Rural Municipalities Of Alberta

• Reopen grizzly bear hunt, policy reform to curb encounters urged by Rural Municipalities of Alberta

  As grizzly bear populations rise, a call for the reopening of grizzly bear hunting in Alberta is growing.

  Environment

  Apr 8
  
• Danielle Smith hopes to balance Alberta budget even with moderate oil prices

  Danielle Smith addressed the Rural Municipalities of Alberta conference, hearing concerns on everything from health care access to infrastructure woes and unpaid oil and gas taxes.

  Politics

  Mar 17
  
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• Alberta reviewing plan on forcing oil companies to pay outstanding municipal taxes

  Unpaid municipal taxes by some in the energy industry is a long-standing issue, with Alberta's rural communities owed more than $250 million as of last year.

  Economy

  Mar 16
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• Alberta municipalities raise concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs

  Tariffs were a hot topic at the Alberta Municipalities' gathering of local leaders, as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to test U.S.-Canada relations.

  Politics

  Mar 6, 2025
• Province freezing policing cost increase in rural Alberta for 1 year

  The freeze will be in effect until March 2026, during which time the province said it’ll give municipalities time to determine how to cover policing cost increases going forward.

  Money

  Nov 6, 2024
• Alberta asks municipalities to name oil companies not paying taxes, reeve says no use

  The RMA president said he doesn't expect the Alberta Energy Regulator to shut down oil companies for unpaid taxes, leaving municipalities with no choice but to shoulder the cost.

  Economy

  Nov 6, 2024
• Unpaid oil and gas taxes causing concern for rural Alberta municipalities

  Over $250 million in oil and gas taxes have gone unpaid over the last half decade in Alberta, leaving rural municipalities hanging.

  Economy

  Sep 19, 2024
• Frustrated rural municipalities say Alberta’s Bill 20 still gives province unchecked power

  The Rural Municipalities of Alberta said Bill 20 is poised to give Premier Danielle Smith's cabinet unchecked power, even with proposed amendments.

  Politics

  May 24, 2024
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• Alberta’s rural municipalities say new bills erode trust, attack local authority

  Alberta's rural municipalities are teeing off on a trilogy of provincial bills they say erode trust and attack local authority.

  Politics

  May 15, 2024
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• VP of Rural Municipalities of Alberta calls out bad behaviour as Calgary mayor booed

  Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek was booed Saturday night at the Saddledome ahead of a Flames game. The bad behaviour is drawing a sharp rebuke from another municipal leader.

  Politics

  Mar 31, 2024