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If you joined last year's 2025 Convention & Trade Show breakout session ‘The Municipal Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adva...
09/02/2026

If you joined last year's 2025 Convention & Trade Show breakout session ‘The Municipal Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advantage’, you might already be aware of this: We developed an AI Adoption Toolkit to answer common questions about getting started, safe applications, and best practices for using AI in municipal operations.

The toolkit also includes examples, such as the Town of Drayton Valley's water treatment project, one of Canada's preeminent municipal infrastructure and AI projects. This project is garnering national attention for its benefits (including cost reductions ranging from 10% energy savings to 75% reductions in chemical costs) and is also being recognized for its approach to innovating existing water treatment infrastructures.

Learn more about our AI toolkit here:https://www.abmunis.ca/system/files/2025-11/AI%20Toolkit.pdf

One of the toughest tasks for an elected official is balancing representing your constituents on everyday issues and pla...
09/02/2026

One of the toughest tasks for an elected official is balancing representing your constituents on everyday issues and planning the long-term goals and priorities of your municipality. Getting this right is the core of leadership.

EOEP's ‘Plan with purpose’ course will equip elected officials with the tools and knowledge to lead effectively by separating day-to-day operations from big-picture planning. Participants will learn the critical role of strategic planning in ensuring the long-term success and resilience of their municipality.

This interactive course is part of our pre-Convention courses that are held on Tuesday, September 22 in addition to our regular Convention programming. Courses can be added on to any Regular Member or RMA Member registration.

Check out all pre-Convention courses here: https://www.abmunis.ca/events/2026-abmunis-convention-trade-show #!nav-eoep-pre-convention-sessions

This webinar will explore practical approaches to inspecting and maintaining one of the most important pieces of municip...
09/01/2026

This webinar will explore practical approaches to inspecting and maintaining one of the most important pieces of municipal infrastructure: sidewalks. Attendees will learn about municipal liability considerations, including a review of relevant case law, and how to develop effective inspection and maintenance procedures. Topics will include severity guidelines, appropriate response actions, inspection frequency, and documentation practices.

➡ Topic: Risk Aware Webinar Series: Municipal Sidewalks
📅 Monday, October 5, 2026
⏲ 10:00 AM

Register here: https://www.abmunis.ca/events/risk-aware-webinar-series-municipal-sidewalks

The deadline to submit your nomination is approaching.If you're considering running for an Alberta Municipalities Board ...
09/01/2026

The deadline to submit your nomination is approaching.

If you're considering running for an Alberta Municipalities Board of Directors or Vice-President position, now is the time to complete your nomination.

📅 Nominations close Friday, September 11 at 11:59 p.m.

Candidates are encouraged to review the Candidate Information and Nomination Package before submitting their online nomination through abmunis.ca.

Elections will take place during the Alberta Municipalities Convention & Trade Show on September 25, 2026.

Don't miss the opportunity to help shape the future of Alberta municipalities.

Thank you to Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack for taking the time to connect with ABmunis President Dylan Bressey GP for a gr...
08/31/2026

Thank you to Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack for taking the time to connect with ABmunis President Dylan Bressey GP for a great conversation on the topics that are common to cities, town, and villages across Alberta.

The discussion covered:
• The sector’s success in shifting the conversation around off-site levies
• The importance of local decision-making supported by adequate infrastructure funding
• Upcoming federal advocacy on housing infrastructure spending
• The next phase of ABmunis’ Property Taxes Reimagined work

We are looking forward to continuing this conversation with over 1100 municipal leaders at our 2026 Convention and Trade Show, Alberta’s largest municipal gathering, between September 23 and 25.
City of Edmonton - Local Government

The idea of liability can be scary. But you can learn about managing risk with good governance, sound decision-making pr...
08/31/2026

The idea of liability can be scary. But you can learn about managing risk with good governance, sound decision-making processes, and a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities at ABmunis' pre-Convention sessions.

RMRF's session on Demystifying Liability busts myths about liability and focuses on practical strategies that help councils make confident decisions, protect public trust, and reduce exposure to legal challenges while effectively serving their communities.

This session is part of our pre-Convention courses that are held on Tuesday, September 22 in addition to our regular Convention programming. Courses can be added on to any Regular Member or RMA Member registration.

Get more information on this pre-Convention course here: https://www.abmunis.ca/news/pre-convention-session-understand-municipal-liability

Join Alberta Municipalities, the Alberta Recycling - Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA), and Circular Materia...
08/28/2026

Join Alberta Municipalities, the Alberta Recycling - Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA), and Circular Materials for an informative webinar on the full implementation of extended producer responsibility (EPR) for residential recycling in Alberta. Designed for municipal elected officials, this session will provide a brief overview of EPR for Packaging, Paper and Single Use Products, an update on implementation and the ongoing rollout across Alberta, and information municipalities should know as the province moves forward with the new recycling system.

➡ Topic: EPR Phase 2: What Municipalities Need to Know
📅 Wednesday, September 9, 2026
⏲ 12:00 PM

Register here: https://www.abmunis.ca/events/epr-phase-2-what-municipalities-need-know

Are you feeling uneasy about navigating social media as an elected official? Don't worry; ABmunis has your back!We worke...
08/28/2026

Are you feeling uneasy about navigating social media as an elected official? Don't worry; ABmunis has your back!

We worked with Parados to develop a practical, easy-to-use social media toolkit designed for municipal leaders to help them build a confident, professional, and safe online presence.

The toolkit breaks down the pros and cons of popular platforms, offers tips for creating respectful engagement, and shares best practices for managing your digital reputation. It’s the go-to resource for everything from crafting effective posts to handling negative comments.

The toolkit is free and available here: https://www.abmunis.ca/news/toolkit-profile-social-media-toolkit

Are you ready for Convention? Get practical tips and hear from experienced ABmunis leaders on networking, engaging with ...
08/27/2026

Are you ready for Convention? Get practical tips and hear from experienced ABmunis leaders on networking, engaging with decision-makers, and turning conversations into opportunities. Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a seasoned delegate, you’ll leave with practical tips to help you maximize every conversation.

➡ Topic: The Art of Chit Chat: Prep Tips for Networking at ABmunis' Convention
📅 Thursday, September 10, 2026
⏲ 12:00 PM

Register here: https://www.abmunis.ca/events/art-chit-chat-prep-tips-networking-abmunis-convention

The Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) offers four funding streams to help local governments work together with neighbo...
08/27/2026

The Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) offers four funding streams to help local governments work together with neighbouring communities to address shared local and regional priorities. Funded by the Government of Alberta, this grant is intended to support service delivery, strengthen municipal viability, and encourage regional cooperation.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2026/27 ACP program, with application deadlines as early as October 1, 2026.

Dive into the details here: https://www.abmunis.ca/news/update-alberta-community-partnership-grant

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