Seniors’ Lodge Program Review Survey
The Government of Alberta is gathering input from Albertans for the Seniors’ Lodge program The Government of Alberta is reviewing the Seniors’ Lodge program, including the type and level of service provided and how it connects with the continuing care system. As part of this review, the government is interested in gathering input from Albertans […]
Register for EOEP Municipal Corporate Planning and Finance Online Course
Registration is open for Municipal Corporate Planning and Finance! Time is running out to register for EOEP’s online course on Municipal Corporate Planning and Finance. This course will be delivered over four weekly sessions starting April 4 from 2:00 – 4:00pm. Participants must be able to attend all four sessions. Sign up today to learn […]
Tips for Staying Alert Against Cyber Fraud
With the prevalent use of digital technology in our everyday lives, the vulnerability to scams and fraudulent schemes has significantly increased. We encourage our members to exercise the utmost caution and embrace proactive strategies to safeguard their financial security and protect the confidentiality of sensitive information. It is important for RMA Insurance members to regularly […]
Minister of Affordability and Utilities Releases Map Showing Viewscape Restriction Zones for Renewable Energy Projects
Following the new policy changes to renewable energy development, a map of buffer zones and areas impacted by viewscape changes has been released In February 2024, the Minister of Affordability and Utilities announced several policy changes to the renewable energy project approval process, which are partially based on an inquiry conducted by the Alberta Utilities […]
Three Emergent Resolutions Added to Spring 2024 Order Paper
To this point, the RMA has received two emergent resolutions for the Spring 2024 Resolutions Session. The RMA’s Resolutions Committee has determined that the submitted resolutions meet the criteria for emergent resolutions, as outlined in section E of the RMA’s Resolutions Process Policy. As a result, the resolutions have been added to the Order Paper […]
RMA Releases Post-Dissolution Impact Report
The report includes a series of recommendations to reduce the risks associated with absorbing a dissolved municipality The RMA has released its Post-Dissolution Impacts Study – Summary Report. The report is the culmination of a study undertaken by Tantus Solutions Group on behalf of the RMA to examine the financial and non-financial impacts of municipal […]
Government of Alberta Introduces Legislation to Form New Police Organization
The GOA has introduced legislation that will enable the creation of an independent police agency The Government of Alberta has introduced Bill 11: the Public Safety Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, which would update current policing legislation to establish a new policing organization. This new organization would work alongside police services across the province. Officers in […]
AUC Releases Report Outlining Renewable Energy Approval Review Findings
Following the recent provincial announcement on changes to renewable energy project approvals, the AUC has released their findings from the Module A inquiry In February 2024, the Minister of Affordability and Utilities announced several policy changes to the renewable energy project approval process, which are partially based on an inquiry conducted by the Alberta Utilities […]
Drought Webinars for Municipalities Now Available
The RMA and ABmunis hosted two webinars to prepare members for the 2024 drought season The RMA and ABmunis co-hosted two webinars for municipalities to learn and prepare for possible 2024 provincial droughts. The recordings for Preparing Northern Municipalities for Drought and Preparing Southern Municipalities for Drought are now available to view. Both webinars featured […]
Anatomy of a Zombie Oil and Gas Company
Something frightening is lurking in rural Alberta…check out the RMA’s report to learn more Zombie companies have been contributing to the chronic unpaid oil and gas property tax issue that RMA members have faced for years. With the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) ignoring their role in allow zombies to form, and lacking action to reign […]