As summer evolves, so does the increase in facility rentals for occasions such as weddings, family reunions and other events requiring larger community spaces. Municipalities and non-profit organizations are often the primary providers of these
The Government of Canada’s Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) is now accepting applications through the Local Impact Stream. The intent of the Local Impact Stream is to provide support to small projects that create economic benefits through the creation, improvement, or modernization of
RMA has submitted feedback to the Canadian Infrastructure Council to inform their development of the second National Infrastructure Assessment (NIA) report. RMA’s feedback was centered on the unique realities of rural infrastructure asset management and reinforces the importance of practical, scalable approaches that reflect rural municipal
RMA provides a deeper examination of key amendments and invites members to a second engagement session. RMA has developed and released a secondary analysis of Bill 28, the Municipal Affairs and Housing Statutes Amendment Act, 2026, to
Resolutions are a key advocacy tool through which RMA members identify priority issues requiring action by other orders of government and decision-makers. RMA uses endorsed resolutions to guide advocacy activities, identify positions, and ultimately seek to affect change in support of the issues identified through resolutions. A well-developed
Government renews tax credit programs to offset uncollectable education and industrial taxes The Government of Alberta has announced a three-year extension of the Provincial Education Requisition Credit (PERC) and Designated Industrial Requisition Credit (DIRC) programs, expanding
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
