Call for Nominations for SCC Private Sewage Sub-Council
The RMA is seeking member representation on the Safety Codes Council’s Private Sewage sub-council. The RMA is seeking up to two nominees for the sub-council to be forwarded for consideration by the Safety Codes Council. Members who would like to be nominated for the sub-council should be experts in the discipline and actively engaged in […]
IAMA’s 2026 Asset Management Summit – October 26 & 27
Another opportunity to learn, share, and connect with Alberta’s asset management community. Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) will be hosting its annual Asset Management Summit on October 26 – 27 in Edmonton. Over the past several years, RMA has partnered with IAMA to build municipal capacity in asset management, support sustainable planning and long‑term investment […]
RMA Submits Input on Bill 28 Changes to Aggregate Pit Registration Process
Bill 28: Municipal Affairs and Housing Statutes Amendment Act, 2026 received Royal Assent on May 14, 2026. Bill 28 creates s. 619.1 in the Municipal Government Act, allowing provincial registration of aggregate pits to prevail over municipal plans, land use bylaw, development decisions, or subdivision decision. Municipalities now must amend land use bylaws, statutory planning […]
Register Now: Resilient Leadership and Administration in Challenging Times Courses
New training opportunities look to provide elected officials and administrators with tools to navigate stress, conflict, and challenging situations Over the last year, RMA and ABmunis have worked together to reimagine the municipal Peer Network program. Originally launched in 2004, the Peer Network was designed to connect municipal elected officials and administrators with experienced peers […]
Public Safety and Emergency Services to Host Technical Information Session on Police Funding Model
Public Safety and Emergency Services (PSES) will be hosting a technical webinar on the Police Funding Model (PFM) on October 15, 2026, from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm for RMA members. The purpose of this session is for PSES to provide municipal elected officials and senior administrative staff with information regarding the technical design and implementation […]
Update: TEC Bridge Inspection and Management System (BIMS) Modernization Project
Earlier this summer, Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) outlined the Ministry’s plans for a multi‑year modernization of the province’s bridge inspection and management systems. This modernization is intended to introduce new bridge inspection standards, procedures, and information management software to improve the quality and consistency of bridge data, support risk-based decision-making, and strengthen long-term […]
Join ARMA and Circular Materials for a Webinar on Extended Producer Responsibility
Join Circular Materials and the Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) for a webinar on the full implementation of extended producer responsibility (EPR) for residential recycling in rural Alberta. The session will take place on September 17 from 12:00 to 1:00pm. Registration is now open. Designed for municipal elected officials within rural municipalities, this session will provide a brief overview of […]
Rural Crime Prevention
Published: August 2026 | Version: 1.0 | Last updated: August 2026 Applies to: Rural municipalities, towns, residents, businesses, agricultural producers, and community organizations Purpose: This bulletin provides an overview of common rural crime concerns and outlines measures residents and municipalities can take to support community safety and crime prevention Rural towns and municipalities face different […]
Late Participation Opened for AgriStability Program
AgriStability protects against production loss, increased input costs, and changing market conditions covering the full spectrum of risks that can reduce farm profitability. The program provides support when a producer’s income margin falls below 70% of their historical average, covering $0.80 for every $1.00 of additional decline, up to a maximum payment of $3 million. […]
Monthly Resolution Update – August 2026
To improve reporting on resolution advocacy, the RMA is releasing 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 […]