RMA’s Legislative Update: Weeks of November 17-21 and 23-28, 2025
After a prolonged hiatus, your Legislative Update returns! These bulletins summarize and explain the important and relevant details of upcoming law in Alberta, as well as important points from the debates between elected Members of the Legislative Assembly as they create legislation for the Province of Alberta. As there was quite a bit of commotion […]
Register for an Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission Public Meeting
The Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission has released a schedule of public meetings in January to seek feedback on their interim report. On October 27, 2025, the Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission submitted their interim report on changes to Alberta’s electoral districts. The Commission is currently seeking public input on the interim report through written submissions, with […]
Nuclear Engagement – Webinar and Extension
Affordability and Utilities is hosting a nuclear energy webinar for municipalities on December 2nd The Government of Alberta Ministry of Affordability and Utilities is continuing to engage on the future of nuclear energy in Alberta, including hosting a webinar for municipalities on Tuesday, December 2, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The webinar will feature […]
Bill 8 – Enabling Data Centre Developments
RMA is evaluating Bill 8 and how it will impact rural municipalities Tabled on November 25th, 2025, Bill 8: Utilities Statutes Amendment Act purports to pave the way for data centres to bring their own power generation and advance the modernization of Alberta’s electricity market. If passed, Bill 8’s proposed amendments would prioritize data centres […]
Monthly Resolution Update – November 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 the over 70 currently active resolutions, offering members a more detailed insight into the work being carried out on their […]
History of the Alberta Sheriffs Police Service
RMA created a resource to help members understand the progress of the Alberta Sheriffs Police Service. Through a series of legislative changes, the Government of Alberta has been making progress in establishing a new policing organization, now called the Alberta Sheriffs Police Service (ASPS). RMA has been following the steps being taken towards the implementation […]
Application Period Now Open for Affordable Housing Partnership Program
The AHPP provides funding for public, non-profit, and private-sector housing providers for innovative and sustainable affordable housing projects. The Government of Alberta has opened applications for funding under the Affordable Housing Partnership Program (AHPP), which aims to bring together partners from public, private, and non-profit organizations to provide more affordable housing where it is needed […]
RMA Announces New Leadership and Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) elects new members to its Board of Directors to advance RMA’s mission and advocate for rural communities. November 20, 2025, NISKU, AB – Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) announces its 2025-26 Board of Directors, composed of four returning members and three new representatives. Kara Westerlund, Deputy Reeve […]
Rural Priorities in Bill 7: Water Amendment Act
The Government of Alberta has introduced Bill 7: Water Amendment Act, 2025, alongside their ongoing water availability engagement. These initiatives aim to modernize Alberta’s water management system while addressing growing demand and recurring drought conditions. Bill 7 Overview Bill 7 introduces significant changes to the Water Act. RMA is continuing to evaluate the changes and their potential impacts. According to the Government of […]
Olds College Rural Planning Program Survey
Olds College has released a survey to understand how to best deliver rural planning content. Olds College is collecting feedback on how to improve the rural planning content of the Environmental Science & Technology Diploma Program to ensure that it continues to meet the needs of employers, including municipalities, and students moving forward. RMA supports education and training opportunities that have a rural focus and prepare students to live and […]