AUC Announces Approach to Renewable Energy Project Application Processing During Approval Pause
The AUC will continue to process new and existing applications for renewable energy projects up to the approval stage while conducting an inquiry into renewable energy generation On August 3, the Government of Alberta directed the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) to pause approvals of new renewable electricity generation projects over one megawatt until February 29, […]
RMA Releases Issue Backgrounder on Victim Services Unit Regionalization
The issue backgrounder outlines the concerns the RMA has on the impacts of the Government of Alberta’s transition of VSU services to a zonal model The RMA has released an issue backgrounder outlining rural municipal concerns with the Government of Alberta’s (GOA) regionalization of victim services. The transition is currently underway, and the current zonal […]
Quasi-Judicial Agency Member Committee August Meeting Report
The RMA’s Quasi-Judicial Agencies Committee held its fourth meeting on August 23 On August 23, 2023, the Quasi-Judicial Agencies Member Committee held their fourth meeting. This committee will conclude in September and has been gathering information on several quasi-judicial agencies in Alberta, particularly how their approval processes impact rural municipal land use planning. The following […]
RMA Releases Report on FCSS Service Delivery Challenges in Rural Alberta
The report was completed in partnership with the Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities, and with input provided by the Family and Community Support Services Association of Alberta and FCSS providers across the province For several years, the RMA has heard from members that reduced availability of provincial social services in rural communities combined with […]
Risk Management and Schools
As the summer winds down, communities begin to prepare for the wonderful season of change: autumn. This time of year, we also generally see the school doors open and many kids will be excited to hear school bells ringing again. In addition to your annual back-to-school preparedness plans, we at RMA Insurance would like to […]
Watercourse Crossing Remediation Grant Program
Applications to the Watercourse Crossing Remediation Grant Program for 2023-24 funding is now open The Government of Alberta established the Watercourse Crossing Remediation Grant Program in 2021 to provide financial and planning assistance to municipalities. This grant will assist in remediation and reclamation of roadway crossings that are causing erosion, excessive sedimentation, and fragmentation of […]
Resolution Deadline for 2023 Fall Convention
Resolutions must be submitted by October 10 to be added to the Fall 2023 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 Federal Pre-Budget Submission
RMA has submitted a pre-budget response to the Government of Canada ahead of Budget 2024 deliberations The House Finance Committee for the Government of Canada recently put out a call for Canadians to convey their priorities for the forthcoming federal budget. The RMA’s submission highlighted four key themes: Rural Connectivity Resilient Rural Communities Support for […]
New Renewable Energy Project Approvals Paused for Review
The Government of Alberta has directed the Alberta Utilities Commission to pause the approvals of any new renewable energy projects pending a review of the policies and procedures. Beginning on August 3, the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) will pause approvals of new renewable electricity generation projects over one megawatt until February 29, 2024 and will […]
Rural Economic Development Microgrant – Apply Before the August 15 Deadline!
The RMA has partnered with the Government of Alberta to help rural municipalities undertake research on potential rural economic development projects — applications will be accepted until August 15 The RMA has received funding from the Government of Alberta’s Economic Development in Rural Alberta Plan (EDRAP) to create a rural municipality economic development microgrant program. […]