Planning a Field Trip
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 our member school boards in managing the risk in these field trips so that all participants can have a safe […]
Resolution Deadline for 2025 Fall Convention
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 association’s advocacy efforts. To maximize these efforts, having well-written resolutions that are clear, concise, and include pertinent information is essential. […]
Notice of Elections and Procedures for 2025 RMA Board of Directors
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 Board of Directors being up for election. All positions will serve a two-year term (2025 – 2027): As a result […]
Integrated Water Program Survey Now Open
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 continuing development of the Integrated Water Program (IWP) – a new initiative aimed at improving and expanding water infrastructure across […]
Strengthen Your Asset Management Practice at the IAMA October Workshop
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 over many years to deliver asset management training, tools, and resources that help rural municipalities plan for the future. This two‑day, in‑person workshop is […]
Provincial Nuclear Energy Development Engagement
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 with stakeholders across the province and has launched a public survey to help inform a nuclear energy roadmap for Alberta. […]
RMA Assigns Status to One Spring 2025 Resolution
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 provincial or federal ministries or organizations for an initial response. Based on the response received, the RMA assigns the resolution […]
Monthly Resolution Update – August 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 […]
CRTC Consultation – Improvements to National Public Alerting System
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, such as severe weather and other emergencies. NPAS is a collaborative effort among federal, provincial, and territorial governments and agencies. […]
School Bus Fleet Safety
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 on so much more. A lack of fleet safety can result in property damage, injury or death, public relations nightmares, […]