RMA Webinar on Regional Advisory Councils
RMA is hosting a webinar with Alberta Primary and Preventative Health Services to understand the role of Regional Advisory Councils. Regional Advisory Councils (RACs) are intended to represent communities across the province to identify health care issues in their regions and explore potential solutions. There are 14 RACs across the province with representation from a wide range of backgrounds and diverse experiences. As the RACs mandate is to represent their communities’ health care perspectives and unique needs, RMA sees immense value in creating meaningful connections between RACs and RMA members. RMA is hosting a webinar on May 26, 2026 from 12:30pm to 2:00pm for members to learn more about RACs […]
Monthly Resolution Update – April 2026
To highlight reporting on resolution advocacy, the RMA releases 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 embers a more detailed insight into the work being carried out on their behalf. For the latest formal […]
Call for Member Nominations for Building Sub-Council
The RMA is seeking member representation on the Safety Codes Council’s Building 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 the safety codes system. Sub-councils time commitments are 4-8 days’ worth of […]
RMA Insurance Recognizes Town of Canmore with 2026 Community Wildfire Resilience Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NISKU, ALBERTA – RMA Insurance, in partnership with FireSmart Alberta, is proud to announce the Town of Canmore as the recipient of the 2026 Community Wildfire Resilience Award. The award recognizes Alberta municipalities that demonstrate leadership in wildfire preparedness through proactive mitigation efforts and meaningful participation in FireSmart initiatives. The award was presented to the Town of Canmore in recognition of its […]
RMA’s Legislative Update: Week of April 20-24
These bulletins summarize and explain the important and relevant details of potential and upcoming legislation in Alberta, including notable Orders in Council. Members’ Issues and Related Bills or Activities Bill 15 – Public Safety and Emergency Services Statutes Amendment Act, 2026 Honourable Mike Ellis, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Bill 15 represents a major step toward establishing a provincial police force by amending the Police Act to allow the […]
Municipal Campgrounds: Risk Management Best Practices
Municipal campgrounds provide vital recreational opportunities for residents and visitors while supporting local economies and community well‑being. At the same time, campground operations introduce a range of risks, including public safety concerns, liability exposure, environmental impacts, wildfire risk, and operational pressures. This bulletin highlights key risk management considerations and practical steps municipalities can take to […]
RMA Releases Data Centre Resource for Members
Following the release of Alberta’s Artificial Intelligence Data Centre Strategy in December 2024, there have been significant legislative and policy changes related to property assessment, taxation, electricity policy, and other areas that directly affect the data centre sector. Given the scope and pace of the changes, many RMA members have questions and are seeking general guidance on data centre developments within their municipalities. To assist members in navigating this emerging industry, RMA has developed a member resource that summarizes the policy and legislative […]
Alberta Nuclear Energy Engagement and Advisory Panel Report released
On April 22, 2026, the Government of Alberta released the Nuclear Energy Engagement and Advisory Panel’s final report. The Panel was asked to advise Alberta’s government about its potential role in advancing a nuclear energy industry in the province, including identifying opportunities, concerns that should be managed, and potential conditions that will increase public confidence and support for safe, cost-effective, […]
Guidance from OIPC to Assist Rural Municipalities in Developing Privacy Management Programs
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) of Alberta has announced the release of two new resources to help public bodies to establish and implement the privacy management programs (PMPs) required by Alberta’s Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) and Protection of Privacy (Ministerial) Regulation. The legislation provided a one-year grace period for public bodies to establish and implement PMPs, which began when the legislation came into force in June 2025; […]
ARMA Grant Programs 2026-27
The Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) is accepting applications for grant programs to help advance recycling and sustainability in communities across Alberta. RMA encourages members to apply to these programs as needed. Tire Recycling Community Grant The Tire Recycling Community Grant provides up to $30,000 to help municipalities incorporate innovative, sustainable products made from Alberta recycled tires into public projects that benefit the community such as parks, […]