RMA Seeking Member Feedback on Aggregate Application Process
Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) is currently in the process of streamlining its business case design for sand and gravel projects to create an approval process that is transparent, fair, and efficient. The RMA has been engaged with AEP and the Alberta Sand and Gravel Association (ASGA) on this issue. To this point, discussions have […]
RMA Welcomes New Board of Directors for 2020 – 2021
The 2020 Fall Convention included elections for four RMA board positions Elections at the RMA 2020 Fall Convention provided opportunity for members to put forward their names for two-year terms for President, District 1 Director, and District 4 Director. As sitting District 2 Director Paul McLauchlin was elected President, an election for the remaining one-year […]
RMA Announces R.W. Hay Award Recipient
In 1997, the RMA established the R.W. Hay Award for Excellence in Rural Municipal Administration to recognize the superior service provided by rural administrators. RMA works in collaboration with the Society of Local Government Managers (SLGM) to offer this award annually. The RMA and SLGM are pleased to announce the 2020 recipient of the R.W. […]
Provide Your Feedback on the AEP Proposed Disturbance Standard
Alberta Environment and Parks has begun the second phase of its engagement session on disturbance standards near water bodies Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) is considering a proposed disturbance standard under the Public Lands Administration Regulation. This disturbance standard would create a general permission for users to place and use temporary seasonal docks, boat lifts, […]
Preparing Vacant & Seasonal Properties for Winter
Winter is once again upon us and with that comes the below-zero temperatures we all dread. It is also the time when organizations that have vacant or seasonal properties need to look at taking the right steps to protect their buildings from weather-related issues. Water damage is one of the most common problems in buildings […]
RMA 2019 – 2020 Annual Report Now Available
The 2019 – 2020 RMA Annual Report and Financials are available for member information in advance of next week’s Annual General Meeting In adhering to our values of transparency and accountability, we are pleased to share the RMA 2019 – 2020 Annual Report. It was a busy year, highlighted by extensive advocacy and business activities […]
Learn About the Solar for Schools Program
MCCAC is hosting a free webinar on their Solar for Schools Program The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre’s (MCCAC) Solar for Schools Program helps school authorities reduce energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions. School authorities can receive funding for up to 50% of project costs for new solar installations on existing or new schools. There […]
Provide Feedback on the Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act
The Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship is seeking feedback The Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act came into effect in 2013 and was amended in 2017 to expand the legislation to government offices, public entities, and prescribed service providers that are identified by the regulation. The act is in place to protect public sector employees […]
Government of Alberta Announces Assessment and Tax Initiatives for Oil and Gas Properties
Most of the initiatives are in effect for three years and will provide time for further consultation on the modernization of Alberta’s assessment model for regulated oil and gas properties On October 19, 2020, the Government of Alberta announced several short-term initiatives intended to enhance oil and gas industry competitiveness. RMA President Al Kemmere participated […]
Six New Collection Sites Added to Agriculture Plastics Recycling Pilot
The Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group and Cleanfarms announced six new sites for farmers to drop off used twine and grain bags Six new locations came onboard as collection sites and are ready to accept empty agricultural grain bags and used twine for recycling. This increases the total number of collection locations in the Alberta Ag-plastic. […]