Resources for Municipal Economic Development Initiatives
The Government of Alberta has resources available to support municipalities in their economic development efforts. Alberta Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration (JETI) has two regionally based teams available to support municipalities in their economic development efforts. Please see the linked factsheets for each team: JETI maintains a comprehensive list of economic development resources available across […]
RMA 2025 Position Statements – Volume 2 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 […]
Managing Agricultural Plastics Waste Engagement
On July 31, 2025, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (AEPA) and Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation (AGI) announced an engagement on the potential inclusion of agricultural plastics in a provincial regulatory system for collecting and recycling designated agricultural plastic waste. AEPA’s engagement follows the introduction of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Regulation in Alberta on April […]
2025 Resolution Status Update – Volume 1 Now Available
The Resolution Status Update provides up-to-date information and progress updates for all active resolutions. The RMA is pleased to provide members with an update on advocacy efforts through the 2025 Resolution Status Update – Volume 1. The Resolution Status Update is an important part of the RMA’s efforts to be transparent and accountable to members, […]
Important Update: Insurance Renewal Applications Now Available Electronically
We’re excited to announce a streamlined improvement to our renewal process! Insurance Renewal Applications are due back by August 29. Thank you for your continued partnership!
Government of Alberta Engaging on Recall of a Municipal Elected Official
The Government of Alberta is seeking feedback from municipalities regarding municipal recall legislation. As part of a broader engagement, Alberta Municipal Affairs has distributed a survey seeking municipal insights on potential changes to the recall process for municipal elected officials. Under the Municipal Government Act (MGA), recall has been available since the 2021 general election. […]
Monthly Resolution Update – July 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 […]
Applications Open for 2025-2026 Ecosystem Services Grant Program
Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) has announced that the Ecosystem Services Grant Program is open for applications for the 2025-2026 period. Applications opened on July 15, and will remain open until October 1, 2025. Completed applications can be submitted to Ecosystem Services Grant Program at esgp@gov.ab.ca. The goal of the Ecosystem Services Grant Program […]
Drought Flood Protection Program Funding
The next intake for Drought and Flood Protection Program funding opens on October 1, 2025. Introduced in Budget 2024, the Government of Alberta’s Drought and Flood Protection Program (DFPP) is a multi-year grant program that provides funding to help municipalities and Indigenous communities improve their long-term resilience to drought and floods events. Support can be […]
Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program
The Government of Alberta is investing $7 million to improve water quality and help protect communities from floods and droughts. The Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program (WRRP), administered by Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA), provides funding to municipalities and non-profit organizations for projects that improve the long-term ability of watersheds to mitigate flood and drought impacts […]