment of $60 million over […]
Government of Alberta Introduces New Local Authorities Election Act Regulations
The Government of Alberta has released a new set of regulations relating to Bill 20, which establish rules for local political parties and set expense limits for local election campaigns across the province Bill 20, the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, made changes to both the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) and the Municipal Government […]
RMA’s Third Report in Infrastructure Deficit Series, Focused on Utility Infrastructure, Now Available
The utilities report is the third piece of the puzzle in the RMA’s infrastructure deficit project. A final report with a series of recommendations will be available in the coming weeks Over the past several months, the RMA, in conjunction with Tantus Solutions Group, has undertaken an ambitious study to assess the current infrastructure deficit […]
Below the Drill – Week 4
In a six-week campaign, the RMA will share how Government of Alberta policies have impacted municipal tax revenue In recent years, the Government of Alberta (GOA) has implemented several policy initiatives to reduce oil and gas industry costs at the expense of municipal revenue. Below the Drill will share information on lost municipal tax revenue […]