Register for Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta’s Upcoming Workshop
Register for the next IAMA workshop and learn about asset management practices in Alberta Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) is hosting an in-person workshop on February 28, 2024 in Red Deer. The workshop will run from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, with registration and complimentary breakfast beginning at 8:00 am. Workshop registration is $125 for […]
Expansion of 2023 Livestock Drought Recovery Support
The Government of Alberta and Canada are expanding drought livestock assistance eligibility to help producers maintain breeding herds The 2023 Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance initiative is expanding its eligibility to 23 new regions and extending the application deadline. Livestock producers in eligible regions that had to alter their usual grazing practices due to drought conditions […]
Nomination Period for Ministers Awards for Transportation Innovation Extended
The nomination deadline for the Minister’s Awards for Transportation Innovation (MATI) has been extended. The MATI are awarded each year and recognize innovation in the transportation sector in the following categories: Design Innovation Construction Innovation Environmental Innovation Safety Innovation Operational Innovation Transit / Accessible Transportation Innovation RMA members are eligible to apply for the MATI. […]
Participate in Upcoming Engagements on Police Governance Changes
The Government of Alberta is inviting municipal representatives to share their input into changes to police governance In 2022, the Government of Alberta passed the Police Amendment Act, 2022 (PAA), which made several changes to the Police Act. Among the changes are several new mandated structures for municipal input into policing: Communities with a population […]
RMA Releases LGFF Allocation Formula Reaction Document
The reaction document outlines the RMA’s areas of alignment and concern with the formula, as well as areas for future improvement The RMA has released a document outlining its reaction to the Local Government Fiscal Framework (LGFF) allocation formula. Beginning in the 2024 – 2025 fiscal year, the LGFF will replace the Municipal Sustainability Initiative […]
RMA Submits Input into Budget 2024
RMA’s input focuses on rural funding priorities linked to four themes The RMA has submitted input to the Government of Alberta related to planning for Budget 2024. As rural municipalities have a unique role in supporting economic growth and unique responsibilities over massive land areas, provincial budget planning must occur through a rural lens to […]
Applications Now Open for the Ethnocultural Grant and Anti-Racism Grant Programs
The Government of Albert has opened applications for the Ethnocultural Grant and Anti-Racism Grant Programs In December 2023, the Government of Alberta separated the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Grant program into two new programs: the Ethnocultural Grant program and the Anti-Racism Grant program. This change will help to better support diversity, inclusion, and multicultural efforts in […]
AER Releases Liability Management Report
The Liability Management Report was released to improve transparency in the industry The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) released a new Liability Management Report, which is intended to track and publicly report on the liability management performance of companies regulated by the AER. This report is based on information gathered through the AER’s Liability Management Framework, […]
RMA Resolutions Process Change Webinar Recording Now Available
The webinar walks through the changes made to RMA’s Resolutions Process Policy The RMA Board of Directors recently made changes to the RMA Resolutions Process Policy, which provides the framework for how resolutions are written, submitted, debated, endorsed and advocated on. While the changes are fairly minor, they do impact all aspects of the resolution […]
Resolution Deadline for Spring 2024 Convention
Resolutions must be submitted by February 12 to be added to the Spring 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. […]