Save the Dates! RMA 101 Webinars Kicking Off in January
As new rural elected officials continue to settle into their roles, RMA will hold a series of webinars to introduce all the association has to offer. Beginning in January, members are invited to attend an RMA 101 webinar series that will provide an overview of the association, as well as key advocacy and business services […]
RMA Fall 2025 Endorsed Resolutions
Resolutions form an important part in identifying direction for the RMA’s advocacy efforts. The RMA membership endorsed the following resolutions in Fall 2025: 1-25F Funding for Protein Programs in Alberta Food Banks – Support for Livestock Processing Fees (MD of Taber) 2-25F Quasi-Judicial Decisions and Inter-agency Communication (MD of Willow Creek) 3-25F Review of RMA […]
RMA’s Legislative Update: Week of December 8 – 12
These bulletins summarize and explain the important and relevant details of potential and upcoming legislation in Alberta, including important and poignant points from the debates between elected Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) as they create law. The final week of the Fall session delivered. There were so many historic moments, expedited decision-making, and political […]
Government Releases Sand and Gravel Task Force Report
The Government of Alberta released the final report from Sand and Gravel Task Force. The Task Force met over the spring and summer in 2025 to identify recommendations to policies and implementation processes aimed at balancing environmental protection with economic development. The report’s recommendations are limited by the Task Force’s scope to “the provincial role […]
Risk Management for Outdoor Rinks
Skating is an essential part of Canadian heritage and culture, with roots dating back over 200 years. Many of us have fond memories of gliding across frozen ponds or playing pickup hockey at the local outdoor rink—moments filled with laughter and, more often than not, a bit of pain while learning to skate. While outdoor […]
RMA’s Legislative Update: Week of December 1 – 5
These bulletins summarize and explain the important and relevant details of potential and upcoming law in the Province of Alberta, including important and poignant points from the debates between elected Members of the Legislative Assembly as they create legislation. The Legislative Assembly enters December amongst a flurry of petitions including 15 individual recall petitions against […]
Alberta Plastics Recycling Association Hosting Ag Plastics Recycling Webinar
The Alberta Plastics Recycling Association (APRA) works with industry, municipalities, and government to keep plastics out of landfills. Its key efforts include expanding recycling infrastructure, promoting sustainable packaging, and supporting policies like Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), which shifts recycling costs from municipalities to producers for greater efficiency. Field to Future: Alberta Ag Plastics Recycling Webinar […]
Expiring Resolution Update – November 2025
To improve reporting on resolution advocacy, the RMA shares a bi-annual bulletin highlighting recent actions undertaken on expiring resolutions. The Expiring Resolution Update Bulletin is a way of routinely highlighting expiring resolutions, offering members a more detailed insight into the work being carried out on their behalf. Although expiring resolutions will continue to inform RMA’s […]
Winter Driving Best Practices
As winter conditions settle across Alberta, municipalities are encouraged to prioritize safe driving practices for both light automotive vehicles and heavy equipment. Whether it’s a public works truck, grader, or a fleet vehicle, winter hazards affect all operators—and the consequences of unsafe driving can be severe. Light Automotive Vehicles Key Risks: Recommended Actions: Heavy Equipment […]
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 […]