Province Launches New Policing Website
Website aims to share information on a provincial police service The Government of Alberta has launched a website that provides information on a potential provincial police service. While the website provides information in a new format, it does not provide any additional details in response to the RMA’s earlier concerns and questions as to how […]
Notice of Elections and Procedures for 2022 RMA Board of Directors
Three seats on the RMA Board of Directors are up for election at the RMA 2022 Fall Convention The RMA 2022 Fall Convention will take place November 7 – 10 with the following three seats on the Board of Directors being up for election. All positions will serve a two-year term (2022 – 2024): President […]
AER Member Engagement Survey Results Are In
A survey of members indicates that the AER is not effectively engaging with rural municipalities on energy-related matters, including Directive 067. The communication gap between rural municipalities and the AER needs to be addressed. In spring 2022, the RMA requested that members complete a survey related to their experiences in engaging and communicating with the […]
Province Announces Victims Services Update
Announcement expands access to services for victims of crime The Government of Alberta has made changes to victim services programs. These changes include: Access to emergency financial assistance, such as emergency support for domestic violence victims and relocation assistance for human trafficking victims Increase the 45-day limit on applications to two years Increase counselling services […]
Canada Revenue Agency Seeking Comment on New Policy for GST on Transfer Payments
Draft policy regarding GST on transfer payments open for comments The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is seeking feedback on a draft policy to determine whether a transfer payment is consideration for a supply. This memorandum explains how and when the GST / HST provisions of the Excise Tax Act apply to transfer payments. It sets […]
Outdoor Facilities, Liabilities, and Risk Assessments
It’s hot and everyone needs to cool off. The first place most people head is to water: lakes, rivers, pools, or spray parks. Pools and spray parks are specific facilities you have direct control over, and your residents expect you have ensured they are safe. Outdoor Facilities The first step is to ensure your facilities […]
Apply Now for Free Asset Management Training Opportunities
Registration for free asset management training workshops and cohorts is open now and will provide municipalities with vital education on asset management Does your municipality want to learn more about how asset management can improve your community? In collaboration with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), the RMA, Alberta Municipalities, and IAMA are providing the […]
AUC Rules in Favour of Municipalities Related to Street Light Investments
The RMA provided input into the Alberta Utilities Commission review The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) has determined that the refund of the Fortis Alberta Inc. (Fortis) street light investment is to be paid to municipalities in cases where the municipality and developer are in dispute on the intended recipient of the refund. In late 2021, […]
RMA Assigns Status to Spring 2022 Resolution
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 […]
In-Person EOEP Courses at Alberta Municipalities Conference
These course builds on foundations learned in Munis 101 If you are planning to attend the Alberta Municipalities Convention this September in Calgary, arrive a day early to take advantage of in-person offerings of the Elected Officials Education Program’s (EOEP) Public Participation and Land Use Planning courses. The courses are being offered as pre-convention sessions […]