RMA 2025 Board Elections – Declared Results & Candidates List
The RMA Board of Directors has staggered rotating board elections with three positions scheduled for election one year and four positions the next. Four RMA board positions were open for nominations as per the regular schedule for 2025: the Vice President and directors for District 2, District 3 and District 5. As a result of […]
RMA’s Legislative Update: Week of October 27 to 31
The Second Session of the 31st Legislature began this week, which means that RMA’s weekly Legislative Update returns! These bulletins seek to deliver and explain (in a brief manner) the important and relevant details of upcoming law in Alberta, as well as important points from the debates between elected Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) […]
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. RMA has previously provided members with analyses of the mandate letters in prior releases. Below is an initial summary and […]
Monthly Resolution Update – October 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 […]
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 […]