Monthly Resolution Update – July 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 […]
Applications Open for 2025-2026 Ecosystem Services Grant Program
Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) has announced that the Ecosystem Services Grant Program is open for applications for the 2025-2026 period. Applications opened on July 15, and will remain open until October 1, 2025. Completed applications can be submitted to Ecosystem Services Grant Program at esgp@gov.ab.ca. The goal of the Ecosystem Services Grant Program […]
Drought Flood Protection Program Funding
The next intake for Drought and Flood Protection Program funding opens on October 1, 2025. Introduced in Budget 2024, the Government of Alberta’s Drought and Flood Protection Program (DFPP) is a multi-year grant program that provides funding to help municipalities and Indigenous communities improve their long-term resilience to drought and floods events. Support can be […]
Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program
The Government of Alberta is investing $7 million to improve water quality and help protect communities from floods and droughts. The Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program (WRRP), administered by Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA), provides funding to municipalities and non-profit organizations for projects that improve the long-term ability of watersheds to mitigate flood and drought impacts […]
Utilities Consumer Advocate
The UCA provides free presentations for municipalities to help support and inform local utility consumers. The Utilities Consumer Advocate (UCA) advocates for Alberta’s residential, farm, and small business electricity and natural gas consumers and provides trusted information on energy choices, competitive and default retailers, as well as consumer utility rights and responsibilities. The UCA offers free […]
Independent Agency Police Service Regulations Published
The regulations define further details regarding important aspects of the Independent Agency Police Service. In Spring 2025, the Government of Alberta (GOA) passed Bill 49, the Public Safety and Emergency Services Statutes Amendment Act, 2025, which makes further legislative amendments for the creation of the independent agency police service, now called the Alberta Sheriffs […]
Meet the RMA Insurance Member Service Representatives
Meet Your Member Service Representatives (MSRs): Your first call, your trusted team. When it comes to your insurance needs, your Member Service Representative (MSR) is your dedicated first point of contact. Whether you’re reviewing your current coverage, exploring new options, or making changes to your policy, our MSRs are here to guide you every step […]
Police Funding Model Review Engagement Opportunity
The Government of Alberta has added an additional engagement opportunity for elected officials. The Government of Alberta (GOA) is conducting a review of the Police Funding Model (PFM) from May to July. An independent contractor (MNP) is leading the review process. A virtual engagement session for elected officials has been scheduled on July 16 from […]
Government of Alberta to Engage on the Transportation Network Companies Regulation
Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors is conducting engagement sessions with municipalities to support the government’s ongoing review of the Transportation Network Companies Regulation. The Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) is engaging with municipalities to support the government’s ongoing review of the Transportation Network Companies Regulation, 100/2016 (TNCR), which governs the operation, licensing, and […]
RMA’s Responses to EPA’s Water Availability Survey
RMA made a response to Phase 2 of Environment and Protected Areas’ Water Availability Engagement. On April 28, Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) announced the continuation of their engagement process on water management in Alberta. Through an online survey, discussion guide, and webinars to answer engagement questions, EPA sought input on specific aspects of water […]