The City of Edmonton is inviting municipalities in the region to host study or companion tours at next year’s FCM conference. Edmonton will host the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Annual Conference from June 4
The recent municipal election has introduced significant changes to municipal councils across rural Alberta. As results from the October 20, 2025 municipal election become official, many rural municipalities have experienced significant turnover on council, while
The mandate letters represent significant new direction across the Government of Alberta, much of which may have significant impacts on rural municipalities and communities. Last week, the Premier issued a new round of mandate letters
RMA has worked with municipalities on the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains to create a report that addresses the unique challenges that these municipalities face. Municipalities on the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains
Introducing a dedicated RMA webpage with resources to help municipal leaders navigate their roles with confidence. RMA is pleased to announce the launch of its new Resources for Newly Elected Municipal Officials webpage, designed to
What is Social Engineering? Social engineering is a manipulative tactic used by cybercriminals to trick individuals and organizations into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords, financial details, or access to systems. Unlike traditional hacking, social
Further to the Notice Published on August 29, 2025 and the 2025 Alberta municipal election, four seats on the RMA Board of Directors are up for election at the RMA 2025 Fall Convention. The RMA
The resolutions that will be presented during the resolution session at the RMA 2025 Fall Convention are now available. The following resolutions were submitted prior to the RMA’s resolution deadline: 1-25F Funding for Protein Programs
The Government of Canada’s final technical designs for the housing design catalogue are ready for use. The Government of Canada recently released full technical design packages as part of the Housing Design Catalogue organized by the Canada
Proposed changes to section 4.2 of Directive 088 will impact closure nomination and reporting. The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is seeking feedback on proposed changes to Directive 088: Licensee Life-Cycle Management intended to support the
Strong password management is crucial to keeping networks safe and preventing bad actors from accessing your company’s systems. Do you remember the days when you left a sticky note on your desk with your passwords?
The mandate letters represent significant new direction across the Government of Alberta, much of which may have significant impacts on rural municipalities and communities. In recent weeks, the Premier has issued mandate letters to nearly
Applications are now open and members are encouraged to review updated program guidelines. The Government of Alberta has launched the 2025-26 Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) program, with applications now being accepted. The ACP program provides
The Government of Alberta has launched the second intake for the Rural Team Recruitment Grant Program. The Rural Team Recruitment Grant Program is now accepting applications from rural clinics and community organizations across the province.
Municipalities are often targeted by scammers who use different methods to try to defraud them. In this resource, we will examine the common Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) Fraud scenarios, what is at risk for the
The three new fact sheets provide more detail on amendments to the Act. Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation (AGI) has released three new factsheets providing further detail on recent amendments to the Agricultural Operation Practices Act
