RMA Receives Additional Responses to Resolution 6-20S
RMA has received additional responses from the Government of Alberta on resolution 6-20S: Economic State of Crisis. RMA previously reported on this resolution in July after receiving an initial response from Alberta Economic Development, Trade, and Tourism. Since then, RMA has received additional information from Alberta Agriculture and Forestry and Alberta Energy. While both ministries […]
RMA sets record straight on rural municipal finances
Nisku, AB, August 25, 2020 – The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) continues to be extremely concerned with the changes to the assessment model for oil and gas properties that are currently being considered by the Government of Alberta. The proposed changes could reduce total rural municipal revenues by as much as $291 million in […]
Government of Alberta Takes Additional Steps to Address Scrap Metal Theft
After proclaiming the Scrap Metal Dealers and Recyclers Identification Act in November 2019, the Government of Alberta has recently made amendments to strengthen the Act and has established an accompanying regulation to address scrap metal theft. The changes will implement new duties for scrap metal dealers and recyclers related to documenting sellers and purchasers of […]
Helicopter Emergency Medical Service Review FAQ
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is conducting a review of Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS). RMA has provided a written submission to AHS on this review, as well as shared information on the review with members. Recently, AHS conducted a webinar on this issue and has compiled an FAQ with answers to key questions from the […]
RiskPro 2020 Moves Online
RMA Insurance is excited to announce that RiskPro 2020 will be offered online as a series of webinars. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, our previously planned March and April in-person events were postponed until we could arrange an alternative offering for our members. RiskPro 2020 online will help you continue your insurance education, risk management training, […]
RMA and Alberta Energy Webinar Recording Now Available
In collaboration with Alberta Energy, RMA hosted a webinar on Thursday, July 31, 2020 to discuss Bill 12: Liabilities Management Statutes Amendment Act, the Site Rehabilitation Program, and the Orphan Fund Delegated Administration Amendment Regulation (OFDAF) to the Oil and Gas Conservation Act. The webinar covered a wide range of items, including: Reasonable care under […]
RMA and rural municipalities concerned about possible changes to oil and gas property assessment
Nisku, AB, August 10, 2020 – The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) is extremely concerned with the changes to the assessment model for oil and gas properties that are currently being considered by the Government of Alberta. If implemented, the changes would abruptly alter how oil and gas properties are assessed for the purposes of […]
Register Now for Municipal Corporate Planning and Finance Virtual Course – Second Offering
EOEP is offering this previously sold out interactive course a second time! The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) has been working hard to find ways to provide access to programs during the COVID-19 pandemic and has developed an exciting opportunity for RMA and AUMA members to participate in a virtual offering of the Municipal Corporate […]
Minor Works Phase 2 Consultation
Transport Canada is launching the second phase of consultation on the Minor Works Order of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act (CNWA). The CNWA regulates the construction, placement, alteration, rebuilding, removal, or decommissioning of works that are in, on, over, under, through, or across any navigable water in Canada. As part of the act, the Minister […]
Changes to Commercial Carrier Permits
Changes will shift the requirement for certain vehicle configurations from a provincial permit to regulatory requirement Alberta Transportation has announced changes to several commercial carrier permits that will shift the regulation of certain vehicle configurations to regulatory requirements. This move is being made as a red tape reduction initiative, as these permits will no longer […]