Drought and Flood Protection Program Funding
The application period is closing soon for Drought and Flood Protection Program funding The Government of Alberta’s Drought and Flood Protection Program (DFPP) is a multi-year grant program that provides funding to help municipalities, improvement districts, special areas, regional services commissions, First Nations, Tribal Councils, and Metis Settlements to improve their long-term resilience to drought […]
Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission Interim Report Released
The Commission’s interim report outlines proposed adjustments to Alberta’s electoral boundaries, including several changes relevant to rural ridings. The Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission (AEBC) has released its Interim Report, outlining proposed changes to provincial constituency boundaries. This review, required every eight to ten years under the Electoral Boundaries Commission Act, is intended to ensure fair […]
Bill 4 – RMA Initial Analysis
The Government of Alberta introduced Bill 4, which takes several steps to enable the Alberta Sheriffs Police Service. On October 30, 2025, the Government of Alberta introduced Bill 4: The Public Safety and Emergency Services Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 (No. 2), which makes changes to several pieces of legislation related to policing and justice. The […]
RMA’s Legislative Update: Week of November 4 – 7, 2025
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 (MLAs) as they create legislation for the Province of Alberta. This update covers the second week of the 31st sitting of the Legislative Assembly. Unlike […]
Risk Mitigation Report for Water Damage
Summary: This report aims to address the risk of water damage and to outline plans to prevent, mitigate and respond to water incidents. Water can be very destructive to buildings by causing damage to hard floors, carpeting, ceiling tiles, drywall, personal property and the overall structure of the building by causing rot. Understanding the sources […]
Best Practices for Snow Removal
Effective snow removal is critical for maintaining safe and accessible municipal buildings, such as community centres, administrative offices, libraries, and recreational facilities. In Alberta’s harsh winter climate, municipalities must implement clear, efficient, and proactive snow removal policies to protect public safety, ensure accessibility, and minimize liability. This bulletin provides best practices for developing and implementing […]
RMA 2025 Board Elections – Declared Results & Candidates List
The RMA Board of Directors has staggered rotating board elections with three positions scheduled for election one year and four positions the next. Four RMA board positions were open for nominations as per the regular schedule for 2025: the Vice President and directors for District 2, District 3 and District 5. As a result of […]
RMA’s Legislative Update: Week of October 27 to 31
The Second Session of the 31st Legislature began this week, which means that RMA’s weekly Legislative Update returns! These bulletins seek to deliver and explain (in a brief manner) 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 (MLAs) […]
Government of Alberta Mandate Letters – RMA Initial Analysis
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 previously provided members with analyses of the mandate letters in prior releases. Below is an initial summary and […]
Monthly Resolution Update – October 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 […]