Alberta’s energy sector plays an important role in the province’s economy. RMA members are often among those impacted by new energy projects through increased municipal costs and revenues, employment opportunities, and environmental challenges. As the Government of Alberta shifts its focus towards increasing economic development and attracting investment in the energy sector, rural municipalities will be responsible for hosting and supporting such infrastructure.
Over the next six weeks, the RMA will share how the Government of Alberta policies have impacted municipal tax revenue. In recent years, the Government of Alberta (GOA) has implemented several policy
To improve reporting on resolution advocacy, the RMA is releasing a monthly bulletin highlighting recent actions undertaken on select active resolutions. The Monthly Resolution Update Bulletin is a way of routinely highlighting
The Government of Alberta has announced details about the formation of municipal and regional policing committees and the Provincial Police Advisory Board. In 2022, the Government of Alberta (GOA) passed the Police
The RMA’s Wildfire Working Group (WWG) had its fourth meeting on September 20, 2024. The mandate of the WWG is to develop a strategy to manage wildfires outside the Forest Protection Area
