RMA Releases Member Guide for Police Governance Engagement
The RMA has recently released a member guide on police governance in Alberta to assist members with participating in future engagements In 2022, the Government of Alberta passed the Police Amendment Act (PAA), which made several changes to the Police Act. Among the changes are several new mandated structures for municipal input into policing: Communities […]
Spring 2024 Emergent Resolution Deadline is March 18
As per the RMA’s Resolution Process policy, an emergent resolution is defined as a resolution submitted to the RMA after the resolution deadline – February 12, 2024 for the 2024 Spring Convention – that addresses a subject or problem that has arisen subsequent to the resolution deadline. The RMA Resolutions Committee will meet prior to […]
RMA Assigns Statuses to Eight Fall 2023 Resolutions
Immediately after resolutions are endorsed by RMA members, the RMA sends the resolutions to the relevant 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 […]
Alberta Health Restructuring Engagement Open for Registration
The Government of Alberta has opened registration to participate in upcoming engagements about the restructuring of Alberta Health On November 8, 2023, the Premier of Alberta and the Minister of Health announced a significant restructuring of the current healthcare system and emergency medical services (EMS) in Alberta. These changes will focus on four priority provincial […]
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 […]