Focus Group on Agricultural Plastics Recycling
Since 2019, the multi-stakeholder Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group (APRG) has been administering the Alberta Ag-Plastic Recycle It! pilot program to recycle grain bags and twine. In fall 2026, the program is expanding to officially include silage plastic and bale wrap in select regions of the province. Cleanfarms is the pilot program operator and works with over 50 collection partners across the province. Cleanfarms is inviting a small group of producers to take […]
Heat-Related Risks and Summer Wellness: Risk Management Tips
Summer conditions bring increased operational activity, but they also introduce heightened exposure to heat-related risks for municipal staff, assets, and facilities. Prolonged heat exposure, combined with outdoor work and increased facility use, can impact safety, productivity, and equipment performance. The RMA Insurance team has prepared the following guidance to help municipalities identify common heat-related risks […]
GOA Webinar About New RCAM Procedures for Weeds Management Compliance
The Government of Alberta is holding a webinar for rural municipalities to share more information about the new RCAM procedures to enable weeds management compliance. Elected Officials and CAOs are encouraged to attend the webinar where representatives from Agriculture & Irrigation (AGI) as well as the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) will be present to inform attendees about the changes and respond to any questions. The webinar will be held on Wednesday June […]
Engagement on Strengthening Non-Medical Supports for Older Adults in Alberta
Input from municipalities and community partners is requested to help shape provincial policy for supporting the non-medical needs of older adults in Alberta. RMA is participating in a working group for a project through Healthy Aging Alberta that is co-creating a Policy Roadmap with Government of Alberta partners. To support this work, a survey has been released to gather feedback from individuals who support older […]
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 RAC’s 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 June 22, 2026, from 10:00am – 11:00am for members to learn more about RACs […]
Advocacy for the Inclusion of Veterinarians into the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Access to rural veterinarians and animal health technicians is vital to the safety, sustainability, and success of agricultural producers across the country. The Government of Canada has implemented the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program to attract and retain essential professionals in rural and underserviced areas. Examples of eligible occupations include family doctors, nurses, teachers, social workers, and pharmacists. However, veterinarians and animal health technicians are not included in […]
RMA Assigns Statuses to Three Spring 2026 Resolutions
RMA has assigned statuses to three Spring 2026 resolutions which have received an initial response from government. Immediately after resolutions are endorsed by RMA members, RMA sends them to the relevant provincial or federal ministries or organizations for their initial response. Based on the response received, RMA assigns the resolution a status and drafts an initial reaction. RMA updates the resolutions database and issues bulletins with updates as responses are received. RMA has recently received responses to seven member […]
Summer Storm Preparedness
Summer storm season presents a significant and recurring risk to municipal infrastructure, vehicles, and public assets. Severe weather events—including hailstorms, high winds, tornadoes, and intense thunderstorms—can result in substantial property damage, service disruption, and increased liability exposure. With storm activity often arriving quickly and with little warning, preparation is critical. The experts at RMA Insurance […]
Monthly Resolution Update – May 2026
To improve reporting on resolution advocacy, 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 behalf. […]
New RCAM procedures to help address weed management on oil and gas wellsites
On April 1, 2026, the Government of Alberta announced a new Oil and Gas Conservation Regulation that will give the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) the power to enact enforcement measures against Oil and Gas operators that fail to adequately manage and treat weeds on their wellsites. This regulation, made under the Oil and Gas Conservation Act, makes Reasonable Care and Measures Orders (RCAM) applicable to the Responsible Energy Development Act and the Weed Control […]