RMA Announces 2025 Scholarship Winners
RMA is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 scholarship! Each year, RMA awards five $1,000 scholarships to students who call an RMA member municipality home. The scholarships are awarded based on community involvement, academic achievement, and how applicants see their education promoting their rural communities. Winners of the 2025 scholarship are as follows: […]
Alberta Energy Regulator – Directive 088 Engagement
The engagement scope is limited to Closure Nomination changes, but a broader engagement is necessary. In mid-October, the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) began engaging on changes to section 4.2 – Closure Nominations within Directive 088: Licensee Life-Cycle Management that are intended to support the ongoing implementation and operationalization of closure nomination. Since the engagement began, […]
Fall 2025 Emergent Resolution Deadline is November 17th
As per the RMA’s Resolution Process policy, an emergent resolution is defined as a resolution submitted to the RMA after the resolution deadline – October 7, 2025 for the 2025 Fall Convention – that addresses a subject or problem that has arisen subsequent to the resolution deadline. The RMA Resolutions Committee will meet prior to […]
Adapting to Artificial Intelligence
As municipalities strive to enhance efficiency, improve services, and address community needs, Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents opportunities to modernize operations. However, adopting AI also comes with challenges. This bulletin outlines the key pros and cons of integrating AI into municipal functions, tailored to the context of municipal organizations. Pros of Using AI in Municipal Operations […]
Showcasing Your Community at FCM 2026
The City of Edmonton is inviting municipalities in the region to host study or companion tours at next year’s FCM conference. Edmonton will host the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Annual Conference from June 4 to 7, 2026, Canada’s largest gathering of elected officials, municipal staff, and administrators. With over 2,500 delegates expected, the City […]
Congratulations to New Elected Officials and Thank You to Those Moving On
The recent municipal election has introduced significant changes to municipal councils across rural Alberta. As results from the October 20, 2025 municipal election become official, many rural municipalities have experienced significant turnover on council, while others move forward with few changes. In either case, the municipal election represents democracy in action and allows rural residents […]
Government of Alberta Mandate Letters – RMA Initial Analysis
The mandate letters represent significant new direction across the Government of Alberta, much of which may have significant impacts on rural municipalities and communities. Last week, the Premier issued a new round of mandate letters to four more provincial ministers. While RMA has previously provided members with analysis of the mandate letter issued to the […]
RMA Releases Eastern Slopes Task Force Final Report
RMA has worked with municipalities on the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains to create a report that addresses the unique challenges that these municipalities face. Municipalities on the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains face unique challenges and opportunities regarding tourism in the area. In Fall 2022, RMA members passed Resolution 19-22F: Portion of […]
Supporting Newly Elected Municipal Officials
Introducing a dedicated RMA webpage with resources to help municipal leaders navigate their roles with confidence. RMA is pleased to announce the launch of its new Resources for Newly Elected Municipal Officials webpage, designed to support municipal leaders as they begin their terms in office. Serving as a municipal elected official is both an exciting […]
Social Engineering and Social Media Usage
What is Social Engineering? Social engineering is a manipulative tactic used by cybercriminals to trick individuals and organizations into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords, financial details, or access to systems. Unlike traditional hacking, social engineering exploits human psychology, relying on trust, fear, or curiosity to achieve its goals. Social media platforms, where personal information […]