Help Shape FCM’s Climate Funding Programs
FCM is seeking input from municipalities on development of the new Green Municipal Fund The Green Municipal Fund (GMF) aims to help local governments switch to sustainable practices faster. The GMF is a $1.6 billion program funded by the Government of Canada and will focus on early-stage planning, plans to deliver sustainable solutions, feasibility studies, […]
PrairiesCan Engagement on the Building a Green Prairie Economy Act
Engagement site launches on the framework that will be developed, as directed by the act PrairiesCan is leading engagement efforts for the Building a Green Prairie Economy Act. This legislation calls for the development of a framework that promotes green economic growth in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, as well as stronger collaboration between federal and […]
AHS Provides Update on Improvements to the EMS System in Alberta
AHS creates plan to reduce EMS response times Emergency medical services (EMS) in Alberta deliver essential safety services throughout the province. There has been an increased challenge for EMS systems to meet growing demand for services with strained resources. Over the past several months, AHS has put forward several programs and initiatives to help reduce […]
Introducing Monthly Resolution Update Bulletins – Featuring Updates on Selected Resolutions
As part of the RMA’s ongoing commitment to proactively manage and communicate on member resolutions, the RMA is excited to announce a new initiative: the Monthly Resolution Update Bulletin. Each month, the RMA will provide an update on progress and outcomes of five active resolutions. The objective is to keep members informed about the work […]
Stormwater Use Regulation Amendment
Low-risk stormwater use no longer requires a Water Act licence Stormwater ponds are purpose-built storm drainage facilities that store surface water runoff from precipitation falling on land or sites primarily developed for residential, commercial, or industrial purposes. Previously, all water that was diverted for use from a stormwater pond required a licence. On April 23, […]
Uniquely Rural! Join the RMA’s Provincial Election Campaign
The RMA expects all parties and candidates to recognize the unique role of rural municipalities in driving Alberta’s economy. With a provincial election fast approaching, the RMA wants to make sure rural municipal issues are on the ballot and that both parties and candidates understand that RMA members are Uniquely Rural! Uniquely Rural election […]
RMA Assigns Statuses to One Spring 2022 Resolution and Some Fall 2022 Resolutions
Following the endorsement of resolutions by RMA members, the RMA forwards the resolutions to the appropriate 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 […]
AER Announces New Property Tax Payment Requirements for Licensees
In accordance with the ministerial order issued by the Minister of Energy, the AER has created new requirements for licensees with unpaid municipal property taxes. The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) announced the new requirements for companies with unpaid municipal property taxes, which will become effective on May 1, 2023. The requirements are intended to implement […]
Quasi-Judicial Agency Member Committee Selected
Five district representatives have been chosen to participate on the RMA’s Quasi-Judicial Agencies Committee. In March 2023, the RMA requested member nominations to the Quasi-Judicial Agencies Member Committee. This committee will run from May to September and will help gather information on several quasi-judicial agencies in Alberta. The following members were selected to participate and […]
Guide for Declaring Municipal Agricultural Disasters in Alberta
The RMA has released an updated version of A Guide for Declaring Municipal Agricultural Disasters in Alberta The RMA re-released an updated version of A Guide for Declaring Municipal Agricultural Disasters in Alberta after consultation with the Agricultural Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) to clarify the corporation’s role in municipal agricultural disaster declarations. AFSC is a […]