As part of RMA and ABmunis’ joint educational campaign, the associations are offering 20 live webinars to provide prospective candidates with the opportunity to learn more about running for municipal office. In anticipation of this
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
Summary: This report aims to address the risk of water damage within your buildings and to outline plans to prevent, mitigate and respond to water incidents. Water can be very destructive to buildings by causing
Resolutions form an important part in identifying direction for the RMA’s advocacy efforts. The RMA membership endorsed the following resolutions in Spring 2025: 1-25S Requirement for Municipal Consultation Prior to Registration of Conservation Easement (MD
With the RMA Convention having taken place March 17-19, we are tackling two full weeks of Legislative Assembly action. It was Canadian Agricultural Safety Week in the Legislature, and, as such, there were several Bills
The Government of Alberta has partnered with Healthy Aging Alberta to expand transportation and mobility services for seniors in rural communities. Healthy Aging Alberta is a network that was created to connect community-based senior-serving organizations
The checklist is a practical and easy to use tool designed to simplify the compensation process by breaking it down into clear, actionable steps. Ship and Rail Compensation Canada manages two funds: the Ship Fund
Alberta Municipal Affairs is currently expanding its roster of private sector mediators, arbitrators, and mediation/arbitration practitioners. Alberta Municipal Affairs’ Municipal Dispute Resolution initiative offers municipalities the opportunity to engage qualified mediators, arbitrators, and practitioners to
The Alberta Utilities Commission has issued a draft blackline version of Rule 007: Facility Applications and have invited written feedback from interested parties. Following the AUC’s 2024 consultation on Rule 007, to which RMA made
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!
