RMA Member Guide on Reclamation Securities
The RMA has created a guide to facilitate member participation in consultations on reclamation securities Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) is engaging with municipalities and other stakeholders on the design of reclamation securities to be used with renewable energy developments. EPA is seeking information on: To facilitate member participation in the engagements, the RMA has […]
Below the Drill: Provincial Policies Drain $332 Million from Rural Municipalities, Threatening Sustainability
NISKU, ALBERTA, OCTOBER 1, 2024 – Over the past three years, provincial policy changes and inaction have stripped Alberta’s municipalities of $332 million in vital municipal tax revenue, according to the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA). These policies, some of which were initially introduced to offset the impacts of the pandemic and reduce costs for […]
RMA Launches ‘Below the Drill’ Campaign
Over the next six weeks, the RMA will share how the 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 […]
Monthly Resolution Update – September 2024
To improve reporting on resolution advocacy, the RMA is releasing a monthly bulletin highlighting recent actions undertaken on select active resolutions. The Monthly Resolution Update Bulletin is a way of routinely highlighting a selection of the over 70 currently active resolutions, offering members a more detailed insight into the work being carried out on their […]
Government of Alberta Announces Police Governance Changes
The Government of Alberta has announced details about the formation of municipal and regional policing committees and the Provincial Police Advisory Board. In 2022, the Government of Alberta (GOA) passed the Police Amendment Act (PAA), which made several changes to the Police Act. These changes included several new mandated mechanisms for municipal input into policing. […]
Wildfire Working Group Meeting Summary – September 20
The RMA’s Wildfire Working Group (WWG) had its fourth meeting on September 20, 2024. The mandate of the WWG is to develop a strategy to manage wildfires outside the Forest Protection Area (FPA), as called for by the RMA resolution 7-23F: Strategy for Management of Wildland Fires Outside Forest Protection Area. Members of the WWG […]
Small Community Opportunity Program Webinar
Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation is hosting a webinar for information on 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. […]
Attend a Webinar Examining Affordable Housing in Small Communities
The Alberta Assessors’ Association is hosting a webinar on affordable housing. The Alberta Assessors’ Association is hosting a webinar about the challenges and opportunities regarding affordable housing. The webinar will feature an expert panel, including an RMA representative, that will discuss the current state of affordable housing, delve into the impacts of Bill 20 on […]
Consultation on Reclamation Securities for Renewable Energy
The Government of Alberta is seeking input on the design of reclamation securities for renewable energy projects Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) is engaging with municipalities and other stakeholders on the design of reclamation securities to be used with renewable energy developments. EPA is seeking information on: There are several opportunities to engage with EPA: […]
RMA’s Second Report in Infrastructure Deficit Series, Focused on Roads, Now Available
The roads report is the second piece of the puzzle in the RMA’s infrastructure deficit project. A third report focused on utilities and 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 […]