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Insurance
5 Sep 2025

Field trips are an integral part of the education process and provide many benefits to both students, teachers, and the community. Field trips are, however, not without risk. At RMA Insurance, we endeavor to assist

Advocacy
5 Sep 2025

Resolutions must be submitted by October 7 to be added to the Fall 2025 resolution order paper. With district meetings ongoing, the RMA is reminding members of the important role resolutions play in guiding the

Advocacy
29 Aug 2025

Four seats on the RMA Board of Directors are up for election at the RMA 2025 Fall Convention The RMA 2025 Fall Convention will take place November 17-20 with the following four seats on the

Advocacy
29 Aug 2025

The Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors is launching a new program to enhance water infrastructure for industrial and agricultural use. The Government of Alberta, through the Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC), is

Advocacy
29 Aug 2025

An opportunity to learn, share, and connect with Alberta’s asset management community. Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA), is hosting its October Workshop on October 7 & 8, 2025 in Edmonton. RMA has collaborated with IAMA

Advocacy
29 Aug 2025

The Government of Alberta has announced a public engagement on the future of nuclear energy developments in Alberta. As part of phase one of the engagement, the province has appointed an expert panel to engage

Advocacy
29 Aug 2025

The RMA has assigned a status to one Spring 2025 resolution that has received an initial response from government. Immediately after resolutions are endorsed by RMA members, the RMA sends the resolutions to the relevant

Advocacy
29 Aug 2025

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 a selection of

Advocacy
15 Aug 2025

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is conducting a public consultation to enhance the National Public Alerting System (NPAS), used by emergency management officials across Canada to warn the public about threats to safety,

Insurance
15 Aug 2025

Schools have a unique exposure to fleet-related claims as some bus drivers are contracted out. Many people think of fleet safety as the prevention of damage to vehicles, but claims can have a devastating impact

Advocacy
15 Aug 2025

The Government of Alberta has resources available to support municipalities in their economic development efforts. Alberta Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration (JETI) has two regionally based teams available to support municipalities in their economic development

Advocacy
8 Aug 2025

Position statements provide a concise overview of the RMA’s positions on key policy areas. The RMA is committed to advocating for the rural municipal perspective with government leaders, industry, and other stakeholders. To support these

Advocacy
1 Aug 2025

On July 31, 2025, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (AEPA) and Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation (AGI) announced an engagement on the potential inclusion of agricultural plastics in a provincial regulatory system for collecting and recycling

Advocacy
1 Aug 2025

The Resolution Status Update provides up-to-date information and progress updates for all active resolutions. The RMA is pleased to provide members with an update on advocacy efforts through the 2025 Resolution Status Update – Volume

Insurance
1 Aug 2025

We’re excited to announce a streamlined improvement to our renewal process! Insurance Renewal Applications are due back by August 29. Thank you for your continued partnership!

Advocacy
25 Jul 2025

The Government of Alberta is seeking feedback from municipalities regarding municipal recall legislation. As part of a broader engagement, Alberta Municipal Affairs has distributed a survey seeking municipal insights on potential changes to the recall