Rural Economic Development Committee Initiative
The RMA has partnered with the Government of Alberta to help members establish effective Economic Development Advisory Committees The RMA has received funding from the Government of Alberta’s Economic Development in Rural Alberta Plan (EDRAP) to create a Rural Economic Development Committee Toolkit. This toolkit will be a crucial resource for municipalities across the province […]
Notice of Elections and Procedures for 2024 RMA Board of Directors
Three seats on the RMA Board of Directors are up for election at the RMA 2024 Fall Convention The RMA 2024 Fall Convention will take place November 4 – 7 with the following three seats on the Board of Directors being up for election. All positions will serve a two-year term (2024 – 2026): RMA […]
Upcoming EOEP Courses
Calling all elected officials – the Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) is offering seven courses this fall! There will be in-person courses on September 24 in Red Deer at the Alberta Municipalities Convention. There will also be online courses available, starting October 9. Additionally, there will also be in-person courses on November 4 in Edmonton […]
FRIAA Accepting Applications for Community Fireguard Program
Municipalities can apply for funding for various activities related to fireguards The Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA) is accepting requests for proposals for Phase 1 of their Community Fireguard Program (CFP). The purpose of the CFP is to support the provincial FireSmart program by funding the construction of community fireguards that provide enhanced […]
Camrose Casino Application for Relocation
The Camrose Casino has applied to relocate to southwest Edmonton and is seeking letters of support for the decision The Camrose Casino has submitted an application to Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) to relocate to southwest Edmonton. If the relocation is approved, the southwest Edmonton casino would continue to be linked to the Camrose […]
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 […]