Summary: This report aims to address the risk of water damage and to outline plans to prevent, mitigate and respond to water incidents. Water can be very destructive to buildings by causing damage to hard
Effective snow removal is critical for maintaining safe and accessible municipal buildings, such as community centres, administrative offices, libraries, and recreational facilities. In Alberta’s harsh winter climate, municipalities must implement clear, efficient, and proactive snow
The RMA Board of Directors has staggered rotating board elections with three positions scheduled for election one year and four positions the next. Four RMA board positions were open for nominations as per the regular
The Second Session of the 31st Legislature began this week, which means that RMA’s weekly Legislative Update returns! These bulletins seek to deliver and explain (in a brief manner) the important and relevant details of
The mandate letters represent significant new direction across the Government of Alberta, much of which may have significant impacts on rural municipalities and communities. Last week, the Premier issued a new round of mandate letters.
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
RMA is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 scholarship! Each year, RMA awards five $1,000 scholarships to students who call an RMA member municipality home. The scholarships are awarded based on community involvement,
The engagement scope is limited to Closure Nomination changes, but a broader engagement is necessary. In mid-October, the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) began engaging on changes to section 4.2 – Closure Nominations within Directive 088:
As per the RMA’s Resolution Process policy, an emergent resolution is defined as a resolution submitted to the RMA after the resolution deadline – October 7, 2025 for the 2025 Fall Convention – that addresses
As municipalities strive to enhance efficiency, improve services, and address community needs, Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents opportunities to modernize operations. However, adopting AI also comes with challenges. This bulletin outlines the key pros and cons
The City of Edmonton is inviting municipalities in the region to host study or companion tours at next year’s FCM conference. Edmonton will host the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Annual Conference from June 4
The recent municipal election has introduced significant changes to municipal councils across rural Alberta. As results from the October 20, 2025 municipal election become official, many rural municipalities have experienced significant turnover on council, while
The mandate letters represent significant new direction across the Government of Alberta, much of which may have significant impacts on rural municipalities and communities. Last week, the Premier issued a new round of mandate letters
RMA has worked with municipalities on the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains to create a report that addresses the unique challenges that these municipalities face. Municipalities on the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains
Introducing a dedicated RMA webpage with resources to help municipal leaders navigate their roles with confidence. RMA is pleased to announce the launch of its new Resources for Newly Elected Municipal Officials webpage, designed to
What is Social Engineering? Social engineering is a manipulative tactic used by cybercriminals to trick individuals and organizations into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords, financial details, or access to systems. Unlike traditional hacking, social
