The Government of Alberta plans to release the 2026 Provincial Budget on February 26. The Government of Alberta will introduce Budget 2026 in the legislature on February 26. RMA continues its long‑standing commitment to ensuring
As per the RMA’s Resolution Process policy, an emergent resolution is defined as a resolution submitted to the RMA after the resolution deadline – February 18, 2026 for the 2026 Spring Convention – that addresses
Monitoring and Managing Snow Loading and Ice Damming on Municipal Buildings Winter conditions across Canadian municipalities can create significant structural and safety hazards for public buildings. Two of the most common and preventable risks are
Late last year the Government of Alberta (GOA) introduced Bill 7 – the Water Amendment Act, 2025. Bill 7 makes multiple changes to the Water Act, based in part on the GOA’s Water Availability Engagement earlier in 2025. RMA participated in the engagement; some of the Bill
Another opportunity to learn, share, and connect with Alberta’s asset management community. On February 25, 2026, Infrastructure Asset Management Alberta (IAMA) is hosting their 2026 February Asset Management Workshop and annual general meeting at the iHotel & Conference Centre in Red
Safety in Indoor Arenas & Recreation FacilitiesCritical Safety Checks, Including for Propane-Powered Zambonis Indoor arenas and recreation facilities, such as ice rinks, host a variety of activities that require rigorous safety protocols to protect patrons,
Over the past five weeks, RMA’s Closing the Gap advocacy campaign has drawn on the RMA’s 2024 Rural Municipal Infrastructure Deficit Project to highlight the scale and urgency of Alberta’s rural infrastructure deficit and demonstrated how chronic underinvestment is placing rural municipalities, industries, and communities
On January 15, 2026, the Canadian Radio-Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced a public consultation to develop a new, standardized methodology for reporting mobile coverage across Canada. Through this engagement, the CRTC is aiming to improve the accuracy of mobile coverage information to better identify these
Proper sidewalk maintenance during winter is essential for both public safety and risk management. Snow and ice accumulation can lead to slips, falls, and injuries — resulting in potential liability claims against property owners or municipalities. Consistent upkeep not
Over the first three weeks of the Closing the Gap campaign, RMA has highlighted the widening rural infrastructure funding gap, demonstrated how rural transportation networks power Alberta’s economic engine, and underscored the urgent need to build long‑term
The Government of Alberta (GOA) has announced the release of the new Plan for Parks, Alberta’s strategic direction for the provincial park system. The new Plan for Parks is intended to help ensure that the provincial park system remains strong and sustainable. To support
The Resolution Status Update provides up-to-date information and progress updates for all active resolutions The RMA is pleased to provide members with an update on advocacy efforts through the 2025 Resolution Status Update – Volume
To improve reporting on resolution advocacy, the RMA shares 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
Across the country, this winter season has served as a stark reminder to millions about the true extremes that winter can bring. Yet the world continues to function during these cold snaps and working in extreme cold
EOEP’s Effective Meetings course supports municipal elected officials in understanding how to enable productive debate, support clear decision-making and maintain professional and fair council proceedings. Drawing on practical scenarios, the course emphasizes the shared responsibility of the chair and council members
The Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA) administers the Community Fireguard Program (CFP), a grant funded initiative with the Government of Alberta to support the Provincial FireSmart Program by supporting the construction of community fireguards that provide for enhanced public safety and improved
