The RMA’s Wildfire Working Group (WWG) met throughout the summer of 2024 and again in January 2025 to develop a strategy to manage wildfires outside the Forest Protection Area (FPA), as requested by RMA resolution
The Government of Alberta is organizing a review of the Land and Property Rights Tribunal to improve efficiency and effectiveness. The Land and Property Rights Tribunal (LPRT) is responsible for decisions related to land use
The Government of Alberta is gathering input regarding the Police Review Commission. The Police Review Commission (PRC) is a new agency that will independently investigate complaints against the police in Alberta. The PRC was created
As the final component of the “Losing Bet” campaign, RMA is releasing a report on charitable gaming in Alberta. The current charitable gaming model is a “losing bet” for rural Alberta. The model requires
Effective public engagement is key to fostering transparency, inclusivity, and trust in municipal decision-making. Registration is now open for the Elected Official’s Education Program (EOEP) Public Engagement online course. Students in this course will: This
Position statements provide a concise overview of the RMA’s positions on key policy areas. The RMA is committed to advocating for the rural municipal perspective with government leaders, industry, and other stakeholders. To support these
Know a new parent or have a new baby? Here’s a new to rural resource to help with questions. RMA members have endorsed several resolutions with the goal to increase primary health services in rural
As we prepare for another wildfire season in Alberta, it is always a good idea to ensure you are ready if an emergency arises. Here are some steps to take to help get everyone ready
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
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, 2025 for the 2025 Spring Convention – that addresses
The Government of Alberta has released Budget 2025 and the 2025 – 2028 Fiscal Plan. RMA President Kara Westerlund’s initial reaction to Budget 2025 is as follows: Alberta is facing fiscal uncertainty today and in
The Board of Directors Forum will provide elected officials from RMA’s full member municipalities with an opportunity to ask the RMA Board of Directors questions about any relevant topics or issues. As a member-driven organization,
The resolutions that will be presented during the resolution session at the RMA 2025 Spring Convention are now available. The following resolutions were submitted prior to the RMA’s resolution deadline: 1-25S Requirement for Municipal Consultation
“Losing Bet” will equip RMA members with the tools necessary to understand and advocate for changes to the charitable gaming model. RMA is concerned about the inequities faced by rural organizations through the current charitable
RMA and ABmunis are partnering to offer a series of educational webinars designed to help prepare and attract candidates for the 2025 municipal election. RMA is requesting elected officials complete a brief survey to inform
The RMA’s Wildfire Working Group (WWG) met throughout the summer of 2024 and again in January 2025 to develop a strategy to manage wildfires outside the Forest Protection Area (FPA), as requested by RMA resolution
