2024 RMA Position Statements – Volume 1 Now Available
Position statements provide a concise overview of the RMA’s positions on key policy areas The RMA takes pride in representing the rural municipal perspective to government decision-makers, industry, and other stakeholders. As part of its advocacy efforts, the RMA develops and updates a series of position statements that summarize and reflect the RMA perspective on […]
Wildfire Working Group Meeting Summary – June 27
The RMA’s Wildfire Working Group (WWG) had its second meeting on June 27, 2024. The mandate of the WWG is to develop a strategy to manage wildfires outside the Forest Protection Area (FPA), as called for by RMA resolution 7-23F: Strategy for Management of Wildland Fires Outside Forest Protection Area. Members of the WWG represent: […]
RMA Seeking Member Proposals for Fall Convention Presentations
Does your municipality have a project, initiative, or experience they would like to share with RMA members at the upcoming fall 2024 convention? We want to hear about it! In preparation for the Fall 2024 RMA Convention, the RMA is seeking proposals from members interested in making a presentation as part of a workshop or […]
Monthly Resolution Update – June 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 […]
Reduced Well Site Pilot Program Overview
The pilot allows for partial reclamation of some well sites The Reduced Well Site Pilot program is now being administered by Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The program is designed to allow well site operators to apply for a reclamation certificate for a portion of their well site, with landowner consent. The pilot program will […]
RMA Releases Update on Victim Services Regionalization
The Victim Services Update outlines RMA concerns with the Government of Alberta’s regionalization of victim services The RMA has become aware of further details regarding the regionalization of victim services and continues to have concerns about the effectiveness of this redesign and its impacts on rural service users, staff, and volunteers. The RMA has released […]
Provide Input on the Alberta Wildfire Mitigation Strategy Survey
The Government of Alberta is gathering input for the development of a draft Alberta Wildfire Mitigation Strategy In response to more frequent and extreme fire activity, Canadian wildfire management agencies are limited with what existing firefighting resources can achieve, despite increased investment and advances in wildfire response capabilities. The Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM) is […]
RMA Bill 22 Member Resource Document Now Available
The resource, which includes an overview and frequently asked questions are intended to provide members with the details they need to understand Bill 22 and what it means for healthcare in their municipality In May 2024, the Government of Alberta passed Bill 22: Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, which ratifies the creation of a four […]
RMA Question Guide for Bill 11 Now Available
The question guide is intended to provide members with an overview of Bill 11 and key questions they can ask MLAs and other provincial decision-makers On May 16, 2024, the Government of Alberta passed Bill 11: Public Safety Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, which will amend the Police Act to establish a new policing organization. The Public […]
Festivals, Parades, & Market Vendor Season
It’s that time of year when the weather changes and we start making plans for the summer. This is the best time to ensure that your festivals, parades, and markets are well-planned and the proper preparations have been made for safety of all those involved. The RMA Insurance Risk Advisor team has prepared a checklist […]