RMA Releases Week 5 of Closing the Gap Infrastructure Funding Campaign
Over the past five weeks, RMA’s Closing the Gap advocacy campaign has drawn on the RMA’s 2024 Rural Municipal Infrastructure Deficit Project to highlight the scale and urgency of Alberta’s rural infrastructure deficit and demonstrated how chronic underinvestment is placing rural municipalities, industries, and communities at increasing risk. Week 5 of the campaign brings together the core themes from previous weeks, including the inequitable investment gap, the economic importance of rural roads, bridges, and […]
CRTC Engagement on Mobile Coverage Reporting
On January 15, 2026, the Canadian Radio-Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced a public consultation to develop a new, standardized methodology for reporting mobile coverage across Canada. Through this engagement, the CRTC is aiming to improve the accuracy of mobile coverage information to better identify these gaps and support more effective policy and funding decisions. The CRTC is seeking input on several issues, such as: Mobile connectivity and broadband coverage have long […]
Winter Sidewalk Maintenance
Proper sidewalk maintenance during winter is essential for both public safety and risk management. Snow and ice accumulation can lead to slips, falls, and injuries — resulting in potential liability claims against property owners or municipalities. Consistent upkeep not only protects pedestrians but also demonstrates compliance with local bylaws and organizational policies. Policy Compliance Proper Snow and Ice Removal Claims Mitigation […]
RMA Releases Week 4 of Closing the Gap Infrastructure Funding Campaign
Over the first three weeks of the Closing the Gap campaign, RMA has highlighted the widening rural infrastructure funding gap, demonstrated how rural transportation networks power Alberta’s economic engine, and underscored the urgent need to build long‑term resilience into the roads, bridges, and utilities that support Alberta’s industries and communities. Together, these themes show that Alberta’s prosperity […]
Government of Alberta Announces New Plan for Parks
The Government of Alberta (GOA) has announced the release of the new Plan for Parks, Alberta’s strategic direction for the provincial park system. The new Plan for Parks is intended to help ensure that the provincial park system remains strong and sustainable. To support this work, the GOA is investing more than $236 million to improve and expand recreation in and access to provincial parks […]
2025 Resolution Status Update – Volume 2 Now Available
The Resolution Status Update provides up-to-date information and progress updates for all active resolutions The RMA is pleased to provide members with an update on advocacy efforts through the 2025 Resolution Status Update – Volume 2. The Resolution Status Update is an important part of the RMA’s efforts to be transparent and accountable to members, as it provides an update on the status […]
Monthly Resolution Update – January 2026
To improve reporting on resolution advocacy, the RMA shares 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 behalf. For the […]
Working in Extreme Winter Temperatures
Across the country, this winter season has served as a stark reminder to millions about the true extremes that winter can bring. Yet the world continues to function during these cold snaps and working in extreme cold can lead to serious health risks such as frostbite, hypothermia, and reduced dexterity, which increase the likelihood of accidents. Protecting […]
Last Chance to Register for EOEP’s Effective Meetings Course
EOEP’s Effective Meetings course supports municipal elected officials in understanding how to enable productive debate, support clear decision-making and maintain professional and fair council proceedings. Drawing on practical scenarios, the course emphasizes the shared responsibility of the chair and council members to debate constructively and uphold orderly and respectful meetings, using parliamentary procedure to support effective governance. This online course is well suited […]
Request for Expression of Interest in Community Fireguard Program
The Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA) administers the Community Fireguard Program (CFP), a grant funded initiative with the Government of Alberta to support the Provincial FireSmart Program by supporting the construction of community fireguards that provide for enhanced public safety and improved protection of at-risk communities. FRIAA is currently inviting prospective applicants, including municipalities, to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for participation in the CFP. This […]