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 28 – Municipal Affairs
Spring is in the air, and with it comes the rhythms of seasonal change and renewal. As April showers give way to May flowers, another seasonal certainty isn’t far behind: insurance renewal applications will soon
Sub-regional plans are a key component of the province’s approach to maintaining a working landscape on Crown land and supporting a broad range of land uses and values including conservation, Indigenous traditional land use, recreation and economic development. Municipal and privately held land are
Amendments to the Water Act came into force on March 11, 2026. According to the Government of Alberta, the changes are intended to modernize the water management system by streamlining regulatory requirements, increasing transparency, and making it easier for Albertans to use and
RMA outlines clear expectations for how the province should advance implementation of the Property Tax Accountability Strategy RMA has released Property Tax Accountability Strategy: RMA’s Priorities and Expectations for Government Action, which outlines RMA’s expectations for
The RMA is once again tracking agricultural disasters declared by rural municipalities in 2026 As we move into another busy season, RMA would like to remind members of our Guide for Declaring Municipal Agricultural Disasters
The Rural Mental Health Network (RMHN) is hosting a webinar for rural municipalities to showcase their services and identify opportunities for collaboration. The Rural Mental Health Network (RMHN) is a province-wide initiative focused on strengthening
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.
To highlight reporting on resolution advocacy, the RMA releases 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
The RMA is seeking member representation on the Safety Codes Council’s Building Sub-Council. The RMA is seeking up to two nominees for the sub-council to be forwarded for consideration by the Safety Codes Council. Members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NISKU, ALBERTA – RMA Insurance, in partnership with FireSmart Alberta, is proud to announce the Town of Canmore as the recipient of the 2026 Community Wildfire Resilience Award. The award recognizes Alberta
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,
Municipal campgrounds provide vital recreational opportunities for residents and visitors while supporting local economies and community well‑being. At the same time, campground operations introduce a range of risks, including public safety concerns, liability exposure, environmental
Following the release of Alberta’s Artificial Intelligence Data Centre Strategy in December 2024, there have been significant legislative and policy changes related to property assessment, taxation, electricity policy, and other areas that directly affect the data centre sector. Given the scope and pace of the changes, many RMA members have
On April 22, 2026, the Government of Alberta released the Nuclear Energy Engagement and Advisory Panel’s final report. The Panel was asked to advise Alberta’s government about its potential role in advancing a nuclear energy industry in the province, including
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) of Alberta has announced the release of two new resources to help public bodies to establish and implement the privacy management programs (PMPs) required by Alberta’s Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) and Protection of Privacy (Ministerial) Regulation. The legislation provided a one-year grace
