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On May 6, Alberta Municipalities hosted a webinar with staff from Alberta Municipal Affairs, Alberta Education and Child...
05/22/2026

On May 6, Alberta Municipalities hosted a webinar with staff from Alberta Municipal Affairs, Alberta Education and Childcare, and Alberta Infrastructure to explain to our members recent changes introduced through Bills 50 and 51, related to school sites.

The webinar saw a strong level of engagement, and the volume of questions highlighted the significant interest municipalities have in understanding how these changes may impact planning, servicing, land ownership, and future school development processes.

We submitted the outstanding questions to the relevant ministries for follow-up. We will share responses and further information with members as soon as it becomes available.

More here: https://www.abmunis.ca/news/changes-bills-50-51-webinar-update

‘It is a great opportunity to meet with people from other municipalities that you may not normally encounter. As the wor...
05/21/2026

‘It is a great opportunity to meet with people from other municipalities that you may not normally encounter. As the world changes and we become more and more aware of the risks municipalities face, it is great to be able to discuss how other municipalities are handling the additional tasks, costs, risks, etc. The topics are relevant and engaging. Well worth the cost of admission.’ - 2025 Public Risk Conference Attendee

Don't miss out on our 2026 Public Risk Conference, taking place in Edmonton June 1 and 2, 2026. Receive unparalleled value for money, with a day-and-a-half of thought-provoking presentations delivered by industry experts.

Register today!
https://www.abmunis.ca/events/abmunis-2026-public-risk-conference

Last month, ABmunis’ Board Director David Sharun and CEO Dana Mackie visited the Town of Bonnyville. We always appreciat...
05/21/2026

Last month, ABmunis’ Board Director David Sharun and CEO Dana Mackie visited the Town of Bonnyville. We always appreciate the opportunity to connect with our members. It is crucial for us to hear about local priorities and to share the work ABmunis is undertaking to help with local and provincial challenges. Initiatives like Property Taxes Reimagined can help our members across the province.

Thank you to the mayors and full council in Bonnyville for your leadership, partnership, and ongoing commitment to your communities.

Growing communities lead to rising demand, but resources remain limited.In the last 5 years, Alberta’s population has gr...
05/21/2026

Growing communities lead to rising demand, but resources remain limited.

In the last 5 years, Alberta’s population has grown by over half a million, but the public infrastructure funding has not kept up. Increasing service demands may require municipalities to raise property taxes, while the province’s property tax increase is being applied to fund the operating costs of K-12 education.

We need to have a conversation about how Alberta's local community services are funded. ABmunis' Property Taxes Reimagined initiative has been created to help Albertans understand how property taxes are structured.

Learn more here: https://www.abmunis.ca/advocacy-priorities/spotlight/property-taxes-reimagined

ABmunis’ CEO Dana Mackie and Board Director David Sharun spent time last month in the Town of St. Paul, Alberta. The vis...
05/19/2026

ABmunis’ CEO Dana Mackie and Board Director David Sharun spent time last month in the Town of St. Paul, Alberta. The visit highlighted the community’s distinct character and the strong spirit of collaboration among neighbouring municipalities. Engaging directly on local priorities, while sharing the work ABmunis is doing to support municipal and provincial challenges, is a key part of these visits. Thank you for hosting us, Mayor Glenn Andersen.

With property tax notices now going out, it’s that time of year when many residents will ask questions about their asses...
05/19/2026

With property tax notices now going out, it’s that time of year when many residents will ask questions about their assessment or property tax invoices. To help municipal leaders, Alberta Municipalities is providing a guide with answers to common questions, such as:

➡️ Why is my assessment higher/lower than today’s value of my home?
➡️ Why are my taxes higher than my neighbour's?
➡️ The value of my home increased. Does that mean I will have to pay more property tax?
➡️ Why is our tax rate higher than other communities?

ABmunis’ guide answers all these questions and more.

Get to the guide here: https://www.abmunis.ca/advocacy-resources/governance/property-assessment-taxation

Join us next month for ABmunis' Summer Municipal Leaders' Caucuses that are held across the province between June 10 and...
05/18/2026

Join us next month for ABmunis' Summer Municipal Leaders' Caucuses that are held across the province between June 10 and June 24, 2026.

The summer Caucuses will focus on smaller, more engaging conversations based on top-of-mind issues facing our communities.

We are excited to see you in:
➡️June 10 - Town Of Vegreville
➡️June 12 - Town of Coaldale
➡️June 24 - The City of Red Deer

Please note, registration will only be open to elected officials and administrators for municipalities in Alberta.

Register now! https://www.abmunis.ca/events/2026-summer-municipal-leaders-caucus

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) has released new resources to support municipalities in im...
05/18/2026

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) has released new resources to support municipalities in implementing legislative changes passed in 2025, including the Guidance for Public Bodies in Developing Privacy Management Programs and the Guidance for Public Bodies on Privacy Impact Assessments.

The Protection of Privacy Act and Access to Information Act came into force in June 2025. Public bodies, including municipalities, were provided a one year transition period to establish Privacy Management Programs (PMPs). All municipalities must have their PMPs in place by June 11, 2026.

You can learn more about it here: https://www.abmunis.ca/news/new-oipc-tools-municipal-privacy-access

Through ABmunis, the provincial government is providing funding to eligible municipalities to help celebrate Alberta Day...
05/15/2026

Through ABmunis, the provincial government is providing funding to eligible municipalities to help celebrate Alberta Day 2026.

Funding will be distributed across three categories based on a per capita model. Deadline is May 19, 2026. Learn more about how your municipality can apply for the funding here: https://www.abmunis.ca/news/alberta-day-2026-funding

When questions about property taxes come up, are you confident in your answers? Our updated Property Assessment and Taxa...
05/15/2026

When questions about property taxes come up, are you confident in your answers?

Our updated Property Assessment and Taxation: A Guide for Alberta’s Municipal Leaders is a helpful resource designed to support council members and municipal leaders alike.

This guide offers simple explanations on topics like taxation and assessments. It is designed for both elected leaders and municipal staff and includes a helpful section with answers to some of the most common questions on property taxes.

Get to the guide here: https://www.abmunis.ca/news/answering-questions-property-taxes

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