Government of Alberta to Bring the Provincial Priorities Act into Force
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 (formerly Bill 18) requires provincial entities to obtain approval from the Government of Alberta before entering into, amending, extending, or […]
Wildfire Working Group Summary Report Now Available
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 7-23F: Strategy for Management of Wildland Fires Outside Forest Protection Area. This work has culminated in RMA’s Wildfire Working Group […]
Government of Alberta Conducting Review of Land and Property Rights Tribunal Processes
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 planning, development, right of entry, compensation, and assessment matters. These responsibilities, which were formerly managed by the Municipal Government Board, […]
Government of Alberta Releases Police Review Commission Survey
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 in response to long-standing calls for policing reforms to meet the public’s evolving expectations around increased accountability and transparency. […]
RMA Releases a Report on Charitable Gaming in Alberta
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 rural organizations to travel further, wait longer, and earn lower revenues than organizations located in Edmonton or Calgary. Despite hosting […]
Public Engagement Course Open for Registration
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 course will be held on March 27, April 3, and April 10 from 6:30pm to 8:45pm. All EOEP sessions are […]
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 […]