Congratulations to New Elected Officials and Thank You to Those Moving On
The recent municipal election has introduced significant changes to municipal councils across rural Alberta. As results from the October 20, 2025 municipal election become official, many rural municipalities have experienced significant turnover on council, while others move forward with few changes. In either case, the municipal election represents democracy in action and allows rural residents […]
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 to four more provincial ministers. While RMA has previously provided members with analysis of the mandate letter issued to the […]
Supporting Newly Elected Municipal Officials
Introducing a dedicated RMA webpage with resources to help municipal leaders navigate their roles with confidence. RMA is pleased to announce the launch of its new Resources for Newly Elected Municipal Officials webpage, designed to support municipal leaders as they begin their terms in office. Serving as a municipal elected official is both an exciting […]
RMA Releases Eastern Slopes Task Force Final Report
RMA has worked with municipalities on the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains to create a report that addresses the unique challenges that these municipalities face. Municipalities on the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains face unique challenges and opportunities regarding tourism in the area. In Fall 2022, RMA members passed Resolution 19-22F: Portion of […]
Social Engineering and Social Media Usage
What is Social Engineering? Social engineering is a manipulative tactic used by cybercriminals to trick individuals and organizations into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords, financial details, or access to systems. Unlike traditional hacking, social engineering exploits human psychology, relying on trust, fear, or curiosity to achieve its goals. Social media platforms, where personal information […]
Updated Notice of Elections and Procedures for 2025 RMA Board of Directors
Further to the Notice Published on August 29, 2025 and the 2025 Alberta municipal election, 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 […]
Resolutions for the RMA 2025 Fall Convention Now Available
The resolutions that will be presented during the resolution session at the RMA 2025 Fall Convention are now available. The following resolutions were submitted prior to the RMA’s resolution deadline: 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 […]
Housing Design Catalogue Technical Designs
The Government of Canada’s final technical designs for the housing design catalogue are ready for use. The Government of Canada recently released full technical design packages as part of the Housing Design Catalogue organized by the Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC). Check out this video for a four minute introduction to the Housing Design Catalogue. The catalogue […]
AER Seeks Feedback on Draft Version of Directive 088
Proposed changes to section 4.2 of Directive 088 will impact closure nomination and reporting. The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is seeking feedback on proposed changes to Directive 088: Licensee Life-Cycle Management intended to support the ongoing implementation and operationalization of closure nomination. Changes include clarifications to closure timelines, reporting requirements, and licensee expectations; specifically, section […]
Password Management
Strong password management is crucial to keeping networks safe and preventing bad actors from accessing your company’s systems. Do you remember the days when you left a sticky note on your desk with your passwords? That would be a recipe for an attack. Here are some ways you can keep your organization safe against cyber […]