Meet the RMA Insurance Claims Team
We’re excited to share some important updates aimed at improving your experience and streamlining our support. At the heart of these updates is our dedicated Claims Team, a group of professionals who bring experience, empathy, and efficiency to every interaction. Whether you’re navigating a complex case or need quick assistance, our team is here to […]
Monthly Resolution Update – June 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 […]
Municipal Agricultural Disasters
The RMA is once again tracking agricultural disasters declared by rural municipalities in 2025. As we move into another busy season, RMA would like to remind members of our Guide for Declaring Municipal Agricultural Disasters in Alberta. RMA’s guide provides municipalities with information on what a municipal agricultural disaster declaration is and factors to consider […]
Meet the RMA Insurance Risk Advisors
RMA is strongly committed to providing the best possible service to our members. With that in mind, we have updated our Risk Advisor geographic territories to reflect some recent changes. The map provided has the breakdown of members. We would like to introduce you to the team and the services they provide. Utilize the coverage […]
Alberta Forestry and Parks Conducting Plan for Parks Engagement
Have your say in the new Plan for Parks! Alberta Forestry and Parks is conducting a multi-round engagement to create a new Plan for Parks, which is Alberta’s strategic direction for recreation and conservation of provincial parks, provincial recreation areas, and wildland provincial parks managed under the Provincial Parks Act. A new Plan for Parks […]
RMA Assigns Statuses to Five Spring 2025 Resolutions
The RMA has assigned statuses to five Spring 2025 resolutions which have received an initial response from government. Immediately after resolutions are endorsed by RMA members, the RMA sends them to the relevant provincial or federal ministries or organizations for their initial response. Based on the response received, the RMA assigns the resolution a status […]
Risk Management for Outdoor Swimming Pools, Lakes, Rivers, Ponds, and Spray Parks
It’s hot and our ratepayers need to cool off. The first place most of us head to is water: lakes, rivers, pools, or spray parks. Pools and spray parks are facilities over which we have direct control, and our ratepayers expect us to ensure they are safe. What should we be looking at, what should […]
Government of Alberta Launches Fire Level of Service Engagement
The Government of Alberta is seeking municipal input on possible legislative changes to require municipalities and Metis Settlements that operate a fire service to develop a level of service. Municipal Affairs is collecting input through a survey, which closes on July 4, 2025, as well as through a virtual engagement session taking place on June […]
Environment and Protected Areas Releases Code of Practice for Renewable Energy Operations
The Code outlines security and reclamation requirements for renewable energy operations. On Friday, June 6, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) released the Code of Practice for Wind and Solar Renewable Energy Operations (the “Code”). The Code outlines the security and reclamation requirements that will be applied by EPA to new and existing wind and […]
Signage Development for Risk Management
Signs are an effective way to communicate and make the public aware of hazards within municipal parks, facilities, and roadways. By increasing awareness and safety, municipalities fulfil their legal responsibilities and reduce liability exposures. Developing a Sign When developing a sign, the following should be considered: Sign Materials Material Strengths Weaknesses Wood – Blends with […]