Media

Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) is proud to be a trusted voice on issues that matter to rural communities across the province. Our team regularly provides insight and commentary to media outlets on topics impacting rural Alberta, from infrastructure and governance to economic development and community well-being.

Learn more about RMA in the Media below, where we share recent coverage and stories featuring our organization. 

RMA in the News

Submit a Media Request

If you are a member of the media and would like to speak with an RMA representative, please fill out the form below. We typically respond within one hour and will connect you with an RMA representative upon request.

Brand Guidelines

Consistency is key to maintaining the strength of our brand. Our brand guidelines outline how to properly use RMA logos, colors, and visual elements to ensure a unified and professional representation across all platforms. Click here to download our brand guidelines.

High-resolution logos, official photography, and headshots of RMA representatives are available upon request. To access these resources, please email communications@rmalberta.com and we’ll be happy to assist you.

Contact Info

For media inquiries, please use the form above. For any other marketing & communications related inquiries, please contact:

Shamelle Pless  
General Manager of Marketing & Communications 
780.886.2480  
shamelle@rmalberta.com

For non-media inquiries related to RMA Advocacy topics, please view our Contact Advocacy page. This page includes contact information for RMA Advocacy staff, as well as their specific portfolios. If you are enquiring about a specific issue, we encourage you to reach out directly to the policy advisor assigned to that portfolio.

Resources

  • Contact Newsletter is the RMA’s weekly newsletter featuring the latest municipal, provincial and federal news affecting rural Alberta. Each week, the RMA highlights new member bulletins, job postings, and events from around the province.
  • Position Statements provide short descriptions of how the RMA approaches policy issues from a rural municipal perspective.
  • Reports & Toolkits features informative resources for members on a variety of key topics. Here you’ll find things like member guides, survey reports, case studies, and more.
  • RMA News features bulletins for members from both Advocacy and Insurance, along with press releases and other pertinent announcements.
  • RMA Social Media features important news/updates, advocacy resources, risk management bulletins, and more. Follow RMA at the links below.