Upcoming Webinar: Protecting At-Risk Seasonal Workers Through Data-Driven OHS Prevention
AMHSA and OHS are jointly hosting a free informational webinar designed to help municipalities and public sector professionals safeguard their seasonal workforce. As part of Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association’s (AMHSA) “Start Safe, Stay Safe” at-risk seasonal workers campaign, AMHSA has partnered with Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) to deliver a one-hour webinar […]
Government of Alberta Announces Alberta Sheriffs Police Service
The Alberta Sheriffs Police Service will be headquartered in Calgary and overseen by newly appointed Chief Sat Prahar. On May 15, 2025, the Government of Alberta passed Bill 49: Public Safety and Emergency Services Statutes Amendment Act, 2025, which allows the Government of Alberta to take significant steps to move forward with the creation of […]
RMA’s Land and Property Rights Tribunal Report Now Available
RMA releases its findings regarding the LPRT’s subdivision and development appeal process. In 2024, several members reached out to RMA with concerns surrounding their experiences with subdivision and development hearings at the Land and Property Rights Tribunal (LPRT). The LPRT has existed in its current form since 2021, following the amalgamation of the Land Compensation […]
Call for Breakout Session Proposals – 2025 RMA Fall Convention
RMA is excited to invite proposals for breakout sessions at the 2025 RMA Fall Convention! Breakout sessions are a highlight of RMA conventions, as they present an important opportunity for members to learn about and discuss key issues. RMA aims to deliver sessions that support the effective operation of municipalities and speak to the roles […]
Meet the RMA Insurance Claims Team
We’re excited to share some important updates aimed at improving your experience and streamlining our support. At the heart of these updates is our dedicated Claims Team, a group of professionals who bring experience, empathy, and efficiency to every interaction. Whether you’re navigating a complex case or need quick assistance, our team is here to […]
Monthly Resolution Update – June 2025
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 the over 70 currently active resolutions, offering members a more detailed insight into the work being carried out on their […]
Municipal Agricultural Disasters
The RMA is once again tracking agricultural disasters declared by rural municipalities in 2025. As we move into another busy season, RMA would like to remind members of our Guide for Declaring Municipal Agricultural Disasters in Alberta. RMA’s guide provides municipalities with information on what a municipal agricultural disaster declaration is and factors to consider […]
Meet the RMA Insurance Risk Advisors
RMA is strongly committed to providing the best possible service to our members. With that in mind, we have updated our Risk Advisor geographic territories to reflect some recent changes. The map provided has the breakdown of members. We would like to introduce you to the team and the services they provide. Utilize the coverage […]
Alberta Forestry and Parks Conducting Plan for Parks Engagement
Have your say in the new Plan for Parks! Alberta Forestry and Parks is conducting a multi-round engagement to create a new Plan for Parks, which is Alberta’s strategic direction for recreation and conservation of provincial parks, provincial recreation areas, and wildland provincial parks managed under the Provincial Parks Act. A new Plan for Parks […]
RMA Assigns Statuses to Five Spring 2025 Resolutions
The RMA has assigned statuses to five Spring 2025 resolutions which have received an initial response from government. Immediately after resolutions are endorsed by RMA members, the RMA sends them to the relevant provincial or federal ministries or organizations for their initial response. Based on the response received, the RMA assigns the resolution a status […]