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 […]
RMA’s Wildfire Working Group 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. Members of the WWG represent: This work has culminated […]
“Losing Bet” – Week 3
“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 […]
Is Your Business Interruption Coverage Keeping Up With Your Needs?
Business Interruption (BI) is an often-overlooked coverage that provides ease to financial losses that can arise from a variety of incidents that an organization may experience. Here are some examples of incidents that may benefit from BI coverage: With these exposures, we strongly recommend that you review your Business Interruption exposure. What Is Business Interruption? […]
Action Required: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Contracts
If your municipality is opting into Circular Materials, you must provide the RMA Insurance team with your signed contracts as soon as possible. Potential Coverage Gaps Many members lack adequate Environmental Impairment Liability (EIL) coverage required under these agreements. Key Coverage Requirements Does Your Policy Meet the Requirements? Your Genesis CGL policy meets contract requirements, […]