Background From a liability insurance standpoint, there is no “free first bite,” nor is “he’s never bitten anyone before” a valid legal defense. In general, liability arising from a dog attack falls upon the dog’s
NISKU, ALBERTA, MARCH 24, 2025 – Last week, the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) released member data identifying that as of December 31, 2024, at least $253.9 million of municipal property taxes have gone unpaid
The Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors is launching a new program to enhance water infrastructure for industrial and agricultural use. The Government of Alberta, through the Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC), is
Following the release of Budget 2025 on February 27 and Constituency Week from March 4 to 8, MLAs returned to the Legislature for the Spring Session on Monday, March 10. RMA’s next Legislative Update will
As the final component of the “Losing Bet” campaign, RMA has released a community guide to support member advocacy. The current charitable gaming model is a “Losing Bet” for rural Alberta. The model requires rural
The Government of Alberta has developed a Wildfire Reporting Tool and is hosting an information and training session to teach municipalities how to use the new tool. The Government of Alberta is responsible for mitigating
The Rural Economic Development Toolkit is a great tool to help ramp up economic development efforts or launch an economic development advisory committee in your community. The RMA’s Rural Economic Development Toolkit is now live!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NISKU, ALBERTA, MARCH 12, 2025 – The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) has conducted a member survey identifying that as of December 31, 2024, at least $253.9 million of municipal property taxes
In response to the tariffs imposed on Canada by the United States this week, RMA President Kara Westerlund has made the following statement: The United States’ blanket 25% tariffs on Canada, along with the 10%
Be ready to vote on the Board Governance Review Committee’s recommendations at RMA’s 2025 Spring Convention In order to operate effectively and remain accountable to members, RMA is committed to undertaking a review of the
International Women’s Day is a global day to celebrate and honor the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and girls. At RMA, we are proud to have three great women leaders as a
The Government of Alberta recently filed the Provincial Priorities Regulation with the King’s Printer and intends to bring the Provincial Priorities Act and Regulation into force on April 1, 2025. The Provincial Priorities Act, 2024
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
