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Insurance
2 Oct 2026

Published: October 2026 | Version: 1.0 | Last updated: October 2026 Applies to: Municipalities and municipal staff who operate vehicles as part of their work Purpose: This bulletin provides operational practices and driving strategies to

Advocacy
2 Oct 2026

RMA’s position on the sub-council has recently become vacant  The Safety Codes Council (SCC) is a statutory corporation that oversees the development and administration of safety standards throughout the province. The Board of Directors of

Advocacy
2 Oct 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

Advocacy
24 Sep 2026

Strengthen your understanding of council’s roles as the CAO’s employer, including recruitment, performance management, accountability and leadership transitions.  Register for the upcoming sessions here. You can also sign up for EOEP’s online land use planning

Advocacy
24 Sep 2026

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.

Advocacy
24 Sep 2026

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

Advocacy
18 Sep 2026

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

Advocacy
18 Sep 2026

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

Advocacy
18 Sep 2026

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

Advocacy
18 Sep 2026

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,

Advocacy
4 Sep 2026

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

Insurance
31 Aug 2026

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

Advocacy
28 Aug 2026

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%

Advocacy
28 Aug 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

Advocacy
28 Aug 2026

RMA has assigned statuses to four 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

Advocacy
21 Aug 2026

Government of Alberta provides first formal response to PTAS Final Report recommendations RMA has received a joint letter from Minister of Municipal Affairs Dan Williams and Minister of Energy and Minerals Brian Jean confirming that