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 […]
Dental Sedation for Rural Residents
Rural Albertans encounter significant access to receiving fair, safe, and affordable dental care when sedation is needed. The RMA recently met with the Alberta Dental Sedation Society (ADSS) to discuss how improving access to dental sedation could benefit rural communities. The RMA is committed to ensuring that rural residents receive the best possible health care […]
Planning Outdoor Winter Events
Plan Ahead A key factor to making your winter events successful is having a well-developed plan in place. Focus on the structure of the leadership team, vendor policies, event security, and insurance needs for the specific event. Your plans should include how to handle emergencies, including medical incidents, evacuation protocols, and procedures on how to […]
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 […]