Association of Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities

08/11/2026

We have now completed our 2026 strategic tour of AMBM member municipalities. Through our discussions with the municipal councils of the Rural Municipalities of , , , and , we witnessed a shared commitment to building strong, prosperous, and future-focused communities.

Whether the conversation centred on infrastructure, housing, immigration, economic development, or essential public services, our municipal leaders demonstrated remarkable leadership and a long-term vision to meet the evolving needs of their communities.

Thank you to each municipality for the warm welcome, open dialogue, and spirit of collaboration shown throughout this tour. Together, we continue to champion our bilingual advantage and strengthen the vitality, resilience, and prosperity of Manitoba’s bilingual rural communities.

08/10/2026

We conclude our strategic tour with a clear conviction: the future of Manitoba’s bilingual municipalities is being built now. Housing, economic development, and strategic infrastructure all present real opportunities, and our bilingual communities are ready to seize them. The time has come to accelerate action and invest in meaningful partnerships that will support their growth and help unlock their full potential.

The leadership team of the Association of Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (AMBM) has completed its strategic tour ...

07/30/2026

We recently had the pleasure of participating in a site visit in the Rural Municipality of Rosser alongside Manitoba’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Mike Moyes, representatives from our subsidiary, Eco-West / Éco-Ouest, and numerous partners and sector leaders committed to environmental innovation and sustainable economic development.

Organized around the work being led by Typha Co. in partnership with Strategic Systems Engineering Inc. and the Rural Municipality of Rosser, the visit highlighted a Manitoba-made innovation that supports both environmental stewardship and sustainable economic growth.

The visit highlighted the remarkable potential of cattail harvesting as a Manitoba-developed solution that addresses multiple environmental and economic priorities simultaneously.

For Manitoba’s bilingual municipalities, this approach represents a promising opportunity. In addition to helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions and remove phosphorus from our waterways, the beneficial use of cattails could create new economic opportunities in rural communities, support local innovation, and strengthen community resilience.

This initiative directly supports the objectives of the Prosperity Framework for Manitoba’s Bilingual Municipalities and Manitoba’s Path to Net Zero strategy, both of which emphasize sustainable economic growth, regional innovation, and environmental protection.

The AMBM is proud to collaborate, through its subsidiary Eco-West Canada, with partners such as Carbon Lock Tech, Ducks Unlimited Canada, MacDon Industries Ltd., the Manitoba Association of Watersheds, and others who are turning this vision into concrete action for a more prosperous and sustainable Manitoba.

07/23/2026

We applaud the swift response and leadership of Manitoba’s bilingual municipalities during the 911 service outage. Their rapid mobilization helped keep residents informed of alternative ways to reach emergency services and reinforced the vital role municipalities play in protecting public safety. This situation also highlighted the importance of reliable and resilient telecommunications infrastructure for Manitoba’s rural communities.

The President of the Association of Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (AMBM) and Reeve of the Rural Municipality ...

07/23/2026

Last week, the RM of Montcalm Council had the pleasure of welcoming the Association of Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities and was honoured to receive a plaque recognizing our ongoing commitment to bilingualism.

This recognition reflects the importance of preserving and promoting both of Canada's official languages within our community. We are proud to continue fostering a welcoming and inclusive municipality where bilingualism is celebrated.

Thank you to the Association of Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities for this meaningful recognition!
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La semaine dernière, le Conseil de la M.R. de Montcalm a eu le plaisir d'accueillir l'Association des municipalités bilingues du Manitoba et a été honoré de recevoir une plaque soulignant son engagement continu envers le bilinguisme.

Cette reconnaissance témoigne de l'importance de préserver et de promouvoir les deux langues officielles du Canada au sein de notre communauté. Nous sommes fiers de continuer à favoriser une municipalité accueillante et inclusive où le bilinguisme est célébré.

Merci à l'Association des municipalités bilingues du Manitoba pour cette belle reconnaissance!

07/11/2026

Reliable communications infrastructure is essential to public safety, community resilience, and the long-term prosperity of rural and bilingual municipalities.

07/10/2026

As a four-year municipal term comes to a close, we take a moment to recognize the accomplishments achieved, the dedication of our municipal elected officials, and the many successes that have helped move our bilingual municipalities forward.

Recently, municipal leaders from across AMBM’s bilingual municipalities gathered in the Winnipeg River region to discuss the challenges, successes, and opportunities shaping the future of our communities. The gathering highlighted the strength of regional collaboration and the importance of continuing our collective efforts.

With AMBM’s support and the collaboration of committed leaders across our bilingual municipalities, we continue to see communities that are stronger, better equipped, and ready to play an even greater role in building a truly bilingual Manitoba.

Our bilingual advantage is our ability to bring people together, strengthen our municipalities, and create opportunities that benefit everyone. Together, we are building a future where bilingualism is a tangible asset for the growth, prosperity, and long-term vitality of our municipalities and our province.

Thank you to everyone who contributed throughout this term and who works every day to help our bilingual municipalities thrive and shine.

07/10/2026

Big ideas grow from strong communities, and there is still time to bring yours to life! 🏗️

The Build Communities Strong Fund Local Impact Stream is now open for eligible applicants in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, and applications are being accepted until July 17, 2026.* Shovel-ready projects with significant eligible activities and costs in the 2026-27 construction season will be prioritized.

Through this funding, PrairiesCan is supporting projects that make everyday life better, from welcoming community spaces and recreation facilities to parks and cultural hubs.

These are the places where neighbours connect, families gather, and local economies grow. Municipalities, Indigenous organizations and not-for-profits can apply for funding to help move their project forward. With more than $176 million available, communities across the Prairies have an opportunity to invest in spaces that will serve generations to come.

If you have a project that can strengthen your community, learn more about eligibility and how to apply here ➡️ https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/services/funding/build-communities-strong-fund.html
Read today’s news release here ➡️ https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/06/communities-across-the-prairies-to-benefit-from-build-communities-strong-fund-local-impact-stream.html

*This is the current intake, with more opportunities to come in the future, subject to availability of funds.

07/09/2026

We are continuing our strategic tour of AMBM member municipalities. Through our discussions with the municipal councils of the Rural Municipalities of , , , , , and the Town of , we are seeing a shared commitment to building strong, innovative, and resilient communities.

Whether the focus is on infrastructure, housing, healthcare, economic development, transportation, or recreational services, our municipal leaders continue to demonstrate outstanding leadership and a long-term vision for meeting the needs of their communities.

Thank you to each municipality for the warm welcome, openness to dialogue, and unwavering commitment to the prosperity of Manitoba’s bilingual communities. Together, we can fully leverage our bilingual advantage as a driver of growth, opportunity, and long-term success.

07/08/2026

We are continuing our strategic tour of AMBM member municipalities. Discussions in Lorne, Piney, La Broquerie, Grey, Ritchot, and Sainte-Anne have highlighted a shared commitment to building strong, vibrant, and sustainable communities. From infrastructure, water, health care, transportation, and recreation to economic development, Manitoba’s bilingual municipalities are planning and innovating for the future of their communities.

Over the past several weeks, the leadership team of the Association of Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (AMBM) ...