Password Management
Strong password management is crucial to keeping networks safe and preventing bad actors from accessing your company’s systems. Do you remember the days when you left a sticky note on your desk with your passwords? That would be a recipe for an attack. Here are some ways you can keep your organization safe against cyber […]
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. In recent weeks, the Premier has issued mandate letters to nearly all provincial ministers. While RMA has previously provided members with analysis of the mandate letter issued to the Minister of […]
Government Announces Launch of the 2025-26 Alberta Community Partnership Program
Applications are now open and members are encouraged to review updated program guidelines. The Government of Alberta has launched the 2025-26 Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) program, with applications now being accepted. The ACP program provides funding to support intermunicipal collaboration, capacity building, and restructuring initiatives. For 2025-26, the ACP program budget is set at $13.4 […]
Rural Team Recruitment Grant Program Open for Applications
The Government of Alberta has launched the second intake for the Rural Team Recruitment Grant Program. The Rural Team Recruitment Grant Program is now accepting applications from rural clinics and community organizations across the province. This grant supports that recruitment of new non-physician, non-nurse practitioner primary care team members, with the goal of helping to […]
EFT Fraud Prevention
Municipalities are often targeted by scammers who use different methods to try to defraud them. In this resource, we will examine the common Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) Fraud scenarios, what is at risk for the municipality, and most importantly, how to prevent these incidents. Types of EFT Frauds There are many types of EFT Frauds. […]
Fact Sheets – Agricultural Operation Practices Act
The three new fact sheets provide more detail on amendments to the Act. Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation (AGI) has released three new factsheets providing further detail on recent amendments to the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) under Bill 44, the Agricultural Operation Practices Amendment Act. The newly released factsheets are designed to support municipalities and […]
Staying Alert Against Cyber Fraud
With the pervasive use of digital technology in our everyday lives, the vulnerability to scams and fraudulent schemes has significantly increased. We encourage our members to exercise the utmost caution and embrace proactive strategies to safeguard their financial security and protect the confidentiality of sensitive information. It is important for RMA Insurance members to regularly […]
Phishing: The Cyber Way
Back in the day, hearing the term “phishing email” might conjure up an image of a desperate prince promising riches in exchange for a wire transfer and a little faith. While those royal scams still make the rounds, today’s cybercriminals have traded their crowns for keyboards—and their tactics have become far more sophisticated. Did you […]
Minister of Municipal Affairs Receives New Mandate Letter
The letter provides a series of directives for the Minister to pursue in areas related to land use planning and development, finance, governance, and local autonomy. On September 22, Premier Danielle Smith issued several mandate letters to various ministers. Most notable for RMA was the letter issued to Hon. Dan Williams, Minister of Municipal Affairs. […]
Monthly Resolution Update – September 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 […]