Monthly Resolution Update – July 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 […]
Survey to Support Agriculture First Approach to Renewable Energy Development
Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation is seeking input on how to prioritize agriculture when considering renewable energy development Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation is consulting with stakeholders regarding new policies to prioritize agriculture with respect to renewable energy development. This survey is an opportunity to provide perspectives and feedback on challenges and opportunities around developing renewable energy […]
Webinar on Agriculture First Initiative for Renewable Energy Development
Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation is hosting a webinar followed by a survey to gain input from stakeholders Earlier this year the Government of Alberta committed to developing policy, legislation, and regulatory changes to support an Agriculture First approach to renewable energy development. As a next step, Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation is engaging with stakeholders on […]
Government of Alberta Announces New Rural Sheriff Surveillance Teams
The Government of Alberta has created two Sheriff teams to support surveillance in rural areas As part of the $4.3 million investment to Alberta Sheriffs in Budget 2024-25, the Government of Alberta has created two “plainclothes” sheriff teams to support surveillance on criminal targets in rural areas. The teams are now fully staffed and operational, […]
AUC Consultation on Franchise Fee Agreements
The Alberta Utilities Commission is consulting on changes to franchise fee agreements The AUC recently released a bulletin outlining processes for approving municipal franchise agreements and franchise fees affected by the Utilities Affordability Statutes Amendment Act, 2024. The Act makes several changes to statutes concerning franchise agreements, including: Section 139 of the Electric Utilities Act […]
Resolution Deadline for 2024 Fall Convention
Resolutions must be submitted by October 8 to be added to the Fall 2024 resolution order paper With district meetings approaching, the RMA is reminding members of the important role resolutions play in guiding the association’s advocacy efforts. To maximize these efforts, having well-written resolutions that are clear, concise, and include pertinent information is essential. […]
RMA Assigns Statuses to Spring 2024 Resolutions
Following the endorsement of resolutions by RMA members, the RMA forwards the resolutions to the appropriate provincial or federal ministry or organization for an initial response. Based on the response received, the RMA assigns the resolution a status and drafts an initial reaction. The RMA updates the resolutions database and issues bulletins with updates as […]
2024 Resolution Status Update – Volume 1 Now Available
The Resolution Status Update provides up-to-date information and progress updates for all active resolutions The RMA is pleased to provide members with an update on advocacy efforts through the 2024 Resolution Status Update – Volume 1. The Resolution Status Update is an important part of the RMA’s efforts to be transparent and accountable to members, […]
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: […]