Government of Alberta Begins Engagement for Passenger Rail Master Plan
In April 2024, the province announced plans to produce a feasibility study to assess ridership demand and infrastructure needs for the project. The study is expected to be complete by Summer 2025. The Government of Alberta has begun engagement to inform the development of a Passenger Rail Master Plan. The plan details the province’s vision […]
Government of Alberta Announces Changes to Growth Management Boards
The Government of Alberta will no longer provide funding to the Edmonton and Calgary Metropolitan Region Boards, and membership is now voluntary. On Friday, November 22, Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver informed both the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board (EMRB) and the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board (CMRB) that the Government of Alberta would no longer provide […]
RMA Legislative Update: Week of November 25 to 28, 2024
This past week saw five bills pass the Committee of the Whole, several with amendments, and one bill pass third reading. Notable visitors to the Legislature this week included the Consul General of Japan, as well as members of the Search and Rescue Advisory Committee, AUPE’s Political Action Committee, Alberta Craft Distiller’s Association, and the […]
Application Period Now Open for Affordable Housing Partnership Program
The AHPP provides funding for public, non-profit, and private-sector housing providers for innovative and sustainable affordable housing projects. The Government of Alberta has opened applications for funding under the Affordable Housing Partnership Program (AHPP), which aims to bring together partners from public, private, and non-profit organizations to provide more affordable housing where it is needed […]
Monthly Resolution Update – November 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 […]
Exclusive Insurance Savings for RMA Members
Staff of RMA member organizations now have access to exclusive car and home insurance savings through belairdirect, an RMA partner. This offer is available to individuals working for or connected to RMA member organizations. It provides access to tailored insurance options, including enhanced home coverage and car insurance add-ons through belairdirect’s Affinity Plus endorsement. Their […]
Auditor General Releases Report on Alberta Seniors, Community and Social Services
The Auditor General of Alberta released a report summarizing the findings of a review on processes to assess and manage the condition of affordable housing in Alberta. On November 18, 2024, the Auditor General released a report regarding Alberta Seniors, Community and Social Services (SCSS). The audit found that SCSS does not have effective processes […]
RMA Legislative Update: Week of November 18 to 21, 2024
The Legislative Update resumes this week after a two-week hiatus for RMA’s Fall Convention, where the Premier and several Cabinet ministers attended and answered questions from rural municipal leaders, and the Legislature’s constituency week, during which MLAs were out of the Legislature and working in their constituencies. Notable visitors to the Legislature this week included […]
New Water Licensing System Requires Action from Some Water License Holders
New online tool requires action from holders of a water license issued prior to November 2021. The Government of Alberta has launched the Digital Regulatory Assurance System to help Albertans manage water licences and associated water use information including water use reporting, more efficiently. Action is required from anyone that holds a water licence that […]
Government of Alberta Announces Rural Health Grants
The Government of Alberta announced two health grants for rural communities across the province The Government of Alberta (GOA) recently announced two new grants that are intended to provide funding for non-physician clinic team members and funds for municipalities to put towards clinic operations. Rural Team Recruitment Grant The Rural Team Recruitment Grant is open […]