2025 RMA Position Statements – Volume 1 Now Available
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 efforts, the RMA develops and periodically updates a series of Position Statements that summarize and reflect the RMA perspective on […]
New Help Line for New Parents and Newborns Launches in Rural Alberta
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 Alberta: Alberta Health Services recently expanded a Health Link 811 service that refers new parents with postpartum and/or newborn related […]
Wildfire Preparedness
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 for the potential dangers of wildfire season:
Monthly Resolution Update – February 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 […]
Spring 2025 Emergent Resolution Deadline is March 17
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 a subject or problem that has arisen subsequent to the resolution deadline. The RMA Resolutions Committee will meet prior to […]
Alberta Budget 2025 – 2026: RMA Initial Analysis
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 coming years. Now is the time for the Government of Alberta to be bold in building the infrastructure to […]
Participate in RMA’s First-Ever Board of Directors Forum at the Spring 2025 Convention
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, RMA places significant value on operating transparently and communicating regularly with member municipalities. To further grow in both areas, the […]
Resolutions for the RMA 2025 Spring Convention Now Available
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 Prior to Registration of Conservation Easement (MD of Willow Creek) 2-25S Minister of Rural Municipal Affairs (Foothills County) 3-25S Advocacy […]
“Losing Bet” – Week 4
“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 gaming model. Despite many years of advocacy from RMA and other rural stakeholders, the Government of Alberta has taken no […]
Survey Now Open for Running for Municipal Office Educational Campaign
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 content of the webinars. The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) and Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis) are collaborating to provide prospective […]