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Advocacy
27 Mar 2026

Resolutions form an important part in identifying direction for the RMA’s advocacy efforts. The RMA membership endorsed the following resolutions in Spring 2026:  1-26S  Urgent Reforms to Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) (County of

Advocacy
27 Mar 2026

To improve reporting on resolution advocacy, the RMA shares a bi-annual bulletin highlighting recent actions undertaken on expiring resolutions  The Expiring Resolution Update Bulletin offers members more detailed insight into the work being carried out on their behalf on expiring resolutions. Although expiring resolutions will continue to inform

Advocacy
27 Mar 2026

To improve reporting on resolution advocacy, the RMA releases a monthly bulletin highlighting recent updates and actions undertaken on select active resolutions  The Monthly Resolution Update Bulletin is a way of routinely highlighting a selection of the over

Advocacy
27 Mar 2026

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,

Insurance
27 Mar 2026

Hiring qualified drivers for company vehicles, trucks, and equipment is a crucial component of any organization’s risk management strategy. Driver behaviour affects safety, claim frequency, and insurance costs. Having a clear and effective system for

Advocacy
20 Mar 2026

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,

Insurance
20 Mar 2026

Hiring summer students at your organization can be a very positive practice, both for you and the broader community. From a community standpoint, it can provide an important source of skills education and experience building

Insurance
20 Mar 2026

Roadside cleanup activities, whether undertaken through the Alberta Highway Cleanup Program or as part of routine county road upkeep, help maintain safe and clean roadways. Organized cleanups also present a valuable opportunity for communities to

Advocacy
16 Mar 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NISKU, ALBERTA, MARCH 16, 2026 – The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) and Government of Alberta have released the final report of the Property Tax Accountability Strategy (PTAS). The PTAS was formed

Advocacy
13 Mar 2026

In response to the Government of Alberta’s release of Budget 2026, RMA released an Initial Analysis on February 27. As a follow up to that initial analysis, RMA has created a detailed response document that

Advocacy
13 Mar 2026

Rural Alberta has a veterinarian workforce shortage. Through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the Government of Alberta and Government of Canada announced the $250,000 Veterinary Student Recruitment and Retention Pilot Program. The program will provide a rural summer work experience for veterinary

Advocacy
13 Mar 2026

These bulletins summarize and explain the important and relevant details of potential and upcoming legislation in Alberta, including notable Orders in Council and important and poignant points from the debates between elected Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) as they create law.

Advocacy
6 Mar 2026

The resolutions that will be presented during the resolution session at the RMA 2026 Spring Convention are now available. The following resolutions were submitted prior to the RMA’s resolution deadline: 1-26S  Urgent Reforms to Canadian

Advocacy
6 Mar 2026

In response to an increase in the frequency and severity of wildfires, the Government of Alberta (GOA) has announced a Wildfire Mitigation Strategy that aims to mitigate the negative impacts of wildfire. The strategy introduces a “whole-of-society” approach to mitigating the risk

Advocacy
6 Mar 2026

The Government of Alberta announced the launch of a new incentive program as part of the government’s Minerals Strategy and Action Plan. The program is expected to be implemented in 2027 and is intended to support job creation and secure Alberta’s position as a minerals development and

Insurance
6 Mar 2026

A crisis, such as wildfire, flood or public safety concerns, can arise — sometimes with little to no notice. They can be very stressful, not only on the responding personnel but the public as well.