Call for Nominations for SCC Private Sewage Sub-Council and Building Sub-Council
The RMA is seeking member representation on the Safety Codes Council’s Private Sewage Sub-Council and Building Sub-Council. The RMA is seeking up to two nominees for each sub-council to be forwarded for consideration by the Safety Codes Council. Members who would like to be nominated for one of the sub-councils should be experts in the […]
RMA Provides Input into AUC Electricity Generation Inquiry
The RMA provided input through the completion of the AUC’s comment matrix as well as a written submission The deadline to provide written input into the AUC’s inquiry into electricity generation projects has now passed. The RMA completed the AUC comment matrix and submitted separate written input. The comment matrix includes 25 specific questions developed […]
Applications Open for the Small Community Opportunity Program
Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation opened applications for the Small Community Opportunity Program to provide funding to rural municipalities and organizations to tackle challenges and tap into opportunities in rural areas The Government of Alberta has recently opened applications for the Small Community Opportunity Program (SCOP), which will provide grants for non-profits, Indigenous, and small communities […]
MGA Councillor Accountability and Local Authorities Election Act Public Survey
The Government of Alberta is requesting public feedback on the MGA Councillor Accountability Review and the LAEA through online surveys The Government of Alberta is currently engaging on the possible changes to councillor accountability requirements within the Municipal Government Act (MGA), and to several sections of the Local Authorities Elections Act (LAEA). The MGA provides […]
RMA Fall 2023 Endorsed Resolutions
Resolutions form an important part in identifying direction for the RMA’s advocacy efforts. The RMA membership endorsed the following resolutions in fall 2023: 1-23F Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program Funding (Thorhild County) 2-23F Amendments to the Municipal Government Act – Section 619 (MD of Willow Creek) 3-23F Minimum Standards for Adequate Ambulance Services in Rural Alberta […]
Brownlee LLP Technical Report on Quasi-Judicial Agencies Now Available
Brownlee LLP developed the report for the RMA to provide a technical perspective on the municipal involvement in AER, AUC and NRCB processes In Spring 2023, the RMA contracted Brownlee LLP to develop a technical report on select quasi-judicial agencies in Alberta, with a focus on how and to what extent municipalities are involved in […]
Preparing Vacant & Seasonal Properties for Winter
Winter is once again upon us, bringing snow, ice, and sub-zero temperatures along with it. It is also the time to winterize any of your vacant properties or seasonal buildings from weather-related issues. The following is a list of items you should check: Inspect and complete maintenance to roofs. Ensure roofs are not damaged and […]
One Emergent Resolution Added to Fall 2023 Order Paper
To this point, the RMA has received one emergent resolution. The RMA’s Resolutions Committee has determined that the submitted resolution meets the criteria for emergent resolutions, as outlined in section E of RMA’s Resolutions Process Policy. As a result, the resolution has been added to the Order Paper and will be debated at next week’s […]
Drought Relief Support for Livestock Producers
The Alberta and Canada governments are providing $165 million to support livestock producers affected by drought and extreme growing conditions The 2023 growing season was extremely challenging for farmers and ranchers throughout the province, due to dry conditions that have led to extraordinary losses and costs. The governments of Alberta and Canada are partnering on […]
Quasi-Judicial Agencies Member Committee Report Released
The report includes eight recommendations to better integrate municipal plans and perspectives into AUC, AER, and NRCB project approval processes The RMA Quasi-Judicial Agencies Member Committee (QJAC) has completed their work and released a final report and an accompanying summary report. Since being formed in May 2023, the committee met five times and undertook significant […]