How To Treat Vacant & Seasonal Properties During the COVID-19 Crisis
During the COVID-19 crisis, we are seeing an increasing number of properties become vacant. It is a time when all our organizations that have vacant or seasonal properties need to look at taking the right steps to protect their buildings from weather, theft, and other potential issues. Our best practice recommends that you check your […]
Mark Your Calendar! Free RMA Webinar on Running Effective Virtual Meetings on April 9
The COVID-19 health emergency has prompted revisions to the MGA and its regulations, enabling council meetings to be held entirely by electronic means. For many municipalities, this is uncharted territory and raises many questions. How do we align electronic meetings with our procedural bylaw? How can we still involve the public? How might this new […]
RMA Charity Golf Tournament Cancellation
As an effort to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and to prioritize the health of our communities, a decision has been made to cancel the RMA Charity Golf Tournament, originally scheduled for May 29, 2020. This decision comes at a time of universal uncertainty; we take the safety and health of our members, […]
RMA Spring 2020 Resolution Session to Take Place April 24
Due to the cancellation of the 2020 Spring Convention, RMA will hold its first ever virtual resolution session on April 24 Resolutions form an important part of RMA’s advocacy efforts. RMA holds two resolution sessions each year in conjunction with spring and fall conventions. Due to the cancellation of the RMA 2020 Spring Convention, RMA […]
Understanding States of Local Emergency
Declaring a state of local emergency can allow a municipality to exercise certain powers not available under the Municipal Government Act The COVID-19 pandemic has required all levels of government to take rapid action to slow the spread of the virus and protect public health. In some cases, this has included various emergency declarations, including […]
Additional Funding for Support Services
On March 17, 2020, the Government of Alberta announced additional emergency funding to charities, not-for-profits, and civil society organizations to support their COVID-19 response. This funding will be provided immediately and will support social services in enabling social distancing, as well as supports and services for at-risk seniors and families facing homelessness, poverty, and social […]
Legislative Modifications Announced to Municipal Governance During COVID-19
Municipal Affairs releases updates rules for council meetings and time extensions during the COVID-19 pandemic Municipal Affairs has released an updated factsheet with new rules for municipal council meetings and the extension of upcoming deadlines during the COVID-19 pandemic. These changes have been made through the newly enacted Meeting Procedures (COVID-19 Suppression) Regulation. Highlights of […]
Sign Up to Provide Your Opinion on Low-Risk Wetland Restoration Projects
Alberta Environment and Parks is seeking input to help streamline the Water Act regulatory process for low-risk wetland restoration projects. Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) Water and Waste Policy Branch is leading the development of a Code of Practice (Code) that will streamline the Water Act regulatory process for low-risk wetland restoration projects. AEP is […]
Announcing RMA Update Webinar
The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) will be hosting a short webinar to give members and stakeholders an overview of developments and services available from the association. Planned for Tuesday, April 7 at 10:30 am, the ‘RMA Update’ will be tailored specifically for RMA member municipalities and organizations. The webinar will run for approximately 30 […]
Alberta Nonprofit Network Sends Letter to Alberta Government for Support to Nonprofit Organizations
Alberta Nonprofit Network (ABNN) is an independent network of Alberta organizations seeking to advance a cohesive, proactive, and resilient nonprofit sector. ABNN brings together organizations of all sizes and scopes to collectively address province-wide issues. ABNN has been hearing concerns from Alberta nonprofits about challenges with managing staff and service delivery, as well as concerns […]