AUC Consultation on Rule 009
The Alberta Utilities Commission is consulting on AUC Rule 009, which addresses intervener cost recovery and other issues related to hearing participation The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) issued a bulletin on October 3 outlining a consultation related to possible changes to Rule 009, which outlines cost recovery standards for interveners in approval hearings and the […]
RMA 2024 Board Elections Update – Candidates List for President
The RMA Board of Directors has staggered rotating board elections with four positions up for election one year and three positions the next. Scheduled elections for the 2024 Fall Convention include the positions of President, District 1 Director and District 4 Director. Nominations for all available positions opened in mid-August with staggered closing dates as […]
RMA Presenting Bylaw Amendments at 2024 Fall Convention
Minor revisions to bylaws are required to implement changes to RMA’s year and align with current policies The RMA’s bylaws clarify the association’s objectives, membership, election processes, governance structure, and other key aspects of how RMA operates. As per the bylaws, any bylaw amendments must be approved by a three-fifths majority of RMA Full Members, […]
Government of Alberta Launches Rural Health Action Plan
The Rural Health Action Plan is intended to help guide actions, address challenges, and improve outcomes in rural and remote health care The Government of Alberta has launched the Rural Health Action Plan, which is intended to address the unique healthcare challenges that are present in rural and remote communities. The action plan includes five […]
Below the Drill – Week 2
In a six-week campaign, 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 as […]
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. […]