RMA Releases Week 3 of Closing the Gap Infrastructure Funding Campaign
Over the first two weeks of the Closing the Gap campaign, RMA highlighted two core realities: rural municipalities manage the majority of Alberta’s transportation and utility infrastructure yet receive only a fraction of provincial infrastructure investment, despite these infrastructure assets powering 28% of Alberta’s GDP. This week, the campaign turns to a critical dimension of the challenge: resiliency. Resiliency in rural infrastructure means economic resilience, climate adaptation, and […]
Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month
As we start a new year and are in the midst of Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, RMA Insurance would like to take the opportunity to thank all firefighters, both volunteer and employed. We understand the dedication and sacrifice that goes into working as firefighters, and we appreciate everything that they do to keep our communities […]
RMA Releases Week 2 of Closing the Gap Infrastructure Funding Campaign
Rural Alberta is the backbone of the provincial economy. 28% of Alberta’s GDP comes from economic activity within RMA member municipalities, and it’s time for the province to invest in Alberta’s economy and prosperity by investing in rural infrastructure. Roads, bridges, and utility networks managed by rural municipalities connect the agricultural, forestry, energy, and other key industries to resources and markets, workers to jobs, […]
Resolution Deadline for Spring 2026 Convention
Resolutions must be submitted by February 18 to be added to the Spring 2026 resolution order paper With district meetings approaching and some underway, the RMA is reminding members of the important role resolutions play in guiding the association’s advocacy efforts. To maximize these efforts, having well-written resolutions that are clear, concise, and include pertinent information is essential. When is the resolution deadline for the 2026 Spring Convention? […]
2026 RMA Position Statements – Volume 1 Now Available
Position Statements provide a concise overview of the RMA’s positions on key policy areas. The RMA is committed to advocating for the rural municipal perspective with government leaders, industry, and other stakeholders. To support these efforts, RMA develops and periodically updates a series of Position Statements that summarize and reflect the RMA perspective on key policy areas. These Position Statements are reviewed […]
RMA Provides Input to Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission
RMA’s Submission is in response to the Commission’s interim report, and focuses on the need for greater focus on protecting effective representation in rural Alberta. RMA has submitted written feedback on the Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission’s (AEBC’s) Interim Report. The Government of Alberta has mandated the AEBC with recommending changes to provincial constituency boundaries. This review, required every eight to ten years under the Electoral Boundaries Commission Act, […]
AUC to Consult Municipalities on Renewable Energy Setback Distances
In February 2024, the Minister of Affordability and Utilities requested that the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) pursue standardized setbacks for renewable infrastructure in the province. In response, the AUC consulted on appropriate setbacks from residences and other important infrastructure as part of the Rule 007: Facility Applications review. RMA provided input that setbacks are established locally, and should remain at the discretion of municipalities. The revised […]
New Year, Same Threat: Lessons from the PowerSchool Cyber Breach
What Happened in the PowerSchool Breach In December 2024, the educational software company PowerSchool experienced a significant cyber attack, which became known on December 28. An unauthorized person accessed personal information through their customer support portal, PowerSource. This breach impacted up to 62 million people, including students, teachers, and parents in 1,243 U.S. school districts […]
RMA’s “Closing the Gap” Campaign Seeks to Partner with Government to Support Rural Infrastructure
NISKU, ALBERTA, January 15, 2026 – The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) has launched Closing the Gap: The Rural Infrastructure Funding Deficit, a five‑week public awareness and advocacy campaign intended to highlight and propose solutions to Alberta’s growing rural infrastructure deficit. The campaign explains the scale of the challenge, proposes practical solutions, and calls for […]
RMA Releases “Closing the Gap” Infrastructure Funding Advocacy Campaign
Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) members maintain a vast infrastructure network that provides services to rural residents and the industries that drive Alberta. Over the last decade, the condition of rural road, bridge, and utility infrastructure has steadily declined due to chronic provincial underfunding and municipal budgets becoming increasingly constrained as a result of downloaded costs and services. To better understand […]