Resolution Deadline for Spring 2026 Convention
Resolutions must be submitted by February 18 to be added to the Spring 2026 resolution order paper With district meetings approaching and some underway, the RMA is reminding members of the important role resolutions play in guiding the association’s advocacy efforts. To maximize these efforts, having well-written resolutions that are clear, concise, and include pertinent information is essential. When is the resolution deadline for the 2026 Spring Convention? […]
2026 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, RMA develops and periodically updates a series of Position Statements that summarize and reflect the RMA perspective on key policy areas. These Position Statements are reviewed […]
RMA Provides Input to Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission
RMA’s Submission is in response to the Commission’s interim report, and focuses on the need for greater focus on protecting effective representation in rural Alberta. RMA has submitted written feedback on the Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission’s (AEBC’s) Interim Report. The Government of Alberta has mandated the AEBC with recommending changes to provincial constituency boundaries. This review, required every eight to ten years under the Electoral Boundaries Commission Act, […]
AUC to Consult Municipalities on Renewable Energy Setback Distances
In February 2024, the Minister of Affordability and Utilities requested that the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) pursue standardized setbacks for renewable infrastructure in the province. In response, the AUC consulted on appropriate setbacks from residences and other important infrastructure as part of the Rule 007: Facility Applications review. RMA provided input that setbacks are established locally, and should remain at the discretion of municipalities. The revised […]
New Year, Same Threat: Lessons from the PowerSchool Cyber Breach
What Happened in the PowerSchool Breach In December 2024, the educational software company PowerSchool experienced a significant cyber attack, which became known on December 28. An unauthorized person accessed personal information through their customer support portal, PowerSource. This breach impacted up to 62 million people, including students, teachers, and parents in 1,243 U.S. school districts […]
RMA’s “Closing the Gap” Campaign Seeks to Partner with Government to Support Rural Infrastructure
NISKU, ALBERTA, January 15, 2026 – The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) has launched Closing the Gap: The Rural Infrastructure Funding Deficit, a five‑week public awareness and advocacy campaign intended to highlight and propose solutions to Alberta’s growing rural infrastructure deficit. The campaign explains the scale of the challenge, proposes practical solutions, and calls for […]
RMA Releases “Closing the Gap” Infrastructure Funding Advocacy Campaign
Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) members maintain a vast infrastructure network that provides services to rural residents and the industries that drive Alberta. Over the last decade, the condition of rural road, bridge, and utility infrastructure has steadily declined due to chronic provincial underfunding and municipal budgets becoming increasingly constrained as a result of downloaded costs and services. To better understand […]
RMA’s Annual Unpaid Oil & Gas Tax Survey Now Open
RMA requests member input to ensure accurate tracking of unpaid taxes. RMA’s annual unpaid oil and gas tax survey is now open. The survey provides essential, member‑driven data that strengthens RMA’s advocacy on the ongoing issue of unpaid oil and gas property taxes and helps illustrate the real financial impacts facing rural municipalities. Unpaid taxes continue to create […]
RMA Submits Input into Budget 2026
RMA’s input focuses on rural funding priorities across four key themes. The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) has submitted input to the Government of Alberta as part of the Budget 2026 consultation process. RMA continues its long‑standing commitment to ensuring that rural perspectives are reflected in provincial budget decisions. As rural municipalities carry unique responsibilities across large geographic areas and play a […]
Environment and Climate Change Canada Releases Landfill Methane Regulations
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) have released the final Landfill Methane Regulations (LMR), published in the Canada Gazette, Part II on December 31, 2025. These regulations aim to reduce methane emissions from municipal solid waste landfills. Landfills Required to Meet the New Requirements The regulations apply only to large landfills that: Not included: Mandatory Methane Generation Assessments Every regulated landfill must use ECCC’s Landfill Methane […]