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: […]
RMA Seeking Member Proposals for Fall Convention Presentations
Does your municipality have a project, initiative, or experience they would like to share with RMA members at the upcoming fall 2024 convention? We want to hear about it! In preparation for the Fall 2024 RMA Convention, the RMA is seeking proposals from members interested in making a presentation as part of a workshop or […]
Monthly Resolution Update – June 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 […]
Reduced Well Site Pilot Program Overview
The pilot allows for partial reclamation of some well sites The Reduced Well Site Pilot program is now being administered by Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The program is designed to allow well site operators to apply for a reclamation certificate for a portion of their well site, with landowner consent. The pilot program will […]
RMA Releases Update on Victim Services Regionalization
The Victim Services Update outlines RMA concerns with the Government of Alberta’s regionalization of victim services The RMA has become aware of further details regarding the regionalization of victim services and continues to have concerns about the effectiveness of this redesign and its impacts on rural service users, staff, and volunteers. The RMA has released […]
Provide Input on the Alberta Wildfire Mitigation Strategy Survey
The Government of Alberta is gathering input for the development of a draft Alberta Wildfire Mitigation Strategy In response to more frequent and extreme fire activity, Canadian wildfire management agencies are limited with what existing firefighting resources can achieve, despite increased investment and advances in wildfire response capabilities. The Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM) is […]