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
The Government of Alberta’s Nuclear Engagement and Advisory Panel will be hosting townhall sessions to further engage with members of the public. These in-person sessions follow several online webinars held by the panel in December
Sound financial decisions shape service levels, infrastructure investment and long-term community sustainability. EOEP’s Budgeting & Finance course supports elected officials in strengthening their understanding of municipal finances and making informed, transparent decisions aligned with community priorities. Participants will explore: Course
The dashboard aims to empower patients, support health care workers, and highlight opportunities for improvement. The Government of Alberta is introducing a new online health system dashboard that intends to give the public clear, accessible insight into
New rules are in place regarding water storage and conservation. The Government of Alberta (GOA) has announced changes to the Water Act with the stated intention to increase water availability, improve conservation, support agricultural production, and help protect communities from future emergencies.
Over the first two weeks of the Closing the Gap campaign, RMA highlighted two core realities: rural municipalities manage the majority of Alberta’s transportation and utility infrastructure yet receive only a fraction of provincial infrastructure investment, despite these infrastructure assets powering 28% of Alberta’s GDP. This week,
As we start a new year and are in the midst of Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, RMA Insurance would like to take the opportunity to thank all firefighters, both volunteer and employed. We understand the
