EMS Engagement and Survey Live
Alberta Health Services has launched a website to provide information and gather feedback on the current EMS system Alberta Health Services (AHS) is undertaking the creation of a long-term Provincial Service Plan for Emergency Medical Services (EMS). This EMS Service Plan will reflect how EMS integrates into Alberta’s health system. It will provide the vision […]
RMA, ABMunis, and IAMA Receive Fourth Round of MAMP Asset Management Funding
The funding will allow the organizations to build on their recently completed asset management courses The RMA, in collaboration with Alberta Municipalities (ABMunis) and Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA), has received funding under the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP) to develop and deliver a fourth round of asset management capacity-building […]
As the industry booms, rural municipalities continue to face mounting unpaid property tax bills from oil and gas companies
Nisku, AB, March 8, 2022 – The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) has conducted a member survey identifying that as of December 31, 2021, approximately $253 million in property taxes currently owed to rural municipalities by oil and gas companies have gone unpaid. This represents a 3.3% increase from the unpaid amounts reported for the […]
Don’t Miss Second Offering of EOEP Finance Course
This virtual course is in high demand! Based on overwhelming demand, the Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) has opened registration for a second offering of the Municipal Corporate Planning and Finance course. The course is offered to elected officials after regular work hours, via Zoom, to accommodate their busy schedules. Experienced EOEP facilitator and former municipal […]
The RMA Assigns Statuses to Some Fall 2021 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. To this point, the RMA has received a response to four of […]
Provincial Broadband Strategy Released
Government of Alberta establishes goal to reach all Albertans with highspeed internet by end of 2026 – 2027 The Government of Alberta has released a Provincial Broadband Strategy. The strategy acknowledges there is a digital divide and that addressing this divide will benefit Albertans. The strategy makes a total of $390 million in funding available […]
Upcoming EOEP Courses
In-person and virtual education courses are available The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) is offering courses both in-person and virtually. Council’s Role in Strategic Planning and Council’s Role in Service Delivery are being offered in conjunction with the RMA’s 2022 Spring Convention. The first part of both courses will be offered on March 13 from […]
You’re Invited to an Alberta Environment and Parks Priority Issues Presentation
Due to popular demand, the RMA is hosting another presentation with Alberta Environment and Parks to discuss their progress on modernizing the environmental regulatory system In February, the RMA hosted a presentation and Q&A session with senior representatives from Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP). Due to popular demand, the RMA will be hosting another session […]
Alberta Budget 2022 – 2023: RMA Initial Analysis
The Government of Alberta has released Budget 2022: Moving Forward for the 2022 – 2023 fiscal year and the 2022 – 2025 Fiscal Plan. RMA President Paul McLauchlin’s initial reaction to the 2022 – 2023 provincial budget is as follows: Alberta’s rural municipalities recognize the need for the Government of Alberta to spend responsibly to […]
Provide Feedback on the Proposed Management Plan for the Evening Grosbeak
Environment and Climate Change Canada is seeking feedback from stakeholders Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is developing a Management Plan for the Evening Grosbeak, which is listed as Special Concern under the federal Species at Risk Act (SARA). For each species of special concern, ECCC is required to develop a management plan that includes: […]