Government of Alberta Launches Police Funding Model Engagement
The Government of Alberta has launched an engagement on a review of the Police Funding Model (PFM), to take place in May and June 2025. According to the Government of Alberta, the engagement will be conducted by an independent contractor who will “evaluate the police funding model and identify potential changes to ensure it continues […]
RMA’s Legislative Update: Week of May 12-16, 2025
The final sitting of the spring session saw a rush of legislative action as the members of the legislative assembly sought to conclude some significant matters before the break. The legislative assembly will not formally meet again until the next session begins on October 27, 2025. The Assembly also elected the new Speaker of the […]
RMA Assigns Status to One Spring 2025 Resolution
The RMA has assigned a status to one Spring 2025 resolution that has received an initial response from government. Immediately after resolutions are endorsed by RMA members, the RMA sends the resolutions to the relevant provincial or federal ministries or organizations for an initial response. Based on the response received, the RMA assigns the resolution […]
ARMA Accepting Grant Program Applications
The Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) is accepting applications for grant programs that are specific to municipalities. Used Oil Materials Support Grant The Used Oil Materials Support Grant is designed to improve the management of used oil, oil filters, and empty oil containers at landfills, transfer stations, and recycling depots. Beyond-the-Bin Recycling Roundup Grant Formerly […]
Effective Crisis Management
A crisis situation, such as wildfire, flood or public safety concern, can arise with little to no notice. They can be stressful for both the responding personnel and the public. At RMA Insurance, we understand that these types of incidents are extremely difficult for our members to handle. On top of municipalities’ normal duties which […]
RMA’s Legislative Update: Week of May 5 – 9, 2025
The penultimate sitting of this session saw multiple, consecutive, afternoon and evening sittings as Legislature sought to conclude many significant matters before the summer break. Marred by controversy over separation, the Assembly rushed debate through a significant number of bills that will likely set the political table for the foreseeable future. Additionally, Speaker Nathan Cooper […]
Strengthen Your Leadership with EOEP’s Regional Partnership and Collaboration Course
The EOEP’s Regional Partnerships and Collaboration course is designed to equip elected officials with the tools needed to build strong, effective regional partnerships that support long-term community resilience. Participants will explore the value of collaboration, learn strategies for trust-building, and gain practical skills for leading impactful initiatives across municipalities. Course Dates: This is the last […]
Mitigating Roadside Clean Up Risks
Whether you are taking part in the Alberta Highway Cleanup program or maintaining county roads, this initiative presents a valuable opportunity for communities to collaborate in keeping their roads clean. However, roadside cleanup involves certain risks. To mitigate these hazards, the Risk Team at RMA has developed a comprehensive list of recommendations and best practices […]
RMA Releases Member Guide to the AUC’s Draft Blackline of Rule 007: Facility Applications
Following consultations throughout 2024, the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) released a draft blackline version of Rule 007: Facility Applications on March 23, 2025 and invited written feedback from interested parties and stakeholders. Rule 007 sets out the application requirements for the construction, alteration, operation, and the discontinuation, dismantling and removal of power plants, substations, transmission […]
RMA Releases Bill 49 Member Resource
On April 7, 2025, the Government of Alberta tabled Bill 49: Public Safety and Emergency Services Statutes Amendment Act, 2025. This Bill proposes changes to many different pieces of legislation – notable to members are changes to the Police Act and the Emergency Management Act (EMA). Bill 49 allows for the Government of Alberta to […]