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 […]
Canoe Benefits Hospitality Suite Invitation
Don’t miss out on the fun! Canoe Benefits will be hosting a hospitality evening for the attendees of the RMA’s 2024 Spring Convention. Please join us to celebrate the relaunch of Canoe Benefits: When: March 19, 2024 Time: 7:30 pm Where: The Westin – Devonian and Centennial Room Our team would love to meet you […]
RMA 2024 Spring Convention Update
The RMA 2024 Spring Convention will take place March 18 – 20, 2024 at the Edmonton Convention Centre Convention Program The convention program is packed starting on Monday, March 18 with two fully subscribed EOEP courses and an afternoon full of workshops including: Keeping it Together: An Introduction to De-escalation Leveraging Data: How Municipalities Can […]
RMA Requests Asset Management Data from Members
As the RMA works to quantify the current rural municipal infrastructure deficit, member data is needed The RMA is undertaking an ambitious study to assess the current infrastructure deficit in rural municipalities. This is a critical initiative to support ongoing advocacy efforts and to demonstrate the importance of provincial investment into rural municipal infrastructure. This […]
RMA Seeks Information on Implementation of Changes to Renewable Energy Approval Process
Following the announcement of policy changes to the renewable energy industry, the RMA is seeking clarity on how specific changes will be finalized and implemented On February 28, 2024, the Government of Alberta announced several policy changes to the renewable energy approval process. The RMA remains hopeful that the proposed changes will result in improved […]
Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Engagement Underway
Alberta Municipal Affairs has released an engagement survey seeking municipal input on intermunicipal collaboration frameworks (ICFs). ICFs are intended to facilitate shared service delivery between neighbouring municipalities in cases where collaboration makes sense for both parties. Following the completion of the first round of ICFs, Municipal Affairs is considering changes to several aspects of the […]
Plan Your Questions for the RMA Convention Ministerial Forums
For many years, Ministerial Forums have been a highlight of RMA conventions. They provide RMA members with an opportunity to have their questions, concerns and suggestions heard and responded to by Ministers, and ensure that the Government of Alberta has a strong understanding of rural priorities. To assist members in preparing questions and participating strategically […]